Member Contributer Gregg Posted September 30, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted September 30, 2015 I'm on the list of people also waiting on what the final verdict is. My 98 was re-painted by the previous owner, but I'm not thrilled with the job that was done. I'd love to get new plastics at a fraction of the cost of repainting. Though I might get the tank repainted instead of using the cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted September 30, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted September 30, 2015 HID's ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer SCguy Posted September 30, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted September 30, 2015 If you have a bathtub, fill it with hot water and soak the tank cover in it for 10-15 minutes before you install. You might be surprised Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandyRedRC46 Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 HID's ? Please don't, unless it is with a projector retrofit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marriedman Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 I'm on the list of people also waiting on what the final verdict is. My 98 was re-painted by the previous owner, but I'm not thrilled with the job that was done. I'd love to get new plastics at a fraction of the cost of repainting. Though I might get the tank repainted instead of using the cover. When I had my 5th gen, I looked into an Anniversary color scheme and asked about the tank cover. Never saw a kit that had one pictured. I email the seller at the time and they said they did not have them. Make sure you email and ask before you set your heart on a fairing kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VifferCrab Posted September 30, 2015 Author Share Posted September 30, 2015 Mocked up front with dark windscreen.... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Terry Posted September 30, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted September 30, 2015 You've got way more patience than me. I'd have smeared some KY jelly on the tank, wrestled that cover on and bolted up the side panels by now! Love your colour scheme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandyRedRC46 Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 Lol Sent from my A0001 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VifferCrab Posted September 30, 2015 Author Share Posted September 30, 2015 Haha.... Oh trust me, I'm zip tying this bitch back together. ;) Here's a mock up of ugly swing arm side, without tank cover... Getting there... And with the tank cover just sitting on top. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEBSPEED Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 I kinda like the red tank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VifferCrab Posted September 30, 2015 Author Share Posted September 30, 2015 I kinda like the red tankI'm actually leaning that way Seb. With your clear clutch cover and red pressure plate.... I'm telling you...I'm not really digging the tank cover application at this very second.... Still buttoning things up. Why do I have so many parts left over. Hmmmm, weird. ;) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFR4Lee Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 All that said, this is a little bit more work than I had it worked out in my head. Getting there... With any new project I have not tried before, I figure to multiply my first time estimate by 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Cogswell Posted September 30, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted September 30, 2015 Looks like that answers my earlier question about how the tank will fare with the cover on it. AFAIK, this is the first I've seen of anyone installing one, so very helpful. Here's a youtube video of how to remove the front fairing / headlight assembly - it takes you through step by step. The only thing I might add is that the instrument bezel cover has two push pins that go through grommets on the fairing stay. I don't know about other bikes, but on mine they were a bitch to remove. I honestly thought I was going to break them. I finally used the side of a shorty flat blade screwdriver to push on them from the back. Once off, I trimmed them with a knife and then put some silicone grease on them to make subsequent removal easier. A second set of hands is also helpful, as you'll need to remove the temp sensor wire once it's pulled forward a bit, and that takes 2 hands leaving none to hold the assembly with. I cover the front fender with a blanket while doing this to prevent scratching it. Cogswell, this video was invaluable. Thank you. Glad to help! This is looking great! Fingers crossed on the tank cover . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer gmtech94 Posted September 30, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted September 30, 2015 Looking very good ,can't wait to see it all together with that nice colour scheme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEBSPEED Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 I kinda like the red tankI'm actually leaning that way Seb. With your clear clutch cover and red pressure plate.... I'm telling you...I'm not really digging the tank cover application at this very second.... Still buttoning things up. Why do I have so many parts left over. Hmmmm, weird. ;) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Hey I thought that project was a secret?!? Maybe just add a little white and black vinyl to the tank, to break the red up a bit? You could experiment with plastidip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VifferCrab Posted October 1, 2015 Author Share Posted October 1, 2015 I kinda like the red tankI'm actually leaning that way Seb. With your clear clutch cover and red pressure plate.... I'm telling you...I'm not really digging the tank cover application at this very second.... Still buttoning things up. Why do I have so many parts left over. Hmmmm, weird. ;) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Hey I thought that project was a secret?!? Maybe just add a little white and black vinyl to the tank, to break the red up a bit? You could experiment with plastidip. Crap. I thought we let the cat out of the bag pages ago.... Oh well. :) Okay, so she's 95% done. I'm beat, fingers are toast and I need to correct some small mistakes. I'll write up more tomorrow. Here's what she looks like tonight in my dark garage with crappy cell phone pics... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Polarbear Posted October 1, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted October 1, 2015 Nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Cogswell Posted October 1, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted October 1, 2015 What a transformation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VifferCrab Posted October 1, 2015 Author Share Posted October 1, 2015 Little pic from that night I picked it up a couple of months ago. And what she looks like tonight... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer tbzep Posted October 1, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted October 1, 2015 Find a dented tank and put the cover on it. Save the red tank or sell it with your red plastics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VifferCrab Posted October 1, 2015 Author Share Posted October 1, 2015 Working with the seller to find a reasonable outcome for the tank cover. I'll keep my comments to myself; until I get to test their customer service protocols, but other than the cover, most everything buttoned up as OEM plastics would. Taking one of these naked, then back to full dress, isn't for everyone, no doubt That said, the most work I've done on a motorcycle before this, consisted of air filter changes and scooping up chicks and tossing them on the backseat during beach week in high school. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer digitallyhip Posted October 1, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted October 1, 2015 Working with the seller to find a reasonable outcome for the tank cover. I'll keep my comments to myself; until I get to test their customer service protocols, but other than the cover, most everything buttoned up as OEM plastics would. Taking one of these naked, then back to full dress, isn't for everyone, no doubt That said, the most work I've done on a motorcycle before this, consisted of air filter changes and scooping up chicks and tossing them in the backseat during beach week in high school. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk You seem reasonable and understanding. Points to you! The bike looks terrific and they will sell MANY sets to people like me and Polarbear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGREGT Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Working with the seller to find a reasonable outcome for the tank cover. I'll keep my comments to myself; until I get to test their customer service protocols, but other than the cover, most everything buttoned up as OEM plastics would. Taking one of these naked, then back to full dress, isn't for everyone, no doubt That said, the most work I've done on a motorcycle before this, consisted of air filter changes and scooping up chicks and tossing them in the backseat during beach week in high school. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Did you ask them for install tips for the tank cover? Sounds like you changed your mind on it. They do refunds for stuff like that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer ggathagan Posted October 1, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted October 1, 2015 I didn't think about this before, but your color scheme would be a prime candidate for the clear or smoke version of the turn signal and tail light lenses that Thurn and others sell: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer rhoderage Posted October 1, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted October 1, 2015 Viffer, can you please post more detail on the tank cover... what is the issue, is it difficult to get over the tank? Doesn't fit right once on? Can't get it on for fear of cracking it? Don't want to scrape up your tank underneath? The fairings look great, and whatever floats your boat, but if the tank cover fits well I expect the bike would look more 'complete' with it in place... just my opinion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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