what did you wrench on today??

[wyly]

image_59598.jpg I don't recall posting a photo of my completed alloy fairing, I was having too many issues posting photos.
this is much better.

[wyly]

Wow, sounds like you have dealt with a lot of details and technical "hoops" for all that retrofit.

Note: Since forum update a couple months ago, you can now upload photo directly (one per post). THe "upload attatchment" button on lower left.

Thanks for the photo edit update, still cumbersome but much improved.

[wyly]

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The new digital brain in my efe. Quite intimidating when I began but it's so obviously simple now that I'm done.

[wyly]

A bigger view of completed rewire.
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[wyly]

New programmable gauge is great, as are the momentary switches. Oem is nice but these new toys are sweet.
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[Buffalo Bill]

image_59598.jpg I don't recall posting a photo of my completed alloy fairing, I was having too many issues posting photos.
this is much better.

Yes I like it. Looks like an M creation for Bond or maybe a SPECTRE assassin's bike.

[wyly]

This is what the wiring from an efe looks like when it's unwrapped there's an equal sized 2nd pile to the left, I was all in at this point there was no going back. Yeah I was very intimidated I had know idea where to start.
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[Grimly]

image_59598.jpg I don't recall posting a photo of my completed alloy fairing, I was having too many issues posting photos.
this is much better.

That's a stunner.

[wyly]

Yes I like it. Looks like an M creation for Bond or maybe a SPECTRE assassin's bike.

I had no idea where it would end up when I began. I purchased it from my brother for $1, it had been sitting in his shed since 1991. I restored it to oem efe condition over the next two years but then I grew tired of repairing the brittle fairing panels so I planned to convert to a naked ride. I sourced some parts for conversion then shelved that idea and replaced the two faulty centre panels with alloy. Good enough I thought then a buddy who was an aviation fabricator suggested I should do the entire bike and he'd lend me his english wheel and brake.. he said it would be easy. Not so easy but ten months later I had a new fairing. I initially I wanted a completely smooth skin but my welding skills weren't up to the task I needed a tig but only had a mig and the alloy gauge was too thin for welding. So I used rivets and settled for an aviation look. Surprisingly it's lighter than the oem plastic, has better airflow and is quieter too.

[wyly]

That's a stunner.

Thanks I've grown fond of it I've made it my own and there's little chance of encountering another like it. I didn't know how it would be received by others and certainly wasn't prepared for the crowds of curious bikers it would attract, I find it all a bit embarrassing.

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a photo from last year I've not figured out how to rotate a photo as yet.
The electrical components peeking out under the side panels were eliminated with the new control module.

[Rich82GS750TZ]

Let's try it this way. This bike is a piece of art. Well done.

[Big Block]

Yes: It looks good. When I read what you were doing I secretly thought there is no way it would look good but I was wrong. Great job.

[Redman]

i had no idea where it would end up when i began. I purchased it from my brother for $1, it had been sitting in his shed since 1991. I restored it to oem efe condition over the next two years but then i grew tired of repairing the brittle fairing panels so i planned to convert to a naked ride. I sourced some parts for conversion then shelved that idea and replaced the two faulty centre panels with alloy. Good enough i thought then a buddy who was an aviation fabricator suggested i should do the entire bike and he'd lend me his english wheel and brake.. He said it would be easy. Not so easy but ten months later i had a new fairing. I initially i wanted a completely smooth skin but my welding skills weren't up to the task i needed a tig but only had a mig and the alloy gauge was too thin for welding. So i used rivets and settled for an aviation look. Surprisingly it's lighter than the oem plastic, has better airflow and is quieter too.

Im-Press-Ive. . . . . . .

looks obviously custom, but still somewhat like an EFE.

[johnod]

image_59598.jpg I don't recall posting a photo of my completed alloy fairing, I was having too many issues posting photos.
this is much better.

Very nice, would love to see it up close.

[cowboyup3371]

After putting on nearly 8200 miles, the Bandit received new PR4s today. I’ll break those in tomorrow night and then figure out where I’m going next.