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My FZR » 2002 R6 Tail Mod

  • '02 R6 Mod (2)
    '02 R6 Mod (2)
    April 25, 2003 10:21 PM

    '00 YZF600R tank being preped for '02 R6 tail mod.

  • '02 R6 Mod (4)
    '02 R6 Mod (4)
    April 25, 2003 10:55 PM

    Nice shiny black finish.

  • '02 R6 Mod (7)
    '02 R6 Mod (7)
    April 26, 2003 5:33 PM

    The under tail and upper tail get the same treatment.

  • '02 R6 Mod (9)
    '02 R6 Mod (9)
    April 26, 2003 6:22 PM

    Self explanatory.

  • '02 R6 Mod (12)
    '02 R6 Mod (12)
    April 26, 2003 6:23 PM

    Sometimes I amaze myself..lol. Keep in mind this came from a rattle can.

  • '02 R6 Mod (17)
    '02 R6 Mod (17)
    April 28, 2003 8:01 PM

    Love that shiney look.

  • '02 R6 Mod (20)
    '02 R6 Mod (20)
    May 1, 2003 11:08 PM

    The painted upper tail.

  • '02 R6 Mod (22)
    '02 R6 Mod (22)
    May 1, 2003 11:12 PM

    Just showing the gloss off :).

  • '02 R6 Mod (23)
    '02 R6 Mod (23)
    May 7, 2003 12:29 AM

    Time to make the tank bracket and spacers...

  • '02 R6 Mod (24)
    '02 R6 Mod (24)
    May 7, 2003 1:12 AM

    The stock shape wont mount on the FZR..mods are needed. Notice the marks in green, you'll have to score the metal here.

  • '02 R6 Mod (26)
    '02 R6 Mod (26)
    May 7, 2003 1:14 AM

    Home made spacers fit like a glove!!

  • '02 R6 Mod (29)
    '02 R6 Mod (29)
    May 7, 2003 1:17 AM

    You'll need a pipe cutter & a dremel.. and a drill later.

  • '02 R6 Mod (33)
    '02 R6 Mod (33)
    May 7, 2003 1:34 AM

    Bracket cut, scored and bent to fit the FZR mounting holes.

  • '02 R6 Mod (36)
    '02 R6 Mod (36)
    May 7, 2003 1:41 AM

    The 2 together..note one hole's larger already, hence the drill

  • '02 R6 Mod (37)
    '02 R6 Mod (37)
    May 7, 2003 1:56 AM

    Another view of the bracket mounted on the tank .The drill is needed to widen the holes to allow for the screws.

  • '02 R6 Mod (39)
    '02 R6 Mod (39)
    November 28, 2002 2:31 AM

    Just set it up there to get an idea of what I was getting into

  • '02 R6 Mod (41)
    '02 R6 Mod (41)
    November 28, 2002 2:32 AM
  • '02 R6 Mod (42)
    '02 R6 Mod (42)
    November 28, 2002 2:35 AM
  • '02 R6 Mod (56)
    '02 R6 Mod (56)
    May 7, 2003 7:59 PM

    Stock

  • '02 R6 Mod (58)
    '02 R6 Mod (58)
    May 7, 2003 8:00 PM

    Stock from the other side

  • '02 R6 Mod (59)
    '02 R6 Mod (59)
    May 8, 2003 12:01 AM

    Stock stripped

  • '02 R6 Mod (60)
    '02 R6 Mod (60)
    May 8, 2003 12:02 AM

    From rear the grab rails must go.

  • '02 R6 Mod (63)
    '02 R6 Mod (63)
    May 8, 2003 12:02 AM

    These willl have to go.

  • '02 R6 Mod (46)
    '02 R6 Mod (46)
    September 30, 2003 8:05 PM

    This is what I used to make the rear seat bracket.

  • '02 R6 Mod (49)
    '02 R6 Mod (49)
    September 30, 2003 7:57 PM

    Not the best looking welds but hey it was my first time and they did their job.

  • '02 R6 Mod (50)
    '02 R6 Mod (50)
    September 30, 2003 8:01 PM

    The rear seat holder and support.

  • '02 R6 Mod (51)
    '02 R6 Mod (51)
    September 30, 2003 8:02 PM

    Close up of the rear seat weld. Yes I know it looks like bird poop get over it.

  • '02 R6 Mod (52)
    '02 R6 Mod (52)
    September 30, 2003 8:02 PM

    Right side

  • '02 R6 Mod (54)
    '02 R6 Mod (54)
    September 30, 2003 8:02 PM

    Top

  • '02 R6 Mod (55)
    '02 R6 Mod (55)
    September 30, 2003 8:03 PM

    Side

  • '02 R6 Mod (64)
    '02 R6 Mod (64)
    May 8, 2003 8:24 PM

    02 R6 tail light and new connector ends to hook into the stock wiring with.

  • '02 R6 Mod (66)
    '02 R6 Mod (66)
    May 9, 2003 4:39 PM

    02 R6 battery tray

  • '02 R6 Mod (67)
    '02 R6 Mod (67)
    May 9, 2003 5:43 PM
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    '02 R6 Mod (68)
    May 9, 2003 5:43 PM
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    '02 R6 Mod (69)
    May 9, 2003 5:44 PM
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    '02 R6 Mod (70)
    May 10, 2003 4:01 AM
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    '02 R6 Mod (72)
    May 10, 2003 4:02 AM
  • '02 R6 Mod (74)
    '02 R6 Mod (74)
    August 2, 2003 4:19 AM
  • '02 R6 Mod (76)
    '02 R6 Mod (76)
    August 3, 2003 7:41 PM
  • '02 R6 Mod (77)
    '02 R6 Mod (77)
    August 3, 2003 7:41 PM
  • '02 R6 Mod (78)
    '02 R6 Mod (78)
    August 3, 2003 7:40 PM
  • '02 R6 Mod (79)
    '02 R6 Mod (79)
    August 3, 2003 7:42 PM
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