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Fish's Bandit
Well the finance is finally up and we've got another car, so this is no longer the daily ride. It's time to start chopping.
This is what I'm starting with, there's been a few minor updates since this but they are irrelevant.
https://i.imgur.com/7bwNMrZ.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/GdI6CtR.jpg
After many hours of photoshopping by my wife here is the gist of what it will look like. Bearing in mind finding photos of the right thing at the right angle is a pain in the arse we've done near as we can with some parts. Anyway here it is.
https://i.imgur.com/ZMw4ENF.jpg
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Currently parts collecting. Just got new rear shock and swinger to be modified. Both from a gen one busa. I've seen the busa swinger polished in a bandit in north qld and it was win. Also it's easier to get trick wheels for busa than bandit.
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Plastic and headlight off!
https://i.imgur.com/t4c799I.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/NMAioM1.jpg
Mudguard and fairing brackets off, bastard tight little job.
https://i.imgur.com/bovlz3d.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/GL9U5zA.jpg
Ok, I've got the guard off, where the hell am I going to put the battery?? In the battery box of course!
https://i.imgur.com/amxeGar.jpg
Raggy bits from the hacksaw.
https://i.imgur.com/A6Chv6x.jpg
What you need to clean it up, POINTY FIRE!!!!!
https://i.imgur.com/EKMzULw.jpg
Cleaner now.
https://i.imgur.com/cH6oyX0.jpg
Put the box and battery back in.
https://i.imgur.com/yN5pOp3.jpg
Put battery cover back in, now I have a little room to put stuff.
https://i.imgur.com/Sd4Ljak.jpg
Was going to grind today but couldn't find cutting wheel, only tile cutter from bathroom reno. :(
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I hope you keep this up Mate, it should be very entertaining. Nice work.
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I like the concept, look forward to seeing this :)
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PAIR system off and de-lugging hopefully tomorrow. Be prepared for the slowest build ever. Will be good when done though, do it once do it right kind of concept.
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Lookin forward to it mate!
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more pointy fire fish man :D
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Bit more done today, including the big scary cutting bit.[:0]
PAIR system off, fiddly bastard job.
https://i.imgur.com/uY8CR2T.jpg
Bit more room in there now.
https://i.imgur.com/XmuTAAt.jpg
Bits that were cut off.
https://i.imgur.com/cTWjHWS.jpg
How it stands now.
https://i.imgur.com/1d5bw2D.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/v1KK40Y.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/wvv3XIk.jpg
Oh and the yoshi came off as well.
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Great work mate ......btw they are the biggest oggy knobs I have ever seem
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Mate you'd be amazed how many people ask me if they are oil filters.
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I must admit I had to look twice I thought they were some sort of aftermarket filter to start with
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Started on the seat last night. Peeled the cover and the foam off to cut the base down.
https://i.imgur.com/Lrv5kXW.jpg
Test fit.
https://i.imgur.com/lIXJGUg.jpg
What you need to cut the foam. Especially the bourbon.
https://i.imgur.com/BZJ0U2M.jpg
How It looks on the bike.
https://i.imgur.com/SWvNU5E.jpg
Little fella seems to like it.
https://i.imgur.com/fFEvI7O.jpg
I'm going to use original fittings to attach the seat. So take this bit off.
https://i.imgur.com/qA4DhTj.jpg
Then make a nice flat bit for it to sit on on your base. I used the dremmel to do this bit.
https://i.imgur.com/KKPd4rs.jpg
Make sure it fits.
https://i.imgur.com/X8fuZI9.jpg
Ran out of light so will update when I finish it.
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Love it. Can't wait to see the end result. Even if I can't ride bitch any more.
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No turning back now Brendan. Good on ya mate.
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Hey Fish,looking good..you obviously never heard the expression "where angels fear to tread" go for it man you have a set of balls...looking forward to the finished bike
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Nice man! Haven't heard from you in a while get my last pics? I got a few more if you want.. anyways have fun with the build, looks like a good concept
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Hey Jordy, was just thinking of Chewy the other day. Pics would be great, I miss the little bugger. Morry I can't say I have heard that saying. I figure if I slow down then it'll be a shed ornament. Si I just about shit myself the first time the grinder touched but bloody glad I did it. Like you said, No turning back now. :D It's going to be a steep learning curve tough seeing as this is my first proper full on fighter build.