Catalyst Street Tail fitted

[chunk1340]

Thanks to Catalyst for the new bodywork, it is now painted and fitted. I just need a new Suzuki decal as I notice from the pictures that the one on the tail is not straight.

My painter said that the bodywork was well prepared and didnt require much work prior to paint.

 

[YSI408]

Looks good where did you buy the turn singal stickers at?

 

[chunk1340]

Looks good where did you buy the turn singal stickers at?

I have fitted the standard signals back into the seat unit. I couldnt find any stickers on the market over here.

 

[JMB]

What size tail is this? Looks good. Also, why did you get the extended tail? Plan on racing/stretching?

If you can, post more pics further away please!

 

[chunk1340]

This is the +4 tail to go with a 6" over stretch. I will do a before and after pics when I get the bike out. Without the tail unit I was hitting the bodywork against the tyre when I race.

 

[coreywiley]

Looks good bro!

 

[bigbadboy]

chunk, did you try to adjust your spring pre-load and all of that before you got the extended tail? i'm at 7 stretch with stock body work and mine doesn't rub. i'm not sure how much you weight but i'm at 200 with some more adjustment left on my spring pre-load

 

[chunk1340]

bigbadboy. Yes I played about with the spring preloaded. I had it stiffened and it just wanted to raise the front wheel. I have a new JRi shock to try now too. I need to get my launching consistent. I will get there.

I weigh about 240 with leathers etc. I extended the tail as I really liked the look of sean06's bike.

PS. Your bike looks good with the dark lenses.

 

[fiend]

can you take some pics of the underside? Did you go with a tiger tail? How hard was it to mount the turn signals?

 

[Wayneovich]

That looks good man I really like that you put the stock blinkers back in too I assume they are functional?

 

[YSI408]

Have to love that new shinko. What do you run nice bike..
QUOTE=bigbadboy;2411920]chunk, did you try to adjust your spring pre-load and all of that before you got the extended tail? i'm at 7 stretch with stock body work and mine doesn't rub. i'm not sure how much you weight but i'm at 200 with some more adjustment left on my spring pre-load[/QUOTE]

 

[chunk1340]

That's a Michelin power one. Personal best is 9.44. I run regular 9.5's.

The blinkers are functional, I just had to re-route the stock cable. The underside is still a little messy as I don't have the tiger tail yet. I've just cut the undertray back.

 

[fiend]

How did you mount the turnsignals? That was the main reason that I was wanting the pics. I bought Sean06s tail and still havent put it on yet as I havent had time, I was just trying to get a headstart on that part of it.

 

[chunk1340]

How did you mount the turnsignals? That was the main reason that I was wanting the pics. I bought Sean06s tail and still havent put it on yet as I havent had time, I was just trying to get a headstart on that part of it.

Carefully is the answer. I had help. A template was made for the signal and then cut too small. The hole was made bigger gradually until we had a snug fit for each side. Two pieces of plastic were bonded onto the inside of the seat unit similar to those on the stock tail. Then drilled a hole and fitted a spire nut to screw into. This was done prior to paint so you will have to be more careful. I will take the sigal out tonight and take more pics for you.

 

[fiend]

Thanks!!! Could you also take a picture of the taillight mount if you don't mind.

 

[chunk1340]

Here is the signal installation. I ordered my tail unit with the light bracket installed. I hope the pics help.

Sorry about the quality but the lighting is crap in my garage. Must get round to changing them.

 

[chunk1340]

Here is the template we used, as an example.

 

[bigbadboy]

that is some good thinking right there

 

[fiend]

Thanks for the pics, they help a lot!!!! I had meant to also ask if you had to extend the wiring for the tail light and I can't really tell from the pics.

 

[IRDEATH]

YEP LOOKS GOOD!