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Post by RICHS202 on Apr 26, 2013 2:44:15 GMT
Well i've been at this for several months now. I'm taking my time to get it right and also as money allows. Started with a low mileage GSXR 1100 M which was a bit tatty cosmetically, but very sound mechanically. Forgot to take any photos of the bike until i'd got this far into stripping it but it basically started like this  So after freezing my bollocks off in a freezing garage over the winter, i'm now up to this. All fabrication work has been carried out by me. Only the welding has been outsourced.    Still got a way to go with paint, wiring and seat re-working, but i'm very happy with the way its turning out  |
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Post by suban12 on Apr 26, 2013 3:44:49 GMT
Looking good Rich.Now get er done,weather is starting to get good!!!!
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Post by danny4646 on Apr 26, 2013 7:43:43 GMT
Looking the dogs rich  |
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Post by diebythereaper on Apr 26, 2013 8:33:20 GMT
What are the headlights? Did you paint them black?
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Post by RICHS202 on Apr 26, 2013 13:04:23 GMT
What are the headlights? Did you paint them black? Headlights are twin bates, yes they are painted flat black. Thanks Suban and Danny. |
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Post by hussey1 on Apr 29, 2013 16:35:00 GMT
Bikes looking good Rich |
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Post by clivegto on Apr 29, 2013 19:02:15 GMT
Liking the looks of that, keep the good work up.
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Post by mightlife on May 2, 2013 15:58:37 GMT
Love the engine.
I've been inspired to do the same (black with shiny covers).
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Post by RICHS202 on May 9, 2013 1:39:25 GMT
Thanks for the replies fellas. Picked up some new parts recently in the shape of a nice 4-2-1 micron exhaust, a different rear brake cylinder that fits my rearset mounting holes, had a new spacer made up to replace the speedo drive on the front axle.
I was on holiday for a while, so it will be back to the bike this weekend for more shenanigans, then i'll post some more pics.
Mightlife- the covers are painted with aluminium look engine enamel. I was going to polish them but changed my mind as it is a ball ache to maintain.
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Post by RICHS202 on May 21, 2013 21:45:34 GMT
So thought i'd update the project. Here's my new billet rear reservoir   New chain fitted  Ignition re-located  Micron 4-2-1 fitted  Paint almost finished. I'm just having a play with some details. I've trimmed about 6 inches off the micron can and have'nt re-riveted the badge, thats why its sitting on the top.  What do you think to the stripes?? Yes or no??  I'm getting close now, just battery and brake clutch lines to buy. Then fit the electrics, brake discs and carbs. |
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Post by hussey1 on May 22, 2013 20:15:57 GMT
Bikes coming along well, looks really nice! Think the stripes could work, but i'm not sure. Maybe just go for a solid colour, then you can add stripes with vinyl/stickers etc later on if you want.
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Post by cal on May 22, 2013 21:06:07 GMT
Hi mate, looks good! Is that a zx6r seat unit? And what rearsets are they?
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Post by RICHS202 on May 22, 2013 22:03:05 GMT
Hi mate, looks good! Is that a zx6r seat unit? And what rearsets are they? Thanks for the comments. Yeah mate its a 636 arse end and the rear-sets have been made for me by a very skilled chappy called Gixxersam. |
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Post by RICHS202 on May 22, 2013 22:05:17 GMT
Bikes coming along well, looks really nice! Think the stripes could work, but i'm not sure. Maybe just go for a solid colour, then you can add stripes with vinyl/stickers etc later on if you want. Ey up our kid. I'm still debating the whole stripe deal, but if i'm gona do it then they will be lacquered in. I've had a few "yays" but more "nays" so far lol. |
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Post by danny4646 on May 23, 2013 10:42:58 GMT
Like the work rich , white looks good, it a flat white or a pearl / metalic? Not sure on the stripes though, looks like an after thought compared to the high build quality if that makes sense? |
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