Thanks for the comments Pittster and Blackster..!!
This motorcycle addiction is certainly an expensive one, but I am hooked.. what can I say..
I just love building up bikes, tracking them for a while then moving them on... at least with all of my bikes I have a photo diary of exactly what I have done, I always build them up professionally and also test ride all of them at the fastest track is Aust.. I have never had a customer say one bad thing about my bikes.. they are always super impressed with the finished product..!!
I spent this afternoon completing the belly pan mods as well as modifying a couple of fairing mounts to better fit with the muffler brackets.. got the dremel out and cut the exhaust hole, plus trimmed a bit more near the front middle radiator mount where it was nearly touching.. As far as the bodywork goes, it is now totally finished. It took a bit longer to get it all done today and it's way too cold in the shed, so the service can wait...!! Will do that tomorrow..
Then is will be fairings in for paint... I think I will swap the front sprocket over for the 16 tooth while I am waiting for them to come back and all track mods will be completed.. waiting for August 19th for a return to Phillip Island..
I did read a lot about the problems some other RC-8 owners had, oil leaks etc.. but I cant seem to find anything on this model..
I know the gearbox problem was fixed in the recall by KTM, and after 14,000 k's there are no oil leaks or fluid leaks at all.. fingers crossed it stays that way.. I will know more after a few decent track sessions anyway. More completed pics coming in the next couple of days...
Macca