Anyone added a second exhaust on the left side purely for storage purposes? What I'm thinking is the tools I carry for emergencies can go in here and free up a pannier.
I've managed to get hold of a cheap ZZR 1400 exhaust and will be attempting the modification soon. Two things I can thing of:
1. a custom mount will have to be made
2. to keep a natural look as possible, the link pipe will have to be routed not to interfere with the stand
Obviously there's the question how its going to work in practice but I'm hoping there will be enough space to store odds and sods. At the worst, a cylindrical fuel cannister should fit in there :)
Anyone done this mod already?
That has to be one of the strangest ideas I have heard in a long time :o :o
It would be interesting to see what your insurance company says about that modification :o
Steve
Stranger than the coffee holder? ;D
Doubt my insurance company will say anything. After all, its not linked to the exhaust sysem
That is just bizarre, why not get a tank bag or rucksack maybe? Is this a wind up? Is it really worth all that effort? Love to see it when you finished though, good luck.
This is for stuff I'll constantly carry, so a rucksack and tank bag are out of the question.
This is a serious project. I go and collect the exhaust next week for the grand price of £5.99
You had a bang on the head recently
Mind you filling up the exhaust at the petrol station could be interesting
:o ::) ??? ;D
Kevin
You'll all be wanting to do the mod once I post the pics ;D
Anyone know where I can source a left mounting bracket for an exhaust in the uk? I'll be picking up the exhaust on the weekend. Plan is to clean it out, determine best security and access and then mount.
Don't mind making a custom bracket but would be great if I can just purchase an off the shelf one.
NB, I'm still asking myself why?
Why go through all the hassle for something you can just put in the panniers?
Why not?
Two Brother made a system called "The Stash" for VFR800s that had one working and one dummy silencer.
A friend uses his to hold a puncture repair kit and a spare key.
A puncture repair kit and a spare key! Glovebox springs to mind on the GTR.
Ah well, who knows, maybe it'll become the latest must have accessory. I'll be interested to see it if it gets completed but I'm still struggling with the motive if I'm honest.
QuoteA puncture repair kit and a spare key! Glovebox springs to mind on the GTR.
Now that is the worst place for your spare key since you can't open it unless the ignition is on.
Depends which year you have old boy. ;D
It was an example, I wouldn't actually leave a key in there cause somebody would swipe the bike.
Quote from: Lonewolf on August 18, 2011, 09:15:00 AM
NB, I'm still asking myself why?
Why go through all the hassle for something you can just put in the panniers?
In case you think you are a lone voice crying in the wilderness, I think he's barking as well! ;D
Kevin
I never said I didn't think he was barking flapdoodle mad! :o ;)
I just said there was precedent for his clucking oojamaflop insanity. ;D
A fake zorst is a good hiding place as it looks like a functional zorst, but doesn't get hot.
on pre 2010 models there is unused space at top of side fairings l/r. if not enough space in panniers / top box / kreiga rear seat bag for tools these spaces might hold couple tools or make up bag :'(
O ye of little faith!
I wait with baited breath!! ;D
I kinda like the idea as there is not much space on the GTR apart from the paniers.
As a prototype, go for it.
But the final thing It would have to be matching carbon cans for me.
Looks good and the dummy can would weigh fook all, OEM exhausts are HEAVY.
Good luck with it Norm..... you must do mucho mileage to be contemplating such a project.