Balakov's GSXR 750 K5 Turbo Fighter, with video!

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This is how I received Rollys Gixxer a few months ago.

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/949394368129554.jpg

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Here the owner plays the part of temporary subframe whilst communicating with the aliens that guide him.[:o)]

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/949394368116057.jpg

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After some weeks of arm twisting he convinced his machinist to finish the bottom triple clamp.
Then i could start getting the bike together.

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/949394368125445.jpg

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The custom subframe, fabricated from sheet.
http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/949394368106374.jpg

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Once the lights were fitted we felt there was something missing.

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/949394368156433.jpg


So after some late nights of drinking & yours trully saying things like, It's only money & you won't regret it.........

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I finally convinced him that a turbo was the way to go.;)[:p]

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/949394368137526.jpg

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Of course big mouth here also said " I'd like it to be ready for the Sydney show"
DOH!! [B)]...............

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/949394368144339.jpg

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A few more beers & a bit more convincing that a Motogadget dash would look good too.
http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/949394368126008.jpg

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Now this is a face that only an owner could love ...........
http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/949394368132403.jpg

...........but it's growing on me ;)

[gibbo]

Been waiting a while for some pics of this one, loved the colour of the frame and bits when first posted, engine colour matches nicely. Like those front rotors too, are they your work Ben?

[Large]

Pretty green. :)

[FIGHTERMC]

Excellent work there Ben i'm liking it
alot.

[Watto]

comin along nicely - what tail unit is that?

[FIGHTERMC]

quote:Originally posted by Watto

comin along nicely - what tail unit is that?

mv agusta if i'm not mistaken

[outlaw6660]

Thats e very nice build bike sofar!
the subframe is a very nice work..
and the idea with the 3 headlamps an the cooler...
great stuff...
let see more of this beast!

[Weaselman]

man that looks like it runs on small children
Love it

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quote:FIGHTERMC Posted - 01 Nov 2007 : 04:42:21
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quote:
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Originally posted by Watto

comin along nicely - what tail unit is that?

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mv agusta if i'm not mistaken

Actually it's a Megatec " Mangusta"
it's based on the MV one but it's shorter & is more agressive looking.

[sharky]

Just remind me NEVER to take my credit card to Ben's place [:p]

[Booster]

Not if your drinking beer ...


Very very nice,...why am i not suprised ;)

[zx12argh]

Thats tuff - for some reason I'm expecting to see some kind of rotating blade arrangement on the front... That bike looks hungry!

[HueyonaBlade]

Is the top radiator required for the turbo Ben? for mine it spoils the front but more curious as to its purpose and Gibbo I think that you will find that the rotors are ABM;)

[Gix11]

That things is mad as a square spoon. I wanna see it all apinted up to get the true final look. I guess you have paint on your hands right now Ben? You love convincing people to have turbos don't you? Excellent.

[pt]

it looks like an oil cooler to me huey. some of the gixxers and bigger bikes run a rad and oil cooler.


i have some constructive criticism though.... with the three headlights and cooler at the front i reckon two small ram air scoops would set it off. kinda like two horns for the beast or something. although side-on it may look a bit front heavy(heavier than it already is[:p]).

just a thought!

[pt]

quote:Originally posted by pt

it looks like an oil cooler to me huey. some of the gixxers and bigger bikes run a rad and oil cooler. EDIT: should ahve thougth before i typed. you're right huey it's an oil cooler or something that has been added with the turbo.[V]


i have some constructive criticism though.... with the three headlights and cooler at the front i reckon two small ram air scoops would set it off. kinda like two horns for the beast or something. although side-on it may look a bit front heavy(heavier than it already is[:p]).

just a thought!

[Slain]

looks insane, top work ben
i think it would look good with the radiator cover done in black also

[Seifer]

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/8459029544298.jpg

Anyone...anyone, I'll be here all night, try the veal.

[Balakov]

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/8459034779213.jpg

[Balakov]

Hi all...............well this is mt baby!!!

Just droped her off to the show and she looks a little something that the pic above:>

The front oil cooler is just a second radiator but it dosnt really need it i just wanted to front end to look fat to go with the fuck off triples and risers!

[Slain]

so frggin hot mate!
i would really like to tip a bottle of wild turkey into the fuel tank of my gixxer and lock yours and mine in the garage to see the end product lol

[Balakov]

quote:Originally posted by Slain

so frggin hot mate!
i would really like to tip a bottle of wild turkey into the fuel tank of my gixxer and lock yours and mine in the garage to see the end product lol


Dont waste the turkey! drink the gobble gobble and throw some JD in the mix hahaha

[Balakov]

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/8459034796269.jpg


Thats what the front looks like.

[FIGHTERMC]

I can see this in sf mag mate.
fookin looks the dogs

[Balakov]

quote:Originally posted by FIGHTERMC

I can see this in sf mag mate.
fookin looks the dogs


Thanks mate! I'm fuckin happy how she turned out took a lot of planning to decide exactly what i wanted and she is fuckin hot...........and will go like a bitch too! Im glad i got a lot of it done myself too and thanks to Benny for finishing her off to primo standard!

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Here's a coupla out door shots.

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/84590591181515.jpg

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http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/84590591171784.jpg

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One more.....
http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/84590591206560.jpg

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The paint looks quite white in the pics but it is actually silver.

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/8459059185489.jpg

[Seifer]

Haha, looks like your number plate fell off the front. Jokes aside I'm quite a fan, love the shapes from the side. May take me some time to become a fan of that aqua colour tho. Nice fighter there champ!

[Gix11]

Talk about unique!! If you want different, here it is. Nice work boys.

[Tone]

Jeeezus! Brutal!
That is very very cool.Can't make up my mind on the "minty fresh" frame colour,though it catches the eye, but that blue and silver mix is fuckin A!
Could be a new favourite bike this one.[^]Nice work.

[Balakov]

Hey Benny i might not be able to make Sunday......work stuff in QLD call me tomorrow if you read this or someone please pass on the message!

Cheers guys

[Watto]

great work fellas[8D]:D

[Balakov]

quote:Originally posted by Watto

great work fellas[8D]:D


cheers mate

[fimpBIKES]

saw it at the show

fucking perfect, that front looks brutish and reminds me of getting punched in the face
suits it, spot on!

[chopaweeza]

Having seen the bike in the flesh today I am suitably impressed with the quality of the build. Pat yourself on the back Mr Shaw.

[zx12argh]

So how are you going to keep a fresh supply of babies to feed that thing... Nice - top work fellas :D

[ej03]

:D:D:D

[cavey]

Beutifull bike fella. don't like the minty but thats stunning!

[Balakov]

quote:Originally posted by cavey

Beutifull bike fella. don't like the minty but thats stunning!


Ha thats funny. At the show my friends 2 little girls liked mine the best out of the bikes lined up cause of the pretty colours! I dont know weather thats a good or bad thing[:I]

[dane_ra]

That thing is straight outta Futurama!

Nice, saw it at the show and it didn't grab me, but now I see the detail and awesome work thats gone into it, I'm impressed.

[auskat]

Great work as always Ben - came up nicely from the last time I saw it in the shop. Looks like one of those mean looking machines out of Mad Max. Nothing like a bit of pressure to get it finished before the show hey! :D

[TwinMatch]

Balakov,
Unique mate. Love the front end and the extra radiator!
What you and Ben have done has really set it apart from other gix fighters. Top job.:)

TM

[zaraloc]

Freakin awesome!
I love the color scheme,what type of turbo is that?
Will it have a full exhaust on it or is it gonna be fuckin loud?

[Groomey]

Hawt

after all them beers,you'd better have a warm glass of milk Ben.

...and Balakov, you gunna be stunting this 1 mate? now that would be talent. Nice bike mate.;)

[zaraloc]

quote:Originally posted by Groomey

Hawt

What's Hawt?
Im not sure if it was in response to my question[?]

[fimpBIKES]

its like "hot", only ghey-er

[wackyrider]

NIce bike. Not too sure on the frame colour though, but that's just me...

Ben can u get that tail unit with a pillion seat??

[zaraloc]

Oh thanks FimpBikes :)

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quote:wackyrider Posted - 11 Nov 2007 : 13:02:29
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NIce bike. Not too sure on the frame colour though, but that's just me...

Ben can u get that tail unit with a pillion seat??
This was actually a twin seat version but the pillion seat area was
so patheticly small that we deceided to glass it up.

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Here's a pic
http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/89134585251726.jpg

[fimpBIKES]

shit, wish my seating area was that big sometimes LOL

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It looks bigger in the pic than it actually is.
Also rear pegs suck;).......

[wackyrider]

Just a thought for when I'm able to start work on a project.
Since it will prob be my only ride, I need space for a passenger/victim!!! hehehe

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Well it runs,it's not tuned yet but it sounds tough.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ry5-CK488I0

[KATO ZX7]

Congrats for the new bike in town, it looks Nasty!!!!!!!!! (That does mean a good thing!)

[Deano]

looks great
what specs on the turbo ben?

what are you using to fuel it, piggy back computor?

[Pab13]

Nice work Ben that sounds unreal top job again mate

[BANDITROD]

that sounds fucking horn cmon pab you need one man

[Pab13]

I know not to much longer and I should have the money 3 to 4 months Rod if all goes well.

[BANDITROD]

cool

[Diebythereaper]

Interesting project, Is that frame powder coated?

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No, 2k paint.

[Z Power]

that sounds fucking tuff.

[Balakov]

quote:Originally posted by EXBEN

Well it runs,it's not tuned yet but it sounds tough.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ry5-CK488I0


Well it did run till we took it to the dyno and blew it up!!! All four pistons fucked!

But its all good i stole the motor from my track bike and now she is up and running again with a custom made ali head gasket to lower the compression ratio made by the the guru himself Ben Shaw and she sounds fucking angry!

Wheels are on the way and its back to the dyno soon to get her tuned up and away we go again! So hopefully i have made the last purchase but fuck it i lost count after about 25k!

Benno got any new pics you can put up?

[Cruisecontrol]

Sounds good. Hopefully it will go fast enough to outrun the colour-scheme...:)

[Balakov]

quote:Originally posted by Cruisecontrol

Sounds good. Hopefully it will go fast enough to outrun the colour-scheme...:)


Green its the colour of envy......................dont worry too much about it im sure your bike is just as nice in your own mind:D

[Cruisecontrol]

No worries mate.

It is painfully obvious that one can't buy class any more than they can style...;)

[Balakov]

quote:Originally posted by Cruisecontrol

No worries mate.

It is painfully obvious that one can't buy class any more than they can style...;)


This is true...............but one can but a turbo enough said!:D

[Balakov]

quote:Originally posted by Balakov


quote:Originally posted by Cruisecontrol

No worries mate.

It is painfully obvious that one can't buy class any more than they can style...;)


This is true...............but one can but a turbo enough said!:D


What no reply?................Didnt think so! Chin up champ its not that bad you'll be alright!

[Cruisecontrol]

July is a great month.

[Balakov]

quote:Originally posted by Cruisecontrol

July is a great month.





mmmmmmmm July! Is that when you get your tax money back? Shame.........If you had money.......money would not be a problem! Get back to when you can afford something...........or anything for that matter!

You bag me for my bike.............why is yours so special? What you got thats so much better?

[Cruisecontrol]

Your head is further up your arse than I originally thought...

[gibbo]

Righto, it's the naughty corner for you two!!!!

[Gix11]

You two: Get a room.

Everyone has their own opinions and tastes here, if they didn't this place wouldn't exist. Agree to disagree on taste and enjoy your own builds. I think both bikes are great in thier own way and miles apart.

[Cruisecontrol]

quote:Originally posted by Gix11

You two: Get a room.



Fine. But he's paying for it...[:I]

[scotty mac]

quote:Originally posted by Cruisecontrol


quote:Originally posted by Gix11

You two: Get a room.



Fine. But he's paying for it...[:I]
i think you might be in luck http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=8964 [B)]:D;)

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The new Polished Carrozzeria wheels went on today.
It's really improved the look of the bike methinks.[8D]
6.25 rear with 200 tyre has fattened up the back end
nicely too.

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/29643758123053.jpg

[Billy Bob]

Your a fucken artist ben. love it

[zx12argh]

Shit doooood... you've even colour coded the wheels on the paddock stands... [:p]
I stand by my original comment. That bike was born to eat babies... its not pretty but fuck... its tuff.
Shit ben if I had the dollars and was anywhere near you i'd throw my bike at you in a minute.

[Gix11]

Madly awesome piece of gear, please tell me it's coming to the AFR this year?

[EXBEN]

I think I can twist his arm.....;)

[fimpBIKES]

fuck yeah, lite wheels FTW!!!!

[Balakov]

quote:Originally posted by EXBEN

I think I can twist his arm.....;)


Word of warning to all! Dont go to Bennos shop late in the arvo! He offers you a beer and one leads to three and that leads to.............so Benno what else can we do to the bike? And that leads you into the wilderness where dollars mean nothing! LOL!

Twist my arm? Get your mate the engineer to ok it and we are sweet! Till the next mod! HAHA.

[Balakov]

quote:Originally posted by Cruisecontrol

Your head is further up your arse than I originally thought...




Its easy cause i have a little head!


Unlike yours!

[Balakov]

show us a pic from the rear!

BTW you might want to adjust the chain LOL

[Cruisecontrol]

quote:Originally posted by Balakov

Its easy cause i have a little head!


Unlike yours!


Zing!!!

[TurboKat]

What the fuck is a procueter ?

[Balakov]

quote:Originally posted by turbokat

What the fuck is a procueter ?


Its something you type when you have ten beers under your belt and think stirring up shit on a forum sounds like fun! LOL.