TAIL SWAPPING - REVISITED
08-13-2008, 05:09 PM
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TAIL SWAPPING - REVISITED
I know that the tail swapping issue has been adressed on several other threads, but i'm either a cosmetic genius or a complete retard. i've read through the threads on swapping the tails from a rc and cbr 1000, but has anyone thought of gsxr or r1 tails. the newer gsxr and r1 tails are all cast alum. but the 00-03 gsxr 600-750 subframes are steel (aka easily modified with a welder). plus, the mount points look similar, i'm guessing completely because i don't have the measurments on either sub frame..... has anyone ever tried it? or am i a cosmetic pioneer......
08-13-2008, 05:17 PM
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I believe I've seen gsxr subframes used on custom superhawks before. And aluminum is just as easily welded as steel... but maybe I say that cause when I began learning to weld I actually started with aluminum not steel.
08-13-2008, 05:41 PM
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I'm putting a 2007 GSXR tail on my project HAWK right now... I'm just using the cast aluminum rear portion, bolted up to a chopped and welded front VTR subframe. I'll need to make a few fiberglass pieces to blend the side fairings into the frame, but it's looking pretty good right now.
If I get a chance, I'll take a photo or two.
J.
If I get a chance, I'll take a photo or two.
J.
08-13-2008, 07:49 PM
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I put a 05 r1 tail on mine, but i made my own subframe. The only problem i am having now, is that i don't have a rear seat or a cowl on the bike. But that is because i've been a little lazy to try to figure something out.
08-14-2008, 03:18 AM
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slowhawk, that looks really good.... p.s. i like the sssa conversion... but how do you plan to runs the exhaust, undertail? single right? or two cans like before? undertail exhaust is cool, but i don't know about messing up the good job you've done with the tail. i was also thinking of swapping to an undertail exhaust when i do the swap.... maybe i'll use a tail off something that already has undertail.... 
10-02-2008, 12:09 PM
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10-02-2008, 12:58 PM
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I was working on an RC51 tail swap. I simply made some Carbon fiber brackets to mount up a stock RC51 subframe. Worked like a charm. BTW... the subframe and brackets are available if anyone wants them. 
10-03-2008, 09:36 AM
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That's looks real nice Fishface.... I love that the exhaust and tail have the same angle.
One question.. how's the seating position? It looks a little slanted forward... I only ask becuase my GSXR tail mod is tilted forward a bit as well, just wondering if I'm asking for trouble?
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One question.. how's the seating position? It looks a little slanted forward... I only ask becuase my GSXR tail mod is tilted forward a bit as well, just wondering if I'm asking for trouble?
J.
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10-03-2008, 10:39 AM
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Unfortunatley no.... the past 1.5 months has been "house-time" according to my other half... seriously denting my project bike time!!!! I've traded the welder and fiberglass for demo, drywall and painting!!!
The only thing I have done is buy a carbon can for the exhaust... I'm gonna go with a very HIGH mount on the right side.... up far enough to show off the swinger hopefully. I just don't have the stomach or time to figure out a way to get the undertail CBR exhaust I wanted to use in position with all the other work that has to be done to the bike.
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The only thing I have done is buy a carbon can for the exhaust... I'm gonna go with a very HIGH mount on the right side.... up far enough to show off the swinger hopefully. I just don't have the stomach or time to figure out a way to get the undertail CBR exhaust I wanted to use in position with all the other work that has to be done to the bike.
J.
10-03-2008, 11:36 AM
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Unfortunatley no.... the past 1.5 months has been "house-time" according to my other half... seriously denting my project bike time!!!! I've traded the welder and fiberglass for demo, drywall and painting!!!
The only thing I have done is buy a carbon can for the exhaust... I'm gonna go with a very HIGH mount on the right side.... up far enough to show off the swinger hopefully. I just don't have the stomach or time to figure out a way to get the undertail CBR exhaust I wanted to use in position with all the other work that has to be done to the bike.
J.
The only thing I have done is buy a carbon can for the exhaust... I'm gonna go with a very HIGH mount on the right side.... up far enough to show off the swinger hopefully. I just don't have the stomach or time to figure out a way to get the undertail CBR exhaust I wanted to use in position with all the other work that has to be done to the bike.
J.
10-03-2008, 11:40 AM
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Right now it seems to be between stock and Fishfaces R1 tail. I didn't want to get very drastic in it's angle, as I wanted the seating positon to be as close as possible to stock without making the bike look wierd.
J.
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10-03-2008, 12:02 PM
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10-06-2008, 02:11 PM
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so far no... but there are a few great ideas... i like the gsxr tail, but i love the r1 tail. i never thought of using a rc51 tail.... guess i'm stupid.... i like the looks of all of them over the stock tail though
10-11-2008, 06:13 AM
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I think this is what your looking for.... (It's beautiful!!!)
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http://web.tiscali.it/mario_nava/vtr1000_b_e.html
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http://web.tiscali.it/mario_nava/vtr1000_b_e.html
10-11-2008, 09:28 AM
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