austini Posted May 5, 2006 Report Share Posted May 5, 2006 There is one major drawback to a having a Scorpa and that is because the bike flatters your limited riding ability, less points are gained and you find its time to move up a level...... Trouble is you then need ability and rather large appendiges (of which I have none) and damage may and does occure...... For us with limited funds (and a nagging wife) kevlar fork, swingarm and water pump protectors are out so for a mere $15 Aus i've made these bolt ons!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveo Posted May 5, 2006 Report Share Posted May 5, 2006 You sure theres not a starter motor behind that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfwilson Posted May 5, 2006 Report Share Posted May 5, 2006 (edited) Austini, The carbon fiber rear exhaust guard is well worth the money. Nice add-ons. DFW Edited May 5, 2006 by dfwilson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorpa3 Posted May 5, 2006 Report Share Posted May 5, 2006 There is one major drawback to a having a Scorpa and that is because the bike flatters your limited riding ability, less points are gained and you find its time to move up a level...... Trouble is you then need ability and rather large appendiges (of which I have none) and damage may and does occure...... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yep, same thing happened to me when I got my Scorpa. It made me look a lot better than I really am. Trouble is the Hard route seems a lot harder! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitjay - hrc Posted May 5, 2006 Report Share Posted May 5, 2006 (edited) Ive just got mine and noticed the weak points of the bike for scratching, mainly the frame where your boot rubs. As you have the 04 as do i you can repaint it and it will last about 15mins, ive got the flat bash plate and really like the mod you have done. I must get one of those rear exhaust protectors, but i just cant bear to shell out Edited May 5, 2006 by Nitjay - HRC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austini Posted May 5, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2006 The fork and swingarm protectors are 52mm clear poly tube, belive it or not it helps you grip with the heal of your boots for lifting the back.... (the swing arm not the fork protectors) Will be leaving for a two day trial today, and its been raining all night so that will be the first wet trial of the season ill let you know if the checker plate survives!!!!!!! thanks for your comments guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxi Posted May 17, 2006 Report Share Posted May 17, 2006 Here's my efforts at protecting my recently purchased 2nd hand Scorpa on a budget. Flat bashplate - 2nd hand. Front forks Upper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitjay - hrc Posted May 17, 2006 Report Share Posted May 17, 2006 Where did you get those carbon fibre effect sticker, ive got that exact mod on the airbox, but its a bit thin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boofont Posted May 17, 2006 Report Share Posted May 17, 2006 (edited) The only other mod being a better quality oil drain plug to replace the original Yamaha one. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> The drain plug in an SY is a Scorpa mod. It's 13mm (I think?), this is (as far as I know) to allow it to be removed from the small hole in the bash plate. The original TYZ plug was/is 17mm. Edited May 17, 2006 by boofont Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfwilson Posted May 17, 2006 Report Share Posted May 17, 2006 The only other mod being a better quality oil drain plug to replace the original Yamaha one. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> The drain plug in an SY is a Scorpa mod. It's 13mm (I think?), this is (as far as I know) to allow it to be removed from the small hole in the bash plate. The original TYZ plug was/is 17mm. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> If you spend a few minutes with a die grinder and a carbide burr you can open the hole in the skid plate up so that you can get a socket wrench on the drain plug using an extension. You just have to remove enough metal to give the extension a bit of room. DW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewis_gasgas Posted May 17, 2006 Report Share Posted May 17, 2006 Where did you get those carbon fibre effect sticker, ive got that exact mod on the airbox, but its a bit thin. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Ask your dealer if they stock it i know that mine does round here think its like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxi Posted May 17, 2006 Report Share Posted May 17, 2006 (edited) I did increase the size of hole in the bashplate slightly by using a round file but mainly because the original bashplate hole didn't line up all that well with the drain bolt. The replacement oil drain bolt has an Allen key head and a copper washer so it's approximately the same size as the original and is very easy to get to and get out. Edited May 17, 2006 by Maxi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boofont Posted May 18, 2006 Report Share Posted May 18, 2006 The replacement oil drain bolt has an Allen key head and a copper washer so it's approximately the same size as the original and is very easy to get to and get out. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Where do you get them from then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitjay - hrc Posted May 18, 2006 Report Share Posted May 18, 2006 Yes i ordered a new plug drain bolt froma Yamaha dealer, but i think its the wrong part! So where you got yours from would be good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxi Posted May 19, 2006 Report Share Posted May 19, 2006 Any shop that sells quality high-tensile steel bolts. Match the thread to the existing drain plug bolt (which you will have with you). Ensure the thread goes all the way up the shaft to the bolt head. Then take it home and cut it to the same length as the original plug making an allowance for a copper washer. Smooth off by filing or grinding the end of the bolt so that there is no possibility of any off-cuts getting into the motor. Type of bolt head - allen key or the normal hexagonal style - it's up to you and is only limited by what your local shop stocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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