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Hello fellow madmen,... err.. wise-wheeled ones.
I humbly knock on your door to join the fold, look and learn.
Been a dirtbiker since I was 7, raced speedway since I was 16 and have now eventually turned to the tar with my very first roady - an '04 R1 wreck that I'm morphing slowly into a streetfighter.
Break out the bourbon.
May I be the first to welcome you ;) enjoy the madness with a decent bunch of guys n gals :D
TurboKat
01-12-2007, 08:33 PM
Who the fuck are you calling decent Dave? :(
Welcome Bear, you'll fit right in here old son. ;)
Oh sorry a decent bunch of guys and girls and Darren :D
latheboy
01-12-2007, 11:29 PM
Hey bear welcome to the house of pain
BANDITROD
02-12-2007, 08:10 PM
welcome aboard mate
WATEVR
02-12-2007, 10:05 PM
welcome to the madness and threads are useless without pics!!! we love to offer critis.....advice!!
zx12argh
03-12-2007, 12:29 PM
welcome aboard mate
welcome to the fun and games mate.
Gix11
03-12-2007, 03:41 PM
Enjoy the ride mate!
Pab13
03-12-2007, 09:52 PM
Welcome mate enjoy your stay I know I am.
Here's my R1 as it was when I got it. I'll show more pics as it develops into a raw style, funky street-cool, eye-catching, individual streeter. :D
I hope...
http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/570368463124075.JPG
Large
22-12-2007, 09:27 PM
quote:Originally posted by Bear
Here's my R1 as it was when I got it. I'll show more pics as it develops into a raw style, funky street-cool, eye-catching, individual streeter. :D
I hope...
http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/570368463124075.JPG
Did that come on a pallet from the auctions?
i was thinking the same large....
didnt we talk about that not long ago???
there is a photo of it laying on it side on a pallet somewhere
on this site??
I just did a search - Yes appo, that's the bike you were looking at. They changed it to a stat write-off on the day of auction. Don't know why though because the frame is straight, the stupid b'stards! I hate having to throw away stuff that's still good.
I still got it at a reasonable price and it's not as bad as it looks (I reckon the look of it scared most off). It's perfect for me to rebuild into what I want without having to throw away or sell-off anything. :)
well done... look forward to see what you do to it!!
TurboKat
22-12-2007, 10:42 PM
HAHAHAHA, :D:D:D What is it with Yamahas & pallets?
If you need any advice Bear, Sharky is our resident specialist in "Palletised Streetfighters"
You can see Bear & Sharky in the bar at the next AFR -
"Yeah mate, mine came on a Chep, nothin but the best"...
"Bollocks to that Geezer, Loscam are the only pallet to use for Yammies"
Looks like you've got plenty to do over the break eh Bear?
sharky
22-12-2007, 10:51 PM
quote:You can see Bear & Sharky in the bar at the next AFR
At least we will be there [:p]
No pine in my pallet, thankyou. Only Teakwood.
I was surprised at how easy these R1's come apart. I'm not a roady expert by any means but I'm enjoying playing with this thing. I've stripped the whole thing down to the engine and am getting ready to respray stuff and add personal touches. It's a lot bigger than my mechano set. :D
Jockney Rebel
23-12-2007, 12:03 AM
quote:Originally posted by turbokat
HAHAHAHA, :D:D:D What is it with Yamahas & pallets?
If you need any advice Bear, Sharky is our resident specialist in "Palletised Streetfighters"
You can see Bear & Sharky in the bar at the next AFR -
"Yeah mate, mine came on a Chep, nothin but the best"...
"Bollocks to that Geezer, Loscam are the only pallet to use for Yammies"
Looks like you've got plenty to do over the break eh Bear?
pmsl nice one turbo:D:D
sorry Russ ...
and welcome bear have fun mate ..
STELF
23-12-2007, 04:29 PM
Welcome Bear looks like a bit of work hope you keep us posted on the progress:)
debaser
23-12-2007, 06:20 PM
A late model r1 is a fine point to start a fighter project. I bought a gsx 1100 81 years ago in boxes and on a pallet. Had it going in a couple of weekends.
I have gone the other way. Putting R1 04-06 bits on my 88 slingshot.
debaser, that avatar is....mesmerising....
Z Power
23-12-2007, 10:46 PM
Welcome mate
Pab13
24-12-2007, 08:12 AM
Welcome aboard mate, looks like you've got a really good base
to start with have fun with the build
Cheers guys. Actually,it looks like Turbokat has inadvertently named my new ride - The Pallet Bike.
oldskool
26-12-2007, 07:12 PM
Welcome bear, dont listen to turbo coz he'll have you puttin a kwaka mota in ya piano , get a nice old Gixa mota and that piano will be better than its ever been XXX
sharky
26-12-2007, 09:39 PM
That would be 'Son of pallet bike' methinks ;)
http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/12349550628078.jpg
Here's the Pallet Bike so far. Got quite a lot of painting to do and going to shorten the tail end a bit.
http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/303497976124446.jpg
Project Pallet Bike update:
The painting is taking forever and some parts are taking their time in arriving but here's an example of the over-all theme.
I've expanded on a style some of you would've seen in a magazine not long ago, which was copied from a Fox MX jersey.
http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/208323291180200.JPG
Ran out of red tape but you can see where it's going.
Some air-brushing needed to finish it off and make it a bit dirtier.
http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/208323291191187.JPG
Gix11
07-02-2008, 10:17 PM
Nice work mate. Haven't seen any detailed paint jobs in ages. This will be interesting.
gday and welcome Bear. All good pallet bikes should have a single sided Virago shaft drive conversion. go hard.
no no no. bugger that! rattle can flat black is the only way to go...... isn't it?:D
I thought hard about flat black (very cheap and easy) but after many close calls with dipstick drivers while commuting on my Motard, I decided that I want to be seen and heard. :D
So I'm gonna light this R1 up like a Christmas tree without looking too pooncey and I got GYTR mufflers for it. [:o)]
I drew a line at American bling, though. I'm using colour instead of chrome and polish.
BANDITROD
08-02-2008, 12:05 PM
very nice bear thats coming along great love the paint work
mattypom
08-02-2008, 08:41 PM
welcome bear, look forward to seeing it develop
An update. The first mock-up. Still got hours of work left to do. [xx(]
http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/269630771189963.JPG
DaveK5
08-03-2008, 07:31 PM
Thats not bad man...you've spent hours on that paint.it's gonna be nice.
BANDITROD
08-03-2008, 07:41 PM
thats awsome work darren love the paint my only suggestion would be maybe bring those lights closer to the headstock but thats just my two cents mate top work so far dude
Thanks guys.
Yeh I thought that about the lights too but I've got to mount the original dash above them and it's quite big so it may balance out.
I'm also toying with the idea of a small dark perspex screen that curves around the dash and goes far enough down to meet the top light. Slamdog gave me that idea.
The whole head area is a headache at the moment. Gotta route the wires etc. and make it look minimal. The problem with going naked is that everything is...naked. Gotta tidy up soo much because everything gets seen.
It's given me more respect for the experienced people such as ExBen and many others here.
BANDITROD
08-03-2008, 08:26 PM
it aint easy thats for sure any one can make a bike a naked but very few have the patience to make a very nice naked like you have done mate and i know it sounds like more and more dosh but have you thought about an aftermarket dash rather than the stock one only cos you have come this far it would be a shame to finish it off in a hurry if you know what i mean but thats just me mate its your build not mine and it looks sweet btw
I'm hearing you. :)
I blew the bugget about $2000 ago.
I'm willing to try the standard dash and see how it comes up.
Got a bellypan to fit also and that will make the bike look stockier/taller.
I may just have to put up with a few mistakes for a while until I have more money to do things properly.
I appreciate the feedback though. :D
Here's a better side-on look. I'll be adding Acerbis handguards with LED strip indicators mounted onto the front of them.
http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/269631253189341.JPG
Here's something I discovered for those who don't know and are thinking about painting their frame like I did - piping, wiring and cabling blend in with a black frame but stand out like dogs balls against a colour.
It's this reason that's making the headstem area look messy at the moment. A facia shroud of some sort would hide it all but it wouldn't be naked enough for me. :D
I'll get there but probably not in time for AFR, unfortunately.
wackyrider
09-03-2008, 02:48 PM
That's a nice little toy you're gonna have there
KATO ZX7
09-03-2008, 03:51 PM
Thats a hell of alot of work you've pone since the pallet pics.
Nice one Darren, your gonna have fun on that !!!
The bike looks fantastic !!
BANDITROD
09-03-2008, 09:06 PM
now that you have added those hand guards mate the lights and all that blend in alot better forget my previous statment dude that looks fuckin tuff[}:)]
descendingfear
10-03-2008, 07:19 AM
Very nice setup. I'm just getting into the process of turning my 06R1 into something similar. Will start a post when i get it back from the mech.
scotty mac
10-03-2008, 01:15 PM
very tidy!! i like the idea of the front indicators[^]
Gix11
10-03-2008, 03:25 PM
I like that mate. Again you're doing something different. I'm seeing a trend of people picking ideas off other guys and twisitng them to suit their own needs, and in doing so bringing a whole new look to it. The way we're going here, Australia will have a Streetfighter style of it's own soon.
Cheers guys. Good to know I'm on the right track.
Si, the trend I've observed over the past 12 months or so that got me into this racket is that we tend to go for short and stocky but racey.
A sort of MotoGP look without the fairing.
What do others think?
BANDITROD
11-03-2008, 10:03 AM
nailed it in one i reckon bear that sums up the look i was sort of going for cos i like the short look but i also like things that look evil hence my ride but this rocket of yours looks sensational mate keep up the good work
fimpBIKES
11-03-2008, 11:45 AM
quote:Originally posted by Bear
Cheers guys. Good to know I'm on the right track.
Si, the trend I've observed over the past 12 months or so that got me into this racket is that we tend to go for short and stocky but racey.
A sort of MotoGP look without the fairing.
What do others think?
WERD.
the handgaurds do pull it all together
will mate squeezing through traffic a bit easier on the knuckles too ;)
i say slap it together and bring it to the fools run anyways mate,
not everyone has to have a show-standard bling machine
(i sure as fuck never will [}:)])
True fimp. I'll be bringing my bog stock bandit down. that thing already shows mine up ten fold, just get it regoed and "come on down!" mate.
zx12argh
12-03-2008, 12:48 PM
that paint job looks sensational mate! get it too the fools run!
Getting the bike ready may not be a factor - the band I play in has scored a gig on the 29th. :(
Good and bad.
Latest update - getting close to completion now. Just have to wire the front, paint the belly pan and make up a rear number-plate jigger-thingy-wots-holds-it, bleed the brakes, calibrate the speedo healer etc etc. It never seems to end...
http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/256891657167320.JPG
BANDITROD
07-04-2008, 10:32 PM
awsome looks the goods mate keep the pics coming
Okay, a wider shot for what it's worth. Better perspective.
It took me 3 friggin goes to get that screen right! Luckily I made a cardboard template first. ;)
A lesson there for young players.
http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/256891657174704.JPG
Here it is, skids and squeals. All ready for rego tomorrow.
Have to make some radiator guards and swap the standard exhausts over to complete it but it's ready to ride.
I'm not going to be able to sleep tonight. [:p]
http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/901775278195488.JPG
Those standard exhaust cans look farkn ugly, farkn.
http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/901775278192408.JPG
jakam04
17-04-2008, 08:48 PM
Mate,
That bike of yours looks senfuckinsational. Top marks for originality specially with hand guards c/w strip indicators. That paintwork looks awesome too...
Well done
J
Cheers Jake. If you look closely, I've got LED indicators in the bellypan also. The red stripes are reflective tape too, so a car driver would have to be blind to not see me.
BANDITROD
17-04-2008, 09:22 PM
mate that is fucking unreal top job i love the paintwork its sweet
hooligan
17-04-2008, 10:15 PM
What they said, Bear. Awesome fuckin' work.
Jockney Rebel
17-04-2008, 10:41 PM
thats pukka bear we gonna seeit on sunday then ?
Possibly. If I can get it registered tomorrow (gotta try and pull some time off work to do it). Maybe Sunday arvo if all goes well.
rod185651
18-04-2008, 07:31 AM
Hey Bear, outstanding job mate, hard to believe it was a wreck on a pallet what? last December?
Cheers Rod
Gix11
18-04-2008, 03:49 PM
That's one "in-your-face" bike right there! Nice work Bear. As you say, if you lose the standard exhuast it will look better. I forget - what were you going to run on it instead?
I've got a pair of GYTR carbon fibre cans to go on it.
Now I knew there was every chance of having to get this bike inspected at the RTA Pits before they'd register it, but I never thought I'd have to wait in a que that's 3 FRIGGIN WEEKS LONG!!
I'm starting to know how bladehunter feels... This thing better pass. I've jumped through every hoop so far. [B)]
Anyone been through the pits at Botany before? What are they like to deal with?
I thought that ques that long only existed in England.
Jockney Rebel
18-04-2008, 07:26 PM
where in Sydney you at bear ?...i take it your another of us ex-pats ..and plz tell me you didnt work for the BBC ..lol
I'm sth west. I did a few years in blighty working for Meridian in Southampton then BSkyB at Osterly. Was also racing for Arena Essex speedway club at the time. Until some under-skilled 16yr old ran into me and I broke collarbone. Gave it away then.
Dream result Bear, when do the "PALLET" tank stickers arrive?
and fuck yes that standard zorst looks shit.
Fight_fan
19-04-2008, 08:14 AM
Thats turned out absolutely shit hot bear! Its the 1st fighter that IMO looks really good with bark busters! Congrats on a truly original masterpiece mate!
JackTar
19-04-2008, 12:27 PM
Well done old mate looks the goods.
Pab13
19-04-2008, 02:05 PM
Top job mate hopefully all goes well with the RTA
I appreciate the replies, fellas. I now feel like I can formally wear the badge.
Do you know how many times I've sat on that thing and made "brrrm brrm" noises?
I'm yet to know how quick it is and how it handles.
Some more pics to pass the time - This is the view I'll have from the cockpit. That's an adjustable GPR steering damper under the handlebars.
http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/245896565178535.JPG
Some of the finished paint work.
The top coat is a soft feel clear that doesn't reflect highlights. Very matt looking and has a rubbery feel. The only downside is that it's been quite difficult to get grease marks off but I may just have to find the right cleaner.
http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/245896565183988.JPG
Lucas
20-04-2008, 11:38 AM
Fuck you've done well on that bear.
Feel like painting another bike??
Hmmm... you've got me thinking about it. :)
email me.
Gix11
21-04-2008, 07:18 PM
quote:Originally posted by Bear
Was also racing for Arena Essex speedway club at the time. Until some under-skilled 16yr old ran into me and I broke collarbone. Gave it away then.
Leigh Adams old club. I never knew you did speedway mate. How long did you do it for and which characters did you meet?
By the way, that paint job looks really nice up close. Love the idea of a matt/satin finsh that isn't just single colour.
That's right Si. I joined Arena when they went to the then Conference League (2nd division) and Leigh joined Swindon, I think.
Leigh Adams used to give me his old bits and pieces. A rim and frame bits here and there. He'd update every season and I got some hand-me-downs.
Have met all the Aussie riders and had some good chats to most of them, Crump, Sullivan (very nice guy), Steve Johnston (a real character) and a few others. I raced over there when laydown engines where just being introduced.
Had a ball meeting diff people at each track we raced. For some reason (I assumed it was because I was Aussie), total strangers had no problems coming up to me and talking about anything. Made heaps of friends.
Met heaps of British characters but can't remember their names. I remember an ex. world final rider was running the spare parts van each meeting and always had a story to tell. Short guy who always had engine probs at the wrong time when he raced in the 80's.
Can't remember his friggin name...
Rode the first ever meeting held at the Isle of White and had the lap and track record for a week! Heheh. :D
Was also the first rider to fly over the fence there. All in the same meeting. [:p]
Came third over-all because of that.
Gix11
21-04-2008, 08:36 PM
As I mentioned, I never realised mate! I may know a few guys that know you. I'm close friends with the Crumps and also Neil Street (or Bill as he likes to be known).
I'm probably just another rider to them. :D
Met Neil street once when I was down Poole way. Actually I think it was when I was having a shocking meeting at Exeter - a friggin bicycle drome with dirt on it! He may remember me from almost having an on-track punch-up with local hero/wanker Gary Lobb because I shut him out in one race. :D
Apparantly he didn't like losing.
Had some chats to Craig Boyce and attended one of his ride clinics early on. Tried to get Boycey, Crump and Adams interested in making a "How to Ride" DVD but they never got in touch. Their loss. I'll do it without them. :D
I remember that guy's name who ran the parts van at Arena - Dave Jessup.
Welcome mate! Good luck with the R1!
fimpBIKES
28-04-2008, 05:31 PM
i see what you did with the damper there
under the bars makes it truley hidden away!
im hoping to put some updated pics of my setup on here as soon as i get this final bit machined up
have you get her through rego yet?
should have brought it up to newcastle, no wait when i got mine done (and all they cared about was receipts anyways)
if your keen to do another paint-job let me know
swing some bucks your way ;)
Yeh Fimp that GPR setup just bolts right onto the top triple clamp (using existing threaded holes) and is easy to remove when I need to change air filter etc. and the damping arm slots into a another alloy piece bolted to the front tank mount and the frame (had to drill and tap some holes in the frame). This is standard from GPR in the USA. No fabrication needed.
Scheduled to go over the pits (so to speak) next tuesday and the RTA woman told me the same thing about receipts - make sure you've got them all otherwise they send you back and forth to get them.
Get this - $36 for a blue slip, which is basically a machinery inspection or equivelent to, and $400+ for the RTA pit inspection where all they do is check numbers and receipts!
The only good thing is that I'm legally allowed to ride there and back even without a plate.
hooligan
28-04-2008, 09:06 PM
quote:Originally posted by Bear
The only good thing is that I'm legally allowed to ride there and back even without a plate.
I remember that being the coolest part about registering mine the first time. riding to the rta, the weighbridge etc. without a plate.[8D]
Jockney Rebel
28-04-2008, 09:13 PM
hi bear i used to live across the water form arena essex used to go to the banger racing there ..dave jessop def rings a bell ...but dunno where from ..my mate was into destroying cars in a colorful fashion ijust went to get frozen while he did it lol..and the paint on yer bike is intriguing ..im up for a paint job soon ..so maybe u can get yer arse here on the coast for the 17th may at my gaff for tea and bikkies ...lol
WATEVR
28-04-2008, 09:48 PM
quote:Originally posted by Bear
Have met all the Aussie riders and had some good chats to most of them, Crump, Sullivan (very nice guy), Steve Johnston (a real character) and a few others.
small world really the first ever bike i rode was sullivans junior speedway bike at adelaides sidewinder speedway track may years ago!!!
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