Member Contributer ki-speed Posted March 17, 2008 Member Contributer Share Posted March 17, 2008 I've spent the last 2 months making some changes to my 2003 VFR: 1. Changed from amber lenses to clear turn signal lenses (also change all bulbs to LED's). 2. Also installed a carbon fiber (real) clutch cover. 3. Painted the radiators black. Here's some pictures. I think the bike looks great for 48,000 miles. Later, Mark bike08front.JPG Carbon Fiber clutch cover & clear turn signals Carbon Fiber clutch cover & clear turn signals Carbon Fiber clutch cover & clear turn signals bike08cfcover.JPG bike08left.JPG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer didit Posted March 17, 2008 Member Contributer Share Posted March 17, 2008 Where did you pick up your clear lenses from? Doesn't look a day over 2 - Nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enzed_viffer Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 I think the bike looks great for 48,000 miles. Yes. A lot better than my '01 which has similar miles. :rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Rivcyko Posted March 17, 2008 Member Contributer Share Posted March 17, 2008 The clear lenses on the red bike are sweet. Ken's was the first I saw. Looks good. Are the covers Thurn? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer ki-speed Posted March 17, 2008 Author Member Contributer Share Posted March 17, 2008 The clear lenses on the red bike are sweet. Ken's was the first I saw. Looks good. Are the covers Thurn? The carbon fiber hugger is NWS. The carbon fiber clutch cover is Thurn. The clear signal lenses I ordered from service honda. To paint the rads black I used Grill / kettle paint (used for painting cooking grills). It's a flat / satin black, good to 1500 degrees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Stéphane Posted March 17, 2008 Member Contributer Share Posted March 17, 2008 The clear lenses on the red bike are sweet. Ken's was the first I saw. Looks good. Are the covers Thurn? The carbon fiber hugger is NWS. The carbon fiber clutch cover is Thurn. The clear signal lenses I ordered from service honda. To paint the rads black I used Grill / kettle paint (used for painting cooking grills). It's a flat / satin black, good to 1500 degrees. Clutch cover. I want one. Where and how? SG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer ki-speed Posted March 17, 2008 Author Member Contributer Share Posted March 17, 2008 Clutch cover bought on ebay from Thurn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tpierce(MP) Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 I've been wondering what the clear signals would look like on a red bike, damn you, now i have to order some... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer dutchinterceptor Posted March 17, 2008 Member Contributer Share Posted March 17, 2008 Looks good! The black radiators really make a difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer PorradaVFR Posted March 17, 2008 Member Contributer Share Posted March 17, 2008 Where did you get the rim tape? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer ki-speed Posted March 18, 2008 Author Member Contributer Share Posted March 18, 2008 Where did you get the rim tape? Bought the Rim tape on ebay about 3 years ago. The seller is no longer around but there are several vendors that carry the stuff. It's very durable. Yes I would prefer the rims had painted stripes but this is very inexpensive and looks pretty good IMHO. You must be patient putting it on. It comes in 4 peices for each side. Below is a link on ebay that looks like the same as mine. It's so cheap I ordered extra. That way you will have backup (that will match). http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Wheel-Strip...sspagenameZWDVW Good luck. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer 2FAST4U Posted March 19, 2008 Member Contributer Share Posted March 19, 2008 I've spent the last 2 months making some changes to my 2003 VFR:1. Changed from amber lenses to clear turn signal lenses (also change all bulbs to LED's). 2. Also installed a carbon fiber (real) clutch cover. 3. Painted the radiators black. Here's some pictures. I think the bike looks great for 48,000 miles. Later, Mark Our bikes look similar, don't you think? Wait 'til you see my bike next month. I'm riding up to Seb's for a project. To our knowledge, it's something that's never been attempted on a 6th gen. VFR. I have to give credit where credit is due: Seb's the brain behind it all. I could never make it happen on my own. Not even close. On another note, are those faux carbon fiber mirrors? I've seen 'em on eBay and have always wondered what the quality was like (given the low price.) For those of you that don't know, the same guy selling 'em on eBay also sells faux carbon fiber brake and clutch levers, reservoir tops, and bar ends. They all look pretty good and don't cost much, either. picture2.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer ki-speed Posted March 19, 2008 Author Member Contributer Share Posted March 19, 2008 Yes those are the faux carbon fiber mirrors (got them off of ebay - cheap). The stock mirrors are a little better quality (glass/mirror) and the stock mirrors stick out farther (giving a slightly better view, but I do not like the looks of the stock mirrors. I had the carbon fiber clutch/brake handles but upgraded to the Piazzo levers (much better). In a few years (approx. 100,000 miles) I plan on having the frame, passenger foot pegs and forks powder coated black. I hope to get another (additional bike) next year. More of a true touring bike that the wife can be comfortable on the back (ST1300, etc). With 2 bikes it will be easier to due upgrades and still have a bike to ride. Later, Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BIKENUT3 Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 sweet - love the body style.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baileyrock Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 Nicely done! :thumbsup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawglet Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Where did you get the rim tape? Bought the Rim tape on ebay about 3 years ago. The seller is no longer around but there are several vendors that carry the stuff. It's very durable. Yes I would prefer the rims had painted stripes but this is very inexpensive and looks pretty good IMHO. You must be patient putting it on. It comes in 4 peices for each side. Below is a link on ebay that looks like the same as mine. It's so cheap I ordered extra. That way you will have backup (that will match). http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Wheel-Strip...sspagenameZWDVW Good luck. Mark Cheaper and easier yet.... Go to the local auto parts store or even wall mart and get "pin stripe" from there. It comes on a roll, not sure of how much but I did both wheels, both sides and still had plenty left over. Go slow and don't press it down until you're for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Rivcyko Posted March 20, 2008 Member Contributer Share Posted March 20, 2008 Where did you get the rim tape? Bought the Rim tape on ebay about 3 years ago. The seller is no longer around but there are several vendors that carry the stuff. It's very durable. Yes I would prefer the rims had painted stripes but this is very inexpensive and looks pretty good IMHO. You must be patient putting it on. It comes in 4 peices for each side. Below is a link on ebay that looks like the same as mine. It's so cheap I ordered extra. That way you will have backup (that will match). http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Wheel-Strip...sspagenameZWDVW Good luck. Mark Cheaper and easier yet.... Go to the local auto parts store or even wall mart and get "pin stripe" from there. It comes on a roll, not sure of how much but I did both wheels, both sides and still had plenty left over. Go slow and don't press it down until you're for sure. :salesman: If its the thinner 1/8". The 1/4" tends to, "lip-up", on a 16.5" radius. Been itch'n to do the 1/8" chrome, myself. As I don't want to polish the lips, and am look'n to have a slight, "pop", without being too loud. Good tip, Hawglet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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