Race tail on a road bike

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  1. thewiz

    thewiz Active Member

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    I want to upgrade the tail on my 08 blade. I very much like the 2012+ tail, but im not sure what parts i need to do this conversion. I guess i will need the undertail aswell? Is everything bolt on to my 08 subframe?

    Has anyone fitted a race tail on a road bike? Is there enough room to have the stock tail light in a race tail? I know i would need to cut it. I like the seat cowl i have on the bike now, but it would look much better if it were all one piece.

    Any thoughts?

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  2. 1000rrboyjay

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    Subframe is the same, does go straight on I have a '12 one on my '08. Tail light will be a problem unless there's a hole for one. Yes you'll need both bits of plastic and the number plate hanger
     
  3. thewiz

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    Do you need undertail if i were swapping just the upper tail cowl for a 2012? Talking about standard tail, for roaduse. Not track.
     
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    Yep. It's totally different to 08-11 model
     
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    Ok, so you need the undertail. Like this?

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    Anything else?
     
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    Yeah that, and the plastic number plate hanger. I've PM'd you regarding QS
     
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    I'v already got an R&G plate holder on my bike, will this fit the 12+ parts? Got any pictures of your bike mate, just want to see how it looks :)
     
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    IMG_2681.JPG Then you'll have something like this..
     
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    Unfortunately the R&G do differ between the years. I had to get a new one too bud. Yorkshire Gooner sold me one nice and cheap
     
  10. thewiz

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    Looks nice mate, you run without your lights?

    Are those HRC rearets? Like the Baronvongrumble sticker!

    Did not think i needed this many parts lol, just bought a 12 tail fairing from a guy here on the forum. Now i need the undertail and most likely a new plate holder too. lol
     
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    Yeah HRC bud and no lights for me. They're actually unplugged so they don't melt the cover.

    You will need a new plate hanger but Yorkshire gooner will get you one bud. Don't give up they look boss compared to 08
     
  12. thewiz

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    The HRC looks so nice, pricey though?

    I won't give up mate, haha, have been wanting to this upgrade for a while. I like that the 12 tail fairing looks wider, suits the bike more i think. The 08 tail is so narrow.

    I will look him up, thanks mate.
     
  13. 1000rrboyjay

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    Yeah the rearsets were £496! Love em though.
     
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    DSC03166-1 (Custom).jpg DSC03046 new (Medium).jpg I prefered the narrow sleek tail unit but each to their own. A race tail on the road will look good mate.

    HRC rearsets are very cool but expensive.
     
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    Much prefer the 08 tail compared to the Lardy 12 one

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  16. thewiz

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    Your did not look bad, but that is not stock undertail. I like the 12. Ordered a new clear taillight aswell, so 12 tail with a clear taillight should be good.
     
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    Are you using fgrt204 forks with brembo m4 calipers?
     
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    I am indeed buddy
     
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    Them OZ wheels look fuckin boss
     

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