Griffs blade

[FIGHTERMC]

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This is griffs blade project
929 blade frontend,05 r1 race tail
harris rearsets and much more
also single sider ready to go on and new headlight fairing
and then a spray job.
pic aint great cos its from my phone.

[exile]

Cool.....the colosus of an endcan unbalances the bike IMO ;)

[FIGHTERMC]

Your right jim
and when the sssa is on he is going to go for an underseat
or under the engine system.
also the swinger is a little longer so it should line up
with the back of the tail.griff is about 6ft4 and he needs
a big seat or he can't ride it.

[exile]

quote:.griff is about 6ft4 and he needs
a big seat or he can't ride it.



And i thought it was just your quality photographic skill at choppin the heads off in pictures. He should be called HI-TOWER not Griff :D

thanks exile,i wish i could shrink in the wash,but im just too big...lol

thanks for the photo fra,i will update as soon as i put on the sssa ,underseat pipe and nose fairing.....

[Gix11]

Nice one Griff. Keep us updated mate.

[exile]

I know what ya on about fella, im 6.2" and swamped my old Blade. What single are you going for coz these normally reduce not increase the wheelbase, are you going for a 3 spoke rear ??

[FIGHTERMC]

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/79148687961623.jpg


This is the wheel he is going run exile
and its a vrf750 arm he is using,thought they were longer that the standard blade swinger?

[exile]

Me likes that wheel alot ;) car wheel aint it ??? The VFR arm does look longer than the Blade, i know when they're fitted into Gixers n Bandits it reduces the wheelbase shitloads and has a tendancy for prolonging the front wheel tread :D:D

[catchmeifyoucan]

really like the wheel you got there MC, looks horn... griffs bike will look sweet once it's painted...

[Gix11]

What's he going to match that wheel with on the front? I really liked that wheel as well but couldn't think for the life of me what would match it at the front nicely.

[jakam04]

Another 04-06 R1 arse end.... damn, they are gonna be everywhere soon (mine, griffs and... )

Jarrod

hi gix11,i will keep the 929 front wheel,but i will powdercoat it chrome

[damo1]

That wheel is the fuckin shit mate i would have loved one like that when i was lookin very tasty.[:p]

Right whats the deal with the 929 front [?]bolt straight in job[?]

Exile whats the deal with every body thinkin that the sssa changes the wheel base its exactly the same if you use a 00mod on 800 arm( it is anyway) and i know this because i was worried that it was going to be longer and me and Exben measured it and its exactly the same from center of swing arm bolt to center of the rear wheel.

[FIGHTERMC]

Damo the 929 is a straight bolt on mate

hi damo,ya the 929 bolts straight in,but if you get one,don't use the tapered bearings,makes the bike turn too quick,use the origional head stock bearings.much better than the std forks

[shift1313]

the orig headstock bearings arent tapered? i dont think ive ever seen a headset bearing that wasnt tapered, odd.

[Smokey74]

quote:Originally posted by FIGHTERMC

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/79148687961623.jpg


This is the wheel he is going run exile
and its a vrf750 arm he is using,thought they were longer that the standard blade swinger?



What are the specs on that wheel? I'm in the process of a single sided conversion on my blade and I'm still looking for the right wheel. I'm told a 17 x 7 rim with 38mm to 40mm offset and a 25mm spacer will do the trick.

The 929 front end is sweet, too bad I just spent a bunch of money to rebuild and respring my convertional forks.. Oh well, my LSL top clamp will still look good and the Race Tech springs should help up front too.

[Gix11]

If you're using a Honda swingarm (VFR) look at wheels that will fit a Honda car as they are the same stud pattern.

[damo1]

Its not just honda cars(sorry Si) its any wheel that has a stud pattern of

4x100mm stud centers

[Smokey74]

quote:Originally posted by damo1

Its not just honda cars(sorry Si) its any wheel that has a stud pattern of

4x100mm stud centers


Yeah, I got that part but that's not really what I was asking.. Honestly, the lug pattern shouldn't matter since I can buy a spacer with any lug pattern I need. I really just wanted to verify the other info I asked about for clearance issues.

[damo1]

The lug pattern (if you mean the wheel studs)does matter because your just getting longer studs and the spacer and the wheel bolt on to the same place.

Go back and have ANOTHER look at my thread when i put the arm in mine smokey your asking all the same questions over and over just to different people.

Bite the bullet mate and get it under way it will probly make more sence as your doing it you cant just get all the bits of info and expect it to bolt straight in mate there is going to be some fucking around.

[Smokey74]

quote:Originally posted by damo1

The lug pattern (if you mean the wheel studs)does matter because your just getting longer studs and the spacer and the wheel bolt on to the same place.

Go back and have ANOTHER look at my thread when i put the arm in mine smokey your asking all the same questions over and over just to different people.

Bite the bullet mate and get it under way it will probly make more sence as your doing it you cant just get all the bits of info and expect it to bolt straight in mate there is going to be some fucking around.


I can buy a spacer to fit the 4 x 100 lugs that will have any lug pattern I want. I'm not sure what your talking about. The spacer has it's own lug studs and mounts using the existing studs. I know for a fact that others have used a 5 lug wheel with no problems..

All I was asking was what the offset of the wheel pictured was and what size spacer was used? "I'm told a 17 x 7 rim with 38mm to 40mm offset and a 25mm spacer will do the trick" I got this info from a reliable source but I keep seeing mixed info.. The swing arm is alrady mounted, I'm just trying to find a wheel I like and confirm what does and doesn't work. No big deal..

[damo1]

quote:Originally posted by Smokey74


quote:Originally posted by damo1

The lug pattern (if you mean the wheel studs)does matter because your just getting longer studs and the spacer and the wheel bolt on to the same place.

Go back and have ANOTHER look at my thread when i put the arm in mine smokey your asking all the same questions over and over just to different people.

Bite the bullet mate and get it under way it will probly make more sence as your doing it you cant just get all the bits of info and
expect it to bolt straight in mate there is going to be some fucking around.


I can buy a spacer to fit the 4 x 100 lugs that will have any lug pattern I want. I'm not sure what your talking about. The spacer has it's own lug studs and mounts using the existing studs. I know for a fact that others have used a 5 lug wheel with no problems..

All I was asking was what the offset of the wheel pictured was and what size spacer was used? "I'm told a 17 x 7 rim with 38mm to 40mm offset and a 25mm spacer will do the trick" I got this info from a reliable source but I keep seeing mixed info.. The swing arm is alrady mounted, I'm just trying to find a wheel I like and confirm what does and doesn't work. No big deal..


The wheel i used had a 43mm offset we put the arm in and then put the wheel on with a spacer that we thuoght would be close first to get the wheel to line up with the frame (bolt the wheel on and then run a straght edge off either side of the wheel so it lines up to the frame) the same on both sides then get that mesurment off the frame to work out exactly what the spacer should be.

[damo1]

Go back have a look at "the master and the apprentice" damos blade
In the your rides section.

If theres any questions ask exben im sure he'll be happy to help he did mine.

Is your arma 750 or 800[?]

All the mesurments will very slightly from bike to bike so make the spacer to fit ytour bike and your bike only.

No hard feelings i hope;)

[FIGHTERMC]

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/73168523750032.jpg


done griffs sssa today and next is the exhaust
and spray job.pics done do it justice

[FIGHTERMC]

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/73168523753246.jpg

[Gix11]

Farkin ell, you guys don't piss about do you? Nice work Frank. That rear end looks awesome. We need to swing the attention to the front now (like loosing mickey mouses ears and 70's sun visor). This thing is going to look awesome when finished. ....and as the rear tyre says: "LOVE IS TRu~ L."

[damo1]

That wheel looks absolute fuck horn mate nice work;)

Im with Si lets start up front now

[fimpBIKES]

go go gO!

what front fairing u got?
that tail looks SWEET and the gap is enormous! need to sort that can out though

[FIGHTERMC]

there is a new nose fairing on its way
for germany to go on,should have been here
but post is slow.the exhaust will be sorted in the next few weeks.
Si one of the lads wrote that on the tyre as a joke
to see how long it will take griff to scrub it off
on bends.
will post pic of fairng when it arrives fimp its
something like exbens but with one light.

[Smokey74]

quote:Originally posted by damo1

Go back have a look at "the master and the apprentice" damos blade
In the your rides section.

If theres any questions ask exben im sure he'll be happy to help he did mine.

Is your arma 750 or 800[?]

All the mesurments will very slightly from bike to bike so make the spacer to fit ytour bike and your bike only.

No hard feelings i hope;)


It's all good.. Thanks for your input.

[Smokey74]

quote:Originally posted by FIGHTERMC

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/73168523753246.jpg



Bad ass! You guys don't fuck around.. I've been working on my blade for months.

[FIGHTERMC]

I know how you feel smokey
i'll be stripping my blade
shortly and i'd say it will be
that way for a while.
with griffs he had all the parts
we just had to fit them.

[FIGHTERMC]

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/43640275726675.jpg


Fairing arrived today

[Iceman]

The Blade is coming along nicely. Can't wait to see the end result.

thanks ice man,fighter mc is doing a lovely job on my blade,just need to put on the nose fairing,its gone to a friend for the weekend to move the exhaust on to the left side and then a paint job.....

[FIGHTERMC]

griff that fairing would look better on mine
i'd say LOL

you could be right fra......lol

[Darn]

That swinger is great, want one for my blade now with a stubby can that just reaches to the front edge of the rim. did it turn out to be much longer?

[damo1]

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/43640470066111.jpg



What like this Darn[?]

[damo1]

quote:Originally posted by Darn

That swinger is great, want one for my blade now with a stubby can that just reaches to the front edge of the rim. did it turn out to be much longer?


Im not sure about the 750 arm that Fighter & Griff have used but the 800 arm that i used is exactually the same length as the stock blade they were both measured side by side when i did my mod and from center of the swing arm bolt to center of the axle spot on.

hi damo,the 750 arm is longer,but not sure how much,but i find it handles fine,even with a car wheel on it.....

[Darn]

quote:What like this Darn[?]

Yeeaaahhh,,, Just like that one, is that yours? don't know your bike yet[:I]

[Darn]

Hey Griff, Like your seat unit, good clearance from the wheel, looks like youve got some massive risers under your bars there.

hi darn,was in faro at the moto clube de faro rally last july and saw those bars and risers,and as usual couldn't say no.Its a 05 2001 race tail unit,with orig seat and light.
Was just looking at my blade, a friend of mine has put the art can on the left as a high level,and put checkered plate on as an undertray,is looking sweet,will post up pics when i get it back.....

[Gix11]

Hey Darn, catch all the info you need on Damo's bike here: http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=5060

[FIGHTERMC]

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[FIGHTERMC]

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[FIGHTERMC]

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Griffs exhaust

[Darn]

Great lookin wheel Griff, and nice work on the exhaust, looks better than i thought, fighter MC knows his stuff.

[FIGHTERMC]

can't take credit for the exhaust
Darn it was a mate of ours who
done the work on it.

thanks darn for the kind words.pa a friend of mine did the exhaust,undertray and side panels.His work is shit hot......

[FIGHTERMC]

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/106242017037175.jpg

[HueyonaBlade]

That head light is day and night M8, much much better keep it coming

[Gix11]

You boys are knocking out some top shelf gear over there Frank. You're man with the exhaust - he knows his shit hey?

[damo1]

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/19761662479926.JPG


Yeah darn its mine heres a shit pic of it

Check out the master and the apprentice in the your rides section of the site mate its got the how to on fitting the arm;)

[damo1]

Griff thats really coming together mate love the relocation of the can very nice mate very nice[:p]

[Darn]

quote:
Yeah darn its mine heres a shit pic of it

Check out the master and the apprentice in the your rides section of the site mate its got the how to on fitting the arm;)


Thanks, I looked at Master/apprentice work, think i can handle that one, not in 6 hours for me though, probably 6 days[xx(]
When looking for my new tail i saw a race glass tail like yours, fuggen huge aint it:)

thanks,damo,all i need now is a paint job,not sure what colour to paint it.........any ideas????

thanks for the compliment si,its nearly as i want it.thinking about a steel heart frame ,but will wait and see..........

[damo1]

quote:Originally posted by Darn


quote:
Yeah darn its mine heres a shit pic of it

Check out the master and the apprentice in the your rides section of the site mate its got the how to on fitting the arm;)


Thanks, I looked at Master/apprentice work, think i can handle that one, not in 6 hours for me though, probably 6 days[xx(]
When looking for my new tail i saw a race glass tail like yours, fuggen huge aint it:)


Yeah mate its a 99mod race tail thats about to get the chop;)

[damo1]

quote:Originally posted by griff

thanks,damo,all i need now is a paint job,not sure what colour to paint it.........any ideas????


Thats a tough call mate i suppose what ever you really want your the one who going to have to live with it.

Best bet is to head to a smash shop and go through there paint books and see what you like.

Try go for something totally different and just remember colours always look heaps better on bikes mate and also if you find something close but not quite there you can always tint it to exactly what you want.;)

Theres heaps of choices out there mate good luck and looking forward to seeing the end product.

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/15003971948600.JPG

my latest tail peice,sorry cant figure out how to add text and pics at the same time..lol

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/15003971934038.JPG
a better pic of my new tail peice,it should look a lot better than the r1 tail.........

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/15003971952357.JPG
sorry,i must say hello to everyone,i havnt posted anything for a while,just recently decided to do more to my blade.i was busy modding my 2003 z 1000.ill post pics of it soon.i recently bought 3 underseat ixil pipes for a triumph and will get my mate to make them fit.im about to put the battery under the tank and get a new subframe made,and exhausts fitted.ill post pics as it gets done.......

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/150039948121731.JPG
pics of my latest paint job,i was painted a few months ago by a panel beater i know.

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/15003994847143.JPG
hi,a smaller pic of my new paint job........ford focus black with house of kolor flip laquer

[Gix11]

Interesting Griff. Get us a shot of it all together mate, I'd like to see this one.

[BANDITROD]

very nice mate keep the pics coming

[fimpBIKES]

tail yes, zorst yes
paint....

[FIGHTERMC]

quote:Originally posted by fimpBIKES

tail yes, zorst yes
paint....

Paint is ok mate its just the light
makes it look like a xmas tree

[fimpBIKES]

yeah, looks like a colour that the new falcoons come in
but with bigger flecks

[zx12argh]

dammit - bought the same light after going through 1000s of fighter pics and thinking no one had one.
now in the last week i've seen in on 3 different bikes.
crap.

looking good MC - tho gotta agree with fimp - your head light is looking like one of those vw trike things...
but its house of kolor so i'll trust ya judgement ;)

[FIGHTERMC]

quote:Originally posted by zx12argh

dammit - bought the same light after going through 1000s of fighter pics and thinking no one had one.
now in the last week i've seen in on 3 different bikes.
crap.

looking good MC - tho gotta agree with fimp - your head light is looking like one of those vw trike things...
but its house of kolor so i'll trust ya judgement ;)

Its Griffs bike mate,mine is having a rebuild
which is now nearly done thank fook.

http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1242700002.jpg


http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1242628829.jpg


I finally decided to rebuild my blade,its in a sorry state,but soon to be up and running again,i will just not listen to butty anymore<houdini on this site>ha ha .I sold him my r1 tail piece and art can ,so had to wait for the mv tail and 3 under seat pipes.Tell me what you think..

finally got the hang of this uploader


http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1242509212.jpg


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[CBRRRT]

Dont know how I missed this one mate. looks fantastic matey griff.

thanks johnaton,it will be nice when its done,3 pipes to go under the seat,battery under the tank,new custom wiring loom,powder coat the whole bike black,bars,levers,frame,swingarm,wheels,and bar end indicators,and i will get rid of mickeys ears(mirrors)..

any chance u would have the ebay account for the fella that does the water bottle reservoirs,so i can junk the horrible standard coolant tank.........thanks

[CBRRRT]

Is that a Honda civic rear wheel mate. Any chance you could pop it off so I can see the spacer and set up you used.

Thinking about doing something like that to mine mate.

BLADES RULE!!!!!

[CBRRRT]

Nope but I have his phone number mate I'll PM it to you Buddy.

no bother mate,will take it off tomorrow

[CBRRRT]

Funkin luv that back wheel mate!!!

[CBRRRT]

Just PM'ed you the number matey.

thanks mate

hi johnaton,was talking to fighter mac,ive no paddock stand,so what we will do is,frank will take off his wheel and take pictures of everything u need.My mate shane has loads of spare bits,he has the 2 spacers and longer drag bolts.........he will sell them to ya.........all u need then is a car wheel

[CBRRRT]

Cheers mate, I'm def interested in buying the bits I need mate, perhaps you could send him my email addy. Oh and thanks to Frank also matey. Cheeper option to paddock stands mate, as you have rear set is a £9.99 set of axel stands from Halfords Bud.

Been looking at some nice Civic wheels on ebay today mate...........SHERRRRRRRRRRRRWING!!!!!!!!!!

[FIGHTERMC]

i won't be able to get it done for a few days
lads cos the bike is in my bro's at the mo.
rgds
Mc

[CBRRRT]

Cheers Frank.

the latest work on my blade...........tail on and pipes now also on............cant wait to hear it,it should sound good....http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1251501002.jpg


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As you might have noticed,there is a gap between the tail and tank,that will be filled with fibreglass and a new seat will be made to fit.Its absolutly a perfect fit for me.......i wish i could shrink in the wash.ha ha.
What do u think...........comments would be welcomed..............

[Fight_fan]

Mate that is outstanding! I love ur work!

Thanks mate,its a friend of mine mike that is doing all the fabrication for me,i only came up with some of the ideas,unfortunately i cant take the credit.His work is shit hot as u can see.Also my friends ger and niamh let me use their custom bike shop...to do all the work......Its called G & N customs.Its situated in drombana ,county limerick,rep of ireland.........

[FIGHTERMC]

saw it first hand yesterday and its turning out the dogs
bollox griff just get the size of your arse down and
you won't have to glass anything LOL

[CBRRRT]

Griff, you have to paint it blue and call it Viagra mate coz I've had a hard on from the moment I saw it Buddy.

That zorst and seat is divine inspiration.

I went to look at some 17" x 7's yesterday mate, fark me they are wide. Bank holiday Monday the back wheel is coming off and I'm gonna go for it mate.

thanks mate,the car wheel is the way to go........have loads more to do to it,but will keep u posted.By the way,how did u fit the brakeline in the swingarm,did u drill holes in it...........

[CBRRRT]

I was at work today and again tomorrow mate but I'll post something on Monday.

[Gix11]

Sweet as Griff. Yet another pearler from Ireland. You guys have got some nice bikes happening over there.