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streets
15-05-2008, 08:52 PM
So the original thread is dead and buried somwhere in the vast expanse of the place deleted files go.
Basically I bought this bike as a bent up wreck very chaeaply. Wasn't running when I bought it, but I spotted on inspection that it was just a coil wire unplugged ;)
Anyway, I straightened out the forks and rims, slapped on a triple clamp from rexie with some moto bars, made up a tail and some panels and gave it a repaint. This is omitting all the fiddly work that goes on in between these stages of course, but I'll let the pics do the talking now...
http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/35058051037779.jpg

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/35058051048756.jpg

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/35058051099653.jpg

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/35058051058884.jpg

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/35058051085634.jpg

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/350580510128789.jpg

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/350580510125563.jpg

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/350580510106414.jpg

streets
15-05-2008, 08:55 PM
I actually went for a proper spin on it today, these things are mental. Smoothest power delivery ever, and it stands up in second gear with just a twist of the right hand, and with bloody tall gearing too!

Weaselman
15-05-2008, 09:00 PM
I like it i does

Jockney Rebel
15-05-2008, 09:01 PM
nice bit of kit ..so thats what it looks like with the ferrari plastic off

HueyonaBlade
15-05-2008, 09:11 PM
The tail that you wipped up mate came up bloody fantastically , what are your next plans , I would never have thought of one of these as a fighter but this is coming on a treat

TurboKat
15-05-2008, 09:47 PM
You've got that looking really good already Streets, I applaud your ability to think outside the square. [^]
It really makes me wonder why EVERY MAN & HIS DOG builds STREETFIGHTERS out of GSXRs when the RF has a much more up to date & asthetically pleasing (proper) wraparound twin spar frame & not to mention that the frame & tank sculpture/indent is a thing of beauty.
They can be had for fuck all $$$ (as you found out) & knowing Mr. Suzuki's love of interchangeability, I'd bet all the Gix stuff would bolt straight up.
As I mentioned in this thread before Si FUCKED IT UP, I've ridden with a bloke on an RF & the thing handled surprisingly well & could pull away from my TL at will as soon as the road opened up.
Yep, the RF 900 is one of the most overlooked & underrated bikes in the Kingdom of Streetfightersville - a damn shame really.

15-05-2008, 11:01 PM
quote:Originally posted by turbokat

RF has a much more up to date & asthetically pleasing (proper) wraparound twin spar frame & not to mention that the frame & tank sculpture/indent is a thing of beauty.




Here here. The shape of that tank is pretty smooth. Love how bad that first pic of the tail looks compared to how it ended up. very nice work.

DaveK5
16-05-2008, 07:19 AM
Nice n neat..understated..Now thrash fuck out of it and it'll love you for it.:D

BANDITROD
16-05-2008, 08:42 AM
looking good mate im liking what you have done with the tail aswell

streets
16-05-2008, 05:21 PM
Thanks for the kind words fellas. High praise indeed. Cheers.
Just sorting out an overflow bottle and waiting for my indicators to arrive before I hit the road.

wackyrider
16-05-2008, 06:24 PM
Where did u get those mirrors from Nick? And how much did they set u back?

kevkatana
17-05-2008, 01:36 AM
quote:Originally posted by turbokat

...& knowing Mr. Suzuki's love of interchangeability, I'd bet all the Gix stuff would bolt straight up...

Yep. And the 900 fits in the 600 frame.

kevkatana
17-05-2008, 01:39 AM
BTW Streets. Looks farkin ace. I was going to bid on that, but no spare cash. Well done.

streets
17-05-2008, 02:15 PM
Hey Julian,
The mirrors came from ebay US. I think they were about $50 shipped.

xb9r
17-05-2008, 02:50 PM
Nice ride mate looks unreal love the tail

Tone
17-05-2008, 03:28 PM
Looks really good,nice work.I think I want one actually.
That tail you made is great.
That engine in my slingy frame would be fuckin ace I reckon but I believe that it's not a straight swap like the GSXR 1100s are.Pity that,a 7/9 appeals.
Does anyone know for sure if the above is true or not?
Anyways...cool stuff Streets.

TurboKat
17-05-2008, 04:54 PM
The RF 9 motor is just a GSXR 750/1100 W with a different bore and/or stroke.

chadams
17-05-2008, 06:20 PM
quote:Originally posted by turbokat

The RF 9 motor is just a GSXR 750/1100 W with a different bore and/or stroke.


And a downdraft head.

Tone
18-05-2008, 07:13 AM
quote:Originally posted by chadams


quote:Originally posted by turbokat

The RF 9 motor is just a GSXR 750/1100 W with a different bore and/or stroke.


And a downdraft head.


Which is where the fitting troubles start I believe.
Cheers.

streets
26-05-2008, 03:07 PM
Well, its now roadworthy, so on went the akra can, and off went the sl speedo, replaced with a pushbike one, and the rf tacho in its place.
The BT58 on the back has to go... scary as hell, pilot power is goin back on.
Almost forgot, whaddya reckon of my $8 rays outdoors overflow bottle?
Just needs a NOS sticker, some kid at the RW inspection joint was convinced it was on the giggle gas...
http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/293223096411558.JPG

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/293223096223267.JPG

This thing brings out the lout in me so badly, after a couple of rides, i'm coming out of every turn sliding or mono-ing or something. I think its the power delivery/riding position, it makes you feel you can do anything and stay upright.

Ricerod900
02-05-2010, 02:48 PM
That is a cool bike. I have a RF900 too I was setting mine up for more of a drag bike but I wanted to change up the body a little what did you make the tail out of and what did u make the over flow tank of. Other then that that is one bad bike.

streets
03-07-2010, 05:13 PM
So I'm digging the look of the cafe CJ360 I'm building soo much, that i decided to flip the bars on the RF. Makes it look slightly cafe as well. Whaddya reckon??
http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1278195704.jpg


http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1278158086.jpg


BTW: I know its filthy and the tyres are bald. The poor thing gets thrashed up and down mountain hwy every day and gets no love for all its hard work...

Gitzy
03-07-2010, 08:26 PM
I dont mind the bar flip mate... is it a bit of a reach?

rod185651
04-07-2010, 02:02 PM
I like it, how does it handle?

RevHead
04-07-2010, 03:37 PM
pure n simply,nice

el sammo
05-07-2010, 02:32 AM
i like the down turn bars look

gumby190
05-07-2010, 09:23 AM
It looks good.
But is your tyre missing something..........

Like grip??

streets
05-07-2010, 10:01 AM
It seems to handle better in most turns, just a little more wight on the front in low speed turns so falls in quicker. I'm 6'6" so the reach is no probs, plus the bars a pretty much where a set of clips would be.
Like I said, I know the tyres are bald. The rear looks worse than it is, its a BT002(soft compound) so its really soft, and had bugger all tread to begin with.

streets
28-07-2010, 03:29 PM
This bike is now up for sale if anyone is interested, heres the link.
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250668950442&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

Gitzy
28-07-2010, 04:17 PM
I'd buy that if I had the coin.. massively underated zook. My uncle had #13 of 90 of the manta ray's british racing green, untouched except staintune pipe, 139000kms and still strong and was still looking great..

RevHead
28-07-2010, 05:56 PM
quote:Originally posted by streets

It seems to handle better in most turns, just a little more wight on the front in low speed turns so falls in quicker. I'm 6'6" so the reach is no probs, plus the bars a pretty much where a set of clips would be.
Like I said, I know the tyres are bald. The rear looks worse than it is, its a BT002(soft compound) so its really soft, and had bugger all tread to begin with.
with a tyre that bald i hope you relize that the wire cords in the tyre are less the .5 of a mill thick,so a minut piece of glass and they.ll be scrapping u off the road,

streets
29-07-2010, 08:46 AM
Cheers Gitzy, the bike has been a ripper.

Pete. Thanks for the concern, its got a new set of pilot powers on it now.

streets
30-07-2010, 10:51 AM
So the bike sold on ebay but the buyer can't pay. I'm selling for $3000 with rwc and reg, or $2500 without rwc/reg if anyone on her is interested.

Elapid
30-07-2010, 12:00 PM
quote:Originally posted by revheadpete


with a tyre that bald i hope you relize that the wire cords in the tyre are less the .5 of a mill thick,so a minut piece of glass and they.ll be scrapping u off the road,
[/quote]

Good to see you are pro road safety, oh wait...

http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1280534175.jpg
lol

Nice bike Streets.

Kris.

streets
02-08-2010, 02:13 PM
http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1280776693.jpg


http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1280730484.jpg


Still for sale. $2700 with 6 months rego,
Must go this week.
Nick: 0402 477 090

lenniegordo
26-06-2011, 09:14 PM
Nick..... lol

unbelievable. Here I am looking for GSXR parts that will fit my new rf900 street fighter. It has a very costume tail on it. Low and behold I come across this thread.

Hummm that RF's tail looks allot like my RF... But mine is "Blue Print" blue this one is black.... holly shit that's my Bike! But it's black - far out!

Awesome now I know the history of it. I'll be racking your brains Nick.

So here is the condition your lovely RF came to me in.

They guy who had it was a dirt biker. The chain was so slack it was alarming. the choke was jammed/rusted shut and the crabs were completely out of balance.

The good news was that the compression test came back awesome and after a bit of work she is fanging again.

this is what she looks like now.

I'm going to be doing a bit o work on it to get rid of some of the Rust on the fittings and a new hedlight.
http://theballaratindependent.com.au/media/uploads/rf1.jpg
http://theballaratindependent.com.au/media/uploads/rf-2.jpg

ALBI
26-06-2011, 09:39 PM
it's alive ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ nice colour

lenniegordo
26-06-2011, 10:40 PM
he he - waith till I get some bling on her... I'm thinking blue anodized levers and pegs

wackyrider
27-06-2011, 08:13 AM
Good to see this bike is still going

Gix11
27-06-2011, 03:14 PM
Wow, it returns again! Good stuff.

rf900flyerusa
15-02-2013, 03:29 AM
Great job......I'm keeping my '97