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HOS
22-10-2007, 06:59 PM
Share your classic bikes from the past / present ?

Heres my GPZ1100A c1981 from 2002 the bike that got me back on two wheels after my big bike smash. I locked myself away for a longtime and spent all night many a night working on this, shutting out the pain and anger thing.... if ya know what I mean.
At least 800 hours labour from a non runner in a mess to this:


http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/56049656093215.JPG



Quite fast !! [:p]
HOS
22-10-2007, 07:03 PM
Close up...

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/56049656042919.JPG
HOS
22-10-2007, 07:08 PM
http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/560496560166535.JPG


Not bog standard but its close.
The 4 into 1 black chrome Motad Neta was loud enough :D
Jockney Rebel
22-10-2007, 07:27 PM
nice geep hos
CookyMon
23-10-2007, 01:12 AM
Sweet Hos! Looks long and mean [}:)][8D]
HOS
23-10-2007, 02:29 AM
Thanks mate !

Took it past 140 overtaking a ragtop Ferrari which was entertaining [:p][:p][:p] and it didnt blow up !!

I have another classic project on the go ;)

Love the big old retro Jap classics. Just as challenging to ride fast as the modern ultra-sports bikes.
Benz
23-10-2007, 10:19 AM
Nice one HOS. I had one of them myself, back in 1984, brand new GPz1100A3, I think they were claimed to be the most powerful bike on the road then.
Gix11
23-10-2007, 01:26 PM
Not exactly classic, but I didn't realise just how long ago this was now. '88 ZX10 I did back in about 95 I think it was:

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/56049822356960.jpg


ZZR1100 engine with dynojet kit and k&n filter, GSXR 750 tail piece modded to fit standard ZX10 dual seat with RF900 front guard (modded with a coping saw) and FZR clocks (and the standard issue twin lights of course - which were a fucker to find back then!) Mark Robbins of Polygon engineering (which later became P.E.S.T.) did my light brackets and top triple/risers. Hew worked out of a small shed back then wishing he could do bikes all the time.
Gix11
23-10-2007, 01:35 PM
Fuck me, I found this as well. My old Z650 before it became the dirty matt black ratt bike. I'll have to try and find the transition shots as well.

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/56049822343339.jpg
Large
23-10-2007, 02:21 PM
Why does that pic remind me of...


http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/5604982938037.gif


http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/56049829310318.jpg
Gix11
23-10-2007, 02:35 PM
Probably because your a comic nerdy type. Mind you, those leathers in the last shot were mighty tight, but when you're borrowing gear you can't be choosy. Saying that, it didn't really bother me much as my jeans would have been just as tight. Ah, the good old days of the 80's...........
Weaselman
23-10-2007, 03:48 PM
mmmmmmmm hitops
papa smurf
23-10-2007, 08:16 PM
Nice GPZ Hoss, here's a pic of mine.

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/76944687349902.jpg


Oh & the Missus.
papa smurf
23-10-2007, 08:19 PM
And here's my '78 GS1000

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/769446873289207.JPG


Love it to death.
papa smurf
23-10-2007, 08:23 PM
Just having a play.
http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/769446873238084.JPG
HOS
24-10-2007, 05:10 AM
quote:Originally posted by papa smurf

And here's my '78 GS1000

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/769446873289207.JPG


Love it to death.


Do you think you`ve overdone the red ? :)

Nice bike mate [8D]
HOS
24-10-2007, 05:13 AM
I had a mint GPZ1000RX after that one in black, bone stock complete with Kawa dodgy rectifier :(

Very underated bike !
They would make an excellent streetfighter for "chips" money to buy one !
Groomey
25-10-2007, 05:34 PM
Pitty you cant get black discs papa smurf
Jockney Rebel
25-10-2007, 06:24 PM
http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/97849285089672.jpg
1985 my old 1977 Z1000 first big bike i owned and the first i tried to mod
Jockney Rebel
25-10-2007, 06:43 PM
http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/978492850117828.jpg
my 88 VFR outside the bike shop i used to work in ,in Bow e.london this was paked too close to a barbie [yes they do have em in the uk]..and it erm melted so i got it cheap ..this is the after shot:D
zedsled
25-10-2007, 06:57 PM
http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/97849293097640.JPG

While were reminising in the 80's I thought i would show the most modern bike I own. My 84 zx turbo. All original except exhaust. Needs a freshen up and maybe a respray, on my to do list for next year
papa smurf
25-10-2007, 07:47 PM
quote:Originally posted by Groomey

Pitty you cant get black discs papa smurf


Haha, the discs actually had black centres that i painted red & i know it's a bit hard to see in the pics but the bars are red as well.
Due for a tidy up shortly but it's an every day ride so a bit hard at the mmoment.
BWIAN
25-10-2007, 10:17 PM
Some nice old jiggers Gents!!
So how many of you know this bike?
If you have ever dabbled on the old Aust Dragbike Forum you may have seen her........and yes, its the real thing!!
http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/978493205205093.jpg

A nice piece of Drag Racing Pro Stock history, both here and in the USA.
Learnatic
28-10-2007, 09:01 AM
Great job Hos,looks brand new.Good to see all the all old bikes being looked after.