My Slim Build/Pic Thread
#1
My Slim Build/Pic Thread
Figured I would just make a thread for my build and pics. Started with a bone stock 2012 Slim.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/74486535@N06/7647842612/http://www.flickr.com/photos/74486535@N06/7647842612/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/74486535@N06/, on Flickr
First thing I modified were the turn signals. I have never liked turn signals under the bars, so I moved them next to the headlight on the trim strips.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/74486535@N06/7918218656/http://www.flickr.com/photos/74486535@N06/7918218656/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/74486535@N06/, on Flickr
This is the headlight/upper fork cover. Drilled a hole for the hollow wiring bolts to clear.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/74486535@N06/7918220080/http://www.flickr.com/photos/74486535@N06/7918220080/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/74486535@N06/, on Flickr
Little 1/4" plugs for the originals wiring holes.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/74486535@N06/7987226868/http://www.flickr.com/photos/74486535@N06/7987226868/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/74486535@N06/, on Flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/74486535@N06/7987223183/http://www.flickr.com/photos/74486535@N06/7987223183/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/74486535@N06/, on Flickr
These are the bell tip mufflers I decided to try out. Love the look and the sound.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/74486535@N06/7987239549/http://www.flickr.com/photos/74486535@N06/7987239549/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/74486535@N06/, on Flickr
This is a bracket I had to fab up to allow the upper muffler to mount to the factory bracket.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/74486535@N06/7987237651/http://www.flickr.com/photos/74486535@N06/7987237651/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/74486535@N06/, on Flickr
This is after I put on the split collar lowering kit. Lowered the bike 1 1/2". Ride is a little stiffer, but that was expected. Looks way better than factory though.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/74486535@N06/8109655894/http://www.flickr.com/photos/74486535@N06/8109655894/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/74486535@N06/, on Flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/74486535@N06/8109632390/http://www.flickr.com/photos/74486535@N06/8109632390/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/74486535@N06/, on Flickr
I will post new pics and info here as I go. Figured I would make one thread for my bike instead of a new one for every thing I do to it.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/74486535@N06/7647842612/http://www.flickr.com/photos/74486535@N06/7647842612/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/74486535@N06/, on Flickr
First thing I modified were the turn signals. I have never liked turn signals under the bars, so I moved them next to the headlight on the trim strips.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/74486535@N06/7918218656/http://www.flickr.com/photos/74486535@N06/7918218656/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/74486535@N06/, on Flickr
This is the headlight/upper fork cover. Drilled a hole for the hollow wiring bolts to clear.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/74486535@N06/7918220080/http://www.flickr.com/photos/74486535@N06/7918220080/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/74486535@N06/, on Flickr
Little 1/4" plugs for the originals wiring holes.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/74486535@N06/7987226868/http://www.flickr.com/photos/74486535@N06/7987226868/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/74486535@N06/, on Flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/74486535@N06/7987223183/http://www.flickr.com/photos/74486535@N06/7987223183/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/74486535@N06/, on Flickr
These are the bell tip mufflers I decided to try out. Love the look and the sound.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/74486535@N06/7987239549/http://www.flickr.com/photos/74486535@N06/7987239549/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/74486535@N06/, on Flickr
This is a bracket I had to fab up to allow the upper muffler to mount to the factory bracket.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/74486535@N06/7987237651/http://www.flickr.com/photos/74486535@N06/7987237651/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/74486535@N06/, on Flickr
This is after I put on the split collar lowering kit. Lowered the bike 1 1/2". Ride is a little stiffer, but that was expected. Looks way better than factory though.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/74486535@N06/8109655894/http://www.flickr.com/photos/74486535@N06/8109655894/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/74486535@N06/, on Flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/74486535@N06/8109632390/http://www.flickr.com/photos/74486535@N06/8109632390/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/74486535@N06/, on Flickr
I will post new pics and info here as I go. Figured I would make one thread for my bike instead of a new one for every thing I do to it.
Last edited by Slim Stockton; 10-28-2012 at 07:54 PM.
#5
http://www.flickr.com/photos/74486535@N06/6754537223/http://www.flickr.com/photos/74486535@N06/6754537223/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/74486535@N06/, on Flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/74486535@N06/6754541361/http://www.flickr.com/photos/74486535@N06/6754541361/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/74486535@N06/, on Flickr
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#8
Thanks man. I already have the parts to black out the front end. Should be doing that soon. I'm going to throw on a set of whitewalls and do some pin striping on the tins. Probably switch out the tank badges for something a little more vintage. I am going to get the seats reupholstered with white tuck and roll in the center. I may change the front fender out eventually with one that has a little more roundover to it, but bob it like the factory fender. I eventually want to get a set of gloss black cases and covers for the motor and start switching out factory nuts/bolts to chrome.
#9
Should be getting the scooter back tomorrow(pics as soon as I get it back). I got the white walls put on and the gloss black forks put on. I pulled off the tank badges and plan on getting some lettering done at some point on the tank. I tried some 47-50 style badges, but could not get them to bend enough in the right spots.