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ronboskz650sr · Thu Oct 13, 2005 2:00 pm

After nearly a week of not riding, I got out there and tested my seat cushion. I rode 67 miles with no seat-related comfort issues. The riding position is slightly different, but handling seems even better than after the drag bar installation. The bike is about 8 pounds lighter with this seatpan/tailpiece. No more steel seat and steel fender and huge taillight bracket. I may be rusty, but it really seems like I'm hitting redline a little quicker. Any discomfort from the rearranged position seems to have worked itself out as I got used to it. BTW, the view as I came out of the gas station was way above my expectaions! Liking the looks better all the time!

-Holiday · #2 Unread post by **-Holiday** » Thu Oct 13, 2005 3:45 pm

what did you do?

ronboskz650sr · Thu Oct 13, 2005 3:53 pm

CHeck out the everything else forum...I've been builing this tailpiece. The project has turned a couple of different directions, and turned into a complete re-paint (almost...wil be when the front fender is done).
Before...

After...

That's the current status...seat not finished yet, still testing the comfort.

-Holiday · #4 Unread post by **-Holiday** » Thu Oct 13, 2005 4:14 pm

that looks pretty neat! I'll have to check out your other thread. To be honest though, I think I liked your old paintjob better though...but to each his own!

I've been looking for a front fairing like that, except my nighthawk has a square headlight so not many people make one. Rifle makes one, but its like $300

Anyway, nice work! Looks great!

ronboskz650sr · Thu Oct 13, 2005 4:25 pm

Thanks! When it's actually finished, I'll get some pics with the Kawasaki emblems in the sun. It's a really nice effect in good light, with the alloy shining in contrast to the black tank. Also on the horizon...exhaust repaint, engine guard repaint, frame touch-ups. Swingarm license bracket paint. Still alot of little details, but it's rideable.