aftermarket

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I have mentioned the reproduction seat from Yambits earlier, especially with regards to weight savings. (due to plastic seat pan, and most likely lighter foam) Here is a couple of pics of mine. It weighs 3.1 kg (6.83 lbs) including stock 77 hinges, latch and seat trim. The trim is not yet...

I am looking for a suitable "Coctail Shaker" or other short/small megaphone for a small single cylinder bike. See attached picture of a "Cocktail Shaker" for reference. No baffle desired or required. Ideally something made for 1 3/8" (35 mm) exhaust pipe, but 1 1/2" (38 mm) can also be used, if...

This question is related to my other headpipe thread for my Suzuki 125/143 project. I have been thinking about a suitable megaphone for this bike, and wonder if a "Cocktail Shaker" can be used, in a modified form. They used to be available in many versions, but now most seem to be for 1 3/4"...

A couple of years ago, I bought a used FJ600/XJ600 half fairing, which may end up on the XS. The original headlight was a fairly large, rectangular one, and not what I have in mind. I sort of like the late 70s Bol D'or style, like on the Honda endurance racers, with 2 lamps not recessed into the...

In BMW airhead circles, "Hoske" mufflers has been a highly regarded modification since the 70s. And they happen to look very similar to the stock mufflers on my 1977 D-model. They come in 2 sizes, for 38 and 40 mm OD headpipes. So no need for unsightly adapters etc. And being designed for...

The RE 650 has been getting pretty positive reviews, even if the performance numbers are not much better than an XS. But the aftermarket has responded pretty quickly to the RE. S&S are now offering hi-comp pistons, big bore kits, Power Commanders, exhausts and camshafts for the RE. That is...