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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
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.
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. :(
Gitzy
08-09-2011, 05:19 AM
I hope you keep this up Mate, it should be very entertaining. Nice work.
I like the concept, look forward to seeing this :)
BANDITROD
08-09-2011, 08:20 PM
Lookin good fish
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.
Fight_fan
09-09-2011, 07:13 AM
Lookin forward to it mate!
Harry
09-09-2011, 08:59 AM
more pointy fire fish man :D
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.
BANDITROD
13-09-2011, 06:14 PM
Great work mate ......btw they are the biggest oggy knobs I have ever seem
Mate you'd be amazed how many people ask me if they are oil filters.
BANDITROD
13-09-2011, 08:20 PM
I must admit I had to look twice I thought they were some sort of aftermarket filter to start with
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.
motogp_nut
23-09-2011, 04:34 PM
Love it. Can't wait to see the end result. Even if I can't ride bitch any more.
BANDITROD
23-09-2011, 04:36 PM
Looking good mate
Gix11
23-09-2011, 06:00 PM
No turning back now Brendan. Good on ya mate.
rock hard
28-09-2011, 08:59 AM
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
JDinOZ
28-09-2011, 09:37 AM
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
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.
Ok, so here's me being a big nerd. The bike now has a name... "Gauntlet". I'm a warhammer 40k nerd and after reading heaps of Dan Abnett's work found the Gaunts Ghosts series. Need less to say I fucking LOVED it! Brilliant read and anyone who's even remotely interested in Sci-fi or Warhammer should read it. So the idea is to build the bike as the main character's (Colonel-Commisar Ibram Gaunt) personal bike. I wrote to Dan Abnett telling him what I was doing and he rekons it's cool, so keep and eye here for more nerdy updates.
oldskool
04-10-2011, 08:00 PM
Naming your bike after a droopy glove cuff?
Na, not droopies. More like a couple of stiffies like these.
http://brianbero.com/gg_gauntlet1.jpg
This to go in soon.
https://i.imgur.com/5RJFemH.jpg
BANDITROD
29-11-2011, 08:51 AM
Good stuff Brendan and good to see you got in here mate
Thanks Rod, yeah for some reason I just wasn't receiving the emails. I just put it down to teething problems, Si was on the case pretty quick and got me sorted. Big thumbs up to all involved in this MAMMOTH task, would be good to see more thanks for these guys instead of whinging though.
awesome work Brendanfish!
'sit busas swinger Brendan?
BANDITROD
08-01-2012, 12:14 PM
it certainly is surt
Tony Nitrous
08-01-2012, 02:58 PM
Im interested to know whats involed with the Busa arm.
I have a Gen1 arm spare but have also been looking at
a Busa wheel in a Bandit arm on Ebay.
Busa arm looks beefy but its heavy!
Will watch this with interest Mate.
Yeah I've been slack. I'll get onto it in the next few weeks. Thanks for the motivation fellas.
could u wegh the bloody swinger fish?
Ok, been playing with the tail. Here it is at full length. Took about 100mm out of it.
https://i.imgur.com/1FlokaZ.jpg
Get the cut off bit in position and add expander foam to hold it. Add more to sides to fill the gap and sculpt.
https://i.imgur.com/n3QIVqq.jpg
More sculpting
https://i.imgur.com/9TZQQ3O.jpg
You need a good eye to get the lines to match up.
https://i.imgur.com/Z3wySIT.jpg
I don't have a very good eye, so Mrs Fish the artist of the house came to my rescue.
https://i.imgur.com/p7ptkBo.jpg
Once foam is sculpted, add body filler.
https://i.imgur.com/f9fH31J.jpg
Be aware that this shit goes off pretty fucking quick... as in by the time you have it mixed to a "uniform colour".
https://i.imgur.com/pGMai2d.jpg
More filler on.
https://i.imgur.com/x20xsCZ.jpg
From the back.
https://i.imgur.com/j8nmW7B.jpg
So here's how she stands at the moment. The bandit swinger et al. is out. Need to take a little off the busa swingarm to fit it in as well as machine up a few new spacers. The carbs and airbox are out to fit the busa shock and are also awaiting the mikuni RS40s and associated pod filters. The tail section is requiring more filling and sanding etc then a mold will be made for to be making the new tail section.
https://i.imgur.com/3ujjfzy.jpg
Peace out
wat r u going to do where the seat foam finishs???
xa-mont
25-03-2012, 02:58 PM
i reckon you should make a ducati monster-esqu seat cover for the back of it.
Totally new seat unit. I'll be getting in touch with Kev when the time comes.
On ya fisho, coming along nice.
LKC73
25-03-2012, 08:00 PM
Looking good there fish.
Wow, 5 years goes fast! Soooo, quick update. Wife left me for fucktard, got depressed as shit, found newer better woman, massive shit fight with ex over son and property, Dad died, got depressed as shit, married newer better woman, had kid, disowned half my family over Dad's death, had another kid, not much bike anything over that entire time. So here we are, finally got bike out of new inlaw's shed and we're off to see Lynton to kick start the build again. Never mind all the warhammer shit, decided to go a different direction. Lynton is sorting out putting the swing arm in for me and I'll be off and running again YAY!!
https://i.imgur.com/99SoqFz.jpg
JimZXR
20-12-2017, 10:24 PM
Cool; looking forward to another killer Bandit build!
ozzy1100
21-12-2017, 09:29 AM
Happy to help mate,
Looking forward to seeing what you do
Azrael
21-12-2017, 09:57 AM
Well you made it through all that shit, well done, this should be a piece of cake!
LKC73
21-12-2017, 01:28 PM
On ya Fish, sounds like you had a ruff time about things, but future looks better already with all the positives.
Look forward to this build mate.
Cheers guys, looking forward to getting this on the road.
Gix11
22-12-2017, 08:39 AM
Brilliant! Good to have you back Brendan - this will be great.
geesexar
22-12-2017, 08:44 PM
yeah good stuff Brendon...always the path forward mate cant wait to see the bandit
About time fisho. Get into it
https://i.imgur.com/seekBSn.jpg
Making some progress at Lynton's place. got some ride height sorted. Dropped off a few essential parts to kick it all along. Massive thanks to Lynton for all his work and brain power.
All photo's on this thread are now fixed. Fucking Photofuckit! Going back over this thread has been interesting, lot's of mistakes to rectify in my haste and lack of knowledge. Dog ate the shit out of my wiring so have to play with the dreaded multi-coloured spaghetti, need to relocate the battery because the top of the 'busa swinger fouls the battery box, had to get a new seat unit because I cut the original WAY to short. Oh the benefits of hindsight.
geesexar
11-03-2018, 06:01 AM
ahh mate the joys of fightering
El_Hefty
11-03-2018, 06:49 PM
Found the carbs fish I'll measure tomorrow and send you a message
GammaBoy
12-03-2018, 12:07 PM
https://i.imgur.com/seekBSn.jpg
Making some progress at Lynton's place. got some ride height sorted. Dropped off a few essential parts to kick it all along. Massive thanks to Lynton for all his work and brain power.
Swingarm pivot's a bit low.
:D
^^Fixed it
https://i.imgur.com/AXIJgdW.jpg
So, more progress from the magician that is Lynton.
https://i.imgur.com/m8taHp8.jpg
Up on stands,
https://i.imgur.com/V4pUXwS.jpg
AND FINALLY LOOKING SEXY AS FUCK ON HER OWN TWO WHEELS!!! Only 5-6 years in the making.
https://i.imgur.com/wNYpz1N.jpg
You may also notice the Gilles Rearsets sitting pretty too. Now to get off my arse and do the bits I need to do.
Quick vids of the swingarm pivot and linkage being trimmed to fit the Bandit frame.
https://youtu.be/kI7s5P_2Mh0
https://youtu.be/M3s47sQvmgw
ozzy1100
12-03-2018, 10:55 PM
To easy Brandon, I might yet talk you into running the standard forks
they kinda look cool in this combo, I can’t even believe I just said that
Gix11
13-03-2018, 06:49 PM
Yes, yes, and more yes! It's so good to see a build happening on this forum again after so long. Reminds me of the old days.... :)
LKC73
14-03-2018, 07:59 AM
Looking Good Fish, keep it up mate!
Hagarr
14-03-2018, 12:16 PM
Good Stuff!
Time for another update. So the frame went up in the jig to make sure everything was all straight and thankfully it was.
https://i.imgur.com/9kFCU9E.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/YWY5oJa.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/0jlTTdu.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/XCx2U1w.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/zjJyEXh.jpg
Sweet. Were you sus on it being bent?
If you didn't notice the nice new Gilles Rearsets previously here they are in all their glory, problem is they're non-folding so won't pass roady. So we decided to fuck about and make it so I can switch from std to sexy back and forth as required.
Doing a bit of a measure/template thingy, I'm sure Lynton will be along to sort out any mistruths.
https://i.imgur.com/yjpFaPq.jpg
Drilling the starter hole
https://i.imgur.com/lkNvup7.jpg
These to be welded in
https://i.imgur.com/vybCEW7.jpg
Weldy goodness
https://i.imgur.com/yLsr6Q7.jpg
All prettied up
https://i.imgur.com/rPNRaKa.jpg
AWWWWW SEXY!!
https://i.imgur.com/qbEUmCB.jpg
Na, Bob, wasn't sus. Even after you dropped it :p. Lynton just checked it as a matter of course.
Lynton please correct/expand on any of these posts too mate. I'm very far from being an engineer/builder.
rod185651
21-03-2018, 07:05 PM
I am a big fan of those rear sets
ozzy1100
22-03-2018, 12:57 AM
Na, Bob, wasn't sus. Even after you dropped it :p. Lynton just checked it as a matter of course.
Lynton please correct/expand on any of these posts too mate. I'm very far from being an engineer/builder.
No that about covers it, just used a bit of scrap to drill the hole in the right spot and out the other side of each mount,
Then drilled both holes to size, bolted the boss into place and back welded,
Welding the 2mm wall boss to a 1 mm edge I used 1.6 mm tungsten, around 70 amps dc 66 pps 66% background
0.8 mm er70s6 filler wire, number 7 should stubby gas lens, 6-8 lpm gas if people are interested in the settings
ozzy1100
22-03-2018, 01:04 AM
I am a big fan of those rear sets
You and me both, they are exquisite
GammaBoy
22-03-2018, 08:47 AM
The right roadworthy guy won't give a fuck about fixed pegs. Infact, I keep seeing people ask about it, but I've never seen anything in an adr that says they have to fold.
LKC73
22-03-2018, 11:04 AM
Holy shit OZZY, can you speak English LOL. Just kidding mate, your work is awesome! Bike is getting treated well Fish. Look forward to more updates as they come.
Azrael
29-03-2018, 09:41 PM
That is a really cool way to mount those rearsets jesus..
Holy shit, has it been that long? I got a shed now, so about to start kicking along slowly again. Massive thanks to Lynton for all the help.
Gix11
11-05-2020, 09:28 PM
So many people saying "has it been that long?" It's quite funny! Good news on the shed mate. Let's see some action.
wackyrider
12-05-2020, 03:28 PM
Looks like as the forum slowed down so did peoples builds (mine included). Hopefully this is a kickstart for a few of us
oldskool
12-05-2020, 08:23 PM
Fuckin hell better pull my big boy pants up.
New house with bigger shed! Still need to spend some time sorting it out, but it'll get there. Big thanks to Ozzy for dropping the bike round and all the work/advice. Fiddled round and put the Gilles rearsets on. Lots more to do. Slowly slowly at this point with littlies running around and taking up all my bike time. Just waiting for them to be big enough to give dad a hand.8528852985308531
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New house with bigger shed! Still need to spend some time sorting it out, but it'll get there. Big thanks to Ozzy for dropping the bike round and all the work/advice. Fiddled round and put the Gilles rearsets on. Lots more to do. Slowly slowly at this point with littlies running around and taking up all my bike time. Just waiting for them to be big enough to give dad a hand.8528852985308531
Sent from my SM-N975F using TapatalkNice fisho.
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ozzy1100
16-05-2020, 09:23 AM
Happy to help, love your new place [emoji106][emoji869]
More human than human
wackyrider
16-05-2020, 01:02 PM
Nice one Fish
Too many projects, not enough time
Just fucking about last night. Still to high and not the only light option I have.853285338534
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Looks cool. Different.
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ozzy1100
17-05-2020, 05:07 PM
I can see pictures yet dude, did you play with the tail you had started ?
How did it look
More human than human
Little bit of fiddling, lots of sitting making brum noises. I'll post some more pics as I fuck around.
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ozzy1100
17-05-2020, 05:19 PM
Little bit of fiddling, lots of sitting making brum noises. I'll post some more pics as I fuck around.
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Awesome [emoji122]
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Little bit more fuckery today. Pulled the ignition out for later relocation. Thus also gives me a nice mounting point for clocks. I'll need to make an appropriate bracket to suit.
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Well there was no amount of gentle persuasion that was going to make that turn. Dont leave your tank full of shitty fuel people. Got the shits and drilled the fucker out. Now to clean all the shit out of it and reassemble with new key less fuel filler.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200802/b02aab943746a432ce32fd649bc832c7.jpg
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Good shit cunty. Keep chipping away and it will get done in no time
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ozzy1100
02-08-2020, 09:42 PM
Wow have a look at that shit
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