My Little Project!
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Squid
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My Little Project!
I have been fairly busy this year, bought my bike last September ansd stripped it straight away, I have done all the work myself apart from the airbrushing - it did look like this:
I tried a few different lights and rear ends:
Eventually came up with CBR600RR rear, VFR800 SSSA, just been really busy and trying to get the bike finished for the Ace cafe streetfighter show - this is what it looks like now!
My mate also offered to airbrush it all for free, so now looks like a big reptile skinned monster! Let me know what ya think!!
I tried a few different lights and rear ends:
Eventually came up with CBR600RR rear, VFR800 SSSA, just been really busy and trying to get the bike finished for the Ace cafe streetfighter show - this is what it looks like now!
My mate also offered to airbrush it all for free, so now looks like a big reptile skinned monster! Let me know what ya think!!
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Cheers Mikstr, i know what you mean about the high tail look, I love the look of it but my ***** are not so happy! I am going to make adjustable plates so that when i go on long rides it is a bit more comfortable! And my neighbour is going to make me a gel seat too cos the standard RR one is like sitting on a plank of wood!!!
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Thanks for the positive comments, My plans are to have an adjustable rear end, to have the highest setting as it is and to have a few other adjustments for normal riding, as it is a bit too heavy on the wrists (and nuts!) I ahve also got the matching six spoke front already painted the same as the rear, just need a tyre on it!
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Nice bike.... always a fan of the custom thing even if it is/isn't my taste...
Questions on the exhaust.... how ridiculously loud is it? And... how does it run? I have a project in the basement I haven't touched in a year that is an exhaust from being "ride-able" and have been kicking around how to handle the exhaust can size/location... definitley doing the single can thing, but curious on if hte bike is gonna run right afterward...
Thanks..
J.
Questions on the exhaust.... how ridiculously loud is it? And... how does it run? I have a project in the basement I haven't touched in a year that is an exhaust from being "ride-able" and have been kicking around how to handle the exhaust can size/location... definitley doing the single can thing, but curious on if hte bike is gonna run right afterward...
Thanks..
J.
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Squid
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Nice bike.... always a fan of the custom thing even if it is/isn't my taste...
Questions on the exhaust.... how ridiculously loud is it? And... how does it run? I have a project in the basement I haven't touched in a year that is an exhaust from being "ride-able" and have been kicking around how to handle the exhaust can size/location... definitley doing the single can thing, but curious on if hte bike is gonna run right afterward...
Thanks..
J.
Questions on the exhaust.... how ridiculously loud is it? And... how does it run? I have a project in the basement I haven't touched in a year that is an exhaust from being "ride-able" and have been kicking around how to handle the exhaust can size/location... definitley doing the single can thing, but curious on if hte bike is gonna run right afterward...
Thanks..
J.
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Fair enough, some people like it some people obviously don't! each to there own opinion though! Trust me when I bought it it was not beautiful, the back seat unit was held together with tape and wood, it was definately showing its age and it was pretty unloved!!
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Love it or hate it, you've gotta give credit where credit's due!! Personally... I like it alot. Forget anyone else, The sense of achievement you must get doing all the work yourself. There's nothing better (apart from riding it that is)
NOW.. my question: What's the clearance like with that low-slung Termi going into a right hander? Doesn't appear to be much allowance for leaning over. The VTR's header (and pegs) are restrictive enough (some would say)??!!
Also, a set of upside-downs would just set that bike off. Not only the added benefit of upgraded suspension.. really fills out the nakeds beautifully.
NOW.. my question: What's the clearance like with that low-slung Termi going into a right hander? Doesn't appear to be much allowance for leaning over. The VTR's header (and pegs) are restrictive enough (some would say)??!!
Also, a set of upside-downs would just set that bike off. Not only the added benefit of upgraded suspension.. really fills out the nakeds beautifully.
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Love it or hate it, you've gotta give credit where credit's due!! Personally... I like it alot. Forget anyone else, The sense of achievement you must get doing all the work yourself. There's nothing better (apart from riding it that is)
NOW.. my question: What's the clearance like with that low-slung Termi going into a right hander? Doesn't appear to be much allowance for leaning over. The VTR's header (and pegs) are restrictive enough (some would say)??!!
Also, a set of upside-downs would just set that bike off. Not only the added benefit of upgraded suspension.. really fills out the nakeds beautifully.
NOW.. my question: What's the clearance like with that low-slung Termi going into a right hander? Doesn't appear to be much allowance for leaning over. The VTR's header (and pegs) are restrictive enough (some would say)??!!
Also, a set of upside-downs would just set that bike off. Not only the added benefit of upgraded suspension.. really fills out the nakeds beautifully.
I have added a few updated pics and a small vid for your viewing pleasure (displeasure!)
I have put the matching front wheel on, changed the angle of the seat to make it easier on the wrists and have now ridden it! Its bloody loud and very weird getting used to the V twin. Went for a ride the other day had a massive grin riding round in the sun, lovely day.
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Use a 17t Front sprocket with that VFR swinger.
It'll make the Bike a hell of a lot smoother.
I think I used one off a Fireblade but I had to make up a 3mm shim to go behind it on the shaft.
It'll make the Bike a hell of a lot smoother.
I think I used one off a Fireblade but I had to make up a 3mm shim to go behind it on the shaft.
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