Repairs, Upgrades and Customisation

What's been done and what's yet to be done

Repairs:

Repair broken right hand air scoop - Done: 27 Aug 06
Repaint tank - Done: 27 Aug 06
Fix left indicator switch and tighten switch assembly - Done: 27 Aug 06
Replace rear reflector
Repaint exhaust pipe
Replace starter motor contact bolt with brass or stainless steel bolt
Secure side stand - Done: 2 Dec 06
Replace damaged rear tail light
Replace missing bash plate
Replace missing chain guard

Modifications:

Repaint plastics - In progress
Mount rear indicators further back to accommodate the saddle bags
Replace horn with deeper, louder 12V car horn
Light switch to turn off headlamp
Custom decals for helmets - Done: 29 Dec 06
Custom decals for bike - Done: 2 March 07
Wider hand guards to keep wind and rain at bay
LED replacement for tail/brake/plate light
LED replacements for direction indicators
LED replacements for instrument panel lights
Centre stand for adjusting chain and roadside repairs
Carbon fibre reinforcing of bash plate
More comfortable seat

Additional Instrumentation:

Altimeter - Done: 9 Oct 06
Clock
Compass

Load Carrying:

Tail rack
Pannier frame + heat shield
Saddle bags - In progress
Larger tool tube

New Riding Gear:

Helmet - Grex RD1 - Done: 8 Nov 06
Jacket - waterproof textile with removable thermal liner
Body Armour - O'Neal "Underdog" - Done: 9 Dec 06
Leggings - waterproof textile with removable thermal liner
Knee/shin protectors - preferably Fox "Raptor"
Boots - preferably Sidi "Thunder", Sidi "Canyon", Gaerne "Explorer" or DriRider
Gloves - waterproof with carbon fibre knuckle protectors

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