Holeshot Fork Brace

Motorcycle News recently did an article on hotting up the the GSX1250FA (http://www.sportrider.com/bikes/146_1201_project_suzuki_gsx1250fa/viewall.html)

The parts to do it came from Dale Walker (www.holeshot.com) and I bought from him the fork brace that had been used on the test bike.  Easy to fit, just twist and lift the fork protectors, cut them up the back and remove, and fit the brace.

Much more planted and stable in the front end now.

LED mirrors

I like the LED look and after fitting an LED relay and LED indicators all round, decided to get some of the universal LED mirrors off EBay (Tuner X factory).  Only USD$35 and simple to fit.  I think I will modify them to fit the standard Suzuki base for an even better look.  The quality seems good and the visibility from the mirrors is comparable to stock

Some update shots

Replacement levers (yes again)

After breaking the brake lever in my crash, I bought some new ones off Ebay.  They look like Pazzos, but at $38 they are cost effective and very good quality.  My last set lasted a year with no wear, despite all weathers and have only been replaced due to the crash

Fitting an LED taillight

I got sick of a red taillight and clear indicators, so I fitted an integrated unit (e-marked).  It plugged straight into the standard socket, and a blue and yellow wire connected to the live feeds for the respective indicators.  I have kept the standard indicators for added visibility and it looks great

I also stuck silverised tape inside the indicator housing to increase the light output

and now with LED indicators:

Wiring heated grips

I often get asked about wiring heated grips.  The diagram below shows how.  You need a live feed that is switched with the ignition, and the wire to the number plate light is perfect.  Connect a 2 core cable to that and then to 85 and 86 of a SPDT (single pole double throw) 30A relay.  If you are cunning, get the sort with the built in fuse, otherwise you may need a 5 - 15A fuse depending on how much current your grips draw (they usually have a fuse as well).  (The instructions with them will tell you).

Use the plastic tray space behind the computer to velcro the relay down if you don't want to drill holes to mount it.

Run a 20 - 25A cable from your battery via the fuse to terminal 30, and run another from 87 to the positive of your grips.  The grips negative can be earthed anywhere on the frame.  Use corrugated cable tube to protect the cable from rubbing and heat.  Use good quality terminals and it pays to use heat shrink over them and any joins if you can.

Don't hook the grips to your battery or directly to any other feed on the bike.  You WILL end up with a flat battery, and you may burn your wiring if you don't use a relay.

On the bandit I ran the "brain" of the grips behind the fuse box and indicator relay under the left side cover.  It cable ties onto the metal frame that holds them both and bolts to the bike.

Holeshot headers

I installed a set of Holeshot headers made by Dale Walker (www.holeshot.com) on a friend's K9 Bandit.  Also installed a TFI, K and N, removed the airbox back, removed the secondaries to make it a stage III setup.  The headers are a lot lighter than standard and a lovely piece of kit. Great welds and a perfect fit.  He has the factory lower fairing and a bit of surgery may be needed there as the headers come out further than stock.  He's also got a Racefit Growler fitted.  The bike makes a deep growl now!   He's a very happy camper. (And he had it dynoed and it gave 130.8 hp and was very happy)