first of all, hi.
i picked up my bike today and i couldnt be happier. its a '06 CBR600 RR in black. i am absolutely in love.
this is my first bike (im not a new rider, just new owner) and this is the first time im actually trying to learn about modding bikes. im used to modding cars, so all this is very unfamilar territory. so here are my questions...

1) Front and rear turning signals. how can i flush mount them? those signals poking out look terribly IMHO.
2) Relocating the license plate... how? where? what happens to the turning signals in the back?
3) Exhaust: by 'slip-on', you guys mean basically like a cat-back on a car? what are the gains?

thats it i think... thanks in advance for any advice. any input is greatly appreciated.

im glad i can finally say i ride a bike

thanks again,
peter

 

Welcome to the forum. Here's a little help...

1. You can buy several differrent types of signals, flushmounts or otherwise. They are simple to install using only hand tools. As long as you have the manual for the bike, you can get all the plastics off your bike with ease.

2. They make kits for relocating the plate. Some kits have new mounts for the rear signals, others do not. Some cheap, some not-depending on what you like. I used the mounts for the reflectors that are underneath the rear tail section for mine.

3. Slip-on pipes are basically replacing the muffler. You keep the stock headers, and just replace the rear half of the exhaust. I have read that there are minimal hp gains with a slip-on. Seems like the main advantage is the sound.

I have personally done all the mods you are asking about to my bike. (just finished the exhaust a few weeks ago. Just can't ride till spring because of snow, but it sounds GREAT!) All the mods are fairly simple, especially if you have experience with modding cars. I am the furthest thing from a mechanic, but I know how to use a wrench and a pair of wire cutters, so i had no problems doing all the mods myself. There is one drawback, spending all my time and money on modding my bike! Read through the different forums to get ideas on where/how to get the different things you are looking for. There are several sponsors you can find in the forum that will have the products you need-or just ask other forum members. Ebay is also a good place to look. You can also go through the photo albums of other forum members and get ideas of what to dol Then just pull out the credit card and enjoy!

Now let the building begin. Have fun and enjoy your new baby.

 

1. Watsen designs, greggs flush mounts, mad doc's aero blinkers, make your own, etc etc. Mad docs and watsens are widely considered to be some of the greatest, but watsens have a 3 month back order and mad docs are expensive. the mad docs fender eliminator is probably the best on the market.
2. make one yourself (see picture below) or buy one, previous answer covers most. good sites to get stuff at: www.indysuperbikes.com, www.ridersinc.com.
3. Slip ons are mostly about the sound. A full system is expensive but will be the only way you will see any real horsepower gains. A PC-III from dyno jet will also help because you can get a custom fuel map which will give 2-3 off the top.