125-200cc 2004 CR/WB165 Build Thread

A view of the Lectron...

Cem

Cemoto is only option......

This is the final rendition for the graphics. The silver in the graphics should match the silver on the frame.. I like the Motosportz logo

Should look a little bit like this one-

The plastics I am using are from a 2005 model like the one pictured here, with the exception of the front fender which will be from a TC449. The side panels are a one-year-only deal from 2005. I like them because they make the bike look like less of a banana. Front and rear fenders are white and the shrouds and side panels are black, although you won't see much of that color because of the graphics. The bike in the post above is the same way.

Nice graphics. Which company are these from?

Power sports graphics. Ridepg.com

I can't stand it when guys never clean their bikes. The previous owner was such a person and left mung on an otherwise almost pristine low hour bike. As such, the spokes were corroded and the steel wool trick didn't work to my satisfaction. Today my new stainless spokes and blue anodized nipples are getting laced up to the stock Excel rims. Woop! Woop! Pictures tonight...

It's quite an affliction, I'll tell ya!

I mean, I hear ya, to each his own, but for me, I ask myself: Would I rather spend my free time riding, or cleaning?

I like it
I'm a cleaner too though. Hard to ride when I'm out at night in the shop with the bikes...

Haven't had much time to work on my project as I have been out of town on business a lot lately. Had a chance to do a little more tonight though. Kinda like the black and white combo although when the graphics are on you will see very little black. 2005 side panels were a good choice as they have sharper lines than 2004 and blend a little better with the angular front fender. Same with the rear fender.

Pretty disappointed with the IMS tank. As with my past experience with IMS, the quality is lacking and the fitment is hit or miss. The shrouds will not bolt up correctly on this one so......I will be using the stock tank and carrying a couple of MSR bottles in my pack. I believe fit and finish is important and I don't understand why a lot of aftermarket manufacturers set the bar so low.

Hope to get a little more done tomorrow.

Any idea how many miles to stock tank with a 165 and Lectron?

What all is involved with 05 plastics on the 04? I remember my 05 tc250 plastics looking much better than my 04 cr125 i just got. Really dont care for.the shrouds or rear fender on the 04

No option for different radiator shrouds for the 04. Only one other option for the side panels- 05, the one year wonder. The newer rear fenders bolt right up.

Okay so 05 side panels and rear fender is the plan. Thats enough really. The shrouds are okay other than how.they grab my knees in corners i dont know if anyone else has that problem, first time I've ever had it happen on any bike.