Tarting up the R3, K&Ns & stuff!

[Mikethepie]

Its not a biggie Mike...have a wee look...see the line you need to cut along and get a body shop to cut it for you may be. ..

I have a slightly different take on it, will let you know.

 

[Mikethepie]

I don't believe that it is a good idea to run either the RamAir or the K&N Pod Filters with out cutting the Bear Claw.

The stock system has the Engine draw cold air through the back/bottom of the riders seat.
Fitting either of these Filters and not cutting the Claw will have the Engine drawing warm/hot air in from across the top of the Engine.

This is not good.

Thanks, i am formulating a cunning plan. Like the look of your work, maybe later.....

 

[Starmanut]

I've also noticed that the very bottom of the front forks seem to be pitted or corroded, could be a laquer finish thats perishing(?) but it looks crap and I need some suggestions to rectify.
Mike.

I have the same "problem" and have no idea how to fix that either. Tried steel wool and lots of Original Bike Spirits Spray Cleaner and Polish.
I wish I could fit some of those fork guard things on the touring that the roadsters have, too. Is that possible?

 

[Mikethepie]

I have the same "problem" and have no idea how to fix that either. Tried steel wool and lots of Original Bike Spirits Spray Cleaner and Polish.
I wish I could fit some of those fork guard things on the touring that the roadsters have, too. Is that possible?

Ive spent some time and money trying to sort this with various abrasives and polishes etc and it still looks bloody horrible. Trying not to look at it!

 

[Paul Bryant]

Cut Bear Claw.

 

[hoopla]

Would it be practical to put a plate behind the ram air to reduce hot air pick up, yet retain the full claw? Or is cutting more effective?

 

[HxNutMike]

Nobody has mentioned the Ozclaw. Wouldn't that work well with either Ramair or K&Ns in terms of flowing cooler air than a closed bearclaw?

I'd appreciate any comments about rain affecting the Ozclaw or exposed K&Ns as well.

 

[Mikethepie]

Nobody has mentioned the Ozclaw. Wouldn't that work well with either Ramair or K&Ns in terms of flowing cooler air than a closed bearclaw?

I'd appreciate any comments about rain affecting the Ozclaw or exposed K&Ns as well.

I've seen the ozclaw and don't really like the look of it. From what I've read rain should be no problem on either k&n or ramair.
Am talking to a custom metalworker about another option. If it progresses will post here about it.

 

[CanberraR3]

Post a picture of your bike as it could be a roadster
I thought the classic ended in 2009.

You’re right Dave. It can’t be a 2010 Classic. It can be either a 2010 (Roadster) or a (2009 or earlier) Classic. Roadsters only came in black, later ones with stripes, and had ABS. Classics only came 2 tone, no ABS. I’d actually say that if it’s the bike in the avatar it looks a little like it might not be a Classic either but a Standard. Not that it really matters.

 

[tribal]

Welcome from NY. Here is an example of "Tarting gone wild"...
My 2005 R3 mod list to give you some more ideas ( although many of these items are sadly out of production now).

1. Triumph Metal-flake Orange Tribal Paint upgrade
2. Triumph Metal-flake Orange Tribal Fly Screen
3. Triumph Chrome Oil Tank
4. Triumph Chrome Cam Tensioner, Axle, and Engine Bolt Covers
5. Triumph Chrome Frame Covers
6. Triumph Black Knee Pads and Tank Pad
7. Rivco Chrome Rear Caliper Cover
8. Rivco Chrome Front Caliper Covers
9. Rivco Chrome Swing Arm and Drive Shaft Covers
10. Rivco Chrome Engine Guard
11. Rivco Chrome Exhaust Flange Covers
12. Rivco Chrome Solo Fender Rack
13. Rivco Chrome Handle Bar Risers
14. Rivco License Plate Relocation Bracket
15. Kisan Flashing Tail Light Modulator
16. NewR3 Chrome Brake Line Clamps
17. NewR3 Chrome License Plate Cover
18. NewR3 Chrome Brake Reservoir Cover
19. NewR3 Triumph Logo License Plate Bolts
20. NewR3 Triumph Logo Valve Stem Caps
21. NewR3 Xenon-Krypton Headlight Bulbs
22. NewR3 Chrome Analog Oil Temp Gauge
23. Jardine 3-2 Header and Exhaust System with Cat Box Eliminated
23. Custom TuneECU Power Map w/140MPH limit override
24. NGK Iridium Spark Plugs
25. Butterfly Restriction Plates removed
26. Triumph Chrome Low Profile Oval Mirrors
27. ThrottleMeister Throttle Locker cruise control
28. Hagon Nitro 1" lowered Rear Shocks; 1/2” front end drop
29. K&N RU-2780 Triple Air Filter mod
30. K&N 62-1560 Gear Box Filter; 204C Air Sensor Filter
31. Kellerman LED turn signals w/LED Relay
32. Kuryakyn ISO Grips and Throttle Rockers
33. Drag Specialties Headlight Visors
34. Engine Ice Hi-Performance Coolant
35. Givi Top Case fixed to modified Pillion Seat Frame
36. Riken Raptor 245R16 Rear Car Tire - painted orange
37. British Bulldog radiator cover
38. Radiator reservoir relocated to under left side cover
39. Orange LEDs under tank, frame, and fender
40. Stebel air horn
41. Airhawk air mattress for long trips

42. Trimmed bear claw --- but I took it off in '09 and never put it back on

43. Wilber Front Fork Springs - 1/2" lowering