Aussie Streetfighters http://www.streetfighters.com.au/ Streetfighter Motorcycle Forum and shop for all owners of Streetfighters en Fri, 18 May 2012 04:27:07 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.streetfighters.com.au/images/misc/rss.png Aussie Streetfighters http://www.streetfighters.com.au/ Casey Stoner to retire at the end of 2012 season http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/showthread.php?23880-Casey-Stoner-to-retire-at-the-end-of-2012-season&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 20:14:31 GMT The 26-year-old Australian, who has won 35 MotoGP races in his career and leads the current standings after winning two of the season's three events, made the announcement at a news conference ahead of Sunday's French Grand Prix.
"After a long period of thought and numerous discussions with my wife and family, I have decided to stop competing at the end of the season," Stoner said.
"After so many years taking part in this sport that I love, and with all the sacrifices that I have had to make, I no longer have the passion to continue and I think that it is best to stop."
Stoner, who also won the world title in 2007 with Ducati, became a father for the first time in February when his wife Adrianna gave birth to a baby daughter.
At the time he shrugged off suggestions that fatherhood would dampen his love of motorcycling.
"They say you slow down when you get married, but in my first year of marriage I won the title," Stoner said on the eve of the season.
"When I found out we were having a baby, I won it a second time. I don't think that's the case (that you slow down)."
Stoner joined the elite MotoGP class in 2006 with a satellite Honda team after working his way through the 125cc and 250cc ranks following his debut as a 125cc wildcard at Donington, England, in 2001.
His switch to Ducati in 2007 proved an inspired decision as he won the MotoGP season-opener in Qatar, followed by nine more victories that propelled him to the world title.
He moved to the factory Honda team last year and clinched his second title on home ground at Phillip Island, having already won nine races. Stoner closed the season with a 10th victory in Valencia.
"Casey just announced that 2012 will be his final year in the MotoGP Championship. Let's hope he has a fantastic year," said his Honda team on Twitter.


I could see Rossi retiring but didn't expect Stoner to give it up this early. he had made noise about not continuing as long as possible but didnt expect it this early in his career.

i wonder if he will come back to oz and race v8's. i believe he tested the 888 racing car not so long ago. ]]> Streetfighters Deano http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/showthread.php?23880-Casey-Stoner-to-retire-at-the-end-of-2012-season UPDATED - May 2012 - Win a Custom Leather Stubby Cooler from VCM Cycle Seats http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/showthread.php?23878-UPDATED-May-2012-Win-a-Custom-Leather-Stubby-Cooler-from-VCM-Cycle-Seats&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 02:58:07 GMT ***PLEASE READ THE INFO AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS FIRST POST BEFORE POSTING*** Image:... **PLEASE READ THE INFO AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS FIRST POST BEFORE POSTING**



Here's your chance to win something completely unique - a custom made leather stubby cooler to cover that all important thinking/designing beer, from VCM Cycle Seats. (http://www.vcmcycleseats.com.au/).

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THERE ARE 3 UP FOR GRABS! Yep - 3 winners this month!


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For those unfamiliar with VCM Cycle Seats....

Kev@VCM is a regular member of ASF and has created loads of amazing mototcycle seats for ASF members. You'll see his work all over the forum. Kev is passionate about his art and it shows in the seats he creates. His skill with leather means he can do custom products, and this stubby cooler will be a prime example of his talent.



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All you have to do is tell us you want it! Post a comment below so we know 'you're in' and then we'll draw the names in this thread from the hat on draw date (listed below).

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Good luck guys and gals.



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THE COMPETITION AREA MOVED FROM IT'S OLD HOME IN THE MEMBER'S AREA TO THE OPEN AREA A WHILE AGO, BUT IT IS STILL ONLY OPEN TO FULL DONATING ASF MEMBERS. IF YOU ARE A FULL DONATING MEMBER AND WANT TO BE IN THE DRAW FOR THIS COMPETITION PLEASE LEAVE A POST IN THIS TOPIC LETTING US KNOW YOU WANT TO BE INCLUDED IN THE DRAW. - ALL Standard member posts will be deleted. ]]> FULL MEMBER COMPETITONS Gix11 http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/showthread.php?23878-UPDATED-May-2012-Win-a-Custom-Leather-Stubby-Cooler-from-VCM-Cycle-Seats Extended cables clutch and throttle http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/showthread.php?23877-Extended-cables-clutch-and-throttle&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 10:50:11 GMT Hey guys, Can anyone suggest or recommend where I can get some cables made up for my clutch and throttle after fitting the risers? Preferably... Hey guys,

Can anyone suggest or recommend where I can get some cables made up for my clutch and throttle after fitting the risers?
Preferably north side of brissy as i'm up on the sunshine coast.

Cheers ]]> Need some advice or got some? kartras http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/showthread.php?23877-Extended-cables-clutch-and-throttle WANTED Tail and seat wanted. http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/showthread.php?23876-Tail-and-seat-wanted.&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 09:06:41 GMT Hey Guys,

I'm lookin for a tail section and matching seat to go on my 99 zx9 project. Preferably a bunch shorter and nice and pointy, but still able to have a pillion. Any one got something suitable laying around? Any help would be much appreciated.

Cheers Heaps

YumA ]]> Request or sell parts in here yuma bizl http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/showthread.php?23876-Tail-and-seat-wanted. beer time for jimmy ...im heading down to the gold coast sat http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/showthread.php?23875-beer-time-for-jimmy-...im-heading-down-to-the-gold-coast-sat&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 08:20:26 GMT ..looking to have afew sherberts with you lot seein as im now a cane toad ...lol ..looking to have afew sherberts with you lot seein as im now a cane toad ...lol ]]> SE QLD AREA Jockney Rebel http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/showthread.php?23875-beer-time-for-jimmy-...im-heading-down-to-the-gold-coast-sat found a nice calculator... http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/showthread.php?23874-found-a-nice-calculator...&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 02:39:27 GMT http://www.rbracing-rsr.com/advchoppercalc.html http://www.rbracing-rsr.com/advchoppercalc.html ]]> Need some advice or got some? kiwi kdx http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/showthread.php?23874-found-a-nice-calculator... weasel anyone know what happened http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/showthread.php?23873-weasel-anyone-know-what-happened&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 01:49:16 GMT i was just on fagbook and sal has said that he was hurt at work and he is in hospital does anyone know any more i hope tha fucker is ok i was just on fagbook and sal has said that he was hurt at work and he is in hospital does anyone know any more i hope tha fucker is ok ]]> Terrorist free zone BANDITROD http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/showthread.php?23873-weasel-anyone-know-what-happened Ex gf ......... lets share http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/showthread.php?23872-Ex-gf-.........-lets-share&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 23:20:57 GMT We all have them right so let's share

I will start ]]> Terrorist free zone HellRaiser http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/showthread.php?23872-Ex-gf-.........-lets-share Moving Back to Sunny Qld http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/showthread.php?23871-Moving-Back-to-Sunny-Qld&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 22:42:40 GMT To the SEQ guys. My house has finally sold and I scored a job on the same day (the planets must have all aligned or something) So I'm moving back home to sunny Qld. Thanks god, it was -6 when I rode to work this morning.

I'll be located at Flagstone Creek - Half way between Toowoomba and Gatton on a twisty little back road. Looking forward to catching up and meeting some faces from here. I have already met Ozzy1100 and Dc Racing at the drags.

I'll be up there on the 29th May. Pop in for a beer if your out my way.

Cheers, Jed ]]> SE QLD AREA Jed http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/showthread.php?23871-Moving-Back-to-Sunny-Qld for sale 2x yoshi cans http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/showthread.php?23870-for-sale-2x-yoshi-cans&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 10:13:42 GMT Attachment 1561yoshi cans off my busa ,$180 each ,you pay post.
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]]> Request or sell parts in here RevHeadPete http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/showthread.php?23870-for-sale-2x-yoshi-cans Anyone want these? http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/showthread.php?23869-Anyone-want-these&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 08:10:25 GMT Off a 2008 R1 they hold the 130mm radials. 2 rights, both have a slight tweak and 1 left looks straight as a die! Two springs and two sets of... Off a 2008 R1 they hold the 130mm radials.
2 rights, both have a slight tweak and 1 left looks straight as a die!
Two springs and two sets of internals.

I need a good set of fat bars, but if not you can just take them.

]]> Need some advice or got some? kiwi kdx http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/showthread.php?23869-Anyone-want-these Sheet metal work? http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/showthread.php?23868-Sheet-metal-work&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 01:21:19 GMT Does anyone know anyone in Melb that can relocate the petcock hole on a tank? Cheers :) Does anyone know anyone in Melb that can relocate the petcock hole on a tank?

Cheers :) ]]> Need some advice or got some? Unicorn http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/showthread.php?23868-Sheet-metal-work Wire guru needed! http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/showthread.php?23867-Wire-guru-needed!&goto=newpost Mon, 14 May 2012 16:05:48 GMT Having a problem here, I want to use a small ignition switch but cant work out whats going on with the standard one Heres the back of the standard... Having a problem here, I want to use a small ignition switch but cant work out whats going on with the standard one
Heres the back of the standard switch, when turned OFF the red/black & pink are connected, when ON the red/black, red and blue are connected but not the pink.

So this should work when the terminals are pluged together but there is no spark! if I reconnect the switch I get a spark!

I need a small switch to relace the huge Honda item, any ideas what switch will work? ]]> Need some advice or got some? cabbie http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/showthread.php?23867-Wire-guru-needed! Finally paid up. http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/showthread.php?23865-Finally-paid-up.&goto=newpost Mon, 14 May 2012 09:00:33 GMT Hey all, just thought I'd introduce myself, been checking out the site for quite a while now but having just finished an apprenticeship I've finally got some proper money and thought I'd give a little back to a great site! Not really much of a forum person but love my fighters, currently building a 89 gsxr 750 and the hints n tips from u guys always come in handy.
Anyways will try and post sum pics of the build as soon as I fix my bloody camera.
Jim. ]]> Welcome To The Madness JimLTD http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/showthread.php?23865-Finally-paid-up. good deal or not? http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/showthread.php?23864-good-deal-or-not&goto=newpost Mon, 14 May 2012 06:41:01 GMT going to have a look at a 96 XJR1200 tomorow, guy rekons its all there and runs great, no reg or RWC. its a 96 so if it was ever a repairiable... going to have a look at a 96 XJR1200 tomorow,

guy rekons its all there and runs great, no reg or RWC.

its a 96 so if it was ever a repairiable W/O it wont need a VIV rite?

he's talking around the 2k mark, i know it all depends on condition

but what do u guys rekon? good price? ]]> Need some advice or got some? kiwi kdx http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/showthread.php?23864-good-deal-or-not