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Old 01-09-2017, 04:41 AM
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With the main core construction out of the way, I continued in the order of final assembly, so that each section could be attached straight away.

Next were the radiator and front section of the exhaust. I had to modify the exhaust pipes a bit to get them to fit snugly, but unfortunately didn't photograph them separately, so you will have to imagine them behind the radiator.

Another Yamaha YZF-R1M-e-radiator1.jpg Another Yamaha YZF-R1M-e-radiator2.jpg

The rear wheel hub is very complicated, and took a couple of goes to be acceptable. Unfortunately it is almost entirely hidden by the brake disc and chainwheel, so one wonders if it is all worthwhile. I found the "Y"-shaped spokes very difficult - I made 10 in order to get 5 reasonable ones, and even those are not very beautiful. Finally, I don't like the tyres of these latest kits, so I provided my own.

Another Yamaha YZF-R1M-f-rearwheel1.jpg Another Yamaha YZF-R1M-f-rearwheel2.jpg

Now the rest of the rear end could be done, though I left the vulnerable pillion footrests and rear light cluster for last.

Another Yamaha YZF-R1M-g-seatcowl1.jpg Another Yamaha YZF-R1M-g-seatcowl2.jpg
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