[NinjaDwarf]

Here's a silly video

Still can't get over those rear brake rotors, like a silk see-through dress

 

[AV80R]

The rubber bib kept 95% of the gunk from spreading all over the engine after I rode in the snow/rain. It limited the accumulation of gunk to the front of the block and also the radiator fan & shroud.

if you only ride on nice days, I bet you'll be fine without that rubber bib in place.

 

[Florida lime]

Good to know on the valve cover bolts needing a check while mine is still in the naked state.
I'll be checking those for torque spec along wThe other bolts while I'm at it.
Thanks for the heads up tip. 👍

Might be more crucial to check once you actually have some miles on your bike.

 

[AV80R]

The TightTail aluminum racing fairing stay is supposed to be delivered today, so I started removing the harness from the stock stay.

Removed the seat latches and installed the Graves bracket for the tailsection.

Nothing is nearly in the right place but couldn't resist a rough mock up.

Once the fairing stay arrives I'll get serious.

 

[chris838]

looks mean!

 

[Misnblu2]

The rubber bib kept 95% of the gunk from spreading all over the engine after I rode in the snow/rain. It limited the accumulation of gunk to the front of the block and also the radiator fan & shroud.

if you only ride on nice days, I bet you'll be fine without that rubber bib in place.

Yeah I'm a fair weather rider and stay away from wet roads and rain.
I've been caught in a few rain storms when I had the KZ400 decades ago with no issues except for the rain feeling like bees stinging my chest. 😂

 

[Misnblu2]

Might be more crucial to check once you actually have some miles on your bike.

Yeah you're right but I've got the bike apart so might as well make sure all is torqued to spec. 👍

 

[AV80R]

Took me 2 hours to do the initial fit up of the @Gravesport race fairings including modifying the TightTail aluminum fairing stay.

The quick disconnect is pretty darn trick the way they did it.

 

[AV80R]

Here's a short video walk around

 

[AV80R]

And of course some pictures. I still have to do a lot of detail work but the big pieces are now in place.

 

[Swamp Daddy]

And of course some pictures. I still have to do a lot of detail work but the big pieces are now in place.

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Are they staying black or are you going to paint them Kawasaki green?

 

[AV80R]

Are they staying black or are you going to paint them Kawasaki green?

They will be painted Lime Green and Ebony Black with a gloss clear coat before the Graves graphics kit is applied to make it look like this:

 

[AV80R]

Got the tank on with zero drama. The fit and finish of these race fairings is off the charts. I couldn't be happier.

 

[Swamp Daddy]

When are you going to get them painted?

 

[AV80R]

After they're done being fitted I'll have them painted. There's still a bit of work to do before that can happen.

 

[AV80R]

Good thing these fairings are so easy to take on/off. I've probably done it 20 times already fine tuning everything for clearance before it goes off to get painted.


I particularly like how the upper and lower are mounted independently of the side fairings.

And here is the final result before paint.

 

[AV80R]

Some detail shots showing the fastener locations and fairing stay.

 

[AV80R]

And of course a video if you enjoy that kind of thing.

 

[chris838]

man, this looks so nice already. Cant wait to get mine to that point soon as well. I'm a big fan of how the tight tails and the front ties together. I think this is the best possible solution right now.
I see you started sanding already, do you think this will be a lot to do? Did you had to trim around the tank a lot? I got a dremel as well, what kind of tool where you using?

 

[AV80R]

Lots of trimming back on the seat and on the side fairings around the tank.

Also had to obviously remove material for the exhaust pipe on the belly pan.

Shaved some off the right side fairing to clear the right side engine cover protection. Also had to relieve some around the right frame slider hole.

I used a coarse half round bastard file. I like to go very slow by hand since a Dremel can take too much off too quickly.

My favorite saying is "I keep cutting but it's still too short!" 🤪

I did use a hacksaw to modify the fairing stay and then finished it off with the file.