Delivery Today

Next big step in the VFR project arrived in the mail today. I have a transplant in mind from a Yamaha YZF R6. You see, the stock rear end on the 5th generation VFRs don't look quite right without the company of the other fairings. It's just plain fat and ugly.

These are the tail fairings off of an '06/'07 R6. I guess I chose this particular make/model because its simple in design compared to some of the others out there, there's a selection of parts available on ebay, and predominatly I love the looks of it.


Thing I like best is its slim profile


Was able to get the fairings, both seats and the tail light for around $160 which is a pretty screamin' deal.

But there are a few drawbacks in the form of damages....

First, in the upper tail fairing, there are a few tabs broken off and some rash. But, it looks like and easy fix with some more JB Weld and some paint. Not pictured are the seats, which haven't arrived yet. The rear seat has a few tears in it, but I have a vinyl repair kit laying around here so that will be put to good use once those seats arrive.



So it's great to finally have something to do again. After those minor repairs, I'll set out measuring out dimensions and lenghts for the new rear subframe I will be fabricating.