First fighter project nearly done

[zaraloc]

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/920380282149723.jpg

Well this is it so far,I'm not very happy with it,probably should have done the engine blue.
But cant be bothered I'm sick of not having any transport.
Ive gotta paint the outside landings of the wheels blue and the stator cover,get a front guard and a pillion seat cowl,and replace the pissy muffler ( I have an RS3 off a bandit)then I'm done.
I think I may sell it and start a new project somfing a bit bigger.
Ok bring on the comments I can take it:)
Cheers.

[Gix11]

She looks pretty sweet mate! I'd like to see it with the final gaurd etc done to get the full impression. I reckon that might look better with all black wheels mate? Got any other angle photos?

[zaraloc]

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/920380392131922.jpg

Thanks Si,wheels all black ya think.
I think its got too much black....dunno what way to go.

[zaraloc]

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/920380392104643.jpg

Another one.
Thanks for ya comments Si

[Gix11]

I think it's BECAUSE there's so much black that is would work with shiny black wheels, either that or full polish. I'd avoid going any more blue, but hey, that's just my opinion.

[zaraloc]

Cool thanks mate,black or polish,probably go black lol
Cheers Si.

[RUSS M8]

To get an idea on rim colours, you can buy some cheap stick on rim stripes and fit them up. Mine cost me $30 and under an hour, for a very different look!
http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/92038049146153.jpg


Often polishing the outer edge of the rim can be very cool, and much easyer than doing the whole thing!

Aside from that, your fighter looks quite cool :) I'd maybe go for a small flyscreen or sumfink, but that's just me :)

[zaraloc]

:)Cool thanks Russ.
Yeah I would only polish the outside,I like that look.

[sickboy]

Thats not bad,have you thought about doing the forks black too? Also what speedo setup are you running,any close-ups ,cheers.

[slamdog]

Sweet Ride there zaraloc, go with the blue on the outside of the rims like you said mate, I think it will pop with that look and yes coat the forks black.

[BANDITROD]

im with si on this one dude the bike looks great but go with the black on ya rims and it will look awsome

[zaraloc]

quote:Originally posted by sickboy

Thats not bad,have you thought about doing the forks black too? Also what speedo setup are you running,any close-ups ,cheers.

Hey sickboy,nah I haven't done the forks black because I think It already has too much black.
No close ups of the speedo yet as its on with cable ties at the moment.lol
Its a little digital one that runs off a magnet on the front inner disk.
Cheers mate.

[zaraloc]

quote:Originally posted by slamdog

Sweet Ride there zaraloc, go with the blue on the outside of the rims like you said mate, I think it will pop with that look and yes coat the forks black.

Thanks slamdog,yeah i reckon blue for the rims,and its not ordinary paint Im using,its an anodising paint so it looks candy.Probly cant see it in the pics.
Black forks too ya reckon.cool
Cheers mate

[zaraloc]

quote:Originally posted by BANDITROD

im with si on this one dude the bike looks great but go with the black on ya rims and it will look awsome

Thanks Banditrod,thats nice to hear,cause Im pretty dissapointed with it.lol
I might do the rear wheel blue/black(its already got the paint off it) and the front black and see which one looks best.
Cheers mate.

[zaraloc]

I can see how that rear wheel could look a bit crappy with the blue on it.
Oh well I can always pant black over the top:D
Dunno I'll probly try both

[Jockney Rebel]

i like it nice work mate much better than my first attempt anyway

[zx12argh]

Mate I reckon it looks great - the harshest judge is usually yourself.

I actually dont mind the black 3 quarter polish.

It could be worse mate - this is my first attempt at a streetfighter. This whole thing is an evolutionary process.

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/920381126142743.JPG

[zaraloc]

Thanks Frankenbiker,thanks zx12argh yeah its never really finished is it
for me like many others i"m guessing is cashflow.
Is their a pic of your current bike on here zx12argh?

[zx12argh]

This was the second attempt - came out alright but then some one round here said the arse looked too fat....
http://streetfighters.com.au/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=4725&whichpage=1&SearchTerms=zx12argh
so I modded and chucked an R1 tail on...
http://streetfighters.com.au/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=5670&SearchTerms=done
I've since pulled off the engine cage it was too big and I dont wheelie it as much as I used to after I saw a cross-section of just how thin a 12r chassis is... I'm pulling it back into the shed in a matter of weeks for a complete overhaul and refresh. My plans are all sorted its just time I need now.

For me a good home built bike is all about vision and evolution. I'm starting to get closer to what I want - but then I'll probably change my mind after its done and start again ;)

[zaraloc]

quote:Originally posted by zx12argh

This was the second attempt - came out alright but then some one round here said the arse looked too fat....
http://streetfighters.com.au/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=4725&whichpage=1&SearchTerms=zx12argh
so I modded and chucked an R1 tail on...
http://streetfighters.com.au/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=5670&SearchTerms=done
I've since pulled off the engine cage it was too big and I dont wheelie it as much as I used to after I saw a cross-section of just how thin a 12r chassis is... I'm pulling it back into the shed in a matter of weeks for a complete overhaul and refresh. My plans are all sorted its just time I need now.


For me a good home built bike is all about vision and evolution. I'm starting to get closer to what I want - but then I'll probably change my mind after its done and start again ;)

Those pics are sweeet.Very nice, did ya ever get round to making a mould for the ducktail?

[zx12argh]

not as yet mate - thats the coming project. I'll hopefully be starting that in the next couple of weeks if i dont get too distracted in the silly season

[BANDITROD]

quote:Originally posted by zaraloc


quote:Originally posted by BANDITROD

im with si on this one dude the bike looks great but go with the black on ya rims and it will look awsome

Thanks Banditrod,thats nice to hear,cause Im pretty dissapointed with it.lol
I might do the rear wheel blue/black(its already got the paint off it) and the front black and see which one looks best.
Cheers mate.
sounds like a good plan let us know how you get on

[wackyrider]

Def black or polish the rims. In fact I'd prob paint the passenger rear sets vlack as well.

But that's just me...

[zaraloc]

Cheers Banditrod,wackyrider:)

[damo1]

quote:Originally posted by zaraloc

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/920380392131922.jpg

Thanks Si,wheels all black ya think.
I think its got too much black....dunno what way to go.



Nice ride its coming together.

What are the lights your running ive got the same fender eliminatorin my blade tail but im loving the lights youve got.
Are they led combos tail/stop/indicator[?]

[zaraloc]

Thanks Damo, yep they are led combos tail/stop/indicator.
They came with the undertail $99 from easycarbon dot com.
It doesnt fit perfectly when ya get down low and look close it has
a little gap where the top of the taillight was.
Get what ya pay for hey.
I'm just hoping they are street legal;)
Cheers mate.

[damo1]

Cheers Zara might check them out;)

Oh by the way is that each or a pair[?]

[zaraloc]

Thats for everything mate,the undertail with both lights.

[damo1]

Fark thats cheap as[:0]

I think from memory Exben told me i could get leds to replace the ones ive got for 90$ each and they werent combos with indicators.
Just stop tails

Man im going to make a call got any contact details for them Zar[?]

[zaraloc]

yep easycarbon dot com

[damo1]

;)cheers mate

[damo1]

Checked it out sweet but if anybody else is interested its

EASYCARBON.COM in capitals:D

Took me a while to find them.

[damo1]

WOWOWOWOWO its 99$ u.s not Aus dollars so thats about[?][?] fuck knows but it aint 99$ to us in Aussie.[:0]

How much was it landed here[?]

[Large]

With the current exchange rate that's only about 107AU Damo

Course then the bank will want a fee so prolly 115-120AU

[zaraloc]

oops sorry Damo,yeah US dollars which is 108 Aussie dollars plus $38 US dollars postage.
So its $150 Aussie dollars all together.
Still cheap I reckon.

[damo1]

Cheers Boys thats makes more sense:D

No dramas getting the gear Zara[?]

[zaraloc]

No mate took about 10 days:D

[damo1]

;)

[KATO ZX7]

Hello big boy. Nice set of wheels. No critizim to add. Good work Adds.

[zaraloc]

Fanks KATO :)

[Gix11]

She looked bloody good on Saturday night anyway mate. Sorry I didn't get chance to talk and cheers for coming.

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/808277404144322.jpg

[Z Power]

I agree Si nice looking bike, but i did get a chance to have a chat with zaraloc nice bloke and good to talk with another newby.

[zaraloc]

Thanks Si Im sorry I didnt get to meet you too mate,I had a good time.

[zaraloc]

Cheers ZPower nice to meet ya mate.
I like how my numberplate dint show up in that pic or did you do that?
It would be good for the speed cameras:)

[Gix11]

Yea, I did that mate. Unfortunately I can't do it every time you go through a speed camera though.

[KATO ZX7]

Bumma you had to fook off early, how a bouts trying to fit in a fang with Stelf and me b4 i get to LARGE!
If you cant be good, be good at it till we catch you next.

[KATO ZX7]

That goes for you too Z Power!!! Wanna go for a ride?? Does anybody??? Im running out of ride time!!!!
AAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHH !!!!!!!!!!!

[sharky]

Nah Kate, you just wait 'til he/she's born and hand 'em to Dad saying "I've carried 'em for 9 months already..your turn..."..and head for the bike..

[Z Power]

Sorry Kato not for a while busy moving my shit down to melbourne for the next few weeks but after that if your not to LARGE we can organise a time and a place.

[KATO ZX7]

As long as my (getting LARGER by the day) belly permits me too, we'll get some crowd together for a fang in the new year.
Stay tuned.
Thank god for high rise bars!!!!!

[KATO ZX7]

Oh yeah and too you Sharky, good idea but my exhaust note (while im warming up the 7 for a fast gettaway) may give it away!!!
Bumma.

[HueyonaBlade]

New year could open up some fanging time for me I would be in

[STELF]

All is well for a ride as the mother in law is happy to take bubb when he/she is on the outside of the whom and Kato's up for it, hope its not to far away. Better squeeze a ride in soon or i'll be on my own. I know Zaraloc (Ads) will be up for a ride with that spunky lookin bike of his and any one is welcome we'll keep you posted. Probably include a counter lunch somewhere as to be expected. Stay tuned.

[zaraloc]

Sounds Mcfuckin good to me Trev:)

[zaraloc]

quote:Originally posted by Gix11

Yea, I did that mate. Unfortunately I can't do it every time you go through a speed camera though.

That would be nice Si:D

[zaraloc]

Yeah Kato I'd love to go for a ride with you,Trev and anyone else the more the,mmmmadness

[STELF]

Cheers Ads, We'll oganise it in the new year mate i'm not sure if we'll get time before hand.