Current Modifications (in order they were performed)
-V&H Bigshots (Currently removed)
Currently running without baffles,
HOLY $hit it's loud! Sounds better than ANY HD!
-Dynojet Power Commander 3
Since the Warrior is a fuel injected
motorcycle, there is no need to break down and physically change anything to
change the fuel trim. All you have to do is upload fuel maps via a
computer.
-Yamaha chrome Mini-Floorboards
These are nice! My feet felt
awkward on the stock footpegs, and the floorboards really made the ride
comfortable.
-Scorpio SR-i500 Alarm
FM 2 way pager with LCD remote. This helps
ease my mind a little when I leave my bike in the public.
-Baron's Bomber bar (*SOLD)
These bars bring your reach a little
forward, and helps 'lock' your elbows. When you roll on the throttle, you
aren't thrown off the back from the GOBS of torque the Warrior makes!
-Kuryakyn ISO grips with Stiletto bar end spikes, and throttle
boss (Currently removed)
The new grips are supposed to help
eliminate any vibration through the bars, and they work. They're
comfortable, and the throttle boss helps give your right palm a rest when you're
traveling at speed. The end spikes help set off the look of the bars, and
grips.
-Pro One chrome radius plate holder (Removed due to
CHP request: Read, 'I got a ticket.')
-MC Enterprises back rest/Sissy bar
This is currently off the bike,
but it does look trick on the back of the bike when you remove the pad. I
haven't used it yet, so it's sitting in storage.
-Tricky Air Ride air suspension
Allows +2" travel over the stock
suspension, and -4" under the stock suspension. When it's down all the
way, the rear wheel tucks WAY up into the fender. It looks real menacing
now with the 240 rear tire!
-Kisan Pathblazer headlight modulator
Modulates the high beam when the
high beam switch is activated on the bike. Used to grab attention from
other drivers on the road, and it works really well.
-High Tech UFO, taillight integrator
This really helps clean up the rear
end, and removes the stock turn signals. (Stock signals are back on)
-Cycle Image 240 Big Tire/Wheel Kit conversion plus
extras.
Chrome swingarm
Chrome rear wheel (modified to 18"x9"
wide)
Chrome hub
Chrome front wheel
Chrome rear rotor cover, extra
Polished front rotors, extra
Polished rear rotor, extra
All new wheel, hub, and swingarm
bearings
-Metzeler ME880 240/40/18 Rear Tire
-Metzeler ME880 130/60/18 Front Tire
-Yamaha Stiletto Solo smooth leather seat (Corbin)
This seat cups you really well, and
feels real nice compared to the stock seat-after a long ride. It pushes
you forward a little too.
-Yamaha Fender Eliminator Kit
The kit allows you to relocate your
rear turn signals a little closer to the rear fender, and tucks your license
plate up under the taillight.
-As part of the fender eliminator
kit, and to complete it, I ordered: Clear lenses for the front, and
rear, amber bulbs for the front, red LED cluster lights for the rear, and one
Radiantz License plate frame with built in white LED plate illuminators.
Just by changing the lenses from
orange to clear, it helps smooth out the flow and lines of the bike. Your
eyes aren't drawn to the turn signals as before, and since the Yamaha Fender Elim. kit tucks the rear signals in closer, it looks very clean!
-Baron's Rear Reservoir Relocation Kit
-Baron's Front Brake Master Cylinder cover (chrome flames)
-Yamaha Mini-Fairing (Black)
-Yamaha Lower Cowl (Black)|
-PR Intake Kit with Velocity stacks
-DIY Coil/Sensor relocation (done with the intake kit)
-EBC Kevlar front brake pads
-AIS Block off, done with my own DIY plates
-DIY Lower Cowl insert, painted black
-Relocated regulator from between the
frame tubes inside the lower cowl
-Relocated front horn from the front
of the right foot control inside the lower cowl
-Yamaha Fork Covers in Smooth Chrome
-CP 1.5" FAT TT Handlebars
-Cheapie ~$8 7/8" handlebar grips
-BUBs Jug Huggers: One tip came loose while on the
road, and it's somewhere along highway 280S here in Northern California.
So, I removed the upper tip, and cut down the heatshields to match the pipes.
Essentially, they were turned into "shorties," but with baffles installed.
Modifications I want to do soon, and still need to order:
-Oil change with synthetic, and new Yamaha Oil Filter
-Stainless Steel brake lines (2 line in the front)
Tools purchased
-Craftsman Bike Lift
I wouldn't do ANY mods without having
one of these bike lifts in the garage. It's a god send! Watch for
sales, you can find them with sometimes 10-20% off. The lift also comes
with a pair of ratcheting tie downs, and they help stabilize the bike when
you're changing/removing the tires/wheels.
Tools I want to purchase:
40" Wide Tool chest, and Cabinet
60+ gallon air compressor, and have it plumbed around the
garage
New flooring for my garage!
Pictorial Progression
(Latest First)
Fall 2004
-CP 1.5" FAT TT Handlebars
-Cheapie ~$8 7/8" handlebar grips
-BUBs Jug Huggers: One tip came loose while on the
road, and it's somewhere along highway 280S here in Northern California.
So, I removed the upper tip, and cut down the heatshields to match the pipes.
Essentially, they were turned into "shorties," but with baffles installed.
They sound really nice, and I'm surprised to say much better WITH the stealth
baffles.
July 2004
DIY Lower Cowl insert, painted black
-Relocated regulator from between the frame tubes inside the
lower cowl
-Relocated front horn from the front of the right foot
control inside the lower cowl
Yamaha Fork Covers in Smooth Chrome
DIY Lower cowl insert, and relocation of components to the cowl:
Fork Covers
June 2004
Baron's Front Brake Master Cylinder cover (chrome flames)
Yamaha Mini-Fairing (Black)
Yamaha Lower Cowl (Black)|
PR Intake Kit with Velocity stacks
DIY Coil/Sensor relocation (done with the intake kit)
EBC Kevlar front brake pads
AIS Block off, done with my own DIY plates
Yamaha Mini-Fairing, and Lower Cowl installed:
PR intake kit, Coil/Sensor relocation, and DIY AIS block off install pics:
I love how 'exposed' the motor is now, why hide such a sweet motor?!
AIS blocked off at the motor:
May 2004
Yamaha Fender Eliminator
Clear front turn signal covers, with dual element amber bulbs
Clear rear turn signal covers
Red LED cluster in stock rear turn signal casings
Front clear cover install:
April 2004
Yamaha Stiletto Solo Seat (made by Corbin):
Look closely, stock vs. the new Solo:
Cycle Image 240 upgrade kit plus chrome rear rotor cover, and 3 polished rotors:
Completed pictures:
Parts, and Installation pictures:
March 2004
Kisan Pathblazer headlight modulator:
In the first two pics, you can see the sensor that must be
installed facing away from the front of the bike, but up toward the sun.
The headlight will only modulate the high beam during daylight hours. In
the last picture, you can see the actual unit that plugs into the halogen bulb,
then the factory harness plugs into the unit.
Just some pictures of Sunny 80º weather during the last 2 weeks of Winter in San Jose, California. = )
February 2004
Tricky Air Ride videos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Tricky Air Ride install pics:
I mounted the switch so when you push toward 9 o'clock, it
activates the compressor, and it raises the bike. When you pull toward 3
o'clock, it activates the solenoid, and dumps the air to lower the bike.
MC Enterprises backrest
This backrest fits the Warrior's line real nice, and looks
real good out back
December 2003
Baron's Bomber Drag bars
33" wide, 4 1/2" straight rise, 1.25" diameter
Kuryakyn ISO Grips, Stiletto bar end spikes, and throttle boss.
Arlen Ness Rad II tear drop mirrors
I had these mirrors on for about one month. One side
kept coming loose, and the other side broke upon initial adjustments immediately
after their install. It literally "crumbled" in my hands. They sure
did look sharp though; I'm never buying Arlen Ness products again. I've
since put the stock mirrors back on.
Yamaha chrome Mini-Floorboards
Great for resting your feet, and not too big. They bolt
the stock pegs, after you remove the rubber inserts, and they're perfect for
daily driving.
Pro One chrome axel mount radius style license
plate holder
Tap your axel with a 9/16 tap, and use a 9/16 bolt.
Scorpio SR-i500 FM 2 Way Alarm Pager with indiglow backlit LCD remote:
November 2003
2003 Yamaha Roadstar Warrior
Vance & Hines Bigshots
Dynojet Power Commander 3 (fuel controller)
Currently loaded with amospro's map.
(See www.RSWARRIOR.com's forums for maps)
1980 Yamaha XS1100 Midnight Special
