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Purchased this bike in october '13 with the sole intention of modifying it , this also happens to be my first bike/vehicle registered in my name. For an entire year , I used to spend my off time going through pics of classic british irons , their bobber/racer avatars and dream of owning one of my own. At first a bobber was in mind and i even purchase products as per a bobber build(including a 10ltr streamlined tank which is currently lying around unused) but the nature of indian roads (meaning mud gravel and cow dung) made me apprehensive of chopping my rear mudguard. So I chucked the bobber idea and instead decided to lower the ride height and paint it in a manner which one expects from a classic motorcycle.
Work started in december first week and took 1 month for completion.
Modification/changes done-
1. 2.5" chopped off front fork and 2" chopped off rear shockers for slammed stance.
2. toolbox chopped by 1.5" because I found them too protruding for my liking and now the bike appears more streamlined while viewed from rear/front.
3. Old english RE models style front headlamp and meter casing(both replica fitted with replica smith meter in MPH) .
4. Handlebar (different from stock but otherwise commonly available) fitted with replica vintage levers and horn/dipper switch.
4. upswept silencer
5. seat , significantly thinner as compared to classic model seats but otherwise comfortable.
6. rear stock mudguard changed in favour of curved mudguard since it is a solo seater(for the time being , fitting pillion seat isn't a big deal).
6. rear light , has double coil bulb so glows brighter when both night light and brakes are applied.
7. paintjob , colour scheme(matte sky- gloss blue including frame , swingarms etc etc for uniformity) . wheel rim - cream colour.
8. tyres changed and minor tidbits here and there like exhaust ring or rear footrest pegs chopped off and some engine work , bearing replaced , rubber parts and new wiring throughout.
The motorcycle looks significantly different mainly because of the lowered height as result of the chopping to suspension , travel is now around 2-3" in front and rear shockers but otherwise smooth. Using a sprung seat has lowered the gap between the rider and the gear/brake footrests but comfortable , overall it feels a lot different and fun to ride as compared to the stock motorcycle.
Minor cosmetic jobs are left like badging(it will be minimal) and currently in the process of securing small indicators roughly the size of a rifle bullet. Rear view mirror will also be added , i prefer bar end but the ones available dont suit the bike in which case i might use what they call the "jalebi" mirror.
The bike cost me 40k , another 38k went into the mod job including purchase ,paint and labour. The replica items were purchased online from vendors located in karol bagh and the rates were high but then it is a sellers market . I'm located in bareilly , worksmanship isnt the best here but they are good for assembling stuffs. The suspension chopping while acceptable could have been executed better , it was still done by a man whose trade is shockers so he did a fine and uniform job.
ps: Im not sure where to post a thread of this nature so posted in ownership.
Work started in december first week and took 1 month for completion.
Modification/changes done-
1. 2.5" chopped off front fork and 2" chopped off rear shockers for slammed stance.
2. toolbox chopped by 1.5" because I found them too protruding for my liking and now the bike appears more streamlined while viewed from rear/front.
3. Old english RE models style front headlamp and meter casing(both replica fitted with replica smith meter in MPH) .
4. Handlebar (different from stock but otherwise commonly available) fitted with replica vintage levers and horn/dipper switch.
4. upswept silencer
5. seat , significantly thinner as compared to classic model seats but otherwise comfortable.
6. rear stock mudguard changed in favour of curved mudguard since it is a solo seater(for the time being , fitting pillion seat isn't a big deal).
6. rear light , has double coil bulb so glows brighter when both night light and brakes are applied.
7. paintjob , colour scheme(matte sky- gloss blue including frame , swingarms etc etc for uniformity) . wheel rim - cream colour.
8. tyres changed and minor tidbits here and there like exhaust ring or rear footrest pegs chopped off and some engine work , bearing replaced , rubber parts and new wiring throughout.
The motorcycle looks significantly different mainly because of the lowered height as result of the chopping to suspension , travel is now around 2-3" in front and rear shockers but otherwise smooth. Using a sprung seat has lowered the gap between the rider and the gear/brake footrests but comfortable , overall it feels a lot different and fun to ride as compared to the stock motorcycle.
Minor cosmetic jobs are left like badging(it will be minimal) and currently in the process of securing small indicators roughly the size of a rifle bullet. Rear view mirror will also be added , i prefer bar end but the ones available dont suit the bike in which case i might use what they call the "jalebi" mirror.
The bike cost me 40k , another 38k went into the mod job including purchase ,paint and labour. The replica items were purchased online from vendors located in karol bagh and the rates were high but then it is a sellers market . I'm located in bareilly , worksmanship isnt the best here but they are good for assembling stuffs. The suspension chopping while acceptable could have been executed better , it was still done by a man whose trade is shockers so he did a fine and uniform job.
ps: Im not sure where to post a thread of this nature so posted in ownership.
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