DiscoDan
19-07-2010, 09:58 PM
I think the time has come to call for reinforcements on the Slabbie project as I just don't have the time and facilities to finish the project within the next decade.
I'm looking for expressions of interest if someone wants to get paid to take over from here. A huge cop-out I know but I just want to get the thing finished so I can ride it.
The 30 second overview is taking a Slabbie 1100 and making it stop and turn by adding period looking running gear. It's not a show bike at all, just an honest old-girl that will surprise a few new bike riders
Status is:
- Engine - have fitted donor Bandit engine but not torqued up (one of the engine spacers is playing silly buggers)
- Electrics - the GSXR and Bandit motors have quite different wiring so haven't decided whether to use the new or old wiring loom. I have the full Bandit donor bike so either is possible. Will be a dicky job I'm sure
- Rear end - Have the Sligshot wheel fitted, just needs a tyre when the time comes
- Front End - Have Bandit forks and clamps, TL calipers, braided lines, clipons, Slingy wheel. Stem is fitted, just need to clean up the clamps and work out the speedo drive. Will leave the forks standard to start and add cartridges later
- Bodywork - the goal is to have a replica 1985 slabbie 750 paint job but for day one I just want the thing registered. It will need a couple of replacement panels and/or some plastic welding
- The rest - there's all sorts of other bits to be done like getting the lost keys recut, working out the location of the ingition barrel, stripping and repainting fairing brackets etc etc
Anyway, if some-one in Sydney has the skills, shed and time for this I'd love to hear from you. Drop me a message and we'll talk details and how we can make it happen.
I'm looking for expressions of interest if someone wants to get paid to take over from here. A huge cop-out I know but I just want to get the thing finished so I can ride it.
The 30 second overview is taking a Slabbie 1100 and making it stop and turn by adding period looking running gear. It's not a show bike at all, just an honest old-girl that will surprise a few new bike riders
Status is:
- Engine - have fitted donor Bandit engine but not torqued up (one of the engine spacers is playing silly buggers)
- Electrics - the GSXR and Bandit motors have quite different wiring so haven't decided whether to use the new or old wiring loom. I have the full Bandit donor bike so either is possible. Will be a dicky job I'm sure
- Rear end - Have the Sligshot wheel fitted, just needs a tyre when the time comes
- Front End - Have Bandit forks and clamps, TL calipers, braided lines, clipons, Slingy wheel. Stem is fitted, just need to clean up the clamps and work out the speedo drive. Will leave the forks standard to start and add cartridges later
- Bodywork - the goal is to have a replica 1985 slabbie 750 paint job but for day one I just want the thing registered. It will need a couple of replacement panels and/or some plastic welding
- The rest - there's all sorts of other bits to be done like getting the lost keys recut, working out the location of the ingition barrel, stripping and repainting fairing brackets etc etc
Anyway, if some-one in Sydney has the skills, shed and time for this I'd love to hear from you. Drop me a message and we'll talk details and how we can make it happen.