Changing blacked out exhaust for stainless.

[Jagster]

Jagster,
So....are you going to try removing the paint? Let us know how that goes. Good luck

Haha....I was hoping you would try it first and report back with a verdict on the subject.

I haven't got anything to try it out on. I'm just considering a new bike.
But as I see it, if the metal is the same as in the earlier bikes, I myself, wouldn't be frightened to strip the paint off......er.... ....unless its a ceramic coating.
I'd have to do an experiment on the back of one of the heat shields......I would if I had one, for sure.

 

[Nir]

Hello, I'm the new owner of a 2025 R3 Storm but I'm kind of regretting not getting the previous version with the stainless pipes. Looking at part diagrams, it kind of seems that if I change to the stainless headers and add the catbox cover, heat shields, and stainless end caps it would essentially be the stainless exhaust. I'm aware that the catbox assembly would not be stainless but it appears that would not be visible without looking under the bike. Am I correct on this?

 

[Gregger]

of course i'm too polite to correct her.....lol...

And very very smart...

 

[BrewinProf]

UPDATE: Aside from getting to the bolts on the exhaust tips, the transformation was very easy as all the stainless parts from the pre storm GT bolted right on.

 

[rick danger]

UPDATE: Aside from getting to the bolts on the exhaust tips, the transformation was very easy as all the stainless parts from the pre storm GT bolted right on.

Looks good... One of the reasons I bought a '24 leftover is because I didn't care for the blacked out look on the storms. And since I can load a tune (if I ever figure out how) to get a supposed 30 HP, the extra 15 didn't matter to much. I do like the lb. less wheels though.

 

[Mighty Mouse]

maybe they are titanium?

I'm certain the Rockets Radiator and Oil Caps are Vibranium. They Vibrate off the Rocket onto the roadway.

 

[lotus]

I'm certain the Rockets Radiator and Oil Caps are Vibranium. They Vibrate off the Rocket onto the roadway.

As far as radiator cap vibrating off.......Don't know what year you have, but my '22 has a small flathead screw that holds the radiator cap cover in place (see pic). This is just a cover, not the radiator cap itself. You must have the screw missing.
This is a very strange feature, but seems to be necessary.

 

[Mighty Mouse]

As far as radiator cap vibrating off.......Don't know what year you have, but my '22 has a small flathead screw that holds the radiator cap cover in place (see pic). This is just a cover, not the radiator cap itself. You must have the screw missing.
This is a very strange feature, but seems to be necessary.

I do in fact have a screw missing or loose at best but it’s not on the Rockets Radiator\Oil covers. I have a 2020 and there aren’t any screws used to hold it down. I don’t have the problem but a few Captains on here have had the covers fly\vibrate off. It is strange to have to rely on a screw but it is what it is.

 

[lotus]

By the way, my '22 doesn't have that screw on the oil filler cap. I haven't been concerned. It seems secure IF tightened properly
Larry