Dark Matter

[robmac]

New toy has arrived :D

Firstly need to get it inspected and rego'd before any mods begin.

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h308/subygt/Bike%20stuff/DSC08527.jpg
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h308/subygt/Bike%20stuff/DSC08528.jpg

[fimpBIKES]

cool name for a bike (especially considering the mass of the 14!)

[Large]

Was that the one at Manheim qld a week or two ago?

[Large]

and are you the robmac at GSX1400.org?

[robmac]

quote:Originally posted by Large

and are you the robmac at GSX1400.org?

Yes mate, joined a few weeks ago.

The bike came from Melbourne through a private sale.

[Large]

I'm "chunk" over there

Some other cunt is already "large"

[Iceman]

quote:original post by Large
I'm "chunk" over there

Some other cunt is already "large" Please tell me there's a guy named Sloth there too!

[Big Dan]

Im over there too its been good watching large vs large[:p]

[ozzy1100]

More twin shock goodness
After yr last build can't wait to see what u do with this one rob
You will to turn up for a beer one day mate I'm just other side of ipswich

[robmac]

Postman has started dropping things off :D

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h308/subygt/Bike%20stuff/09Busaforks.jpg

Forgot you were so close Lynton, I'll have to come over and get some shed tips from you [:p] I might be building one shortly :)

[Large]

Are you going to step down the top triple?

[robmac]

quote:Originally posted by Large

Are you going to step down the top triple?

Yes, Mr Shaw has been called ;)

Haven't you got 2 or 3 of these bikes? Don't suppose you have a left hand passenger hanger with the exhaust mount on it that you're prepared to donate/sell??

[Large]

quote:Originally posted by robmac


quote:Originally posted by Large

Are you going to step down the top triple?

Yes, Mr Shaw has been called ;)

Haven't you got 2 or 3 of these bikes? Don't suppose you have a left hand passenger hanger with the exhaust mount on it that you're prepared to donate/sell??


I've only got one and a few bits atm. No left hand exhaust hangers.

You going to run twin exhausts?

[robmac]

quote:Originally posted by Large


quote:Originally posted by robmac


quote:Originally posted by Large

Are you going to step down the top triple?

Yes, Mr Shaw has been called ;)

Haven't you got 2 or 3 of these bikes? Don't suppose you have a left hand passenger hanger with the exhaust mount on it that you're prepared to donate/sell??


I've only got one and a few bits atm. No left hand exhaust hangers.

You going to run twin exhausts?

Shame, what they said on the other forum is pretty true then...hen's teeth. Might just get one welded up...

Dual exhausts for sure. Will have the one that's on it now for sale shortly if ur interested..

[Large]

Apart from the fact they never sold them in the US, I don't see why they would be too rare, they must have sold a few with the twin exhausts. Have you tried the UK guys?

I've got another set of headers so I'm right for exhaust stuff atm.

You going to sell the stock forks? (I don't need them- just don't give them away)

[ozzy1100]

No worries mate I can't seen to finish a bike but fuck I can build a shed lol

[robmac]

Yoshi carbon goodness :) would have much preferred Akra's but with the discount code from BGW these came in at half the price..

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h308/subygt/Bike%20stuff/Yoshis.jpg

[Large]

Super happy joy joy goodness yes!

[ozzy1100]

Akra's are still the best bet for fucking of those shit twin wall headers tho mate

[robmac]

quote:Originally posted by ozzy1100

Akra's are still the best bet for fucking of those shit twin wall headers tho mate

I agree completely mate $$$$ but I thought it was only the earlier models that had the twin wall headers, the one's that stayed looking polished? Mine are discoloured with heat so I'm presuming/hoping they're the single wall jobbies....

I think there's only one way for real performance out of this motor and that involves selling one bike to fund the install of a snail....

[Gitzy]

Ooh, How nice are them Yoshis. This should be a good one :D

[ozzy1100]

They tell me exh, filter , tune and stage 1yoshy cams
Really bring them alive around the 135 rwhp but
Shit loads of grunt if u want more than snail
The way go

[BANDITROD]

Or you get Phil tainton to work his magic on it the bullfrog bike is cranking some big power

[robmac]

Blue slip done yesterday so it's almost registered again.

Brakes arrived too, just need to sort out a couple of little things then the front end is done (headlight bracket so I can keep the original single light, front guard, brake lines, fat bars).
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h308/subygt/Bike%20stuff/DSC08542.jpg

[robmac]

quote:Originally posted by BANDITROD

Or you get Phil tainton to work his magic on it the bullfrog bike is cranking some big power

Would love to get Phil Tainton to do some work on the engine but unless I sell my other bike the engine will be staying stock.....how good would it be to have an endless supply of cash!

[jakam04]

Yeah Rob, Im still waiting for my money tree to ripen... but seems it doesnt like the northern weather so Im shit outta luck...

[thewiz]

do you have a link to where you got the cans from .

[robmac]

quote:Originally posted by thewiz

do you have a link to where you got the cans from .

Here you go mate
http://www.bikegearwarehouse.com.au/Motorcycle_Exhausts/2009

[robmac]

Seem to be getting less time to get into the garage these days with work/life getting in the way so with the two hours I got to retreat to the man cave today this is what I've ended up with.
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h308/subygt/Bike%20stuff/DSC08644.jpg
Paid dual seat rego for this one so I'm keen to get it back together ASAP to make it worth my while having it!

The first ride revealed what I thought was massively warped discs after it tried to shake me to death braking up to a roundabout, but after a little investigation turns out the wheel bearings were of the triangular variety so that was an easy fix.

[BANDITROD]

Good stuff mate how did you go with the exhaust hanger for the left side

[robmac]

quote:Originally posted by BANDITROD

Good stuff mate how did you go with the exhaust hanger for the left side

Got one from Metropolitan wreckers and it was even a fair price! First time ever I've bought something from a wreckers and didn't feel even slighlty dirty :)

[rock hard]

rob just stick a set of cams in it and modify the airbox with a couple of extra k&n pods and ..with a power commander and its happy days

[BANDITROD]

quote:Originally posted by robmac


quote:Originally posted by BANDITROD

Good stuff mate how did you go with the exhaust hanger for the left side

Got one from Metropolitan wreckers and it was even a fair price! First time ever I've bought something from a wreckers and didn't feel even slighlty dirty :)
Good stuff mate ...so they are not as rare as you first thought

[Dynomutt]

The big power killer on these is the size of the throttle bodies, graft some larger throttle bodies on or ditch them completely and fit a dyna 2000 ignition and some Mikuni RS40 flatslides

[robmac]

quote:Originally posted by rock hard

rob just stick a set of cams in it and modify the airbox with a couple of extra k&n pods and ..with a power commander and its happy days

Alot of blokes have had good results with the yoshi cams and a power commander, seems to be the easiest way to get a decent increase. Big bore kit would be nice too.

[robmac]

Got a few bits and pieces off to the powdercoaters (unfortunately their prices have jumped considerably :( compared to this time last year).
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h308/subygt/Bike%20stuff/DSC08649.jpg

[robmac]

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h308/subygt/Bike%20stuff/Newfrontend.jpg
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h308/subygt/Bike%20stuff/Newtoptriple.jpg

Little bit of progress. Front end in, just a spacer needed for the axle and a pair of calipers which are on the way.

To do-

brake/clutch lines
fat bars
maybe a radial master cylinder
grips
mirrors
indicators
new seat

Love the top triple from Ben. Chunky!
Next week should see the stuff from the powdercoaters.

[Large]

Those instruments don't look too bad in black

[ozzy1100]

rob i think there is a bloke on the gsx forum that does an up grade to standard clocks with shift light and gear indercater

[thewiz]

quote:Originally posted by robmac

Yoshi carbon goodness :) would have much preferred Akra's but with the discount code from BGW these came in at half the price..

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h308/subygt/Bike%20stuff/Yoshis.jpg
where a bouts did you get the cans from mate.

[Big Dan]

quote:Originally posted by ozzy1100

rob i think there is a bloke on the gsx forum that does an up grade to standard clocks with shift light and gear indercater


There is his user name is Thommohawk

[ozzy1100]

thats the bloke he has done a shit load of work on that

[BANDITROD]

That's looking fucking tuff

[BANDITROD]

quote:Originally posted by thewiz


quote:Originally posted by robmac

Yoshi carbon goodness :) would have much preferred Akra's but with the discount code from BGW these came in at half the price..

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h308/subygt/Bike%20stuff/Yoshis.jpg
where a bouts did you get the cans from mate.
he answered you the first time mate look at the top of this page

[robmac]

quote:Originally posted by Big Dan


quote:Originally posted by ozzy1100

rob i think there is a bloke on the gsx forum that does an up grade to standard clocks with shift light and gear indercater


There is his user name is Thommohawk

I had a look and the gauges look quite good but I've never been sold on the benefit of a what gear am I in light. Does anyone here use one?

A shift light on an upright naked bike needs to be like an aircraft landing light otherwise it's not noticed as its out of ur peripheral vision(had one on my speed triple and it was of no use. The one time I tried to consciously use it I almost ran off the fucking road from not looking up!).

[BANDITROD]

I have one on my gixxer but it comes stock on it and now I have used a bike with it I quite like it and I constantly use it ....in conclusion they are fucking great

[El_Hefty]

i put one on my 1400 (gear indicator) and referred to it all the time, although the more i get used to the bike the less i need to check it out.... helps at lights when i get a bit lazy though

[Big Dan]

I could of used one when i changed the front down one. On the highway i was looking for 7th:D. The clocks do look good black i did mine about 12 months ago

[robmac]

quote:Originally posted by Big Dan

I could of used one when i changed the front down one. On the highway i was looking for 7th:D. The clocks do look good black i did mine about 12 months ago

Any photo's?

[Big Dan]

I think there some over on the 14 forum that the misses put up for me. Im lucky to be able to put a post up:D

[robmac]

quote:Originally posted by Big Dan

I think there some over on the 14 forum that the misses put up for me. Im lucky to be able to put a post up:D

LOL no worries mate I'll go over there and have a look :)

[robmac]

Got the bits back from the powdercoaters today and as it was right on closing time and I didn't want to hold them up I just grabbed the box without looking at the parts....mistake.

Looking at the bits at home I find some of it looks like the powder has been mixed with sand so I guess I'll be taking it back tomorrow :(:(

[BANDITROD]

Well that sux goat dick ....

[robmac]

quote:Originally posted by BANDITROD

Well that sux goat dick ....

Yes it does.

Took the parts back today and they were pretty good about it. They reckon it's to do with additives in the new powder, if it's put on too thick it produces little bubbles......I actually thought it wasn't put on thick enough but whatever, it's getting fixed.

[ozzy1100]

yer rob sharky had same probs with all his powder his advice is to check every thing before you leave
you think they could get it right

[BANDITROD]

Good stuff mate you can little air bubbles that come out of the alloy aswell which will cause what you said

[robmac]

Well after getting the Tokico Busa calipers I still have the same clearance issue I did with the R1 monoblocks so it would seem that the distance between the discs differs between the GSX14 and the Busa.

Its not much, probably 5mm so I'll now be organising some 2.5mm spacers so rectify it as per Gitzy's fork job on his TL (Gitzy u have mail).

For info the distance between the front rotors on the GSX14 is approx 128.5mm. Anyone got a Busa that could measure between ur rotors for comparison??

On a more positive note it'll mean I get to use the monoblocks :D

[Gitzy]

Zee Ping Pong ball has been returned Sir :D

[robmac]

Rotor spacers on (thanks Gitzy, ur a legend) and sitting great so now I've got the calipers that I wanted on, well happy with how they look.

New bearings throughout, powdercoating all fixed up and it's starting to go back together. Really not liking the red springs though..

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h308/subygt/Bike%20stuff/IMG_1371.jpg

[BANDITROD]

Looking good mate and yeah those springs stick out a bit either paint them or get some aftermarket ones I reckon

[Gitzy]

Hey hey looking great Rob, and no wuccas I was happy to help :D, I agree with Rod about zee sproingys..

[robmac]

Spent such a long time trying to paint the plastic covers on the fuel injection. Sanding and prepping and sanding and prepping only for the finish to either go wrinkly or be covered in tiny air bubbles.

So rather than keep doing the same thing over and over for the same (i.e. shit) result I thought I'd try something else. Seen those cars that have been wrapped? Well I bought a little piece of matt material and what do you know it's easy as to put on and sure as shit looks better than any one of the 5 finishes I got with paint :D

Even had enough left to do the reservoirs on the rear suspension which I reckon even takes the focus off the red springs a little.

Indicators that don't produce as much lift as those bad boys are a future buy (I forgot how big they were until I refitted them and at first glance I even thought my kids had put extensions on them!).

Waiting on black bars, then the exhausts go on and some brake lines.

Lovin the old school look :)
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h308/subygt/Bike%20stuff/DSC08782.jpg
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h308/subygt/Bike%20stuff/DSC08786.jpg

[BANDITROD]

That looks fucking tough mate

[xa-mont]

needs more black...

[robmac]

quote:Originally posted by xa-mont

needs more black...

:D exhausts getting done shortly

[sen]

That looks tough as, i likey.

[Big Dan]

Looks great Rob. Have you rode it with that frontend yet mate it would be good to hear what you think of it. I was going to do it to mine.

[Gitzy]

Sufckinpurb..

[robmac]

Dan, haven't ridden with the front end yet, hopefully this week will be the first outing if I get the exhausts finished.

Speaking of exhausts I painted the headers and collector with heat proof pot belly stove paint and because it comes off rather easily until you get some heat into it (and my wife was at work) they somehow found themselves in my kitchen :D

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h308/subygt/Bike%20stuff/IMG_0128.jpg

[Fight_fan]

LOL Nice work Rob! She'l never know...

[BANDITROD]

Hahaha that's fucking great nice work Rob

[ozzy1100]

Fuck what she say serving those for diner old boy lol
As with yr last bike I love the style you seam to be able to build mate looking good

[Fish]

Fucking love it mate. Both the bike and the oven bit.

[HOS]

S'black, S'good [8D]

[Big Dan]

Awesome Rob i was going to get mine coated and i was talking to the bloke that painted my bike and he told me about stove paint i thought he was have a fucking go at me Looks like ill have to get the misses that big oven she wanted

[robmac]

Exhausts on, brake lines on and the Blade sacrificed its master cylinder for the big girl
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h308/subygt/Bike%20stuff/GSX.jpg
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h308/subygt/Bike%20stuff/Master.jpg

[BANDITROD]

Fuck that looks tuff mate nice work

[xa-mont]

getting blacker!!!

rear shock?

[Fight_fan]

Fuck yeh thats lookin well hard!

[Big Dan]

Tuff as Rob are you going to do the engine fins?

[Gitzy]

AWESOME.... FCKIN AWESOME...

[Harry]

beautiful mate......once ya go black, ;)

[robmac]

quote:Originally posted by xa-mont

getting blacker!!!

rear shock?

Would love some WP or maybe some black Ohlins...but I think I'll be making do with the oem one's for some time. If I rebuild them I'll at least get the springs powdered....black of course :D

[robmac]

quote:Originally posted by Big Dan

Tuff as Rob are you going to do the engine fins?

No mate, I did photoshop them to have a look and I thought it was too black. imo it needs that small bit of silver to break it up otherwise it becomes a black hole with gold forks!

[xa-mont]

quote:Originally posted by robmac


quote:Originally posted by xa-mont

getting blacker!!!

rear shock?

Would love some WP or maybe some black Ohlins...but I think I'll be making do with the oem one's for some time. If I rebuild them I'll at least get the springs powdered....black of course :D


Couldn't just paint that top silver bit black?

[Gix11]

Get some black fork covers. Job done.

[robmac]

quote:Originally posted by Gix11

Get some black fork covers. Job done.

That was the plan until I got a quote to machine them [:0]

[ozzy1100]

Rob give me a bell about machining

[thewiz]

great job bike looks awesome .

[LKC73]

Nice looking bike mate! Black is classy and always evil! Top Job.

[robmac]

quote:Originally posted by ozzy1100

Rob give me a bell about machining

;) will do mate

[robmac]

Nice update courtesy of our Kev from VCM :) Rode it for the first time properly today, what a fucking torque monster! Loving it.
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[BANDITROD]

Fuck that looks like it eats small children and possibly ferrets

[Gix11]

Clean and stealth. Classic mate.

[mozza]

looking good

[stiffsimon]

Hard as matey. Go scare God botherers with it :D

[mr.zxr]

looks tuff. love the front end.

[xa-mont]

sick as hell man! love it!

[LKC73]

What a beasty looking machine! Top stuff!!

[kev@vcm]

Nice update courtesy of our Kev from VCM :) Rode it for the first time properly today, what a fucking torque monster! Loving it.
515516

the bike turned out really awesome well done rob that bike is a credit to your skills