Finally the XJR takes shape

[sharky]

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/24558716371679.jpg
Amazing what you can get done while the wifes away (in the UK visiting family) :D

[Razorback]

Looking good so far.... is that a 1300 ? (sorry not big on my yammy knowledge)

[sharky]

'Fraid not mate. It's a 96 1200 with my FJ11 engine fitted. I picked it up as a rolling chassis minus engine from ebay.
I am chasing a 1200 motor at the moment..

[Iceman]

Look'n good Sharky, you'll have to get the misses to stay over there for an extra week and you'll have it finished! lol

[sharky]

True, but the dogs miss her.....[B)]

[speeddemon]

whats this yamaha stuff???

[Gix11]

That's coming together well mate. So the headlight brackets worked without much fuss then?

[Ed74mnd]

that looks nice,

i like the rear end treatment, not sure what it looked like stock or before tho?

what shocks are they on the rear?

Cheers

Ed

[Gix11]

Off the shelf they looked something like this mate:

http://www.iron-moto.cz/obr_bazar/yamaha_xjr_1200_maxi.jpg

Although, Sharky's was a crash damaged one.

[sharky]

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/45452135328078.jpg
Thats one way to put it Gix....Re; the brackets, yep they worked fine but I will make new arms as the light needs to move forwards a tad so the speedo cable will fit.

[sharky]

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/415005726102026.jpg
Not far off now.....
First attempt with a GMC spray gun. Black with blue pearl.
The anodised blue bits ...are blue paint...

[Iceman]

Fuck'n hell Sharky, I'm impressed mate.

Love the blue bits.

How far away from being on the road?

[fimpBIKES]

mmm, thats pretty


what spray gear are u using exactly?

[geesexar]

shit man im not a yammie fan but that is kool...i like it...well done

[sharky]

Thanks fellas,
Yeah see...even a Yam can look good with a bit of grinding and welding. :D
The spray system was a $99 GMC compressor and their $50 spray gun/airline package. Acrylic black and laquer with a drop of blue pearl. The 'anodising' is K+H 'anodised blue'engine enamel.
As the colours work I'll get the bits done properley come next winter.

[Gix11]

Nice one sharky. That looks trick mate. Love the Z650 Ducktail as well. Nice work on modding the seat to get it all to match up so well. All you need is an ASF sticker somewhere discrete in blue.

[sharky]

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/107149456095435.jpg
Thanks Gix.
As you can see I have now fitted the ZRX fairing unit I got from Sluglie......Means I can't use the gsxr clock bracket you sold me so its up for sale ($50.00). And the headlight brackets are available too (free).

I have now discovered I have to get a VIV certificate (as it was a write off) something a certain Vic frame straightener failed to mention to me. $440.00 !!!!!!! for someone to say "Yep, thats fixed".
Plus roadworthy,inspection for rego + rego, permit to ride to VIV...They even want stamp duty on the market value when I owned half the fuckin thing already and had already paid duty once....
Talk about bending over and taking one [:0]

[Iceman]

VIV is more of a 'No it's not stolen, yes you can keep it' thing.

[Slingblade]

Looks great Sharky. I would go back to the round light. Just my 2c. Tail looks tops.

[TurboKat]

Wow ! Talk about going from Zero To Hero !
You don't fuck around do you Sharky? It's a credit to you making that pallet of bits into a functioning motorcycle. Lookin' good now tho mate.

[WATEVR]

sharky that has come up a fucken treat. for a backyard paint job that is sweet and as TK said making those bits on a pallet look like that is a champion effort. well done mate

[sharky]

I reckon the Kwak bits are wot does it aye Turbo ?

[Gsxar]

Looking great Sharky :) I havent forgot I still owe u $10 lol

[sharky]

No worries Jo, Just put it towards some polish for ya bike ;)...Lookin good by the way...Just gotta persuade the wife to let me at her zzrrrrrr now

[sharky]

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/62446469475999.jpg
At last all done. I have gone back to the stock cans, although they have been ..er..'modified' to be freer flowing...Gonna get 2 stubby supertrapps on there soon. I am selling the homemade cans that were on my Fj....see parts for sale

[Gix11]

Got an shots from behind mate? I'd like to see the stance.

[sharky]

:D:D:D
At last....all legal VIV'd rego'd the lot.
Now for some fun [8D]:D[8D]
And Gix...First time I've been asked for a pic of my rear stance but hey ho what ever floats ya boat....Pics later;)

[sharky]

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/17737806685903.jpg
This what you meant Gix ?
Hoping to win a Supertrapp can on ebay this week then I can bin the stock mufflers and rearset the pegs.

Hey Sharky, how'd you go with the tail raiser kit for the ZZR? Has it turned up yet?

[badvan]

im keen on this licene plate!!!!!!!

Why we need in germany this fucking big pizza plates???

[sharky]

Yes mate,Lowering kit turned up 8 days after the order was placed. Fitted perfect and did the job.

[Drag Stripper]

nice rebuild mate looks like youv'e had hours of fun with this one if you do get ya self an XJR 12 or 13 lump in it the fj1100 inlet rubbers use them instead of the 12 or 13's as there better yam 36y's unleash the beast in the xjr and theres a mod on the air box you can do too that makes it breath better also you have to move it back on a stock 13 sp motor by 2 inches to get the larger inlet rubbers in looks individual and cool mate thats what fightering is all about big pat on the back mate nice job

[Gix11]

THat's exactly what I meant Sharky. Cheers mate. Now send me a fuck off sized high res photo of it from a few angles so I can consider it for the ASF calendar.

[sharky]

Will do Gix. I've just won the supertrapp can of evilbay (stealthsniper...wonderful tool) so will have some pics by the 23rd.

[sharky]

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/25807167371843.jpg
Final pics now. Pegs have been rearset by using adapter plate bolted to original exhaust hangar and peg mounts. Supertrapp fitted, just needs a bracket.Engine bars 'cos I can't afford to drop it. On these lumps you either put the brake pedal through the cluth or trash the pickups on the left side...either way you ain't riding home.
Now for the calendar shots.....

[Iceman]

Looks great Sharky. You need to mow the lawn before those calender pics though.

[sharky]

I've got me a plan for those pics....going to see the army boys....(done lots of work at their HQ) ;)

[sharky]

Oh, and Iceman I have found some braided line if its anygood to ya ...about 3' of 5/8" int and 4' of 5'16" internal.

[Iceman]

Sharky, you have mail.

[Jockney Rebel]

absolutly wicked mate love the paint im inspired need to get some of those nice ohlins shox for me bitch coz i dont think the old fvq s on the honda are all that.

[sharky]

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/20793845380785.jpg
All I need now is a K badge to really fool people....Wait a minute....SLAP ! ! ...What was I thinking :D

[sharky]

Oh and sorry about the background...our lil pups favourite game...Lesbians !!

[Gix11]

That thing has a great riding position and must look tough as fuck out on the street.