Stage 1 complete

[Tex68w]

I had the factory crash bars, skid plate, and exhaust heat shields powder coated in a high heat black. I like it much better now than the silver bits that it came with. I've re-drilled the fender, moved the horn up, added Shinko 244 Golden Boy 3.0 tires front and rear, GCraft Gen 2 rear rack with a Yeti Sidekick Drybag and the factory harness fast charging USB/USB-C outlet on the dash.

I am still waiting on the rear seat pad, rear pegs, center rack and front rack and a collapsible crate for when not running in two-up configuration. I am pretty happy with how it turned out, it definitely looks more like a "Trail" now and should serve as a good run-about around town and for when on vacation.

 

[ShieldArc]

Now you need a bigger rear sprocket for those bigger tires.

 

[Tex68w]

Now you need a bigger rear sprocket for those bigger tires.

Possibly. What are guys running and where are they sourcing them?

 

[Zoomy7]

I really like the look of the black exhaust shields and the skid plate/engine bars. Might have to follow this route although I don’t need the Bobby tires for my intended use. Great looking machine you have

 

[m in sc]

agree, the black skid plate and crash bars look great. nice contrast for sure.

 

[Tex68w]

I really like the look of the black exhaust shields and the skid plate/engine bars. Might have to follow this route although I don’t need the Bobby tires for my intended use. Great looking machine you have

agree, the black skid plate and crash bars look great. nice contrast for sure.

Thanks for the kind words fellas.

 

[Cubtestdummy]

I was talking to my partner about powder coating exactly the same parts and she was a little negative about the idea, certainly on her bike. Seeing the results though I'm going to speak with the coating guy and see what his availability is for April and I'm getting it done as soon as the bike arrives on island.
That really does look good. Lovely job.

 

[mountainman]

Looks really good, I really like the looks of the black, and the 3.0 tires make it look more trail ready.

 

[RayWebb1]

I'm liking the Yeti side bag and side rack. Where can I get them from please?

 

[SneakyDingo]

Possibly. What are guys running and where are they sourcing them?

One potential answer: JT Sprockets JTR269 will fit the rear. You may need to swap out the bolts used if it has the lip on it, but at least one of our (previous) forum members has used the OEM bolts.

You can get this off eBay or Amazon in a JTR269.42.

 

[FastEddyz]

I had the factory crash bars, skid plate, and exhaust heat shields powder coated in a high heat black. I like it much better now than the silver bits that it came with. I've re-drilled the fender, moved the horn up, added Shinko 244 Golden Boy 3.0 tires front and rear, GCraft Gen 2 rear rack with a Yeti Sidekick Drybag and the factory harness fast charging USB/USB-C outlet on the dash.

I am still waiting on the rear seat pad, rear pegs, center rack and front rack and a collapsible crate for when not running in two-up configuration. I am pretty happy with how it turned out, it definitely looks more like a "Trail" now and should serve as a good run-about around town and for when on vacation.

Looks great... how is the road ride with the 3.0 tires?

 

[FastEddyz]

agree, the black skid plate and crash bars look great. nice contrast for sure.

Hey M, we finally got some riding weather!

 

[m in sc]

right? was out last night actually.

took Angie up to the grapevine in riverwalk on this, had a small bike night, like 10 or so of us.

 

[Tex68w]

I'm liking the Yeti side bag and side rack. Where can I get them from please?

Yeti Sidekick Drypack, best price is on Amazon. The rack is a GCraft Gen 2, Beezdeals and Webike or eBay.

 

[FastEddyz]

right? was out last night actually.

took Angie up to the grapevine in riverwalk on this, had a small bike night, like 10 or so of us.

Looks like fun! Ive been fighting a cold all week but text me next you are going.. i'll come say hi.

 

[Cpd419]

right? was out last night actually.

took Angie up to the grapevine in riverwalk on this, had a small bike night, like 10 or so of us.

That Yamaha makes me moist.

 

[FastEddyz]

That Yamaha makes me moist.

lol, He's got all the cool toys!

 

[Tex68w]

Storage unit runner.

 

[Tex68w]

right? was out last night actually.

took Angie up to the grapevine in riverwalk on this, had a small bike night, like 10 or so of us.

I too have a vintage Yamaha.

 

[Kritou]

I had the factory crash bars, skid plate, and exhaust heat shields powder coated in a high heat black. I like it much better now than the silver bits that it came with. I've re-drilled the fender, moved the horn up, added Shinko 244 Golden Boy 3.0 tires front and rear, GCraft Gen 2 rear rack with a Yeti Sidekick Drybag and the factory harness fast charging USB/USB-C outlet on the dash.

I am still waiting on the rear seat pad, rear pegs, center rack and front rack and a collapsible crate for when not running in two-up configuration. I am pretty happy with how it turned out, it definitely looks more like a "Trail" now and should serve as a good run-about around town and for when on vacation.