Joe's old WidowMaker

[WarHound]

Hey guys I bought Joes old GSXF Widowmaker project. Unlike Joe I dont plan on putting a turbo on it .. I will go the simple option and get a Bandit motor worked and drop that in. Like Joe I will keep the plastics (ok I am dodging the fruit being thrown) but its an ugly bike without plastic lets face it... heres some pics of the stuff going on 8)
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm218/WarHound67/Bike%20Pics/Wheels-one.jpg
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm218/WarHound67/Bike%20Pics/Getting-Closer.jpg
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm218/WarHound67/Bike%20Pics/half-a-bike.jpg
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm218/WarHound67/Bike%20Pics/Bob-.jpg

NOTE : Thats not me in the pic 8)

[Fight_fan]

I like the zorst mate! :D[B)]

[zx12argh]

Poor Joe - he's turned to the dark side :(
At least this bike is seeing the light of day again. Hurry up and finish it already!

[Tony Nitrous]

Well done Mark.
Glad too see your getting things sorted.

Tony.

[WarHound]

I dont think I will do an exhaust .. just dump it out the side ... wondering how much grief you get from the cops with that though ? Anyone out there that runs thier bike that way care to enlighten me ?

[WarHound]

I dont think I will do an exhaust .. just dump it out the side ... wondering how much grief you get from the cops with that though ? Anyone out there that runs thier bike that way care to enlighten me ?

[WarHound]

I dont think I will do an exhaust .. just dump it out the side ... wondering how much grief you get from the cops with that though ? Anyone out there that runs thier bike that way care to enlighten me ?

[TurboKat]

Keep the progress pics coming Mark, there are some tasty mods on that bike & IMHO, the 'Busa tail will suit the GSXF's bulbous fairing lines really well.
Kinda ironic that this is a STREETFIGHTERS forum & the GSXF has the most plastic of any bike ever... well.. maybe the K1 Beemer or the 906 Paso or the early Buell's had a bit more but you get the idea.
If next years AFR has an award for Most Plastic, you'll shit it in. ;)

[WarHound]

A tuppaware award 8) LOL

[WarHound]

I am also looking for info on spacer size for the forks .. if anyone knows I think they are 1992 GSXR but I am not sure .. I have posted in the right area and there is a pic to go with if anyone can help 8)

[crazymofo]

mark, they are 1992 gsxr 750. forks, trippes and axle.
gsxr1100 discs and a 92 gsxr 750 front wheel.

cheers.joe.

PS. havent found the damn tail lights yet, will look again tomorrow (old folks house)

[WarHound]

Thanks for the info Joe .. its all coming along ok .. and a big thanks to OzKat for helping me out on the weekend too 8)
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm218/WarHound67/Bike%20Pics/Latest%20Pics/Five.jpghttp://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm218/WarHound67/Bike%20Pics/Latest%20Pics/Four.jpghttp://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm218/WarHound67/Bike%20Pics/Latest%20Pics/Six.jpghttp://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm218/WarHound67/Bike%20Pics/Latest%20Pics/Ten.jpghttp://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm218/WarHound67/Bike%20Pics/Latest%20Pics/Eleven.jpg

[WarHound]

Popped the plastics together on one side this weekend after some cutting to see how its all fitting together ..
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm218/WarHound67/New%20Pics/DSC00311.jpg
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm218/WarHound67/New%20Pics/DSC00314.jpg
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm218/WarHound67/New%20Pics/DSC00313.jpg
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm218/WarHound67/New%20Pics/DSC00312.jpg

[WarHound]

Just got to put some tyres on it and register the bugger 8) !

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm218/WarHound67/Ltest%20pics/five.jpg
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm218/WarHound67/Ltest%20pics/four.jpg
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm218/WarHound67/Ltest%20pics/seven.jpg
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm218/WarHound67/Ltest%20pics/six.jpg

[WarHound]

A couple outher little bits and pieces too 8)

[WarHound]

Hey guys I know you are not into tuppaware much but I have but some blood sweat and tears into this old project of Joes and this weekend saw me actually get in and paint the thing so I thought I would share the work and see what you all think. I have to make some plastic surrounds for the seat to make it look pretty but its all done. Any donations of a oil cooled GSXR1100 or Bandit motor greatly appreciated LOL .. I am also thinking of ripping out the dash and putting in an acewell and GPS, in keeping with the whole sports touring thing.
Anyways I painted the thing blue .. let it dry and then painted black over the top covering it in glad wrap and peeling it off .. then followed up with a million clear coats and wet sanding in between for the finish ..

Starting off like this
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm218/WarHound67/Final%20Paint/DSC04112.jpg

Looking pretty rough when first done

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm218/WarHound67/Final%20Paint/DSC04121.jpg

But with some perseverence

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm218/WarHound67/Final%20Paint/DSC04119.jpg

And a little sanding off of the fingerprints

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm218/WarHound67/Final%20Paint/DSC04128.jpg

It got more like this

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm218/WarHound67/Final%20Paint/DSC04126.jpg

Finished it off and back together looking like this

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm218/WarHound67/Final%20Paint/Picture001.jpg

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm218/WarHound67/Final%20Paint/Picture005.jpg

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm218/WarHound67/Final%20Paint/Picture010.jpg

[debaser]

At least its not as ugly as a Honda, or even worse a Yamaha or even more worse a Kawasaki [xx(]

I tried and failed,

http://w1.bikepics.com/pics/2006%5C06%5C07%5Cbikepics-604961-full.jpg

[WarHound]

Well we wont talk about the fact the ass end is a 99 R1 8) But the heart of it is suzuki 8)

[HueyonaBlade]

Really neat job there mate , but maybe for future reference they have a product called marbliser mate that doesnt require all those clear coats and sanding in between to get the same visual effect that you are after [:I], but for all your hard work jobs tops.;)

[WarHound]

Tried the marbling thing but it didnt do what I wanted it to ... This is sort of 1/2 way between what I wanted and what I could manage ... always compromise 8)

[HueyonaBlade]

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/83104995259721.jpg

Marbleised ;)

[Razorback]

In the end it looks surprisingly cool and tough.... nice work!