The Yamaha Road Star Warrior Forum

First of all, I would like your help in creating a list of all the DIY mods for the warrior for quick references (especially for the newbe's).  Not sure if this has been done or not????

I like how Arizonawarrior created the "library" of info and would like to make this similar to that but keeping it strictly to DIY mods only. So here's what I've come up with.  First I'll get the list, then I'll create a new thread with links to each mod.  Thanks guys!

        Here's the actual list with links: http://rswarrior.com/forums/t/129336.aspx  I will be working on this a little bit each day.

      DIY:

1. 240 both 8" and 8.5" wheels
2. hidden brake caliper
3. rear brake reservoir relocatation under seat
4. fender eliminator (license plate bracket)
5. rear fender chop (bobbed fender)
6. flip & grind
7. flip & grind passenger pegs?
8. factory exhaust mod
9. exhaust tip on factory header
10. 2-1 Big Radius
11. naked pully
12. ECU adjust
13. BAK or other air intakes
14. remote oil pressure gauge 
15. left side cover on right side
16. lower cowl inserts
17. horn/rear brake switch clean up
18. R1 front fender
19. R1 forks
20. internal wiring (bars)
21. Internal frame wiring
22. New head light
23. LED turn signals (wrap around & lever mounted)
24. tach relocation
25. coil relocation

coil relocate

R1 Forks

I also think a few guys have done a flip and grind of sorts for the passenger pegs to relocate them

A lot of redundancy to your list WW but there are a few that aren't on the list.  The bracket for my fender eliminator kit is broken, so I'm going back to the original inner fender with Redhorse's mod.  Also, I'm going to clean up the left rear turn signal inners. 

http://www.freewebs.com/roadstarwarrior/

Integrated tail light/turn signals

various versions of naked pulleys

eibach spring install

rectifier relocate

rear fender chop

Whajac:  Good idea posting Redhorse's link.

Oldman: what regulator is being relocated... not sure if I heard of that one

we CANNOT post how to do the DIY 240mod on the website. By doing the DIY you are reducing the structural integrity of your swingarm. Mods have removed all how to's on the subject. The site cannot be held accountable if something happens of someone gets hurt

Great idea!  Maybe you could include: 

Dyna DC2-1 Coil Upgrade Mod (including shielded 8mm spark plug wires).  Note the DC2-1 coils are slightly larger but fit the oem coil mounts.   However the BAK and VBAK coil relocation plates require a little mod.

Front lower cowling (Yami) or (Low and Mean) with stainless mesh insert grille.

This will become more popular in the US as state laws continue to get stronger about side reflectors:  remove front wheel side reflectors and install white-lens LED's that glow amber.

Add cruise control.  Best is probably Brake-Away Cruise.

As you do this, you'll find the Model Year Differences post helpful for things like 'what model years don't need the passenger pegs flipped?' and etc.

Remember to inclde the Ram396 or LA Choppers adjustable lowering links with adding the Eibach 1,000 pound spring from "Ground Control" at the same time.

One challenge will be to cover all three of the 'big names' in integrated tail lights in a DIY post, each of which requires a little different install process.  It would be a mistake to 'pick one' that you think is the best because their quality of all units seems to change from time to time.

RobRiguez:

we CANNOT post how to do the DIY 240mod on the website. By doing the DIY you are reducing the structural integrity of your swingarm. Mods have removed all how to's on the subject. The site cannot be held accountable if something happens of someone gets hurt

when did this happen?  Tapeworm just finished his a month or so ago.  I understand the diy 240 with an 8.5" wheel could harm the integrity but the 8" wheel you just sand a tid bit of material away.  Plus it's just members showing what they have done, it's not the site itself posting this and I will post that all DIY mods are done at your own risk.

If the mods request no discussion on either DIY 240 then I will follow their request and remove it from the list.

Thanks Arizona!!  Ya I plan on posting different ways to do each DIY.  I have a feeling I will be calling upon you for wisdom throughout this process lol.  It will take me a while to complete this, I can only work on it a little bit at a time.

wyomingwarrior:

RobRiguez:

we CANNOT post how to do the DIY 240mod on the website. By doing the DIY you are reducing the structural integrity of your swingarm. Mods have removed all how to's on the subject. The site cannot be held accountable if something happens of someone gets hurt

when did this happen?  Tapeworm just finished his a month or so ago.  I understand the diy 240 with an 8.5" wheel could harm the integrity but the 8" wheel you just sand a tid bit of material away.  Plus it's just members showing what they have done, it's not the site itself posting this and I will post that all DIY mods are done at your own risk.

If the mods request no discussion on either DIY 240 then I will follow their request and remove it from the list.

I just looked at the other thread you started on the DIY stuff.  great job, thanks for putting that together

Oh no you don't - you're on your own buddy. 

You'll do great no worries!

wyomingwarrior:

Thanks Arizona!!  Ya I plan on posting different ways to do each DIY.  I have a feeling I will be calling upon you for wisdom throughout this process lol.  It will take me a while to complete this, I can only work on it a little bit at a time.

How about the Hydraulic brake switch install / horn relocate - brake tidy.... thing

 http://rswarrior.com/forums/p/28629/391716.aspx#391716

 bump! keep it going!