this is my yzf 600r i frame and swing arm is all steel which means i cant polish it, i dont want to chrome since the bike is already 489lbs. wet. I can crome or polish the wheels, forks, tripple clamp, foot pegs and rear sets. i dont now how that would look if you chrome/polish everything but the frame and swing arm. So do you guys have any suggestion besides "buy a new bike" how i can creat a unique look to my bike? I was thiking about having everything i can polished, get the swing arm chromed(wont add that much weight) and having the frame painted like diamond plate sheet metal! what do you guys thing any suggestion would be great

 

It's nothing major, but a dark smoke windscreen would be a nice touch.

 

stainless/chrome exhaust, preferably highmount (opens up the wheel), flushmount signals, fender eliminator, integrator kit for the tail lights

 

Powercoating is always an option..there are tons of colors including a chrome look.. and anodizing may also work on the steel as well and there is also a huge amount of colors or tints

 

Any one got pics of decently custom 600r's

 

why do people think chrome adds so much weight?

and if you have enough cash to even consider getting your frame and swingarm chrome plated then why are you riding that beast around instead of some thing nicer

taking off all the stock BS and and adding aftermarket stuff will probably shave 10-20 lbs if its that big of a concern (which it shouldnt be) Then getting the whole freaking bike chrome plated including frame wheels and even bodywork wouldnt add 5 lbs (which again really doesnt matter)

not trying to be a *****, I just wonder why certain individuals base thier aftermarket accessory purchases on 1 or 2 pounds or even 1 or 2 horsepower, which 90% of the people in the world could not notice either way....simply put, I base my purchases of pipes and **** on looks and sound, then brakes, dampeners and other **** on performance

 

PM Twice... Hes in the Detroit area and a bad *** polisher.. Best work and prices around.... A few local peeps have had **** done and are very happy... Just ask up on the DSR board...

 

ok for starters, i have flush mounts on the front and cut off all that plastic crap where the pate is supposed to go on the back, and i painted my wind screen black, i dont have any new pics to post yet! anyone have any pics of powder coating, never seen it and would like to get an idea of how it might look. also what exactly is "anodizing" i will talk to twice, i seen some of his work and i like it

 

that always makes any bike loog good...

 

Chrome spray paint, its lighter and inexpensive.

 

the shifter, shift linkage and brake pedal are steel on the 600R also. On mine I left the frame and swingarm alone. I chromed everything else, threw a Second Look seat cover on, flush mounts and a M4 exhaust. Looked really nice with the blue/white bodywork.

 

any pics????

 

Just do what I did to my 95.......start cutting plastics off Nah, not really, I don't want a copy cat. I will be up in New Hudson/Milford in 2-3 weeks, I can help ya out somewhat if you decide to do stuff yourself.

 

powder coat