Smokey74's K6 Gix Fighter (U.S.)

[Smokey74]

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/20630506363894.jpg

Hey all.. New to the forum. Superbeast turned me on to this place a few weeks back. I'm hooked!! I posted a few pics in the streetfighter section but soon realized I should have put my post here. Anyway, here's a few pics of my K6.

[Smokey74]

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/20630507179983.jpg

Another..

[Smokey74]

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/20630508367128.jpg

Rear view..

[Smokey74]

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/20630509480666.jpg

As she sit's right now.

[Smokey74]

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/20630510974901.jpg

My mods so far:

Aztec8 4" H4 light kit
Ohlins damper
Custom guage mount
LSL Superbike bar kit
Speigler extended SS lines
Custom Scorpion slip-on
Woodcraft pegs
Cox Racing rad guards
Vortex Racing sliders

Parts on the way:

Custom fly screen (thanks Superbeast..)
Rizoma brake reservoir
Custom rear hugger
Custom front fender
Vortex rear sprocket
DID ERV3 chain
Clear Alternative tail light

The dream list:

Greg's single sided swing arm
Mag wheels
NOS

[sickboy]

Thats awesome mate,good work, wondering if you have a close up pic of your headlight mounts etc? cheers.

[barknmad]

Very nice indeed!
All the right shades of colour!

[Smokey74]

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/20630530972936.jpg

Thanks.. Here's the close up pic of the Aztec8 lights. Real nice guy to deal with, I was the first with a K5 style to try them. Price was right too. Now I have to decide on what I want to do with a fly screen.

[03gixxerpilot]

not to shabbie.

[Smokey74]

quote:Originally posted by barknmad

Very nice indeed!
All the right shades of colour!


Cool.. Glad someone else likes the shades, I thought it was just me.:D

[Smokey74]

quote:Originally posted by 03gixxerpilot

not to shabbie.


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[Iceman]

Nice one Smokey74, welcome aboard mate.

[sprbeast]

dang troy! looks excellent! super clean and uncluttered. it turned out very well. two thumbs up

[strawb09]

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/623845514803796.JPG

hey man, cool 2 c another k6!!! here`s a pic of mine. still much 2 do:D

[puppet]

You fucken show pony

[Razorback]

Really tidy mate... I like it a LOT and welcome

[strawb09]

quote:Originally posted by puppet

You fucken show pony
:D:D:D

[WICKED INTENT]

where in the states are you from man?

[Gix11]

Hey. Welcome aboard Smokey. Nice work mate, and also, good to see you back Strawb - I guess the fools gave you another licence mate?

[Smokey74]

Thanks again guys..:D

Strawb09, Is that your stock lower modified or an aftermarket piece?

Wicked Intent, I live in Jonestown, PA. just north of Lebanon.

[Smokey74]

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/104216933276665.jpg

Some more pics I took today.:D

[Smokey74]

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/104216933267428.jpg

:D:D

[Gix11]

That looks bloody tidy mate. Have you considered making the cooler black to give the impression it is smaller and not dominate the front of the bike? A tidy small belly pan to hide that curved header pipe (which kinda ruins the lines) would be cool as well. Fussy bastard ain't I? Still nice though mate.

[Smokey74]

quote:Originally posted by Gix11

That looks bloody tidy mate. Have you considered making the cooler black to give the impression it is smaller and not dominate the front of the bike? A tidy small belly pan to hide that curved header pipe (which kinda ruins the lines) would be cool as well. Fussy bastard ain't I? Still nice though mate.


Thanks. Yeah, I've considered making the radiators black but that would mean down time and this is my favorate time of the year to ride. Maybe over the winter if I can decide on what I want to do. As far as the belly pan, I've been looking for one that will fit with little to no modification and doesn't cost a small fortune. If you know where I can get one, please let me know. I'm fussy too, I still think the brake reservoir and lower fork clamp look like shit but they'll have to do for know. If I had $10,000 laying around, I might be able to do everything I want.. I have a large list of things I want to do but it may take a few years. For now, she still turns heads..:D

[Gix11]

Go local (i.e. USA) for your belly pan mate. http://secure.wisconsinwebwriter.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=sf&Product_Code=406&Category_Code=SPOILERS - might cost a little extra but will be a one off. As for fitting, if it bolts on straight up then any old tool will have one, having to make it fit is all part of the Streetfighter scene. As for the reservoir, as fgar as I remember this mob had some billet aluminium replacements: http://therotorwoman.5u.com/photo.html (again USA).

[BillyWhizz888]

Smokey... I have a mate looking for a parts catologue for a K6
can you help?

[Smokey74]

quote:Originally posted by BillyWhizz888

Smokey... I have a mate looking for a parts catologue for a K6
can you help?


Sorry, I can't help. Everything I found for my bike was over the net or custom made.

Gix11, thanks for the links but not exactly what I'm looking for. That belly pan looks weak to me.

[Gix11]

That's cool mate. That one was just a suggestion. There are a few more in his range. Did you check them?

[Smokey74]

quote:Originally posted by Gix11

That's cool mate. That one was just a suggestion. There are a few more in his range. Did you check them?


I do appreciate it.. I did find one on his site that I kinda like but it's pretty expensive. The Carcass Spoiler for $344.00[:0]

I actually like what Strab09 did better. It looks like a modified stock piece but he hasn't verified that yet?? I don't think I want to totally black out the radiators like his though, I'm leaning towards just doing the solid sectionss black and leaving the fins alum with the black guards. It should give it a nice look.

Trying to buy some Rizoma reservoirs this week too but they're tough to get.

[WICKED INTENT]

WOW...Small world.I know exactly were you are, Im from Wilkes Barre/Scranton. Im in Maryland now but im always in media/West grove. Hit me up. We'll go for a ride.

[strawb09]

quote:Originally posted by Smokey74

Thanks again guys..:D

Strawb09, Is that your stock lower modified or an aftermarket piece?

Wicked Intent, I live in Jonestown, PA. just north of Lebanon.
hey , sorry i took so long! crashed race fairing i got from westside motorcycles

[strawb09]

quote:Originally posted by Gix11

Hey. Welcome aboard Smokey. Nice work mate, and also, good to see you back Strawb - I guess the fools gave you another licence mate?
he he! those silly buggers:Dgave it back 2 me just when the weather is gettin good! ta mate, good 2 b back:D:D

[sprbeast]

troy, looking good. obviously my bike isn't/wasn't ready for ephrata. paint should be done next week. i was dropping of my decals for the tank and the stuff hasn't moved yet. (that was a week and a day) i am actually ready he wasn't rushing it. i want it done right. however, it is beautiful out right now. [V]i wanted to check out your tank grip. can you post a closer/better pic? later

[Smokey74]

quote:Originally posted by sprbeast

troy, looking good. obviously my bike isn't/wasn't ready for ephrata. paint should be done next week. i was dropping of my decals for the tank and the stuff hasn't moved yet. (that was a week and a day) i am actually ready he wasn't rushing it. i want it done right. however, it is beautiful out right now. [V]i wanted to check out your tank grip. can you post a closer/better pic? later


It's cool, I ride well into November before I put her away, so we still may have a chance to get out for a ride together. I'll post a close up of the tank skins tonight.

[sprbeast]

troy, just trying to contact you. my computer is down and don't have your email. i am unable to make it to the breakfast on sunday. i have been pretty much working around the clock and haven't got shite done with the bike to make it rideable but it looks the shit!. sorry and have fun. dan

[Smokey74]

quote:Originally posted by sprbeast

troy, just trying to contact you. my computer is down and don't have your email. i am unable to make it to the breakfast on sunday. i have been pretty much working around the clock and haven't got shite done with the bike to make it rideable but it looks the shit!. sorry and have fun. dan


It's cool, I talked to your brother on Sat. It was freakin cold Sunday morning but we had some fun. Can't wait to see the beast.. Not too many people seem to like what I did to mine. Doesn't matter, I love it and it works for me. Just get my phone number from your brother and call me anytime. I could use your input on the fly screen I'm working on too.. Later, Troy

[Smokey74]

quote:Originally posted by WICKED INTENT

WOW...Small world.I know exactly were you are, Im from Wilkes Barre/Scranton. Im in Maryland now but im always in media/West grove. Hit me up. We'll go for a ride.


I'm not 100% sure where West grove is but I'm sure I could find it on a map. I'm always up for a ride..

[Smokey74]

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/33519092667091.jpg

Made a few changes to the Gix. Anyone else notice the difference or is it just me??:D

[Smokey74]

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/33519092669153.jpg

I just sold my slip-on and will post up pics of the new GP style can soon. Here's another recent pic. I changed the headlight mount in case you couldn't notice. I think it looks much cleaner.[^]

[Smokey74]

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=3429

Here is the latest addition to my garage. Once it's looking good, I will post more pics.

[Iceman]

Looks much neater with the headlight mount on the side, rather than underneath.

[Gix11]

They are surprisingly tidy when stripped for a late model sports bike. Looks great!

[Smokey74]

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/1005558849122113.jpg

Just installed the new GP can, it's freakin loud..

[Smokey74]

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/1005558849119245.jpg

Does it look as good as I think?? I liked my Scorpion alot but I wanted to clean up the tail section and get a little more sound out of it.

[Large]

yep it does :)

[Iceman]

Yeah, man. It looks great!

[Smokey74]

Thanks guys. Just picked up a small brembo reservoir too, so it won't stick up so far off the bars. Hopefully my sugar momma will buy me some Woodcraft engine covers or Pazzo levers for x-mas.:D

[Kamakazebusa]

quote:Originally posted by Smokey74

Thanks guys. Just picked up a small brembo reservoir too, so it won't stick up so far off the bars. Hopefully my sugar momma will buy me some Woodcraft engine covers or Pazzo levers for x-mas.:D


hahahaha......u got a spare sugar momma for me dude....

Luv the new pipe. sets it off.

[Gix11]

Just compare those two photos mate and you'll see straight up how much better it looks. Good choice mate.

[WATEVR]

mate pipe looks bloody great. you made some really good choices of gear on the bike it all has come together well

[shift1313]

that bike looks great man! very clean. I just saw something in street racerX. There is a new exhaust system out thats motogp inpired. puts the muffler under the motor and just has a pipe that comes out around the swingarm. ill try to find you a pic.

[shift1313]

i cant find a picture but its made by fmf. its called the titanium mgp. Its on page 13 of the jan/feb07 road racerX. they show it on a gsxr its only for the 600&750 right now

[Scrapyard]

Very nice Smokey. You ever get that Rizoma resy? Like to how those look.

[Smokey74]

quote:Originally posted by shift1313

that bike looks great man! very clean. I just saw something in street racerX. There is a new exhaust system out thats motogp inpired. puts the muffler under the motor and just has a pipe that comes out around the swingarm. ill try to find you a pic.


I'd love to see it if you can find a pic..

[Smokey74]

quote:Originally posted by Scrapyard

Very nice Smokey. You ever get that Rizoma resy? Like to how those look.


I actually bought a small Brembo resy instead but no, I didn't get it mounted yet. I'll post pics as soon as I do.

[Smokey74]

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/790732287277271.jpg

Snapped a couple of pics today after a short ride. Like the GP can with no emblem?

[Smokey74]

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/790732287269186.jpg

Sorry, the pics a little fuzzy.

[Gix11]

That sure does look good mate. Can't help thinking what it would look like all black though........ Damn my old school mentality.

[Kamakazebusa]

fucking lov the tail on those Gixers.....

[catchmeifyoucan]

looks great mate, very tidy, goes together very nice with all the parts you've put on it... i would also love to see it in black, would look quite mean...

nice gixer 1000.i love the moto gp exhaust.it must be a wheelie machine.....

[Smokey74]

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Dug up this old ass thread because I just realized you Aussie nut's havn't seen any recent pics of my GSXR.. Here she is, better than new.:D

[Gix11]

The lights have changed again Smokey! You just can't make up your mind can you? But that's great because you have basically given us all the options and what they could look like if people were interested in changing their light set up.

Still think that bike of yours looks great mate. Very tidy work. If I was going to criticise anything it would be the colour of the bars on such a smooth looking bike - black would have looked so much better.

Thanks for the photo.

[Smokey74]

quote:Originally posted by Gix11

The lights have changed again Smokey! You just can't make up your mind can you? But that's great because you have basically given us all the options and what they could look like if people were interested in changing their light set up.

Still think that bike of yours looks great mate. Very tidy work. If I was going to criticise anything it would be the colour of the bars on such a smooth looking bike - black would have looked so much better.

Thanks for the photo.



Yep, I'm nuts..:D The black bars were back ordered and gold was in stock. It looks better in person and had grown on me. I bought some more gold bits to compliment them that I will add soon. Gilles chain adjusters and some anodized bits. Bada bling!!

[Smokey74]

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[Pab13]

That's one tough gixer I thought it looked good before but those lights realy finished it off but I did like the other can better,
top job anyway mate.

[Smokey74]

quote:Originally posted by Pab13

That's one tough gixer I thought it looked good before but those lights realy finished it off but I did like the other can better,
top job anyway mate.


Thanks mate.. the M4 can was just too loud. It started to bother me on long rides.

[BANDITROD]

nice gixxer mate fuck i want one and are you going to get rid of the stock clocks mate cos i reckon a nice little digital unit would realy clean up the front end just my opinion

[Smokey74]

quote:Originally posted by BANDITROD

nice gixxer mate fuck i want one and are you going to get rid of the stock clocks mate cos i reckon a nice little digital unit would realy clean up the front end just my opinion



Thanks..:D Yeah, eventually I'll get rid of the stock gauges for a micro unit but not right now. There is actually a lot of stuff I still want to do to this bike..

[FIGHTERMC]

Looks excellent smokey,the lights make a big change too it.