Today I got a lot more buttoned up, including the radiator. Notice TWO BIG THINGS in the pics (I should have made this a quiz like Tufbusa does!)....
First, notice there is no oil cooler, some very knowledgable folks have assured me that with the additional airflow around the motor, fully exposed radiator and engine ice....it won't be needed. Yes, it's mostly about looks, I can't believe I'm saying that!
Second, (this is big) every naked Busa I see has that darn right side radiator hose that originates on the top right forward portion of the radiator. The local KTM shop mechanic does delicate aluminum welding as a sideline so I had him remove the stock FORWARD output port and install a replacement on the BACKSIDE of the right reservoir....this will allow a much shorter and less visible stainless line to disappear quickly under the fuel injector area, instead of looking like a three foot truck line! (it's fine under a fairing but this is different).
Next phase will be measuring, assembling and installing all the stainless lines (that should take a full day) THEN receive a "care package" from Daniel @ CloudNine that will have a custom headlight/turn signal/speedometer, tach bracket that he is custom fabricating...that will be incredible!
More to come.....Doyle
First, notice there is no oil cooler, some very knowledgable folks have assured me that with the additional airflow around the motor, fully exposed radiator and engine ice....it won't be needed. Yes, it's mostly about looks, I can't believe I'm saying that!
Second, (this is big) every naked Busa I see has that darn right side radiator hose that originates on the top right forward portion of the radiator. The local KTM shop mechanic does delicate aluminum welding as a sideline so I had him remove the stock FORWARD output port and install a replacement on the BACKSIDE of the right reservoir....this will allow a much shorter and less visible stainless line to disappear quickly under the fuel injector area, instead of looking like a three foot truck line! (it's fine under a fairing but this is different).
Next phase will be measuring, assembling and installing all the stainless lines (that should take a full day) THEN receive a "care package" from Daniel @ CloudNine that will have a custom headlight/turn signal/speedometer, tach bracket that he is custom fabricating...that will be incredible!
More to come.....Doyle
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