Project K4 Gixxer

[wackyrider]

Cheers Simon. Just also got insurance with Shannons with all mods delcared and photo's of the build sent. They're happy and I'm happy :D

[Hagarr]

Hey Wackyman, any chance you could take a photo of your Ignition trigger plate when at TDC or firing please.

I am using K4 Injection on my oilburner and having trouble figuring where the hell this thing is supposed to trigger!

Cheers

Danny

[geesexar]

good work Jules betcha glad to get it on the road...shannons are ok ive got my fighter insured with em no dramas

[Cruisecontrol]

What did Shannons agree as the market value?

[wackyrider]

Agreed at $13k value

[Cruisecontrol]

Nice!

I paid five for mine and GIO agreed to nine and a half...

[wackyrider]

Wasn't the cheapest insurance, but then again same as AAMI and Shannons give me the choice of repairer, accept that I have done the work on it and accepted the photo's as proof of how the bike is.

With the choice of repairer, they even allow you to repair the bike yourself if you so please.

[Cruisecontrol]

Do they cover it as a daily ride?

[stiffsimon]

I've got cover with Shannon's for my GSX whilst it's being built. Agreed value of $15K $15 per month and it covers you for damage whilst it's being built. Eg if you drop your newly painted tank or fry your new wiring loom it's covered.

[Hagarr]

I've got cover with Shannon's for my GSX whilst it's being built. Agreed value of $15K $15 per month and it covers you for damage whilst it's being built. Eg if you drop your newly painted tank or fry your new wiring loom it's covered.

Same here, repairers cover for 15k just renewed.

[wackyrider]

New battery arrived today. 700g of SSB Lithium goodness :D


https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/p480x480/1236282_10153260494345165_444157233_n.jpg

[wackyrider]

Finally got around to getting rid of the butt ugly plastic overflow bottle and bought an oil catch can from Supercrap.

http://i770.photobucket.com/albums/xx348/wackyrider/Gixxer/null_zps8e0151fa.jpg (http://s770.photobucket.com/user/wackyrider/media/Gixxer/null_zps8e0151fa.jpg.html)

http://i770.photobucket.com/albums/xx348/wackyrider/Gixxer/catchcan2_zps5ff027b5.jpg (http://s770.photobucket.com/user/wackyrider/media/Gixxer/catchcan2_zps5ff027b5.jpg.html)

[Large]

How much for the can Frenchy?

[wackyrider]

How much for the can Frenchy?

$70 Rich

[Large]

That's not bad, and it looks like a neat job.

[hooligan]

We have matching overflow cans, Jules.

[wackyrider]

I saw the polished one and it didn't do it for me. Then saw the black one. Me likey

[wackyrider]

Out and about with another Gixxer. Spot the difference, lol

http://i770.photobucket.com/albums/xx348/wackyrider/Mobile Uploads/2014-01/FE76912F-0382-4BBF-A21E-A83A6CBD7EA8_zpsnoovvh2t.jpg
(http://s770.photobucket.com/user/wackyrider/media/Mobile Uploads/2014-01/FE76912F-0382-4BBF-A21E-A83A6CBD7EA8_zpsnoovvh2t.jpg.html)
http://i770.photobucket.com/albums/xx348/wackyrider/Gixxer/CFF26C3E-DAB2-4666-9F07-7B8D5B59A4D7_zpswvqmot3r.jpg (http://s770.photobucket.com/user/wackyrider/media/Gixxer/CFF26C3E-DAB2-4666-9F07-7B8D5B59A4D7_zpswvqmot3r.jpg.html)

And a pic from the drags today

http://i770.photobucket.com/albums/xx348/wackyrider/Mobile Uploads/2014-01/84F57E44-CA8C-4AE6-BBE9-98C583120856_zpsn4lbhn58.jpg (http://s770.photobucket.com/user/wackyrider/media/Mobile Uploads/2014-01/84F57E44-CA8C-4AE6-BBE9-98C583120856_zpsn4lbhn58.jpg.html)

[xa-mont]

Basically exactly the same...

[ALBI]

I've got the blue anodized can Jules

[Tim]

surprised those speedcamreas havent been targeted..

[wackyrider]

Time for some TLC for the Gixxa.

http://i770.photobucket.com/albums/xx348/wackyrider/Gixxer/F05DBD18-2EB7-42D1-BB09-A8D76F59D1B1_zpsr1fcxljp.jpg (http://s770.photobucket.com/user/wackyrider/media/Gixxer/F05DBD18-2EB7-42D1-BB09-A8D76F59D1B1_zpsr1fcxljp.jpg.html)

First off time to clean up the back of the bike a bit. Old vs new. Slightly different...

http://i770.photobucket.com/albums/xx348/wackyrider/Gixxer/0631B53C-4D7B-482E-B8A3-B57E601D16B4_zpsprehwnes.jpg (http://s770.photobucket.com/user/wackyrider/media/Gixxer/0631B53C-4D7B-482E-B8A3-B57E601D16B4_zpsprehwnes.jpg.html)

Looks a bit better now

http://i770.photobucket.com/albums/xx348/wackyrider/Gixxer/CE0BF7E7-0F2F-4EC7-AF09-171116031047_zpswpj5kxnw.jpg (http://s770.photobucket.com/user/wackyrider/media/Gixxer/CE0BF7E7-0F2F-4EC7-AF09-171116031047_zpswpj5kxnw.jpg.html)


I've always hated having the temp sensor on the front of the radiator, so I asked Ben to machine this up for me so that I can relocate the switch

http://i770.photobucket.com/albums/xx348/wackyrider/Gixxer/10E9EF4E-D793-4067-9DF3-38A8D23B1773_zpsxj3hievh.jpg (http://s770.photobucket.com/user/wackyrider/media/Gixxer/10E9EF4E-D793-4067-9DF3-38A8D23B1773_zpsxj3hievh.jpg.html)

Raditaor has copped it a bit lately some time for a freshen up as well as installed the new plug where the switch used to be

http://i770.photobucket.com/albums/xx348/wackyrider/Gixxer/F00F889C-4C22-40A2-A14C-285D1F0C11D3_zpszdcyptkq.jpg (http://s770.photobucket.com/user/wackyrider/media/Gixxer/F00F889C-4C22-40A2-A14C-285D1F0C11D3_zpszdcyptkq.jpg.html)


Radiator rubbed back and given a fresh coat of paint. Gone back to black this time round

http://i770.photobucket.com/albums/xx348/wackyrider/Gixxer/1E9A44A2-069F-4EE2-B2B8-BE971EEE238B_zpsm9m1qafo.jpg (http://s770.photobucket.com/user/wackyrider/media/Gixxer/1E9A44A2-069F-4EE2-B2B8-BE971EEE238B_zpsm9m1qafo.jpg.html)

[wackyrider]

Forget the dirt on the bike, but here it is fitted to the bike

http://i770.photobucket.com/albums/xx348/wackyrider/Gixxer/D3750F43-0C33-4134-8761-F6773C20F1AC_zpsipc5ys5x.jpg (http://s770.photobucket.com/user/wackyrider/media/Gixxer/D3750F43-0C33-4134-8761-F6773C20F1AC_zpsipc5ys5x.jpg.html)

And the standard hole in the radiator now plugged and painted

http://i770.photobucket.com/albums/xx348/wackyrider/Gixxer/797AA9C6-A001-4B41-BF80-C107258A3762_zps4fbi03ni.jpg (http://s770.photobucket.com/user/wackyrider/media/Gixxer/797AA9C6-A001-4B41-BF80-C107258A3762_zps4fbi03ni.jpg.html)

[Cruisecontrol]

How much did the temp sensor cost, Jules? If you don't mind me asking.
Looks heaps better.

[Bob]

Looks great mate.

[ALBI]

looks good mate !!
hey I know this bloke that does number plate surrounds !!

[wackyrider]

How much did the temp sensor cost, Jules? If you don't mind me asking.
Looks heaps better.

Dan you referring to the the Motogadget temp sensor or the billet fitting?

[wackyrider]

looks good mate !!
hey I know this bloke that does number plate surrounds !!

lol, never liked them for my bike though

[Cruisecontrol]

The billet fitting.

[wackyrider]

$260 delivered. Machined and anodised. Included the plug for the radiator as well.

[wackyrider]

Fitted the PCV on the bike last weekend and took it for a spin. Now need to take it on the dyno and get it tuned properly.

I'm sure I've asked before but can't seem to find where. Who do you suggest in Brissy for tuning a bike on the dyno?

[Tim]

I'm sure I've asked before but can't seem to find where.

http://www.speedysmotorcycles.com.au/ (http://www.speedysmotorcycles.com.au/)
http://www.petespitstop.com.au/
Owen the fudge man from ducati bris?

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/showthread.php?27013-Power-Commander-V&highlight=power+commander+auto+tune (http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/showthread.php?27013-Power-Commander-V&highlight=power+commander+auto+tune)

[wackyrider]

Decided to get my suspension sorted out and had a set of 9.5 springs put in and had it set up for my weight. Need to take it out for a proper spin, but feels heaps better already on the short spin I took it on

http://i770.photobucket.com/albums/xx348/wackyrider/Gixxer/0E6D6FDF-BFFC-4740-A2A5-1E381B2A5FA5_zpsolvfj0qk.jpg (http://s770.photobucket.com/user/wackyrider/media/Gixxer/0E6D6FDF-BFFC-4740-A2A5-1E381B2A5FA5_zpsolvfj0qk.jpg.html)

http://i770.photobucket.com/albums/xx348/wackyrider/Gixxer/AE4CBE94-30B0-413A-BF54-4E794D8D7C2B_zpsko7jlw4x.jpg (http://s770.photobucket.com/user/wackyrider/media/Gixxer/AE4CBE94-30B0-413A-BF54-4E794D8D7C2B_zpsko7jlw4x.jpg.html)

[ozzy1100]

Did u only do springs and who did u use jules

[wackyrider]

I went and saw Jim Murphy (superbike suspension city). He's been doing this for years. Nice bloke to chat to as well.

And yeah just springs, oil and set-up was done.

[ozzy1100]

sweet

[Tim]

rear too or just front?

[ALBI]

Was is expensive to get forks sorted out ??

[hooligan]

I had the front forks (springs and valving) done on my ktm 640sm for $500 at trooper lu's, albi. Best thing I ever did to that bike.


Cooma should be good this year for you, Jules.

[wackyrider]

New fork springs, oil and set-up of both front and back cost me $370 all up ALBI. Not too bad when you think about it.

[Cruisecontrol]

I had the front forks (springs and valving) done on my ktm 640sm for $500 at trooper lu's.

Did you get fancy gift card for a photography studio too?

[hooligan]

Nope.
Did you get your offer around Mardi gras time? I wouldn't trust offers from photographers at that time of year Dan, they might be trying to take advantage of you.

[Cruisecontrol]

Nah, it was courtesy of Trooper Lu's Garage which surprised me because it was an $800 voucher but they wanted a deposit on booking... Fail.

[wackyrider]

Gave the bike a bit of a clean up and installed some new front indicators


http://i770.photobucket.com/albums/xx348/wackyrider/Gixxer/B83B6F08-2F72-4A3B-A957-C47F8FCDD218_zps4a7glrnl.jpg (http://s770.photobucket.com/user/wackyrider/media/Gixxer/B83B6F08-2F72-4A3B-A957-C47F8FCDD218_zps4a7glrnl.jpg.html)


http://i770.photobucket.com/albums/xx348/wackyrider/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-03/FCEB6CC9-3B73-4DA4-BB8F-6CC0DEDC3573_zps3zpljzfc.jpg (http://s770.photobucket.com/user/wackyrider/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-03/FCEB6CC9-3B73-4DA4-BB8F-6CC0DEDC3573_zps3zpljzfc.jpg.html)


http://i770.photobucket.com/albums/xx348/wackyrider/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-03/A00757A4-E6FB-464D-85B0-030C449D4FAD_zpsslvtpusn.jpg (http://s770.photobucket.com/user/wackyrider/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-03/A00757A4-E6FB-464D-85B0-030C449D4FAD_zpsslvtpusn.jpg.html)


http://i770.photobucket.com/albums/xx348/wackyrider/Gixxer/C3927C36-67AC-458D-9C18-D274D4A00A9C_zpsmzk8pfz5.jpg (http://s770.photobucket.com/user/wackyrider/media/Gixxer/C3927C36-67AC-458D-9C18-D274D4A00A9C_zpsmzk8pfz5.jpg.html)


http://i770.photobucket.com/albums/xx348/wackyrider/Gixxer/9B21C9BC-D809-4C55-B506-5E305EC25F9F_zpsejzl4qhf.jpg (http://s770.photobucket.com/user/wackyrider/media/Gixxer/9B21C9BC-D809-4C55-B506-5E305EC25F9F_zpsejzl4qhf.jpg.html)


http://i770.photobucket.com/albums/xx348/wackyrider/Gixxer/623ECD4B-9313-4A53-9566-1124ED52D2F9_zpsnq9estyn.jpg (http://s770.photobucket.com/user/wackyrider/media/Gixxer/623ECD4B-9313-4A53-9566-1124ED52D2F9_zpsnq9estyn.jpg.html)


Have copped a few stone chips along the way, but shit happens. It was built to be ridden.

[ozzy1100]

Mirrors are gay cock smoker......

[Jed]

Lynton. You have such a way with words

[Jed]

Jules. I see you snuck down to Willowbank last Wednesday. How'd you go, and where was the invite???

[Gix11]

That looks so tidy mate. Well done.

[ozzy1100]

Lynton. You have such a way with words

eloquence is not just a word my freind it is a way of life....
But it don't change the fact that those mirrors are out of place
on a bike built to that level.... That and telling Jules he loves cock is fun
I mean have you ever seen the man he is to pretty not
to love the cock lol

[wackyrider]

You're just jealous that I'm stealing the women up here aren't you. lol

And I don't mind the mirrors actually.

[wackyrider]

Jules. I see you snuck down to Willowbank last Wednesday. How'd you go, and where was the invite???

Jed, it was an event organised by Mono (Motorcycle Tyre Warehouse). Was open to anyone to come along.

I still hate the clutch on the Gixxer for the drags though. Was bloody bunny hoping off the line. lol

[ozzy1100]

You're just jealous that I'm stealing the women up here aren't you. lol

And I don't mind the mirrors actually.

Women right........... Ok I believe you bwahaha
and that is all that matters is you like them isn't it you are so
selfish you know that lol

[wackyrider]

haha

[Yella]

Jed, it was an event organised by Mono (Motorcycle Tyre Warehouse). Was open to anyone to come along.

I still hate the clutch on the Gixxer for the drags though. Was bloody bunny hoping off the line. lol

Put the zx10 cushion plate in it

[Jed]

Put the zx10 cushion plate in it

Yep, do that. Worked a treat for me

[wackyrider]

Went to ASBK at Qld Raceway. Had a blast watching the racing, and got to have a chat with Ivan's mate. Discovered that after paying to get the bike dynoed and tuned by another mob (wasn't too happy with the result on the weekend ride away) compared it with a Dyno dynamics dyno chart and the bike still needs some tuning...

http://i770.photobucket.com/albums/xx348/wackyrider/Gixxer/DEC606F5-D1D5-496F-AB4F-BC41AB37CBC8_zps2bhysnoo.jpg (http://s770.photobucket.com/user/wackyrider/media/Gixxer/DEC606F5-D1D5-496F-AB4F-BC41AB37CBC8_zps2bhysnoo.jpg.html)

Day wasn't all bad though. Put the bike in the show and shine and walked away with a throphy
:D

http://i770.photobucket.com/albums/xx348/wackyrider/Gixxer/EC9CCE68-4611-4905-ADB5-C3B81DF8331A_zpscs9ryq5m.jpg (http://s770.photobucket.com/user/wackyrider/media/Gixxer/EC9CCE68-4611-4905-ADB5-C3B81DF8331A_zpscs9ryq5m.jpg.html)

[Gix11]

Nice one Jules.

[latheboy]

When i get the dyno back i'll email you the graph.

You can bring it to work and get it tuned..... oh that's right, your free dyno run card has been cancelled ;)

[wackyrider]

haha, yeah thanks Ivan. I'll try and do adjustments through the PCV software and see if she runs better.

[wackyrider]

So bikes getting some TLC again. Clutch started slipping last time on the dyno, so got a new one from EBC. Also copped a fair few stone chips in the paint, so getting that touched up and this time try to get some paint protection on her.

http://i770.photobucket.com/albums/xx348/wackyrider/Gixxer/36A05F2A-4130-4EC9-9552-F11202603789_zpsrdrdv2it.jpg (http://s770.photobucket.com/user/wackyrider/media/Gixxer/36A05F2A-4130-4EC9-9552-F11202603789_zpsrdrdv2it.jpg.html)

While I'm at it I'm also finally looking at fitting the new wheels...

http://i770.photobucket.com/albums/xx348/wackyrider/Gixxer/3BB7B6F1-A7A6-4725-B2DC-D7CAD5CBD9CE_zpsyw3no64q.jpg (http://s770.photobucket.com/user/wackyrider/media/Gixxer/3BB7B6F1-A7A6-4725-B2DC-D7CAD5CBD9CE_zpsyw3no64q.jpg.html)

http://i770.photobucket.com/albums/xx348/wackyrider/Gixxer/32B4E82F-5107-4587-A592-1CC6CF86EAB5_zpsz3gnjaad.jpg (http://s770.photobucket.com/user/wackyrider/media/Gixxer/32B4E82F-5107-4587-A592-1CC6CF86EAB5_zpsz3gnjaad.jpg.html)

The front spacer is gonna require a bit of a trim to centre the new wheel in and a lick off the outside of the shaft too. The bearings and seals on the new wheels sit flush where as the original wheels were offset to the inside, so need to trim up both sides.

For the rear wheel, at a glance it seems as though it will fit in. However I'm looking now for a rear disc to fit (OD-220, ID-80 (min) & PCD-100). I'll also need to make up a custom sprocket as the new mount on the wheel is much smaller.

[wackyrider]

Also had one of the local riders ask to take a few snaps of the bike. Who am I to say no..

https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfp1/t1.0-9/10383656_10154511890865165_5124514129959389343_n.j pg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xaf1/v/t1.0-9/10556258_10154493922700165_6469620968962344679_n.j pg?oh=1e67a51bf15f51135bc82d74d31a7b43&oe=548019E1&__gda__=1416505941_b3c071e65e627349b22222609db4e99 7

[Large]

Nice pics

[Gix11]

That long exposure stuff at night (especially in the city with water reflections) really works well hey. Nice photos mate.

[wackyrider]

He actually took a fair few pics and then edited them into 1 to use lighting from several angles. Interesting to watch it being done. Pretty happy with the results

[Gix11]

Wow, neat technique. How do you get perspective right with different photos? Surely the angle would be different with other photos? Do you mean they were taken at the eact same spot on the tripod with and without the bike in shot?

[wackyrider]

He sets the Camera up on the tripod and takes a photo with just the natural lighting for the background. then another pic with him walking with a light behind the bike to give the light from on top. Same with the bottom of the bike. Does this a couple of times to see which gives the best lighting, then he edits the pics together and uses the background from one, the lower half from another, etc..

It takes him a while doing the editing... All the pics are taken in the exact same location

[Gix11]

You champ! I always wondered how they did that. You've just taught me something. Cheers mate.

[Gitzy]

bloody nice Jules..

[wackyrider]

Just one more sexy pic from another angle

http://i770.photobucket.com/albums/xx348/wackyrider/Gixxer/Gixxerback_zpsd591931d.jpg (http://s770.photobucket.com/user/wackyrider/media/Gixxer/Gixxerback_zpsd591931d.jpg.html)

[Weaselman]

Hey frenchy ever thought about getting the black fork top tubes?

[hooligan]

Yeah! they'd look awesome like these ones! but not as busted....
6069

[wackyrider]

Yeah less busted would definitely be better. lol

[hooligan]

do it Jules, black forks with black staunchions and a black frame looks awesome.

[wackyrider]

Going for the gold wheels for now and see how it all ties together and go from there.

[ozzy1100]

Those gold wheels are shit Jules.
You need to donate them to the shed ill use
them as seats or something,

[wackyrider]

You're right ozzy. I'll drop them past next week....

[ozzy1100]

you lie..........

[K6Thou]

why haven't those fancy wheels been fitted yet Jules ? I had mine on quicker........

hehe

[wackyrider]

They've gone on the back burner till the house reno is done.

For the front wheel i just need to take approx 3mm off the spacer and the same off the outside of the axle as the original bearings were recessed where as these are not. For the rear a bit more complicated. I bought a disc which should fit on the new wheel (still need to test fit) and then make up a spacer and custom sprocket.

Just need to find someone to make the parts for me after i take the measurements.

[ozzy1100]

bring money do words