BanditRod's Predator Turbo Time update pics 29/11

[BANDITROD]

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/95379424856057.JPG
Finaly got my headlight mount made over the weekend and oil catch can

[BANDITROD]

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/95379424859621.JPG
i have made a bush for the ignition hole in the top clamp to suit shift light

[BANDITROD]

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/95379424882774.JPG
and here's a pic of the catch can

[fimpBIKES]

FUCK YeS!

nice one mate

[BANDITROD]

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/29797002577680.jpg
got my seat unit fitted guys what do you think[?]

[BANDITROD]

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/29797002583561.jpg
and from the rear

[qickdraw]

I think it looks farkin tops man [:p](not that I'm biased or anything...!) great to see you haven't mounted the headlight too high - but now you need a '666' guard to match the headlight[}:)]! I think I may know someone who has a couple of them in his shed....;)
You're getting the frame plated, aren't you? What colour are you doing the rest of it - or is it a secret?

[Gix11]

Fuck me Rod, that's well tasty! Where did you get the tail end mate? Is it a straight bolt on as well? I don't remember seeing your bike with the subby off? Looks awesome mate - need to loose the stocker front guard though, ruins the rest of the top shelf work.

[zx12argh]

Good on ya Rod, thats coming along very nicely. I'll ditto the front guard tho - dont stop spending now you've come far enough [:p]

[jakam04]

That looks sensational mate. Top job on that yoke/shift light etc...

Jarrod

[qickdraw]

quote:Originally posted by zx12argh

Good on ya Rod, thats coming along very nicely. I'll ditto the front guard tho - dont stop spending now you've come far enough [:p]

I'll wait for your call then, shall I Rod???:)

[BANDITROD]

yeah im going to get the 666 front gaurd it will take a bit of fucking around but i will make it work so yes i will give you a call in the next few days stu
p.s. the paint work is getting done by andrew kennedy at grafix inc in stawell vic it is an 8 layer kandy over true flames with some demons and shit on it here and there(hard to explain) and si i got the tail off stu just had to trim up the subframe by about 12"inches
i am now in the middle of wiring it all up(what a fucking nightmare)i would rather do it myself than pay some other fuck to do something i know how to do plus the more money i save the more i have got for engine mods.:D:D:D

[BANDITROD]

by the way the paint is going to be black over silver and a deep burgundy(hard to explain:D

[Watto]

looking sweet mate[8D]

[BANDITROD]

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/29797019942493.jpg
heres a closer pic and you can see my new oil cooler cover

[BANDITROD]

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/29797019925695.jpg
this is how it all mounts up took me 15mins (no shit)easy as:D

[FIGHTERMC]

Looking excellent Banditrod.
liking the tail too i thing
they are made by HESA in germany
i could be wrong.

[mrcheese]

can you take more picks of the tail to see how you did that, very interesting, Bike is looking the Bees

[exile]

Lookin sweet M8, are ya gonna leave the front end standard [?] USD conversion would look the nuts and beef it up no end [8D]

Franky (AKA the BUM RACER) your right the seat units are done by HESSA.....mucho dinero too

[HueyonaBlade]

Bloody Excellent Rod there hasnt been an update to your thread M8 thats not of a high standard Im looking on in anticipation , whats the ZAUST going to be?

[BANDITROD]

quote:Originally posted by exile

Lookin sweet M8, are ya gonna leave the front end standard [?] USD conversion would look the nuts and beef it up no end [8D]

Franky (AKA the BUM RACER) your right the seat units are done by HESSA.....mucho dinero too
yeah mate for now i will use stock front end but its going to revalved and resprung cheers guys thanks for the support

[BANDITROD]

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/6007933659611.jpg
i have finally got my wiring pretty well done and got my dash and remote start operational cheers rod:D

[BANDITROD]

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/60079336105723.jpg

[Watto]

lookin good mate:)

[Dick]

Mate, the view fromthe saddle is awesome[:p][:p] Can't wait to see the light assy. finished off.

[Iceman]

Looks great Rod.

[zx12argh]

Glad to see your not slacking off on the quality mate - What do you do for a living?

[BANDITROD]

i currently work graveyard shifts at a caltex roadhouse (better money than what i get paid as a welder and i only do half the work):D:D

[BANDITROD]

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/26910827349715.jpg
got all the tail wired up 2day heres a pic with the light together (a bit dark though):D

[BANDITROD]

and now im off to bed havnt been cos i was itchin to see that dash work now thats done im offically fucked ( worked the last two nights so i havnt slept for about 50hrs[|)][|)][|)])

[BANDITROD]

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/47803750481008.jpg
is that better men i hope so cos this is what i am goin with now i just have to work it in around my stock fork brace[?]any ideas keeping in mind that i am not good with fibreglass.(i ordered this on monday off stu and i got it today great service the man is a machine i tell ya)Cheers Rod

[BANDITROD]

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/47803750487891.jpg
and from the front[}:)][}:)][}:)][}:)]

[Hillsy]

quote:Originally posted by BANDITROD

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/47803750487891.jpg
and from the front[}:)][}:)][}:)][}:)]


What's going on with that headlight Rod......looks like you got some primer on it.....[:0]

Top work BTW....;)

[zx12argh]

Suitably evil Rod - good stuff :D

[Gix11]

Mount it from the fork legs with some custom brakets rather than hanging it from the original bracket. It will be more secure as well.

[BANDITROD]

quote:Originally posted by Gix11

Mount it from the fork legs with some custom brakets rather than hanging it from the original bracket. It will be more secure as well.
i was thinking that but it i get rid of the fork brace wont this affect handling[?]

[BANDITROD]

quote:[i]Originally posted by Hillsy

What's going on with that headlight Rod......looks like you got some primer on it.....[:0]

Top work BTW....;)
thats cos it is primer its yet to be painted[:0]:D

[BANDITROD]

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/47803776982776.jpg
i was thinking maybe something like this si[?]

[Gix11]

Yea, if you're worried I was going to suggest that. Just a flat plate. Won't be hard and you can add your own look to it. The head on shot above proves the plate looks fine just by itself.

[BANDITROD]

ok thanks si i just went and purchased a tig welder they are awsome to use all need now is a lathe and milling machine and my workshop will be complete:D

[Hillsy]

quote:Originally posted by BANDITROD


quote:[i]Originally posted by Hillsy

What's going on with that headlight Rod......looks like you got some primer on it.....[:0]

Top work BTW....;)
thats cos it is primer its yet to be painted[:0]:D


I meant the globe looks like it's got primer on it......it hasn't, right??[:o)]

[BANDITROD]

quote:Originally posted by Hillsy


quote:Originally posted by BANDITROD


quote:[i]Originally posted by Hillsy

What's going on with that headlight Rod......looks like you got some primer on it.....[:0]

Top work BTW....;)
thats cos it is primer its yet to be painted[:0]:D


I meant the globe looks like it's got primer on it......it hasn't, right??[:o)]
nah it hasnt mate my bad:D

[exile]

quote:Originally posted by BANDITROD

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/47803750487891.jpg
and from the front[}:)][}:)][}:)][}:)]


Face on.... the left eye looks bio-mechanical and the right looks glazed ;)

[fimpBIKES]

i would leave the brace on,
the gap doesnt look to noticable at all

[BANDITROD]

quote:Originally posted by fimpBIKES

i would leave the brace on,
the gap doesnt look to noticable at all
ok thanks fimp thats the plan. btw i like your tl mate my mates is a 98 tl1000s fightered they are a tuff machine we had it doing top gear burnouts in his shed the other week and it didnt even sound like he was trying[}:)] cheers Rod

[Gix11]

quote:Originally posted by exile


quote:Originally posted by BANDITROD

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/47803750487891.jpg
and from the front[}:)][}:)][}:)][}:)]


Face on.... the left eye looks bio-mechanical and the right looks glazed ;)


Mine look the same mate. It's just the internals are set for dipped and full beam respectively.

[BANDITROD]

just finished making the undertail and batt box will be dropping bike off to be painted this week (almost done thank fuck)

[BANDITROD]

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/55171397284183.jpg

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/55171397272600.jpg

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/551713972101127.jpg

[BANDITROD]

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/55171397262394.jpg
i forgot one

[fimpBIKES]

very fuckin tidy mate!

[Gix11]

Hurry up and get it painted Rod!

[BANDITROD]

yeah its going in to be painted this week mate and i still have to make the exaust and mod the swinga and then the frame is getting done all in the next 4 weeks

[BANDITROD]

got the headlight back after the mishap so here she is about to go to painters

[BANDITROD]

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/551715920111818.jpg

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/551715920109371.jpg

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/551715920122148.jpg
p.s thanks ben for fixing my headlight awsome job mate:D

[iopnr]

hey rod she goin the same color as the frame thats a candy red is it or close to

[BANDITROD]

quote:Originally posted by iopnr

hey rod she goin the same color as the frame thats a candy red is it or close to
nah she is getting airbrushed and the frame is getting nickle plated as for colour of bike it will be black with some flames and demons and shit like that cheers Rod

[iopnr]

yeh thats sounds sweet as she got a name yet

[BANDITROD]

quote:Originally posted by iopnr

yeh thats sounds sweet as she got a name yet
nah i wouldn't have a clue what to call her any ideas would be great

[HueyonaBlade]

If you are going with a Demon type theme maybe "Hell Dog" but more importantly Rod what month would you like in next years calander? [:p]

[RUSS M8]

That's coming along real nice :)

Makes it look real "sharp" with that front guard, but the headlight matches nicely :)

Are those K & N pods? Look neat [8D] Any probs with the rain on them???

Can't wait till that frame is finished too, will look hot i reckon.

[BANDITROD]

quote:Originally posted by HueyonaBlade

If you are going with a Demon type theme maybe "Hell Dog" but more importantly Rod what month would you like in next years calander? [:p]
i will have to get it finished in time first and hell dog sounds good

[Jockney Rebel]

rod that looks seriously mean mate

[BANDITROD]

quote:Originally posted by frankenbiker

rod that looks seriously mean mate
she needs a name any ideas[?]

[fimpBIKES]

BANDIABLO???

[BANDITROD]

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/76066818925562.jpg
somthing like this fimp

[Iceman]

I look forward to reading about it in Rapid magazine.

[BANDITROD]

quote:Originally posted by Iceman

I look forward to reading about it in Rapid magazine.


yeah that would be great :D

[Gix11]

Just come up with a Heavy Metal band name. It'd fit great. Dark Angel or Rabid Soul or Demon - you get the idea....

[BANDITROD]

took my bike to be painted today i have decided on the name predator cos thats whats its going to look like also have scrapped the nickle frame idea and i am going for ghost chrome from electromould as the frame colour:D( i hope i havnt stood on anyones toes with the theme)

[BANDITROD]

ok guys i hace been talking with Ben and found out that there has been a few Predator bikes done in the uk but dont think anything has been done here in oz so thats what i am going with it will be finished being painted in about three weeks if all goes to plan so the bike itself should be done in the next 5weeks if all goes to plan (im starting to get a bit excited cos i havn't been for a ride since 4th april this year)fingers crossed:D:D:D

[Blackkat]

some one's done a harley in the predator theme. but it looks shit.

[BANDITROD]

quote:Originally posted by aussiecat

some one's done a harley in the predator theme. but it looks shit.
thats good then the bloke painting this also painted the electromold Vrod he's won shitloads of awards even best paint at summernats with his vx ss ute which was featured in street machine so it should be a good job

[BANDITROD]

quote:Originally posted by aussiecat

some one's done a harley in the predator theme. but it looks shit.
i was just talking to nick from goodridge how did your cam 2 cam links fit up[?] alright i hope he said that you have a crank breather set up how did you do it as i set mine up from the rocker cover did you go from the clutch cover[?] if so are you using a catch can[?] cheers Rod
i will post up a pic of my set up for ya

[Cruisecontrol]

I just used an alloy drink bottle and a braided kitchen mixer tap hose for mine...[:I]

Yours is as flash as a rat with a gold tooth. Nice job.

[BANDITROD]

quote:Originally posted by Cruisecontrol

I just used an alloy drink bottle and a braided kitchen mixer tap hose for mine...[:I]

Yours is as flash as a rat with a gold tooth. Nice job.
i posted up a thread in how to section in members area if you wanna see how its done cruise

[cavey]

Build looks ace mate! can't wait to see your finished creation. You deffo gunna need an extra wide cooler on that big bore! If you find it still runs too hot you could add an additioal headcooler. Spart used to have one on his gixer, it came off the cooling feeds going up back of engine. Good luck.

[BANDITROD]

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/64545327152845.jpg

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http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/64545327148835.jpg

ok so here's my swinga fresh from the workshop just spent all weekend on the fucker now i just have to clean it up and give it a polish i was originally going for over and under bracing but decided that just the over brace would be enough (for now) to get enough clearance for the chain i would have to have the under brace hangin down way too far for my liking and i dont think it would suit the build but anyway thats enough out of me

[fimpBIKES]

good call

nice to see someone choosing go over show for a change

[BANDITROD]

quote:Originally posted by fimpBIKES

good call

nice to see someone choosing go over show for a change
yeah i prefer the look of over brace and i will still be looking at getting a swinga from jmc down the track just trying to get the first stage of my build done before the brisbane bike expo

[ozzy1100]

is that solid or box ally bandit i cant tell from the pics
mind you the way it bends in the 2nd pic id say box
and as for price lol box
did you have a go at welding it? and did you use mig or tig(looks like tig)

[BANDITROD]

quote:Originally posted by ozzy1100

is that solid or box ally bandit i cant tell from the pics
mind you the way it bends in the 2nd pic id say box
and as for price lol box
did you have a go at welding it? and did you use mig or tig(looks like tig)
it's actualy a bit of both and yes we used a tig

[ozzy1100]

looks good.. thinking of the same sort of thing for mine

[BANDITROD]

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/51439214560272.jpg

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/51439214587758.jpg

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/51439214591875.jpg

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/51439214585541.jpg

i got my frame back today and got to have a look at my other bits and peices the paint on my frame is house of colour ghost chrome its a bit hard to get a good pic of it but it flips from black to grey to chrome

[HueyonaBlade]

Get on to it Rod , I have been waiting for this

[BANDITROD]

quote:Originally posted by HueyonaBlade

Get on to it Rod , I have been waiting for this
i will have the rest of it back in about a week my swinga should be back next week too and then its all go until its finished so i can make it to the brisbane bike championships fingers crossed

[BANDITROD]

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/51439214578980.jpg
another angle on the front gaurd

[Iceman]

Look'n good Rod. The bike that is.

[fimpBIKES]

ooh, that frame is niiiice!

horny guard too, lovely

[Gix11]

That paint is looking trick mate. Where abouts in Brisbane? What show?

[BANDITROD]

quote:Originally posted by Gix11

That paint is looking trick mate. Where abouts in Brisbane? What show?
the bike expo i think quickdraw has got all details it's on the weekend of 21st,22nd and 23rd of september i am still trying to organize freight for my ride so if anyone has any sugestions that would be tops keep in mind that i would like enclosed transport cos im not doing all this cleaning for nuthin cheers rod

[zx12argh]

quote:Originally posted by BANDITROD


quote:Originally posted by Gix11

That paint is looking trick mate. Where abouts in Brisbane? What show?
the bike expo i think quickdraw has got all details it's on the weekend of 21st,22nd and 23rd of september i am still trying to organize freight for my ride so if anyone has any sugestions that would be tops keep in mind that i would like enclosed transport cos im not doing all this cleaning for nuthin cheers rod


If you can't frieght it I'll fly down and ride it up for ya [:p] - you can pay for the fuel tho ;)

[zx12argh]

Meant to ask - what colour is the guard - it looks sensational.

Edit - dont worry - i didn't realise you are doing the whole thing in ghost chrome - wicked effect mate.

[BANDITROD]

quote:
If you can't frieght it I'll fly down and ride it up for ya [:p] - you can pay for the fuel tho ;)

thanks but no thanks mate the only clown getting on my ride will be ME

[BANDITROD]

quote:Originally posted by zx12argh

Meant to ask - what colour is the guard - it looks sensational.

Edit - dont worry - i didn't realise you are doing the whole thing in ghost chrome - wicked effect mate.
the gaurd is only halfway through the process its got candy red to go over it yet along with some artwork

[zx12argh]

You make me sick Rod... The fucking bar just keeps going up around here and I dont mean the one in my pants.:(

I just dont think matte black is going to cut it anymore round here;)

[BANDITROD]

i was going asf black untill this bloke offered 2 paint it for me so i let him go nuts

[fimpBIKES]

quote:Originally posted by zx12argh

You make me sick Rod... The fucking bar just keeps going up around here and I dont mean the one in my pants.:(

I just dont think matte black is going to cut it anymore round here;)


HOW DARE YOU! BITE YOUR TONGUE :(

[jakam04]

Agreed there Pete, I may have tarted up Mongrel with a bit of air brushing... but its still a try hard effort compared to such classy builds like Rod's and a few other guys on ASF.

I sit here in awe (crowd repeats AWWWWWW) at the excelent work you have done Rod. Well done.

Jarrod

[BANDITROD]

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/514393565112388.jpg

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/514393565126950.jpg

and heres my young bloke's idea of helping dad out the back
http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/51439356590055.jpg
i got a bit done today (when i wasn't keeping mini me occupied anyway)

[BANDITROD]

thanks jarrod i am getting a fat head now