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F4 to F4i split-seat subframe conversion
F4 to F4i split-seat subframe conversion
2 2009/04/30 16:34:50
'01-'03 F4i split seat subframe battery tray w/ factory turn signals, lic plate light & bracket
'01-'03 F4i split seat subframe battery tray w/ factory turn signals, lic plate light & bracket
0 2009/04/30 16:53:41
F4i split seat battery tray w/ factory turn signals, lic plate light & bracket
F4i split seat battery tray w/ factory turn signals, lic plate light & bracket
0 2009/04/30 16:56:37
F4i split seat battery tray w/ factory turn signals, lic plate light & bracket
F4i split seat battery tray w/ factory turn signals, lic plate light & bracket
0 2009/04/30 16:56:37
F4i split seat battery tray w/ factory turn signals, lic plate light & bracket
F4i split seat battery tray w/ factory turn signals, lic plate light & bracket
0 2009/04/30 16:56:37
F4i split-seat subframe w/ passenger pegs & rear keylock cable mechanism installed.
F4i split-seat subframe w/ passenger pegs & rear keylock cable mechanism installed.
0 2009/04/30 17:15:22
F4i split-seat subframe w/ passenger pegs & rear keylock cable mechanism installed.
F4i split-seat subframe w/ passenger pegs & rear keylock cable mechanism installed.
0 2009/04/30 17:15:22
F4i split-seat subframe w/ passenger pegs & rear keylock cable mechanism installed.
F4i split-seat subframe w/ passenger pegs & rear keylock cable mechanism installed.
0 2009/04/30 17:15:22
'01-'03 F4i factory A split seat tail cowl, tail light, battery cover
'01-'03 F4i factory A split seat tail cowl, tail light, battery cover
0 2009/04/30 17:23:10
F4i split seat subframe, battery tray, tail light, together
F4i split seat subframe, battery tray, tail light, together
0 2009/04/30 17:32:18
F4i split seat subframe, battery tray, tail light, together
F4i split seat subframe, battery tray, tail light, together
0 2009/04/30 17:34:10
F4 R side w/ orig banana seat subframe - notice F4 electrical components mounted via plastic tabs on battery tray. Rectifier is mounted directly to subframe.
F4 R side w/ orig banana seat subframe - notice F4 electrical components mounted via plastic tabs on battery tray. Rectifier is mounted directly to subframe.
0 2009/04/30 17:38:46
F4 L side w/ orig banana seat subframe - notice the ECU mounted via F4's subframe bracket
F4 L side w/ orig banana seat subframe - notice the ECU mounted via F4's subframe bracket
0 2009/04/30 17:38:46
F4 L side subframe - closeup of ECU
F4 L side subframe - closeup of ECU
0 2009/04/30 17:38:46
Closeup of R side of F4 subframe - Fuel Pump w/ bracket location.
Closeup of R side of F4 subframe - Fuel Pump w/ bracket location.
0 2009/04/30 17:46:01
Closeup of R side of F4 subframe - Electrical components mounting locations.
Closeup of R side of F4 subframe - Electrical components mounting locations.
0 2009/04/30 17:46:01
F4 orig subframe removed. Shock canister taped to prevent scratching. Notice the orig F4 seat bracket & bolts removed from tank.
F4 orig subframe removed. Shock canister taped to prevent scratching. Notice the orig F4 seat bracket & bolts removed from tank.
0 2009/04/30 17:46:01
F4 subframe removed - overhead pic to see wiring harness
F4 subframe removed - overhead pic to see wiring harness
0 2009/04/30 17:51:24
F4 subframe removed - once again, notice the rectifier & fuel pump.
F4 subframe removed - once again, notice the rectifier & fuel pump.
0 2009/04/30 17:51:24
F4 - clear shot of the F4's Fuel Pump
F4 - clear shot of the F4's Fuel Pump
0 2009/04/30 17:59:16
F4i seat clip w/ bolts on L...vs...F4 seat clip w/ bolts on R. *YES* folks, there *IS* a difference in the two!!! I highly recommend getting this clip, or at least the two F4i bolts...they support the single rider's seat much better.
F4i seat clip w/ bolts on L...vs...F4 seat clip w/ bolts on R. *YES* folks, there *IS* a difference in the two!!! I highly recommend getting this clip, or at least the two F4i bolts...they support the single rider's seat much better.
2 2009/04/30 18:02:22
F4i subframe, battery tray, tail light, rear seat locking mechanism
F4i subframe, battery tray, tail light, rear seat locking mechanism
0 2009/04/30 18:13:20
F4i subframe, battery tray, tail light, rear seat locking mechanism, rear passenger pegs. Notice the "Frankenstein" bolts & front seat bolts temporarily in place.
F4i subframe, battery tray, tail light, rear seat locking mechanism, rear passenger pegs. Notice the "Frankenstein" bolts & front seat bolts temporarily in place.
3 2009/04/30 18:13:20
Separating out the rectifier wiring group from main harness by several inches & retaped. This isn't rocket science folks! ;) Then, reroute rectifier to L side to mount on F4i subframe.
Separating out the rectifier wiring group from main harness by several inches & retaped. This isn't rocket science folks! ;) Then, reroute rectifier to L side to mount on F4i subframe.
0 2009/04/30 18:17:22
F4i subframe group test fitted to F4. Eyed things over for finally mounting & wiring harness routing.
F4i subframe group test fitted to F4. Eyed things over for finally mounting & wiring harness routing.
0 2009/04/30 18:24:11
Fuel Pump mounting "problem or challenge" to F4i subframe. Since F4i doesn't have this, you can go one of two routes, you can do what I did & simply ziptie it...or...go uber thorough & pay someone to weld up a bracket. Zipties work, FP is secure, & works fine. Problem solved.
Fuel Pump mounting "problem or challenge" to F4i subframe. Since F4i doesn't have this, you can go one of two routes, you can do what I did & simply ziptie it...or...go uber thorough & pay someone to weld up a bracket. Zipties work, FP is secure, & works fine. Problem solved.
0 2009/04/30 18:34:33
More R side view of FP mounted, rear brake reservoir mounted, various electrical cables ziptied. Disclamer...those scratches on the subframe were there when I bought it. ;D
More R side view of FP mounted, rear brake reservoir mounted, various electrical cables ziptied. Disclamer...those scratches on the subframe were there when I bought it. ;D
0 2009/04/30 18:34:33
More R side view of electrical modules mounted to battery tray & subframe of F4i subframe. The way I mounted them was a personal choice...yours may vary.
More R side view of electrical modules mounted to battery tray & subframe of F4i subframe. The way I mounted them was a personal choice...yours may vary.
0 2009/04/30 18:34:33
Getting closer to finishing the conversion. After routing main wiring harness & doing R side work, it was time to tackle what was left on L side...ECU & rectifier.
Getting closer to finishing the conversion. After routing main wiring harness & doing R side work, it was time to tackle what was left on L side...ECU & rectifier.
0 2009/04/30 18:42:34
Routed the ECU to live on top of the battery. Scrap the battery cover, you don't need it. After this photo, I scrapped it. It limits space, & simply isn't necessary. Note - the F4 battery is too tall for it anyway & it won't close. Additionally, w/o the cover, you can run the negative battery terminal right over the top of the battery & connect it w/o having to do any drilling in the battery tray.
Routed the ECU to live on top of the battery. Scrap the battery cover, you don't need it. After this photo, I scrapped it. It limits space, & simply isn't necessary. Note - the F4 battery is too tall for it anyway & it won't close. Additionally, w/o the cover, you can run the negative battery terminal right over the top of the battery & connect it w/o having to do any drilling in the battery tray.
4 2009/04/30 18:45:15
Another pic of how I rerouted the ECU & rectifier. I bolted the rectifier to the same spot as where the F4i rectifier mounts.
Another pic of how I rerouted the ECU & rectifier. I bolted the rectifier to the same spot as where the F4i rectifier mounts.
0 2009/04/30 18:50:47
Another pic to show how I routed the wiring harness & mounted components. Getting close now!!! :D Only things left to do are reinstalling battery & connecting terminals, connecting tail lights & rear signals, & slipping on the F4i tail cowl & bolting it on.
Another pic to show how I routed the wiring harness & mounted components. Getting close now!!! :D Only things left to do are reinstalling battery & connecting terminals, connecting tail lights & rear signals, & slipping on the F4i tail cowl & bolting it on.
0 2009/04/30 18:50:47
Final battery tray interior configuration. Notice the battery cover is gone, neg battery terminal has plenty of length to connect right up, the ECU's new home on top of battery, rectifier rerouted to L side, & fuse boxes mounted nicely. Looks clean to me! :) I like it & hope you do too.
Final battery tray interior configuration. Notice the battery cover is gone, neg battery terminal has plenty of length to connect right up, the ECU's new home on top of battery, rectifier rerouted to L side, & fuse boxes mounted nicely. Looks clean to me! :) I like it & hope you do too.
1 2009/04/30 18:59:51
Viola!!! :D Completed F4 to F4i split seat subframe tail conversion. A couple of notes here... If you still have a factory exhaust, you will have to fab up a new bracket to mount to the F4i rear pegs. If you already have an aftermkt exhaust can, simply move your bracket back to mount. Ok, you're done...TAKE PRIDE IN YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENT & ENJOY!!! :D
Viola!!! :D Completed F4 to F4i split seat subframe tail conversion. A couple of notes here... If you still have a factory exhaust, you will have to fab up a new bracket to mount to the F4i rear pegs. If you already have an aftermkt exhaust can, simply move your bracket back to mount. Ok, you're done...TAKE PRIDE IN YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENT & ENJOY!!! :D
0 2009/04/30 19:04:54
F4 to F4i subframe split seat conversion completed.
F4 to F4i subframe split seat conversion completed.
0 2009/04/30 19:11:54
F4 to F4i subframe split seat conversion completed.
F4 to F4i subframe split seat conversion completed.
2 2009/04/30 19:11:54
F4 to F4i subframe split seat conversion completed.
F4 to F4i subframe split seat conversion completed.
0 2009/04/30 19:11:54
F4 to F4i split seat subframe conversion completed.
F4 to F4i split seat subframe conversion completed.
0 2009/04/30 19:16:00
F4 to F4i split seat subframe conversion completed.
F4 to F4i split seat subframe conversion completed.
0 2009/04/30 19:16:00
28JUN08 Me at one of my most favorite riding spots in the entire world. ;)
28JUN08 Me at one of my most favorite riding spots in the entire world. ;)
1 2009/05/13 09:41:53