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2OR4STROKES · Joined: 12 Dec 2008 Posts: 67 Location: Singapore

My freind who has been trying to sell his SB6 complete bodywork has given up and given me the item mentioned.

I owned an SB6R and actually prefer the looks and paintjob of the SB6. Does anyone knows whether the bodywork can befitted on the SB6R? I know I will need a fuel tank because the SB6 has a tank cover but what other issues will I faced. Some experts here might be able to shed some light regarding this conversion or the difficulty I might encounter.

cheers and Early Merry Christmas to Everyone.
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Pompey · Joined: 31 Jul 2008 Posts: 2311 Location: Marlborough

I;m with you. I much prefer the SB6 design. if it can be done, it should be done! Laughing

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Evilchicken0 · Joined: 12 May 2010 Posts: 2996 Location: London

Interesting.

The fairing should be easier, but, The headlights, clocks, are different and the batteries sit up front on the 6. I'd say the whole unit will be difficult but not impossible.
You'll need twin round headlights in a mounting plate
Measure the distance between the 6R mirrors and their relative height, you might be lucky, but if not you'll need some special mirror mounts.
The steering damper is on the right with the 6 and the left with the 6R, just take it off, you should be ok.

The tank is different on the 6R because it has a ram air type system and the battery. 6R's breath better than the 6 so I'd be tempted to keep this. The 6 cans are different so you'll need a pair of those (or get someting made up to fit.
I don't know how the 6R tail works but I'd be tempted to leave it and just fit the fairing and see how it looks with the 6R tail
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oily · Joined: 05 Apr 2008 Posts: 4788 Location: worcestershire

The answer to this question is of course.........YES
and as Pompey has said should be done Laughing

I have long intended doing this to the 6R fighter but time has been an issue.
The 6 and 6R frame is fundamentally the same, the forks are fundamentally the same and the engine is fundamentally the same.
As EC says it's all down to the headlight sub frame Wink

When I've got all the other projects finished, I plan a 6R with a 6 front end
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2OR4STROKES · Joined: 12 Dec 2008 Posts: 67 Location: Singapore

Ok for a start does anyone has a SB6 fuel tank for sale? maybe for those who have converted their exhuast , do they have a set of rear mufflers for sale. Or for that matter even the headlight bracket or more?
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oily · Joined: 05 Apr 2008 Posts: 4788 Location: worcestershire

Pompey · Joined: 31 Jul 2008 Posts: 2311 Location: Marlborough

You may get riccambe Weiss ( spelt badly) on ebay to get you that tank/ tail you need for the 6. I just received bodywork from them and it is first class, superb finish. Shame I am going to cut it into bits but needs must for the final result.
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