Kevs 2010 1400GTR CAF Modifications

[KeVstrom]

Ive actually put the flies back on now. Had them out for a couple of weeks, cant say i noticed a difference in power on an already powerful bike. I dont have the cashflow to get mine remapped just yet and i didnt want it to run lean either as im going on my ireland trip so back in they went. besides, the new map will open them up earlier anyways.

[O.C.]

TBH I've never found the GTR to be lacking in power   

[BigAlan]

And where in the UK could you get the ECU remapped?

I don't want to put a PC on as it takes up space under the seat.

Alan

[alibx11]

And where in the UK could you get the ECU remapped?

http://www.hilltopmotorcycles.com/  people who've had it done rate Geoff very highly. 

[KeVstrom]

http://www.hilltopmotorcycles.com/  people who've had it done rate Geoff very highly. 

I emailed Hilltop, Never got a response

[KeVstrom]

I decided to need to cut some slots into the screen to reduce the pressure on my wrists. So heres how i did it.

Heres my "standard" screen, dont ask me which one it is, but it came with the spoiler on the bike.



First off, i masked up the screen and got me a ruler and pencil. I wont bore you with all the geometry, but i just took a few guestimates from the pic of the Vario screen and made my own design.


After removing the screen, i started by using a step drill to cut holes into each corner


I then used a cutting disc on the dremmel to join up the holes


Then after a bit of sanding and filing i got all the edges straight and neat.


After a clean and wipe down, i gave it a bit of flame polish but found i was just bubbling up the edges so didnt bother. Heres the results.





It wasnt hard, just took a bit of time and patients. I havent ridden the bike yet but will report back when i have.

[coman37]

Hi Kev,

    That looks really neat. Time,tools and talent, anything is doable

well done

Coman

[KeVstrom]

Cheers man, Ive done this sort of stuff before so it wasnt difficult, just had to find the time.

[Lonewolf]

That looks a realy top notch job.

[Richard]

Nice job, be interesting to see what difference it makes.

[KeVstrom]

Cheers peeps. Hopefully it will work like the vario does. Dont think im gonna get out till tues thou to test it but will report back.

Looks pretty much cock on though

[jonathan]

Now it looks like Ironman.

[KeVstrom]

Aye

[GregoryLawson]

I cant leave nowt alone me, so might aswell start off my own thread and update it with pics and info as i go. Heres my 2010 plate Neptune Blue 1400GTR CAF. Purchased March 2013, 2 previous owners with only 6500 miles on the clock.



Heres the mods so far
1) 8000K HID kit & 3W White Cree led lights
2) Meta Alarm
3) Rear Rack - DIY style and Kappa Top Box
4) RAM Mount & phone case
5) Stebil/Nautilis Horn
6) Vance & Hines CS One Staimless Steel Exhaust
7) Lower Adjustable Foot Pegs
8) 2" Bar Risers
9) Secondary Butterflies Removed
10) Custom LED Side Profile Lighting and Rear LED Fog Lights
11) DIY Slotted Wind Screen

Just awesome bike.. Oh man I can only dream about it.. It is wonderful

[2kwacks]

KeVstrom... must congratulate you on your modding of your 2010 GTR use to have the 2010 GTR in that best colour magnesium grey but I'm to old in the teeth now to be fiddling around in the garage been there done that! rather ride the buggers than spend time fiddling with them, all I done to mine was fit a remus hexacone, hugger, rad guard, fenda extenda, Kawasaki gel seat, and a bagster tank cover. I only covered 8,000 miles in the 2 years, I had the GTR and the majority of that was a few trips to france and Italy. but I've always had at least 2 bikes at the same time so mileage is evened out between the bikes! also at the same time had 2008 zzr1400 which I sold for a another middle weight super sport which was a 2012 zx6r which was a "hell of a bike" bloody brilliant machine but made my back and wrists ache and also missed the zzr1400 which is also one brilliant machine dose everything great straight from the grate   so decided to p/x the zx6r and the GTR for the new 2013 zzr1441 special edition model and due to me getting to old for middle weight super sports I choose the new 2013 model Kawasaki versys 1000 for my second bike just came back from a Scotland trip on the versys and very impressed with the versys how it handles and also as plenty of power take a look at the pics of the trip here! http://www.gtr1400.co.uk/forums/index.php/topic,3234.0.html anyway nice to hear from you and keep up the modding...  what else do you have planned for the GTR?