FighterMC's Blade "Started work on the blade"

[FIGHTERMC]

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/95287043950901.jpg

[FIGHTERMC]

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have to reshape the front of the tail piece,i went a little over board with the saw,next is the single sider which will be on by the weekend.

[Slingblade]

Gee those tail pieces are nice. I agree with your call Gix, these will be the new 916 or MV tail piece.

Looking good FMC

[FIGHTERMC]

Thanks sling,alot of work left but it will be ready for the isle of man.

[Gix11]

Nice one Frank. I look forward to seeing it and getting some photos.

[damo1]

Common fighter give me some more photos.

Whats the seat unit off????

[chopiesel]

quote:Originally posted by damo1



Whats the seat unit off????


looks like a new r6

[dane_ra]

looks good mate, look forward to seeing more pics

[FIGHTERMC]

yes its an r6 tail,was to have more done to it
the weekend gone but was on the beer saturday and sunday.
fitted the undertray but thats about it,swinger will be on by
the end of the week and i'll post more pics.have an r1 frontend
for it but won't be going on until after the TT.

[FIGHTERMC]

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/26673191445577.jpg


swinger and wheel fitted

[03gixxerpilot]

looking good and progressing well :D

[damo1]

Good to see fighter the wheel is very similar to the one im fitting it looks good coming together very nicly.

[Gix11]

Fuck yea Frank! That looks great mate. What's the wheel off of?

[FIGHTERMC]

quote:Originally posted by damo1

Good to see fighter the wheel is very similar to the one im fitting it looks good coming together very nicly.

Damo1 any pics of the progress mate.

[FIGHTERMC]

quote:Originally posted by Gix11

Fuck yea Frank! That looks great mate. What's the wheel off of?

Si its a wolfrace 7x17 car wheel mate.
next is the exhaust.

[shift1313]

its looking good!. im surprised about the car wheel. I heard that the 17" car wheels arent actually 17" but like 17.5. any comment?

[FIGHTERMC]

quote:Originally posted by shift1313

its looking good!. im surprised about the car wheel. I heard that the 17" car wheels arent actually 17" but like 17.5. any comment?

Not sure shift but the tyre fits ok

[Unlimited]

Very nice wheel you got there mate[:p]

[FIGHTERMC]

Thanks mate,50 euro to the door on ebay.

[kroosn]

It looks like its extended the wheel base abit when comparing its position to the tail. is that just how it worked out or did you plan to do it??

Kroosn

[Iceman]

Look'n good FMC.

[shift1313]

yeah it does look like another inch or so added to your wheelbase:)

[Gix11]

Admittedly the angles are different but look at the 2nd photo and check where the exhaust stops and then check the last photo. It's definitely longer now, although the blade was a very short wheelbase as I remember.

[FIGHTERMC]

YA i think the wheelbase is about 1.5 inches longer
i also turned the triangle linkage on the shock around
which makes it higher.
rgds
Frank.

[lucky rikkie]

Nice bike, beautiful wheel,what are you going to do with the exhaust???Highmount or seatpipes or something else.
gr.

[FIGHTERMC]

Eric i was at it today and i'll post a pic tomorrow mate,i'm going
to have it under the leg peg and it looks sweet just got to get it off and
weld the weekend.its a bitch at the moment i moved house and have no shed
so all the work is done when the weather is ok and i don't think i'd
get away with beinging it in to the house.

[damo1]

Its all going to come together next week.
The wheel im using is a 17x7 also ill get all the progress shots up next week.

[FIGHTERMC]

damo1 what tyre are you going to run mate.

[FIGHTERMC]

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My exhaust not welded up yet,so any feedback is welcome good or bad

[FIGHTERMC]

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/82889867248554.jpg

[FIGHTERMC]

i have a yoshi on the way from Griff{a member of Asf}
which i'm going to cut down and use instead of the one in the pic
but it will look more or less the same.

[shift1313]

i would be very careful with that rim/tire combo. if you are running a 7" wide rim be sure your tire can handle it. Most tires are designed for one rim size and stretching them out will change your handling horribly. the profile is super important

[damo1]

The pipes awesomw very similar to what im doing have you seen my plan book of ideas?

Im putting on a 190 michy pilot to start im hopping it doesnt flatern out to much if it does
im going for a 200 im trying to keep the handling aswell as go for the looks.

[FIGHTERMC]

Damo1 i'd say you are going to have a little trouble fitting a 190
on to it mate,i'm running a 200 on the rim at the mo and it was{is,cos its not fitted right yet}
a bitch to fit so i'm going to see can i get a couple of 210's from germany
{can't get them here}and it will fit alot easier.
shift1313 i was thinking that it would be the way you say thats why i'm going
to run the 210's,if it not right it's not going to be driven,thanks for that mate
rgds
Mc

[WATEVR]

coming on nicely FMC the rear end looks sweet but dont ya hate having to work outside?? i know its a massive pain in the arse!!

[Gix11]

That looks bloody great Frank. The pipe is pretty mad which works well and it also visually brings the wheel forward again to close up the extra length you gained. Nice work. I like it a lot. I'm looking for a new tail end at the moment but it seems as though the R6 has been used enough already. Best look for something else.

[FIGHTERMC]

Thanks lads,fitted battery under the tank today
next is to see what color i'm going to paint it
not sure what to go for was going to paint it black
but i'd like something brighter like blue or red.
what do you think?
rgds
mc

[FIGHTERMC]

quote:Originally posted by Gix11

That looks bloody great Frank. The pipe is pretty mad which works well and it also visually brings the wheel forward again to close up the extra length you gained. Nice work. I like it a lot. I'm looking for a new tail end at the moment but it seems as though the R6 has been used enough already. Best look for something else.

Gix i'm liking the gsxr750 tail,if i hadn't gone for the
r6 it would have been that one i would have used mate.

[lucky rikkie]

Perfect the exhaust and the color Red, red,and red, but that is my opinion(i married a red)

[FIGHTERMC]

quote:Originally posted by lucky rikkie

Perfect the exhaust and the color Red, red,and red, but that is my opinion(i married a red)

Ya i'm thinking red Eric,will see how it goes.
Eric do you know of any place in holland that supply 210
tyres mate.
Mc

[lucky rikkie]

There are several bikes with 210 tires,but i do not no where they buy them.
I think that you can order it in every tireshop.
gr.

[FIGHTERMC]

No problem Eric its just you can get fuck all here in ireland mate
rgds
Mc

[shift1313]

i think blue and silver would suit your bike just right, maybe a little bit of yellow on there too.

as far as the tire goes. 170-180 usually are made for a 5.5" rim, 180-190 for a 6" rim. I think the new zx12s run 200section tire on the rear. so id say your 210 will probably work out just right for the 7" rim, if you can get a little wider tire id say it would hand better because you would have a higher profile, but this is getting into odd hard to find tires and i imagine you dont want that. 210 is already tough enough to find:).

good luck with it.

as far as the exhaust goes, do you have enough room to stick it under the bike? maybe make your own housing or do a half circle housing tucked under the motor. maybe dual outlets, one to run to each side of the tire? i think that would look cool.

i think the muffler looks alright now, but could be better:)

[FIGHTERMC]

Thanks shift for all the feedback mate,i'll go with the exhaust
thats on it for now and in time i'm going to buy aftermarket
system which will be easier to put a pipe under the engine
the stock one is shitty enough to work with as its all weld up.
was thing of blue put i'd say i'll go with the red,not going spending
big money anymore on spray jobs cos i think its a waste
rgds
Mc

[shift1313]

blue and red rattle can cost the same:). ive only got like $10usd in my paint so far, and ive repainted the tank twice, three tone:)

[FIGHTERMC]

was going to try spraying them with cans but i painted a mudguard before
and i must say i'm shit a child would have done a better job.:)

[damo1]

The tyre will go on Exbens got a 190 on his 17x7 rim on the tlr hes doing
and it looks fine if a bit flat but he recons that the tyre hes using is
more for drag racing because it is flater when fitted but he seems to
think mine will fine

[FIGHTERMC]

good stuff,i'll be trying the 200 if i can't get my hands
on a 210,did exben say it was hard to fit the tyre on the rim.

[EXBEN]

Yes it's a prick. It's because the "ramp where the tyre has to go over to seat the bead is steeper on a car rim ( generally).
My tecnique for seating beads that don't want to seat is...
I get a 1 metre square piece of 19mm ply wood & drill a 20mm hole in it to line up with the valve hole when the tyre is centered underneath. Lube the bead up good & proper, Then using my workshop air blower nozzle I stand on top of the wood, clench my butt cheeks & close my eyes & pump the tyre as fast as possible & hope for the best.:D I've had up to 120psi in a tyre before it beaded.
I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS METHOD TO ANY ONE BECAUSE IT'S DANGEROUS!!
Im just letting you know how I do it.

[EXBEN]

Actually the tyre on the TL seated quite easily because the "ramp" was quite shallow, so it depends on the wheel.

[EXBEN]

Oh & it also depends on the Tyre, Kevlar belted tyres generally seat easier than steel belted ones, well thats what I've found anyway;)

[HueyonaBlade]

Thats why your rear tyre set up looks superlative $$$$$$$$ Kevlar

[FIGHTERMC]

Thanks Ben,i'll give it a try.
Mc

[FIGHTERMC]

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Now have it painted and brake lines done also the exhaust is welded
up,photo don't do it justice its from my phone
next is the chain and sprockets,tail tidy and a good wash
will up load better photos when its finished.

[FIGHTERMC]

O ya and went for black in the end as you can see.
and not going to cut down the yoshi cos its on my 96
blade as and from yesterday

[Gix11]

That looks great mate. Did you use a race glass R6 seat unit? Where'd ya get it from?

very nice fra,some bang off that can,i cant wait to start my blade,will be something similar,and i will also post photos when ,if i ever start....

[damo1]

Ah fighter can you do me a favour and take a shot of the calipure from both sides with the wheel removed?

Im having trouble sorting out the rear calipure on my bike im not sure what its off and would be interested in having a look at yours and also whats it off is it a 750 or 800 it looks like a 96/97 750 with the calipure on top like that is that right.

My calipure braket hangs under the hub but i think the calipure that was supplied with the arm is supposed to be on top.

[fimpBIKES]

looks hott mate!

u have to trim down the tail a bit more to shape to the tank yeah?
looks like its shortened up a fair bit

[FIGHTERMC]

quote:Originally posted by damo1

Ah fighter can you do me a favour and take a shot of the calipure from both sides with the wheel removed?

Im having trouble sorting out the rear calipure on my bike im not sure what its off and would be interested in having a look at yours and also whats it off is it a 750 or 800 it looks like a 96/97 750 with the calipure on top like that is that right.

My calipure braket hangs under the hub but i think the calipure that was supplied with the arm is supposed to be on top.


Damo it's off a 750 mate,i'll have the wheel off tomorrow and i'll
get a few photos of it for you.

[FIGHTERMC]

quote:Originally posted by Gix11

That looks great mate. Did you use a race glass R6 seat unit? Where'd ya get it from?


Ya Gix it's the race seat unit and i cut it down as it looked
a little long,i got it from a guy on ebay and it was
70 gbp to the door including undertray.
i'll post a link to him later mate.

[FIGHTERMC]

quote:Originally posted by griff

very nice fra,some bang off that can,i cant wait to start my blade,will be something similar,and i will also post photos when ,if i ever start....

Ya griff there's a far bang of it maybe a little
load{my arse}
call up the weekend mate if your not working

[FIGHTERMC]

quote:Originally posted by fimpBIKES

looks hott mate!

u have to trim down the tail a bit more to shape to the tank yeah?
looks like its shortened up a fair bit




Ya fimp have trimimg to do but not sure
yet what way to got about it cos i can't bring the tail
forward anymore cos it will be too short.

[FIGHTERMC]

Gix the guy is nick snowden and his number in the uk is
07818811533 also it was 70gbp and 10gbp postage correction on above.
rgds
Frank.

[damo1]

Cheers fighter.

Whats GBP and whats that in aussie dollars?

[FIGHTERMC]

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[FIGHTERMC]

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there you go damo if you need more let me know mate.
also gbp is sterling and 70 pounds sterling is around 170 aussie
dollars
rgds
Fighter

[damo1]

Cheers mate thats awesome it did help it definatly aint the one i got so thanks heaps for that much apprieciated;)

[FIGHTERMC]

Damo remember my one is a 750 and the one you will be using is 800 mate.
i have an 800 one and i'll post a pic of it after the weekend mate so you know the difference.
rgds
Fighter

[FIGHTERMC]

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lights and blinkers fitted

[barknmad]

Wow,
Where'd you get those orange disc's?
Do they come in any other colours? LOL ;^)

[FIGHTERMC]

They won't be orange for long
as soon as the chain and sprockets arrive
i'll be blasting it down the road{rubber side down}

[damo1]

I know youve got a 750 arm but i just wanted a look at the calipure
Because i dont know what one ive got im trying to work it out but the
shot of the 800 arm and calipure in place would be great cheers fighter.

[Gix11]

quote:Originally posted by FIGHTERMC

Gix the guy is nick snowden and his number in the uk is
07818811533 also it was 70gbp and 10gbp postage correction on above.
rgds
Frank.


Nice one Frank. Cheers mate. By the way, bike looks even better now it's painted. Shit hot.

[FIGHTERMC]

Thanks Gix,it will be with me on the island and its
yours to do a lap if you want mate.

[Gix11]

You're on mate.

[FIGHTERMC]

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/25391041641918.jpg

[FIGHTERMC]

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Damo this is the 800 caliper and bracket i'm 90%
sure that they fit to the bottom of the arm.
rgds
Fighter

[damo1]

Thats the one i want are you using that?
Can i buy it?
how much do you want for it?

[FIGHTERMC]

Damo have a look at this item on ebay.co.uk
i think its the same 120084008348,the thing
is i have a complete arm and caliper and really don't
want to brake it but if your badly stuck i'll help you out
mate.
rgds
Fighter

[damo1]

Cheers mate ill get back to ya ill have a bit more of a look around first
But are you sure you want to split it?
Because i may come knocking on your door.

[FIGHTERMC]

Not really but i'd hate to see you kept off the road
if i can help.

[FIGHTERMC]

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/32292935651714.jpg


finally have it on the road and took it for a blast
just need the new tyre fitted and a chain guard.

[HueyonaBlade]

How tall are you Frank cause God you make it look like a 250......Whats the next step?

[Gix11]

Frank, That looks fuckin' sweet mate. That tail and wheel combo are perfect. Maybe need to lose some weight (size) off that front guard and she's spot on. Good to see the cap on to mate. Too cold for bloody T-Shirts!

[FIGHTERMC]

quote:Originally posted by HueyonaBlade

How tall are you Frank cause God you make it look like a 250......Whats the next step?

Huey i'm only about 5ft9 mate.
i have alot i want to do with it but i need to
build my shed first and then i'll strip
it down and repaint it and powder coat frame and swinger.

[FIGHTERMC]

quote:Originally posted by Gix11

Frank, That looks fuckin' sweet mate. That tail and wheel combo are perfect. Maybe need to lose some weight (size) off that front guard and she's spot on. Good to see the cap on to mate. Too cold for bloody T-Shirts!


Your right about the mudguard mate but
i'll be fitting an r1 frontend on to it after the tt
so i'll leave it for the mo.
Frank.

[FIGHTERMC]

Damo1 did you get my email
about sending you the caliper mate.

[shift1313]

very cool!! hows that rear tire feel? it looks very flat in the pic, what size did you decide on for the new tire?

[FIGHTERMC]

quote:Originally posted by shift1313

very cool!! hows that rear tire feel? it looks very flat in the pic, what size did you decide on for the new tire?

Have the new one to go on the weekend going with a dunlop d207 190
the one in the pic is down to the wire mate.
Frank.

[zx12argh]

Nice. Good work mate.

Why is it when you pull all the plastics it makes the bike look half as bike - my 12r is the same - it looks almost like a pocket bike.

Same thing with the GPz9, with the body work removed it looks/feels tiny.

[zx12argh]

Funny that - I've always loved chicks who are half my size too... then again - everything is half my size usually.

[damo1]

Yeah i did im repling tonite cheers mate;)

Buy the way the blade is looking very trick i love that seat unit awesome.[:p]

[Smokey74]

That's a bad ass blade bro.. You have me motivated, I've been dragin my feet for months on my blade. One question, how do you ride for any length of time with no seat?



quote:Originally posted by FIGHTERMC

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finally have it on the road and took it for a blast
just need the new tyre fitted and a chain guard.

[FIGHTERMC]

it's not so bad at the mo smokey cos i'm only riding it about
3 miles too and from work,i'm going to get a seat made up for
it.

[damo1]

Ah fighter Taillights?

What have you done for taillights?

Any chance of a pic?

[FIGHTERMC]

Ya mate i'll post a pic later,i using an aftermarket
led.
Damo i'll also let you know about postage of the caliper
in a day or so didn't get a chance mate.

[damo1]

Thanks mate thatll be sweet ;)

[FIGHTERMC]

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/6690375645243.jpg


cut up the exhaust and got a mate to weld it up for me
looking alot better i think.next is the handle bars
to be painted black and the seat is almost ready
just to fit it.