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R6_Rider
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PostPosted: 16:38 - 24 Mar 2009    Post subject: The R6 Cleaned and Finished Reply with quote

Here she is, she has had a full plastic repaint in feb.

Been out on her loads the last few weeks and I love it, I am in my early biking days but think I will keep her for a year or two as she fits the bill just right.

It's a 2000 but I have fitted a 2002 rear end and with a tail tidy and painted the rear hugger the same colour, it was black but think it looks a bit better in blue. Also I am thinking about powder coating the wheels maybe white or alloy colour. Your thoughts?

Let me know your thoughts good or bad as I know it's not everyones taste.

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Cheers,
Si
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simk2
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PostPosted: 17:00 - 24 Mar 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote

Gorgeous mate, Thumbs Up
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R6_Rider
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PostPosted: 17:01 - 24 Mar 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks mate, I am happy with it.

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PostPosted: 17:58 - 24 Mar 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote

Chop that Akro in half and it will look amazing. Thumbs Up
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R6_Rider
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PostPosted: 18:11 - 24 Mar 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote

allymoss wrote:
Chop that Akro in half and it will look amazing. Thumbs Up


Cheers,

I almost agree with you a little smaller and it would look loads better but can't afford another one so it will be staying. It sounds amazing when she is moving some..

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PostPosted: 18:21 - 24 Mar 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote

looks sweet personally i think white wheels would finish it off make it look some how cleaner always think black wheels are neither here nor there
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R6_Rider
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PostPosted: 20:00 - 24 Mar 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote

Cheers,

I think I will get them done at some point as they are a bit tatty compared to the rest of the bike now.

Anyone any idea what it would cost for two wheels to be done?

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PostPosted: 21:47 - 24 Mar 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote

i just got mine done cost me £80 for shot blasting and epoxy painting was recommended instead of powder coat as it is kinda soft and does not chip or flake like powder coat
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PostPosted: 00:42 - 25 Mar 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote

Change the front indicators to more slimmer flush fit ones and if you don't do the wheels, a bit of rim tape might help? Reflective white? And change those tyres! D207's will restrict you from having much fun!
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PostPosted: 03:17 - 25 Mar 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote

paint job is stunning and rest of bike looks immaculate,and i could be wrong but looking at the tread on the front tyre looks like it may be fitted wrong way?
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PostPosted: 07:00 - 25 Mar 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote

Brilliant bike! As mentioned, those rims are a bit of a let down for an otherwise stunning looking bike, Wish it was mine! Thumbs Up
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R6_Rider
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PostPosted: 07:44 - 25 Mar 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks for the replies,

I wasn't a fan of rim tape when I had it on my Gsxr but I think you might be right with some white, it may take your eyes of the wheels...

What is wrong with the tyres? They came with the bike so I haven't done anything with them as yet, I haven't got a clue when it comes to what's good and what's not? What do people suggest?

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PostPosted: 19:28 - 02 Oct 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote

He thinks the tred on your front tyre is wrong and the tyre should be the other way round. (some numptys at tyre places do do it wrong!) Rear one looks ok though. I may be wrong so don't take my word for it.
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PostPosted: 07:26 - 03 Oct 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote

Like it, don't know why, maybe it was the video posted recently in the videos section, but I'm half tempted to save up for an early R6...

If it were my bike, I'd replace the rear logo with something a little larger (and OE looking), ditch the Dunslips, fit standard indicators with clear lenses and add a clear screen.

Other than that, nice looking bike. Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 07:28 - 03 Oct 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote

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What is wrong with the tyres? They came with the bike so I haven't done anything with them as yet, I haven't got a clue when it comes to what's good and what's not? What do people suggest?


They're not the best model of tyres you can buy, to say the least - I've got them on my DRZ, had them on my R6 (and also my RVF I seem to recall), the difference to handling and confidence by fitting a 'better' tyre would be very noticeable.

If it were me (as mentioned above), I'd swap those tyres for something along the lines of a pair of Roadsmarts or some Pirelli Diablos.
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PostPosted: 13:15 - 03 Oct 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote

White wheels would look good but be a bugger to keep clean.
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PostPosted: 10:43 - 04 Oct 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote

chris-red wrote:
White wheels would look good but be a bugger to keep clean.


Piece of cake on an R6.

It's not like they've got 'cut out' spokes (or 6 of them), like, a-hem, an NC30...
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PostPosted: 10:49 - 04 Oct 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote

craigs23 wrote:
chris-red wrote:
White wheels would look good but be a bugger to keep clean.


Piece of cake on an R6.

It's not like they've got 'cut out' spokes (or 6 of them), like, a-hem, an NC30...


I mean for the humans on the site Craig, the ones that don't like cleaning there bike every day Wink
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PostPosted: 15:28 - 04 Oct 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote

I haven't dusted my bike for ages Whistle

(the NC30 hasn't been out since June)
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PostPosted: 20:27 - 08 Oct 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote

The front tyre maybe on correctly , check the arrows . Mine flows that way and is correct . Something to do with maximum water displacement and braking etc . Don't quote me it's just what I was told when I queried the same thing
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PostPosted: 23:52 - 08 Oct 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote

MugenSeiki wrote:
The front tyre maybe on correctly , check the arrows . Mine flows that way and is correct . Something to do with maximum water displacement and braking etc . Don't quote me it's just what I was told when I queried the same thing


My TDM is weird with the tread the front looks like it faces backward and the back faces the other way.
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PostPosted: 01:01 - 09 Oct 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote

Damn, that be one shiny bike! I want one =(

Loving the glare on the pictures Laughing Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 08:13 - 10 Oct 2009    Post subject: Re: The R6 Cleaned and Finished Reply with quote

GSXF-750 wrote:
. Also I am thinking about powder coating the wheels maybe white or alloy colour. Your thoughts?


Very LukeVFR

allymoss wrote:
Chop that Akro in half and it will look amazing. Thumbs Up


Very LukeVFR

Black headlight covers too?

What I'd do?

Hmm, fork rework, and a new shock, maybe. Or maybe just ride it.
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PostPosted: 13:11 - 10 Oct 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote

LOL! every R6 page i look at someone has said "lukevfr" .. who gives a shit!
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PostPosted: 22:12 - 01 Nov 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote

lovely bike mate, has it been repainted or is that stock?
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