Sookie's new clothes... - Chicagoland Cruisers

MDFDWarrior · 08-19-2009, 03:49 PM

Well, I'm almost done with Sookie's planned mod list for this year. Still waiting on my exhaust and a couple of items, but here she is with some work done to her House of TORQ style!

But first, here is Kevin at Safety First Racing working on Sookie with me...Many thanks Kevin, aside from the crazy heat - it was fun working on the beast with you and Skinny...

MDFDWarrior · 08-19-2009, 03:53 PM

So we installed a pair of adjustable lowering links in the rear and lowered the front. Kevin at Safety First Racing also set my sag, rebound and compression settings for my weight and style of riding.

I also painted my rearsets black (Not sure why Suzuki left them silver?!?!)
Then added some rim stripes that have the Suzuki "S" and "B-King" logo on them with a carbon fiber background as well...very motogp'ish!

MDFDWarrior · 08-19-2009, 03:55 PM

Once lowered, I needed an adjustable kickstand to accommodate the new stance....

MDFDWarrior · 08-19-2009, 03:57 PM

Added some custom carbon fiber/delrin frame sliders and matching swingarm spools...

MDFDWarrior · 08-19-2009, 04:03 PM

Finally got my genuine carbon fiber shell for my tank from Australia, it was not easy putting it on.....

MDFDWarrior · 08-19-2009, 04:05 PM

My CRG Hindsight Lane Splitter Mirrors...Nice convex glass mirror with a ball detent system which folds in if it is bumped and returns to it's previous postion....Had to modify the adaptor kit to fit with the stock tuned Suzuki bar-end weights.....nothing was simple to put on....

MDFDWarrior · 08-19-2009, 04:07 PM

A must have for any B-K owner who rides....the stock radiator does not have a guard!
This install was easy. Although the guard itself was kinda pricey, it was worth it to me not only for the protection, but the low-key styling and use of factory mounting points...

Geoff · 08-19-2009, 04:33 PM

Looks nice, epecially the carbon fiber bits!! Are you replacing the mufflers? The OE pipes give the bike a Buck Rogers look.

MDFDWarrior · 08-19-2009, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Geoff

Looks nice, epecially the carbon fiber bits!! Are you replacing the mufflers? The OE pipes give the bike a Buck Rogers look.

thanx Geoff! yup - still waiting on the exhaust, it's been 4 weeks and counting!!!

I've got a fender eliminator kit as well but will wait to install it together with the exhaust...

Funny thing - the stock exhaust is growing on me. The black is alot easier on the eyes lol!. I'm enjoying the quiet stealthiness of the stock exhaust now. Folks don't know I'm coming until I have passed!

Benzo · 08-19-2009, 05:33 PM

Sweeeeet ride. I really like the stance now since it is lowered. That tank protector is awesome looking. So round one is almost complete. Looking forward to round 2?

08-19-2009, 03:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
MDFDWarrior Admin - Slow Your Roll! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Naperville Motorcycle: Star Warrior, Suzuki B-King Posts: 5,701 Thanks: 79 Thanked 27 Times in 24 Posts Member's Picture Albums	Sookie's new clothes... Well, I'm almost done with Sookie's planned mod list for this year. Still waiting on my exhaust and a couple of items, but here she is with some work done to her House of TORQ style! But first, here is Kevin at Safety First Racing working on Sookie with me...Many thanks Kevin, aside from the crazy heat - it was fun working on the beast with you and Skinny... __________________ ~ Thom (House of TORQ Founder) *Fantasize, Visualize, Customize* "You can say it can't be done, just don't interrupt me while I'm doing it...." "..And so castles made of sand fall into the sea, eventually...."

08-19-2009, 03:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
MDFDWarrior Admin - Slow Your Roll! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Naperville Motorcycle: Star Warrior, Suzuki B-King Posts: 5,701 Thanks: 79 Thanked 27 Times in 24 Posts Member's Picture Albums	So we installed a pair of adjustable lowering links in the rear and lowered the front. Kevin at Safety First Racing also set my sag, rebound and compression settings for my weight and style of riding. I also painted my rearsets black (Not sure why Suzuki left them silver?!?!) Then added some rim stripes that have the Suzuki "S" and "B-King" logo on them with a carbon fiber background as well...very motogp'ish! __________________ ~ Thom (House of TORQ Founder) *Fantasize, Visualize, Customize* "You can say it can't be done, just don't interrupt me while I'm doing it...." "..And so castles made of sand fall into the sea, eventually...." Last edited by MDFDWarrior; 08-19-2009 at 04:21 PM..

08-19-2009, 03:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
MDFDWarrior Admin - Slow Your Roll! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Naperville Motorcycle: Star Warrior, Suzuki B-King Posts: 5,701 Thanks: 79 Thanked 27 Times in 24 Posts Member's Picture Albums	Once lowered, I needed an adjustable kickstand to accommodate the new stance.... __________________ ~ Thom (House of TORQ Founder) *Fantasize, Visualize, Customize* "You can say it can't be done, just don't interrupt me while I'm doing it...." "..And so castles made of sand fall into the sea, eventually...."

08-19-2009, 03:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
MDFDWarrior Admin - Slow Your Roll! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Naperville Motorcycle: Star Warrior, Suzuki B-King Posts: 5,701 Thanks: 79 Thanked 27 Times in 24 Posts Member's Picture Albums	Added some custom carbon fiber/delrin frame sliders and matching swingarm spools... __________________ ~ Thom (House of TORQ Founder) *Fantasize, Visualize, Customize* "You can say it can't be done, just don't interrupt me while I'm doing it...." "..And so castles made of sand fall into the sea, eventually...."

08-19-2009, 04:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
MDFDWarrior Admin - Slow Your Roll! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Naperville Motorcycle: Star Warrior, Suzuki B-King Posts: 5,701 Thanks: 79 Thanked 27 Times in 24 Posts Member's Picture Albums	Finally got my genuine carbon fiber shell for my tank from Australia, it was not easy putting it on..... __________________ ~ Thom (House of TORQ Founder) *Fantasize, Visualize, Customize* "You can say it can't be done, just don't interrupt me while I'm doing it...." "..And so castles made of sand fall into the sea, eventually...."

08-19-2009, 04:05 PM	#6 (permalink)
MDFDWarrior Admin - Slow Your Roll! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Naperville Motorcycle: Star Warrior, Suzuki B-King Posts: 5,701 Thanks: 79 Thanked 27 Times in 24 Posts Member's Picture Albums	My CRG Hindsight Lane Splitter Mirrors...Nice convex glass mirror with a ball detent system which folds in if it is bumped and returns to it's previous postion....Had to modify the adaptor kit to fit with the stock tuned Suzuki bar-end weights.....nothing was simple to put on.... __________________ ~ Thom (House of TORQ Founder) *Fantasize, Visualize, Customize* "You can say it can't be done, just don't interrupt me while I'm doing it...." "..And so castles made of sand fall into the sea, eventually...."

08-19-2009, 04:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
MDFDWarrior Admin - Slow Your Roll! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Naperville Motorcycle: Star Warrior, Suzuki B-King Posts: 5,701 Thanks: 79 Thanked 27 Times in 24 Posts Member's Picture Albums	A must have for any B-K owner who rides....the stock radiator does not have a guard! This install was easy. Although the guard itself was kinda pricey, it was worth it to me not only for the protection, but the low-key styling and use of factory mounting points... __________________ ~ Thom (House of TORQ Founder) *Fantasize, Visualize, Customize* "You can say it can't be done, just don't interrupt me while I'm doing it...." "..And so castles made of sand fall into the sea, eventually...."

08-19-2009, 04:33 PM	#8 (permalink)
Geoff Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Naperville Motorcycle: HD & BMW Posts: 3,012 Thanks: 7 Thanked 24 Times in 24 Posts Member's Picture Albums	Looks nice, epecially the carbon fiber bits!! Are you replacing the mufflers? The OE pipes give the bike a Buck Rogers look. __________________ 1994 BMW K1100RS 2007 Harley Softail Custom

08-19-2009, 05:33 PM	#10 (permalink)
Benzo Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Elgin Motorcycle: 08 Busa Posts: 500 Thanks: 6 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts Member's Picture Albums	Sweeeeet ride. I really like the stance now since it is lowered. That tank protector is awesome looking. So round one is almost complete. Looking forward to round 2?

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