FE570 in SM trim

(sp?) · Aug 18, 2009

I finally got around to putting together the SM kit for my FE570. I used black plastic instead of the white. The only rub was sourcing a black front SM fender. I ended up getting one from a KTM SM bike.

I also found a set of forks plus radial brake setup. Having the full setup should make changeover a breeze: jack up the bike, unplug brake light and speedo, remove brake master cylinder, loosen triple clamp and slide the forks out with wheel still attached.

Here's a dash I made for it, complete with powerlet port, indicator LEDs plus a real ignition switch

Turn signals

more pics here http://spowers.smugmug.com/gallery/8022960_pAiKk#P-1-25

sethro · Aug 18, 2009

pretty cool dude !!!!!!!!

Sethro

michie · Aug 19, 2009

Looks a really cool ride. Just one question, why didn't you put the license plate just underneath the rear light?

(sp?) · Aug 19, 2009

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michie said:
Looks a really cool ride. Just one question, why didn't you put the license plate just underneath the rear light?

thank you.

I had the 3-piece KTM system which conveniently broke where you see I mounted it. I had just installed my reworked suspension and was testing it. Seems that at about 45 mph over a speed bump, the (formerly longer) fender and license plate contacts the rear tire. voila! broken fender. here's a pic of the former setup.

As it turns out mounting it there has the advantange of having a "pocket" created by the remaining 2-piece fender where you can store extra cable length and in my case, the resistors for the LED turn signals.

it wasn't so much planning but circumstance...

michie · Aug 19, 2009

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the Led turning signals are nice, but i don't use them so i threw then off the bike. Is it still the stock exhaust?

(sp?) · Aug 19, 2009

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The exhaust is still stock.

michie · Aug 19, 2009

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akra or ep underneath and hmmm, just the perfect bike :greenjumpers:

(sp?) · Aug 19, 2009

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michie said:
akra or ep underneath and hmmm, just the perfect bike :greenjumpers:

I'm familiar with Akrapovic, but ep? Got any pointers or pics?

Leo Vince is another option. Here in the US, having a US Forest Service stamp on your exhaust can save you a large fine. The stock can does not have one but Pro Moto Billet makes a compliant endcap - compliance meaning roughly having the numbers and letters stamped on it.

michie · Aug 19, 2009

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http://www.epracing.be/systems.html

But I'm not sure if they ship to the US. Personally I don't like the sounds of a Leovinci that much. So if you're driving with the stock exhaust, you can be fined? :?

(sp?) · Aug 20, 2009

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michie said:
http://www.epracing.be/systems.html

But I'm not sure if they ship to the US. Personally I don't like the sounds of a Leovinci that much. So if you're driving with the stock exhaust, you can be fined? :?

they'd never hear an itty-bitty thumper with all of the Harleys here...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rt-ytACeVM0

Husaden · Aug 20, 2009

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Nice job. What kind of tyres are those ???

Anders DK

(sp?) · Aug 21, 2009

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Husaden said:
Nice job. What kind of tyres are those ???

Anders DK

They're Continental SM. Reasonable tire in terms of performance and price. They've only seen ~200 miles so far, but it's been a combination of dirt, gravel, greasy clay and tarmac. Other than the clay, they've given good traction on all surfaces.

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