2003 Yamaha Warrior

What was your intended objective when you started the build?

To build not only a custom cruiser, but a SuperCruiser, with it’s own custom look. Low, lean, and mean.

What motivated you to start your project?

I’ve always wanted a Warrior, ever since I saw my first one in a dealership. It was the blue with almost tribal silver flames…low in the seat, and full of attitude! Once I purchased him, I had a vision of his transformation. A labor of love my friends.

What was the most unique and creative thing you did to the bike?

So far, that would be the custom stitched seat, along with matching custom mounted saddlebags.

What are you most proud of?

Taking him on a 1700 mile run from New Mexico, to Michigan, in mid build status.
(In 4 days I might add)

What do other people say about your motorcycle?

I get comments on him every time I take him out.9

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Specifics

Classification: Bolt-on/Daily Rider

Make, Model & Year: 2003 Yamaha Warrior

Fondly known as: To’OrVa’Ar (Inferno Beast)

Time spent: Not sure, still in progress. Still a few mods to complete, like a Barnett clutch conversion and new paint.

Motorcycle cost: Paid $3200, 3 years ago.

Money spent: So far, I have around $700 in materials… Labor costs haven’t been figured out as of now.

Engine: Stock bore and stroke, 1700cc (102ci), with a set of high dome high compression pistons, larger injectors, Barron’s Big Air conversion, Cobra fi2000 fuel manager, a custom made Big Bore 2 into 1 double wrapped in dark platinum heat wrap, and a high torque starter conversion.

Intake: EFI, Picacle injectors, Barron’s Big Air conversion, and a Cobra fi2000 fuel manager.

Exhaust: Custom Big Bore 2 into 1 drag exhaust with 15° turn out, 2 1/2″ primary tubes, into 3 1/2″. All custom double wrapped in Dark Platinum heat wrap.

Transmission: Manufacturers 5 speed. Soon to have a Barnett Racing clutch conversion.

Frame: Stock Yamaha aluminum.

Suspension: Stock Yamaha swing arm, with a full Barron’s lowering kit, dropped 2 1/2″ in saddle height. Front forks lowered 2″, utilizing a Progressive Suspension spring kit.

Wheels, tires and brakes: Stock rims, and calipers. Relocated the rear calipers reservoir, tucked under the right fender strut. Factory Spec brand pads, front and back. 120/70ZR18 Shinko Verge front, and a 200/50ZR17 Shinko R009RR rear.

Finish – Paint: Paint is an upcoming part of the project. Full custom Dragon Scale/True Flame, with a pallet consisting of black, Quick Silver, Infra Red Candy, Lava Orange Candy, Mandarin Orange Pearl, Lemon Drop Pearl, and Arctic Blast White Pearl.

Accessories: No fairing, or windscreen. Yamaha accessories “Fat Bar” 7″ rise Wide Drag bars, with bar end convex mirrors. All Russell stainless steel braided brake lines, and cables. Seat is custom stitched by Superior Interiors by Julio in Rio Rancho, NM. Saddlebags, and basic mounting “Docking Station” by Saddlemen. Modified in width by myself. Tail light is an Advanced Lighting Integrated tail and turn, with a blue strobe “parade function that is wired into my LED underglow lights.