View Full Version : Darren's Fireblade Project
Gix11
25-06-2007, 11:17 AM
Here you go lads. A new one from Darren. Here's his write up:
"96 Blade. paint, engine rebuild, custom brackets, top yolk conversion, adjustable subframe for tail hieght, buell headlight. all home workshop build."
http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/74481079243370.jpg
...but by new I was referring to the fact that he made the effort to do a little video montage of the build as well. This I like:
http://www.streetfighters.com.au/movies/CBR%20919%20Fighter.wmv
You can also access it here with the others: http://www.streetfighters.com.au/ASF_movies.asp
dane_ra
25-06-2007, 12:50 PM
Nice soundtrack;)
Iceman
26-06-2007, 12:37 AM
Top effort Darren. Needs smaller mirrors I reckon.
FIGHTERMC
28-06-2007, 12:12 AM
the blade frame and swinger are
nice as is the whole bike.
Frank.
exile
29-06-2007, 01:13 AM
Wicked build.......
TBH if i hadn't of seen the video clip i would of thought that was just a crashed, rattle can black fighter ....
Once you go black, theres no going back ;)
damo1
30-06-2007, 08:08 AM
Man i love the black on black paint i wish my frame was black and not polished:(
HueyonaBlade
01-07-2007, 05:36 PM
quote:Originally posted by damo1
Man i love the black on black paint i wish my frame was black and not polished:(
Ditto , Damo I want a black frame next[:p]
very nice fireblade,i must powdercoat my frame and swingarm black....
Blackkat
12-07-2007, 10:40 PM
the video clip was cool, black on black looks great.
Nudie
15-07-2007, 07:00 PM
I met Darren today at Bald Hill, he's made a new rear subframe and put a slimmer seat unit on it. Looks pretty good!
Gix11
16-07-2007, 01:00 PM
I reckon that's what it needed. Does he have any photos? What Tail did he use?
iopnr
23-07-2007, 12:13 AM
neat bike choice of colors are great :P
shift1313
23-07-2007, 01:24 AM
bike looks great and tons of work in there. Id like to see the new seat as i dont like that unit, its kicked up too much and really kills the line of the bike. any pics?
quote:Originally posted by Gix11
I reckon that's what it needed. Does he have any photos? What Tail did he use?
Hey guys, the new tail is from an 04 600RR. had to make the subframe from scratch, it's fully adjustable to whatever height you want.
http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/227440207304440.jpg
Sorry hope the pic worked this time.
FIGHTERMC
03-08-2007, 04:58 AM
Darn thats a change for the better mate
it look the dogs.
whats the tail off.
and welcome to the site
fimpBIKES
03-08-2007, 08:58 AM
FUCK YEAH!!!
damo1
03-08-2007, 09:35 AM
quote:Originally posted by Darn
quote:Originally posted by Gix11
I reckon that's what it needed. Does he have any photos? What Tail did he use?
Hey guys, the new tail is from an 04 600RR. had to make the subframe from scratch, it's fully adjustable to whatever height you want.
Fighter: ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^your like me mate you dont read first:D
Darn:Thats a great improvement mate looks very trick
FIGHTERMC
03-08-2007, 09:53 AM
[:I]
Damo have you decided what tail you are going to use mate.
BANDITROD
03-08-2007, 10:09 AM
welcome aboard mate and nice ride looks better with the o4 tail i reckon
damo1
03-08-2007, 10:12 AM
quote:Originally posted by FIGHTERMC
[:I]
Damo have you decided what tail you are going to use mate.
Yeah its in the working out stages now im moding the one on it now but cutting it right down and giving it a kick in the arse.
Gix11
03-08-2007, 11:36 AM
Darren - Spot on mate! I couldn't think of anything looking better on the back of that. That is a very cool choice.
Considered a new front guard and black disc carriers? Is that a 17" wheel conversion on the front already? Can't tell on the stand.
http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/436403558129061.jpg
Still has the 16" on the front, i like the 130 front tyre look, looking at some guard options, maybe a cut down version of that one to show more tyre. yes black carriers would be cool.
very nice,i love the tail end.......
HueyonaBlade
04-08-2007, 09:48 PM
Very nice M8 , they are the bike of choice [:p] BTW Needed that arse end for sure , are you still running the factory clocks ? Any picks of the right handside?
http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/436405137230288.jpg
Yeah mate, used factory clocks. Just cut the idiot lights off and mounted them behind the bars so i could keep original ignition barrel position and steering lock.
Here's the right hand side, not as exiting as the left, might cut that can down to about half that, but it's loud already as is.
http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/436405137243460.jpg
hi,just a suggestion but would you consider making the can a high level exhaust.....
quote:Originally posted by griff
hi,just a suggestion but would you consider making the can a high level exhaust.....
No way, thats sooo 2004 man ( hahaha ). Stubby is the future, moto GP style.:)
Thanks for the input.
NZSF1
06-08-2007, 06:18 PM
Go the stubby can for sure, and a little bug screen. Cool bike man.
zx12argh
06-08-2007, 07:15 PM
quote:Originally posted by Darn
quote:Originally posted by griff
hi,just a suggestion but would you consider making the can a high level exhaust.....
No way, thats sooo 2004 man ( hahaha ). Stubby is the future, moto GP style.:)
Thanks for the input.
Pfft - under bike is the future - seen Venom lately? :D
Do it - you know you want to...
exile
06-08-2007, 09:29 PM
Imho i would bin the end can totally and fit a baffled link pipe that finishes about 2 inchs past the foot peg
exile
06-08-2007, 09:35 PM
Why dont you fit the earlier model Blade front guard, or maybe one from a Triumph
Yeah, might get the older blade guard, not sure about the stubby pipe now after reading the 954's probs with the hot dog muffler.
definately still want the single sider though from the VFR
Yes i have seen the Venom's can, totally awsome, check me out officer.
HueyonaBlade
07-08-2007, 08:45 PM
quote:Originally posted by Darn
Yeah, might get the older blade guard, not sure about the stubby pipe now after reading the 954's probs with the hot dog muffler.
definately still want the single sider though from the VFR
Yes i have seen the Venom's can, totally awsome, check me out officer.
If you want Darren I could help you out with the standard guard and fixings , You made a complete sub frame didn't you ? Just curious cause I used a factory sub and have made up new mounting brackets not as neat but it looks complete
FIGHTERMC
07-08-2007, 09:16 PM
http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/106241856645243.jpg
Darren this is my exhaust,it might give you some ideas.
could have done with it pushed a little forward
but it will do for now.
FIGHTERMC
07-08-2007, 09:18 PM
and by fook is it loud
http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/1062418470249401.jpg
Yeah i built my subframe, just cause i wanted it adjustable and also wanted to keep the original one intact for whatever reason. Thanks for the offer to help on the guard, I like Damo's front guard, is that Triumph???
quote:Originally posted by FIGHTERMC
and by fook is it loud
Ahh yeah I reckon that one would be loud. I'm wearin ear bungs as it is with mine at it's length.
I hear people say Re-map this and reprogram that, so what do the carb'd guys do when they have a shorty can, is re-jetting a must or is it a case of if it runs smooth just leave it be???
FIGHTERMC
07-08-2007, 10:42 PM
I have stage two and a k/n air filter in mine
but i need to get it setup correctly.
i had it done before i changed the exhaust
so done know how it would run with everything standard.
HueyonaBlade
08-08-2007, 07:44 PM
quote:Originally posted by Darn
http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/1062418470249401.jpg
Yeah i built my subframe, just cause i wanted it adjustable and also wanted to keep the original one intact for whatever reason. Thanks for the offer to help on the guard, I like Damo's front guard, is that Triumph???
M8 I Farkin like that alot I went the factory cause I wanted the pillion set up but the job you have done is tops and Damo has 996 Duke front guard
dane_ra
09-08-2007, 01:13 PM
Mate that subbie is sweet as!
I just built a new one for mine (blade) but i'd be too embarrased to post pics....
strong? yep
pretty? nope
square?...... kinda
Iceman
09-08-2007, 01:21 PM
quote:strong? yep
pretty? nope
square?...... kindalol:D
damo1
09-08-2007, 06:30 PM
quote:Originally posted by Darn
I like Damo's front guard, is that Triumph???
My front guard is off a 996 Ducati mate and i made brakets off the axle retaining bolts.;)
Thanks Damo, I like the USD guard even on convention forks. still looks like it belongs there..
damo1
13-08-2007, 12:41 PM
Ah Darn why do you get some pics of your bike up so we can see the build mate dont keep us in suspence:)
Here youz go.
http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/16295233172088.JPG
The day i picked it up.
Repaired it back to this for blue slip, didn't like the riding position and it scared the shit out of me ( never had bike this powerful
http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/16295233195083.JPG
The strip down after the engine went up in a big smelly smokey mess
http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/16295233144109.JPG
The engine went back together without any major issues, never thought it would run ( also first engine Build )
http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/16295233199805.JPG
gibbo
14-08-2007, 09:25 PM
quote:Originally posted by Darn
Repaired it back to this for blue slip, didn't like the riding position and it scared the shit out of me ( never had bike this powerful
http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/16295233195083.JPG
Shit mate, lucky you didn't buy a Suzuki then;)
quote:
Shit mate, lucky you didn't buy a Suzuki then;)
Yeah i know, test rode a GS 500 and decided to step down to a blade for my own safety;)
damo1
15-08-2007, 07:09 PM
quote:Originally posted by Darn
quote:
Shit mate, lucky you didn't buy a Suzuki then;)
Yeah i know, test rode a GS 500 and decided to step down to a blade for my own safety;)
Bahahahha whating for ice mans reply:D
Iceman
16-08-2007, 01:07 AM
quote:Yeah i know, test rode a GS 500 and decided to step down to a blade for my own safetyThat's understandable
damo1
17-08-2007, 07:15 PM
quote:Originally posted by Iceman
quote:Yeah i know, test rode a GS 500 and decided to step down to a blade for my own safetyThat's understandable
[:0]is that it [?]:D
HueyonaBlade
17-08-2007, 07:54 PM
quote:Originally posted by damo1
quote:Originally posted by Iceman
quote:Yeah i know, test rode a GS 500 and decided to step down to a blade for my own safetyThat's understandable
[:0]is that it [?]:D
And look how long it took him to think of it aswell Damo......[:p]
quote:Originally posted by HueyonaBlade
quote:Originally posted by damo1
quote:Originally posted by Iceman
quote:Yeah i know, test rode a GS 500 and decided to step down to a blade for my own safetyThat's understandable
[:0]is that it [?]:D
And look how long it took him to think of it aswell Damo......[:p]
Somehow i feel as though i've stepped into the middle of some bickering between you guys
fimpBIKES
19-08-2007, 07:11 PM
lamest reply of the year..... ICEMAN :D
Heres some more shots from the build, I'm gonna put an updated video on as well to replace the current one which shows begining to end as it is now with the slimmer tail.
before she went pop i toyed around with the cafe racer look.
http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/72333596856860.JPG
Then i thought i might build some kind of blade chopper freak show.[xx(]
http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/72333596859421.JPG
But eventually none of those were for me, this way i get to choose how crushed my nuts are against the tank;)
http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/72333614379454.JPG
damo1
25-08-2007, 08:29 AM
quote:Originally posted by fimpBIKES
lamest reply of the year..... ICEMAN :D
Has to be for sure:D
And no bickering justa shit stir;)
I reacon the middle pic is the one thats got the nicest angle.
HueyonaBlade
25-08-2007, 09:42 PM
quote:Originally posted by damo1
quote:Originally posted by fimpBIKES
lamest reply of the year..... ICEMAN :D
I reacon the middle pic is the one thats got the nicest angle.
But there are 4 of them[?]
I'll have No. 3 Thanks Darren
damo1
26-08-2007, 07:30 AM
quote:Originally posted by HueyonaBlade
quote:Originally posted by damo1
quote:Originally posted by fimpBIKES
lamest reply of the year..... ICEMAN :D
I reacon the middle pic is the one thats got the nicest angle.
But there are 4 of them[?]
I'll have No. 3 Thanks Darren
[:I][:I][:I][:I]Oh crap maybe should pay more attention ah[:I]
Ok the 3rd one is the one i meant:D
Iceman
26-08-2007, 10:24 AM
Sorry guys, I missed most of this.
I was busy working on the multi award winning, turbo GS.
Tested all the angles rigorously, number two was the winner, the others were just too harsh on the jewels. ( although the colder the day the more comfortable it is ) go figure;)
Tried to go riding today, but found i had a low battery this morn. after some rooting around under the tail i found that my Reg/Rectifier had a major meltdown. question? do these have to be grounded against the frame by the metal base as well as the neg side of the DC out? only thing i can think of is that the part of the subbie it's bolted to is painted now, so no grounding:(:(
HueyonaBlade
26-08-2007, 08:27 PM
Well with my limited experience every ones first Q. is ,Has the voltage reg been replaced ,so its obviously a common problem , the only reason I think that people bolt them to the frame is for heat transfer as they get pretty warm , I think that if you look through the early part of Bens Venom thread he talks about the Voltage regs there;)
Yeah thanks Dave, I agree it is prob more of a dissapation thing, i didn't have the whole of the metal base contacting the subframe and the section that was touching is where it melted inside ( had to pull it to bits ) as this is a no fin design all the heat must go through the base.
cheers. more money for Mr Honda.:(
fimpBIKES
26-08-2007, 10:59 PM
i cant believe i am the only one here willing to put their nuts on the line to have a tail end so frikkin high it pops my hip out when i dismount
you MAKE ME SIKKK [XX(]
HueyonaBlade
27-08-2007, 09:57 PM
quote:Originally posted by fimpBIKES
i cant believe i am the only one here willing to put their nuts on the line to have a tail end so frikkin high it pops my hip out when i dismount
you MAKE ME SIKKK [XX(]
Well I guess there is no accounting for taste is there fimp[:0]
shayno
18-09-2007, 09:02 PM
fuck i love this bike, good work darn, want this shit!!
FIGHTERMC
19-09-2007, 12:15 AM
Darren did you sort out your melt down mate.
i had the same problem and i got a new reg/rec{Double the size}
and put a plate on the subframe for it and a earth wire from it to the battery
and no more problems.
Fightermc.
quote:Originally posted by FIGHTERMC
Darren did you sort out your melt down mate.
i had the same problem and i got a new reg/rec{Double the size}
and put a plate on the subframe for it and a earth wire from it to the battery
and no more problems.
Fightermc.
Yeah thanks MC, i think with the new tail i forgot to provide a suitable heat sink for the temp to escape. the area it was bolted to was too small (and painted) you could see where the hot spot had melted it inside.
I picked up a new one and also got a big heat sink from the computer shop to bolt it too and now it's sweet.[8D]
Any more on your paint work or you savin that for winter.
FIGHTERMC
20-09-2007, 02:10 AM
That would be griffs bike,it was painted but the guy
that painted it fucked it up so it gone back to him and
it should be ready by now just to collect it.
my own blade in going to have a the new tail {k6 thou}
fitted as soon as i get the seat in the post and then i'm
going to strip it down for powder coating.
will post pics of both bikes when some more work is done.
rgds
Fightermc.
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