Modification help

Discussion in 'General 1000RR Discussion' started by martinowen, Jun 14, 2012.

  1. Andrew

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    The fairings could be or sale if he money was right!!
    Yeah the indicators are the flush mount ones, but I really don't like them (or he fact they can hardly be seen) and why I adapted different mirror to fit with the built in indicators.
     
  2. martinowen

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    Mines an rr5 so wouldn't fit pluses could never part with the orange I would have to have 2 blades
     
  3. Andrew

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    I know your not interested, and I'm not sure I'd want to get rid of them anyway.
    But surely it wouldn't be difficult to get 06-07 plastics fitted to an 04-05 bike!?
     
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  5. martinowen

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    I reckon it would fetch top money on eBay, might be worth testing it with a big reserve
     
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    Just so you know, apparently the HRC one sweats.
     
  8. BoroRich

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    Sweats in what way, mate?
     
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    Yes the HRC one does sweat, but it isn't a problem. In the 6 months of havng mine fitted, I have only had to wipe the surface down twice.
     
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    Not too sure about the physics of it, but basically the outer of the HRC kit occasionally has fine moisture on it, caused effectively by the brake fluid sweating through the tube. It hasn't been a problem for me, as I say in 6 months I have had to dry it twice. You don't lose brake fluid through it though.
     
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    What's involved in the fitting?
     
  12. robinh73

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    Fitting is dead easy and probably takes about 1/2 hour including bleeding through the rear brake. All you need to do is remove the old reservoir and hose, cut the HRC hose down to whatever length you wish (about 5" or thereabouts), slip the hose onto the master cylinder, top up with fluid, bleed through and bingo, the job is a good un. Looks sweet in my opinion!
     
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    I agree. It does look a lot better. I've taken the pillion pegs off mine and the rear reservoirs just kinda sitting there in the middle of nowhere :D
     
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    Exactly the reason i did mine. I have put photos in my gallery of the reservoir. The only small downside is that you are left with the rear brake reservoir bracket hanging there, but it looks a lot better than having the reservoir and pipe. Go for it, it's a cheap and cheerful mod.
     
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    That is trick, shame about the price though!
     
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    Love that neat reservoir that bolts onto the rear master cylinder.
     
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    They are nice but alot of money, might be one for later on
     
  20. coz

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    what about pro-bolt bits? just to tart it up, bolts, res cover? thats if you want looks anyway.
     

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