I picked up Silicone Radiator hoses from Roose Motorsports off ebay, which i then found out is based out of the next town over from me. I met the guys there in person yesterday when I picked up my order (rather than paying for shipping). Really great guys. Also included some samples of their different colors so I can see for future applications. If anybody is looking for hoses let me know, they have a really high quality product. I plan to add them to my Subaru, CR500, and RM250 in the not too distant future.
While I am waiting for my motor to be done, I am also doing a few other odds and ends on the bike. I am planning to wire in a 12v DC regulator/rectifier so I can use LEDs and will then be mounting an 04-06 R1 tail light with a smoked lense. Welding up a custom bracket that I will mount off the bolts for the seat latch mechanism. Will get longer bolts of the same thread and then can just add nuts to the bottom side to mount the bracket. I measured it out and it should fit right there behind the airbox quite nicely. Also wiring in a Hydraulic brake sensor switch to engage the brake light off the rear brake pedal action.
Already polished up the carb, shift lever, and case saver. Thinking of also doing the cover/lid on the throttle assembly and front brake reservoir.
So I saw that there is an aluminum kick starter for our bikes on ebay for sale. Anybody have any experience with it? Would look nice to have and polish up.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/500-LT500-LT500R-QUADRACER-QUADZILLA-KICK-START-LEVER-/130601879141?pt=Motors_ATV_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1e687a8665&vxp=mtrI also ordered a-arm and belly skid plates from PRM the other day. With the fresh powder coating on the frame and a-arms i figure it is better to protect them before they get marred up. I got the thinner aluminum stock from the two choices. I am not planning on dragging it over rocks like I do with my 4x4 quad so I didnt see the need to spend the extra money and bolt on the extra weight.
And I got half way through doing my steel braided brake line kit up front (the previous owner bought but never installed.
