cant decide what bike to use!!!

[chopiesel]

ok guys i need some input, i am not new to bikes but fairly new to fighters, i got the bug i guess you could say, i have a tl1000r that iv just finished rebuilding and now want a fighter, i want to do a tls as i love the tl engine and i know the bike in general, but now im thinking of a mid ninties blade or gixer that i can turbo.

what do you guys think i should do?

[fimpBIKES]

get a TLS frame,
use the TLR donk and swinger!!!!

[zx12argh]

You could always turbo a GPZ900r... I know someone who might be selling one dirt cheap...

Me.

:D

I reckon almost any bike is a good bike to fighter - its up to you to make it original.

[Hillsy]

If you're on a budget and are prepared to wait, you could check out the auctions:

http://www.manheimfowles.com.au/

I picked up my ZX9 from the Bris auctions about a year ago for a shade under $2K - and I had it back on the road for under $4K. You've just got to wait for the right bike to come along.

[chopiesel]

well compo money is paying for it so there isnt really a budget, and im soooo not willign to wait!!!
iv actually just hit up a mate to buy his 99 r1 track bike, might be able to get it for around 4 grand, only has 15000 on it too.

[scotty mac]

gixxers are good fighters. cheap and plenty of parts kinda like kingswoods.;)

[Scrapyard]

I've had both a TLR and a 93 Blade. I love both of them. I miss my TL. Loved the power, but they take a little thought to make them look right as a fighter. A TLS with an R motor is a no brainer. Been wanting to do one for a bit now. The Blade is also a great bike. Plenty of midrange, light and flickable. Plus they look great. I actually have a mix of both now. 900RR with some TLR running gear. The other nice part is the blades are simple to work with. You can do just about anything with them. Building an oil boiler Gixxer now. Always wanted the classic GSXR. Another one of those bikes you can do anything with. Make them stupid fast, handel well and they'll always look good. The big deal is what do you want to do with it amd what kind of power do you want. I'f you're thinking turbo, go with the GSXR. Engine parts are more readily available and the motors will handel it. The 900's seem to do well on boost too, but parts seem to take a little more to track down. From the very few TL's I've seen boosted, they all failed. Usually main bearings. The cases can't handel much more then 150hp. Any of the 3 would be great fighter fodder. Just go with whatever strikes you best. That's my 2 coins worth.

quote:Originally posted by zx12argh

You could always turbo a GPZ900r... I know someone who might be selling one dirt cheap...

Me.

:D

I reckon almost any bike is a good bike to fighter - its up to you to make it original.


Traitor, traitor. :(

Don't do it mate, you'll regret it. [}:)]

Basiclly you have to work out wot kind of engine you wont in the end as well as the picture you have in your head[:o)]my advice is dont go changing mid stream;)build one[:p]finish it;)if its` your last bike that you build & have 15 large to chuck at it:Dtake ya time[^]Me[8D]i like aspirated engines[:X]find an image[8)]work on it[:p]
Suzukis are STRONG[:o)]I think[:I](my last engine i snapped the crank)
Do ya self a favour[8D]be at Dubbo on the 1st of April;)

[Gix11]

Mundy is right. You'll get some good advice and see some 'Fighters while you're at it.

[Tony Nitrous]

Busa

[chopiesel]

yeh dubbo might be the way to go, im leaning heavily towards the r1 though.

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quote:Tony Nitrous Posted - 13 Feb 2007 : 16:54:04
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Fuckin Busa's :D

[elle]

quote:Originally posted by zx12argh

You could always turbo a GPZ900r... I know someone who might be selling one dirt cheap...

Me.

:D

I reckon almost any bike is a good bike to fighter - its up to you to make it original.


Woot! BUY IT! please? That way it's not in my airbrushing space. Watch out pete or it'll get lesbian pigmies on it, i know how you like them.

Lesbian pygmies

Have you been scanning my surfing logs?

:D

[fimpBIKES]

i dunno, but i think i just worked out where i am getting the TLR painted at now!!

[chopiesel]

Iv decided im going to use an 05/06 gixer 1000, already blacked out frame and swinger plus they ride awsome!!!!

quote:Originally posted by chopiesel

yeh dubbo might be the way to go, im leaning heavily towards the r1 though.

I'd go for the Dubbo mate,it shits on the R1 [B)]

Everything shits on a Yamaha mate :D, cats, birds, dogs etc etc etc :D

[chopiesel]

put a deposit on an 05 r1 today, now just goto wait for damn compo money to come. should be fightering it up in about 4 weeks!!