My new tail

[Bob]

Got my new tail for Ze German, so started the swap over today.
How it looked
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/Picture001.jpg
Tail removed
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/Picture008-1.jpg
Tail at the old angle
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/Picture007-1.jpg
Tail abit lower
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/Picture009-1.jpg

[Bob]

Found a crack in the sub frame (FUCK IT), So on hold till I find a replacement, or can I get this welded up?
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/Picture011-1.jpg

[RevHead]

replace it Bob ,once they crack they keep on cracking ,you dont want to be mid corner and have it snap through

[Bob]

Im glad it dint snap on AFR!! lol

[StuNVA]

Im glad it dint snap on AFR!! lol

I nice slow lowside at 80 - 85k's wouldn't have done much damage ;)

[RevHead]

I nice slow lowside at 80 - 85k's wouldn't have done much damage ;)

i think Bob we name your bike, "crack" ,lol

[K6Thou]

Hey Bob would you be willing to part with the sub frame and plastics ?

[Bob]

I may consider it after i have got this tail sorted.
Will let you know if your interested.

[bluedrags]

Hi bob what is the old tail off that you are replacing.

[K6Thou]

I'm interested Bob let me know.

Cheers.

[RevHead]

hot potato ,hot potato ,lol

[ALBI]

mashed bannanna mashed bannanna

[nemo]

New tail looks good man, I like the german style.
I Shall keep an eye put for this tail on ur bike if im ever out bayside mate.

[Bob]

Cheers nemo, i mite decide to make a subframe for it. Easier then trying to fing one. But may have found a single side swing arm

[Tony Nitrous]

for Ze German,

Doesnt matter how hard I try,
I cant read that without hearing Jason Stratham's voice !

[ozzy1100]

Doesnt matter how hard I try,
I cant read that without hearing Jason Stratham's voice !
fuck thats funny tony lol

[kev@vcm]

Well this was the 1st SF tail unit imported buy VCM Cycle Seats direct to bob with out 1 hick up totally stoked with it all bob cant wait to see the finished about out n about

well done mate looks tops

[Bob]

Cheers kev, thanks for sorting me out with it. I think it gonna be sweet when its done.

[LKC73]

Bob that tail looks great mate. I hope you get it sorted and all done and dusted.

[Bob]

Cheers mate, i found a sub frame in silverwater so i should have it by friday.

[Bob]

Dumb question, but should i glass in a peace of wood to bolt the new tail to the frame? Or should i mount the tail straight to the frame threw the glass?

[Tony Nitrous]

I glassed my RGV tail onto an original GSXR seat mount.
Unplug the lights a the whole rear end came off with the key.

[pav69]

a little bit of reinforcment never hurt with a fibreglass tail on a road bike what about some thin alloy glassed in behind the mounting points bob ,got to help it to some extent the days you are really on it just ask yella about mounting points and tails .

[Bob]

Few pics of the progress so far.
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/DSC03988.jpg
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/DSC03992.jpg

[BANDITROD]

looking good Bob

[Bob]

http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/DSC03995.jpg

http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/DSC03997.jpg

[BANDITROD]

thats getting welded yeah

[Bob]

http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/DSC04001.jpg

Still a few things to do. But you get the general idea.


http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/DSC04007.jpg

[BANDITROD]

good looking lines bob

[Bob]

Yep, its a possible mate, wana look into welding, some foam or rubber for under the glass and what not. Wiring aswell

[BANDITROD]

good stuff welding will make it alot stronger

[K6Thou]

Nice work Bob.

[LKC73]

Looking good there Bob. If your worried about the mounting face place a few more layers of woven glass where its getting bolted down to. This can help it from cracking the original fibreglass unit. If you can get your sub frame welded mate do it. Would cost 2 parts of fuck all if you have already designed it and take it in as a complete unit.

[RevHead]

Looking good there Bob. If your worried about the mounting face place a few more layers of woven glass where its getting bolted down to. This can help it from cracking the original fibreglass unit. If you can get your sub frame welded mate do it. Would cost 2 parts of fuck all if you have already designed it and take it in as a complete unit.

exactly what i did , fiberglass-ed the areas on the seat unit to be bolted for strength

[Fight_fan]

Lookin good homo! I dig it!

[Bob]

Lookin good homo! I dig it!
Cheers bitch!!!lol

[Bob]

Got bored today so decided to cut down the pipe.
Before
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/Picture001-2.jpg

After
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/Picture003-2.jpg
Just got to buy some pop rivets tomorrow to finish it off :)

[BANDITROD]

thats the go mate

[K6Thou]

Ooohhhh thats going to be loud.... Nice work Bob.

[RevHead]

top job Bob,il be able ta hear you coming

[Bob]

top job Bob,il be able ta hear you coming

You"ll be able to hear me trying to catch up!!:p

[Bob]

Did some more today. Pop rivot the pipe and refit it.
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/Picture005-2.jpg

And Started on an undertail for it.
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/Picture006-2.jpg

Hope to do some more tomorrow, still sorting out the wiring and what not.

[RevHead]

when i got all the rear wiring sorted on mine ,i made an undertray like yours ,then used double sided tape to hold it in place ,then put 4x small self tapers to hold it firmly into place ,saves rubbing and vibration.

[Bob]

Good idea pete

[kurtis]

have you had any trouble trying to hide the wires in the tail? does anyone know if you can lay a battery on its side. im having trouble craming everthing in my tail.

[kurtis]

1685

[BANDITROD]

as long as its a sealed battery then its fine mate

[kev@vcm]

i have just put a MOTOBAT sealed glass mattery in my busa and it can be mounted anywhere any angle and it wasnt dear as poision either

[RevHead]

have you had any trouble trying to hide the wires in the tail? does anyone know if you can lay a battery on its side. im having trouble craming everthing in my tail.,

have you deleted all the crap you dont need and shortened all the wiring, if not do this and things will fit ,

[Bob]

Some more done over the last week. Finished the undertail.
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/100_0234.jpg
And started on the lights
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/100_0236.jpg

[Bob]

Finished the lights and took it for a test ride :)
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/Picture010-2.jpg
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/Picture008-2.jpg
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/Picture014-1.jpg

[Bob]

Today I put another head light unit I had sitting around for a change. And a quick rattle can spray.
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/Picture016-1.jpg
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/Picture018-1.jpg
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/Picture020-1.jpg
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/Picture022-1.jpg
I want to repaint to hole bike when I get some cash. But for now Im happy :)

[K6Thou]

Looking good mate.

[BANDITROD]

looks shit hot mate

[Bob]

Cheers guys.

[nemo]

Nice man, but yer gunna get somthin better n that acerbis light arent ya?!

[Bob]

Yer, would like a nice mask in the future but for now this will do.

[RevHead]

i just noticed you mirrors ,you clever bugger .lol

[Bob]

Same mirrors ive always had pete. I was thinking of some bar end mirrors.
:)

[kev@vcm]

hey bob could you please supply me some pics and a boi of your bike please mate for a feature on my website please thats if your interested

cheers

[Bob]

Happy to kev, just give me a couple of days and i will email you.

[kev@vcm]

Happy to kev, just give me a couple of days and i will email you.

thanks heaps bob appreciate it very much

[LKC73]

Bob,
Spend a little bit on this unit, im sure it will suit your bike better then whats on it now
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Universal-HEADLIGHT-Streetfighter-mask-Honda-Suzuki-Yamaha-kawasaki-/280895229281?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item4166a90d61

Or this one
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Universal-HEADLIGHT-Streetfighter-Honda-Suzuki-Yamaha-kawasaki-MODEL-2-/280895724044?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item4166b09a0c

Tail looks wicked mate, and rattle can job come up trumps.

[Bob]

Bob,
Spend a little bit on this unit, im sure it will suit your bike better then whats on it now
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Universal-HEADLIGHT-Streetfighter-mask-Honda-Suzuki-Yamaha-kawasaki-/280895229281?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item4166a90d61

Or this one
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Universal-HEADLIGHT-Streetfighter-Honda-Suzuki-Yamaha-kawasaki-MODEL-2-/280895724044?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item4166b09a0c

Tail looks wicked mate, and rattle can job come up trumps.

The pics makeit look better than it is....lol i do like the look if that second unit.

[nemo]

Howd you go with your tail mate? get it sorted??
Whered it come from if ya dont mind me askin, i bin lookin fer a bit and emailing some manufactures in german, lots that dont want to try to ship here...

[kev@vcm]

Howd you go with your tail mate? get it sorted??
Whered it come from if ya dont mind me askin, i bin lookin fer a bit and emailing some manufactures in german, lots that dont want to try to ship here...


Nemo i supplied bob with this tail from my supplier in germany mate shipping time took 2 weeks , give me a call 0416451 822 when your ready

cheers

[nemo]

COol, i was actually looking at your page to see if you had anything, i like the 70s 80s race bikes, so tails like the tr750 is a good choice, i will keep looking and see if there is something you can source for me!
thanks mate!

[kev@vcm]

i have a few flat track cowlings includeing one thats an omage to kenny roberts

[Bob]

I have new face.
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/DSC05116.jpg
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/DSC05122.jpg
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/DSC05123.jpg

[K6Thou]

I like that mask mate looks great, 'bout time you got some braided lines though. lol

[Bob]

Yer there coming mate, just need more cash.

[RevHead]

good shit bobbo

[fimpBIKES]

fuck yes!

[Bob]

Ok, PAINT TIME
Had an idea for the paint I wanted. Showed it to a mate who said he could help me
It was a candel holder the wife brought but more candy apple red
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/DSC05135.jpg

He emailed me pics today and I am STOKED!!!

Silver Base
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/2012-09-16113951.jpg

Then Blue Blotches
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/2012-09-16114933.jpg

And then the Candy Apple Red......
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/2012-09-16115543.jpg

I couldnt be happier!!

[Bob]

http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/2012-09-16115647.jpg
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/2012-09-16130818.jpg
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/2012-09-16130831.jpg

[Bob]

Cant wait to see the tank and duck tail later this week. :)

[Fish]

Fuckin TOPS Bobsy!

[MattyDucati]

That looks mint bloke!

[nemo]

fookinel! that paint is incredible!
Cant wait to see this bike done mate.

[JDinOZ]

same mask as mine, I like the paint a lot. looks sweet

[Fish]

Any more updates Bobsy?

[RevHead]

tank
https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/310580_3593105358461_875775797_n.jpg

[K6Thou]

Probably lucky it's not orange Bob.....


Looks nice.

[Bob]

Im over the moon with how it came out. Revhead is the MAN!! :)

[nemo]

Bang it all together Bob! I wanna seeeeeeee :D

[RevHead]

he cant,lol i got it all

[Bob]

Thanks to the hard work of Revhead the bike now has new coat of paint. Just got a few more little thing to do then it will be ready for NFR. Pete, you did a top job mate. I couldnt be happier.
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/DSC05293_zps74262479.jpg
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/DSC05295_zpsa3278130.jpg
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/DSC05296_zps44449c81.jpg

[Bob]

and I hope the hangover wasnt too bad!! ;)

[oldskool]

Bob that cooler looks too small mate be careful you don't cook it.

[BANDITROD]

that looks fucking great bob

[Bob]

Bob that cooler looks too small mate be careful you don't cook it.

Cheers,

[RevHead]

and I hope the hangover wasnt too bad!! ;)

frk i got a headache

[Bob]

frk i got a headache

lol

[nemo]

Thats wickid Bob, and Pete, nice paint.
This bike looks mean as.






Now do a skid!!!

[Yella]

Looks PORN Bob

[hyofighter]

fark yeah that looks mint , nice job

[StuNVA]

Das Deutsch gut aussehen in rot .. ja

[El_Hefty]

the colour makes for a totally different looking bike doesnt it bob. good choice

[Bob]

Cheers mate. I like the colour alot.

[MattyDucati]

Well done mate! looks sweeet!