Gitzy's R1 [Archive] - Page 2 - Aussie Streetfighters

Gitzy

04-07-2010, 07:08 PM

Not sure mate, I generally see frames powder coated as its more durable compared to paint.. I suppose you could get it anodized if you wanted, but i think thats usually reserved for smaller components, fork sliders and little bits etc.. I could be wrong.. If I was to do it, I would powder for sure..

Swordsy

04-07-2010, 07:13 PM

quote:Originally posted by Gitzy

WHEN I do it, I would powder for sure..

This is how it should read

ALBI

04-07-2010, 08:33 PM

hey todd were is newy powder??
i diddnt relise that you were into swingers !!!

Gitzy

04-07-2010, 08:36 PM

Lol swingin not my thing dude..

Newy Powder is across the road from RSPCA on racecourse road.. round corner from ol tefol.

ALBI

04-07-2010, 08:51 PM

hmm wot across from milk factory in side street??

Gitzy

04-07-2010, 08:57 PM

quote:Originally posted by ALBI

hmm wot across from milk factory in side street??

Yup yup.. exactly..

ALBI

04-07-2010, 09:16 PM

hmm time to pay thum a visit me spose!!

fimpBIKES

05-07-2010, 12:26 PM

hey blokes,

if we can get a discount by getting a few done at a time put me down for a frame and swingarm in a satin black ;)
if i could get both done for $300 (assuming ive taken it apart and taped things up) then i would think that would be a good price

Fight_fan

05-07-2010, 02:22 PM

Jst depends if u need ur parts soda blasted 1st! From my experience when i had mine powder coated, all the scrubbing in the world wasnt good enuf. The parts need to be super clean for the powder to stick so i wound up having to get mine soda blasted before the coaters would touch it. That basically doubled the price!

drewboy

05-07-2010, 05:40 PM

Bike is looking tops Gitzy, everything is looking so clean and neat, you'll definately have to powdercoat the frame black, it will look awesome. I can't help but wonder how much better the headlight's would look with the brackets pushed down to sit on the bottom clamp with a black or dark-smoked screen, Buell lightning style. plus then you'll have somewhere to hide your dash. Again nice work mate. cheers

RevHead

05-07-2010, 06:34 PM

hey heres a tip for you ,dont drop your oil to change your clutch,you just lean your bike over ,depending on what side cover your taking off ,wheather it be left or right side,hope this helps

Gitzy

05-07-2010, 07:59 PM

As much as I want my frame blacked out, I'm putting it in the too hard basket at the moment, I'll be happy with a nice clean raw R1... as time goes on, I'd love to go down the black everything route and sssa with car rim... not a bad idea Drewboy but i'm not completely sold on little screens, although i did like the one on the old mans buell lightning, cheers Pete, needed an oil change anyway.. but since i've changed it I had to take cover off again anyway to fit cometic gasket, R1's really good the clutch is way higher than the oil so no need to lean over..

wackyrider

05-07-2010, 09:23 PM

Hey Gitzy, I just checked for Powder Coating myself. It's only gonna cost $120 for the frame and swinger in Satin Black

The advantage is that I will blast the parts myself at work in the glass bead blaster. Too bad u don't live in Vic mate

Gitzy

06-07-2010, 04:34 AM

Awww thats pretty damn good.. So you gonna get yours done now Jules?

wackyrider

06-07-2010, 10:17 PM

Soon. As soon as I get my car all sorted. Need to have 1 reliable vehicle on the road. Then I can strip the bike down

Gitzy

09-07-2010, 02:59 PM

Nothing too major to report.. got my chinesey pazzo's in mail.. dont look half bad.. having had real pazzo's before i would be hard up telling the difference hey.

http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr292/Gitzy84/Project%20R1/P08-07-10_1639.jpg

http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr292/Gitzy84/Project%20R1/P08-07-10_1652-Copy.jpg

Large

09-07-2010, 03:04 PM

Chizzos!

CBRRRT

09-07-2010, 03:48 PM

quote:Originally posted by Gitzy

Nothing too major to report.. got my chinesey pazzo's in mail.. dont look half bad.. having had real pazzo's before i would be hard up telling the difference hey.

http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr292/Gitzy84/Project%20R1/P08-07-10_1639.jpg

http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr292/Gitzy84/Project%20R1/P08-07-10_1652-Copy.jpg

Mate, they are well fit. do you have a link to the site.

Gitzy

09-07-2010, 03:53 PM

Lol.. chizzos, I like that nice one Large.

& Jon ebay mate, theres loads of em...

Surt

09-07-2010, 10:19 PM

chinky thingses look cool Gitzy r they universal?

Gitzy

09-07-2010, 10:22 PM

quote:Originally posted by Surt

chinky thingses look cool Gitzy r they universal?

Chizzo's mate.. lol. nah I bought them to suit 02-03 R1, had to drill out clutch pivot point 2mm more to take the 10mm bush and good as gold, fit great had to tighten the bolts up and a dab of loctite but very happy with em..

wackyrider

09-07-2010, 11:39 PM

If they are the same as the ones i bought you will have to do some mods to them mate. I machined up a new bush for the clutch lever, but be sure to check the brake lever. Press the brake a few times, then try moving the bike. Mine had an issue and the brakes were slightly pressed all the time. I had to file down the radius which is in contact with the hydraulic piston till it worked well. Nothing too difficult, but its a cunt if you don't do it

Gitzy

10-07-2010, 08:01 AM

Ahhh yes I thought it was doing that. and yep it is touching the piston a little too much.. the clutch was ok it had an 8mm hole which didnt suit my 6mm bolt so I drilled lever out 2mm to take my old bush and all good. cheers Wack..

rod185651

10-07-2010, 09:11 AM

Those Chizzos like good for the price, there seems to be few guys buying them lately. Do you think it would be worth creating a thread showing the mods you had to do for them to work correctly? I think BanditRod had to do some modifications to his also?

Gitzy

10-07-2010, 09:20 AM

Thats a top idea mate, I might do that..

Gitzy

11-07-2010, 04:10 PM

Gold Chain came in the mail.. so fitted it..

http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr292/Gitzy84/Project%20R1/P11-07-10_1529.jpg

Sprayed Rear Caliper..

http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr292/Gitzy84/Project%20R1/P11-07-10_1530.jpg

Sprayed Rear Brembo and fitted BXP rear resi...

http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr292/Gitzy84/Project%20R1/P11-07-10_1534.jpg

CBRRRT

11-07-2010, 04:15 PM

Looking good son, love the litte detail parts you are using.
Attension to detail is everything.

BANDITROD

11-07-2010, 04:44 PM

i only chaged the bolts in mine cos they were cheap shit ..i replaced with stainless ones and they are still in good nick

BANDITROD

11-07-2010, 04:45 PM

having said that there are a few cheap sets of CRG levers on ebay at the mo which are runout stock from stu

Gitzy

11-07-2010, 04:51 PM

Cheers Jon..

Will do Rod, change the bolts to stainless. tempting to buy them CRG Levers though $150 a pair is pretty good.

BANDITROD

11-07-2010, 04:52 PM

they dont come up that cheap very often mate

Gitzy

12-07-2010, 01:58 PM

Got a Venhill braided rear brake line, nice bit of kit these things.. and I'm pretty sure the missus bought me them CRG levers.. but shhhh..

http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr292/Gitzy84/Project%20R1/P12-07-10_1356.jpg

CBRRRT

12-07-2010, 03:39 PM

I put Venhills on mine, front and rear. Nice lines.

scotty

12-07-2010, 05:22 PM

Nice work gitzy, deep heat on ya trailer wire's will fook the dogs every time.

Gitzy

12-07-2010, 06:23 PM

quote:Originally posted by scotty

Nice work gitzy, deep heat on ya trailer wire's will fook the dogs every time.

Cheers Scotty, That is a fucking awesome idea.. does that seriously work? would it hurt them?

RevHead

12-07-2010, 09:01 PM

yeah when the fucker bite the wire it burns there mouths,

Gitzy

13-07-2010, 06:58 PM

Got some Pro Bolt stainless and alloy goodies today.. I love me bolts, I'm slowly replacing all the bolts on the ol girl, little touches go a long way.

Only ones fitted so far, stainless rear caliper bolts and nipples.. hehe I said nipples.. otherwise nothing exciting..

Waiting on a set of billet rearsets from Race Supplies Direct in the UK, and a new headlight slightly resembling the Ducati Streetfighter, and the Spectacular Kelly has purchased me them CRG levers
that Rod pointed me in the direction of, isn't she a champ.. so I'm keen for some mail to say the least.

Rearsets
http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1279050091.jpg

Awesomely Boring Bolts..
http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr292/Gitzy84/Project%20R1/P13-07-10_165101.jpg

holyman_999

13-07-2010, 10:46 PM

Lookin good dude! You're right, all those little touches will make a massive difference... gonna look sick!

Gitzy

14-07-2010, 01:00 PM

Just got thems CRG levers in the mail.. and whoa momma are they better than the chizzos in every way..

http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr292/Gitzy84/Project%20R1/P14-07-10_1207.jpg

http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr292/Gitzy84/Project%20R1/P14-07-10_1215.jpg

http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr292/Gitzy84/Project%20R1/P14-07-10_1217.jpg

rod185651

14-07-2010, 04:16 PM

Coming up a treat.

Gitzy

14-07-2010, 08:06 PM

Cheers Rod, I'm well happy with the progress thus far..

Hanging for my rearsets to turn up and the new headlight (I hope I like it)

Got headers sandblasted the other day so when weather isn't so shite I'll get em sprayed with good ol VHT flame proof,

http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr292/Gitzy84/Project%20R1/P14-07-10_2006.jpg

http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr292/Gitzy84/Project%20R1/P14-07-10_1604.jpg

http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr292/Gitzy84/Project%20R1/P14-07-10_1603.jpg

Gitzy

14-07-2010, 08:27 PM

Oooh almost forgot, I won this today on the bay of E.. $152 delivered..
should look good and be a tad on the loud side of things..

http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1279142613.jpg

StuNVA

15-07-2010, 03:31 PM

My young fella has one of those cans on his 750, it sounds sweet.

2ndclasscitizen

15-07-2010, 04:22 PM

quote:Originally posted by Gitzy
should look good and be a tad on the loud side of things..

You've got no idea....

Gitzy

15-07-2010, 04:24 PM

Mmmmmmm I was thinkin if its too loud, Someone on here might snap it up, and I will get a normal can..

Gitzy

15-07-2010, 04:28 PM

Dragged her out of shed this arvo and scrubbed the crap out of 10 years worth of road grime, all over front engine, under and behind.. left nothing uncleaned.. Does any one know of a way to maybe give the dull grey areas a bit more life, like a spray I mean, without removing engine and painting??

http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr292/Gitzy84/Project%20R1/P15-07-10_154901.jpg

And took some other pics for the hell of it..

http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr292/Gitzy84/Project%20R1/P15-07-10_1543.jpg

http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr292/Gitzy84/Project%20R1/P15-07-10_1545.jpg

http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr292/Gitzy84/Project%20R1/P15-07-10_1549.jpg

http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr292/Gitzy84/Project%20R1/P15-07-10_154501.jpg

http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr292/Gitzy84/Project%20R1/P15-07-10_1550.jpg

http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr292/Gitzy84/Project%20R1/P15-07-10_1546.jpg

fimpBIKES

15-07-2010, 06:21 PM

quote:Originally posted by Gitzy

Does any one know of a way to maybe give the dull grey areas a bit more life, like a spray I mean, without removing engine and painting??

just give it a good scrub with a stuff brush and kero occasionally
its just going to get dirty on the shitty roads around your work anyway :(

Gitzy

15-07-2010, 08:52 PM

Ahhh kero you say fimp..

Swordsy

15-07-2010, 09:08 PM

Kero cleans all!

RevHead

15-07-2010, 09:10 PM

quote:Originally posted by Gitzy

Ahhh kero you say fimp..
the engine paint on my 1100 looks a lot better after i spray the motor with inox,then get a couple of clean rags and wipe it off it stays clean for weeks then when time to wash a little soft degressor, all clean,then recoat with inox,

Gitzy

15-07-2010, 09:11 PM

Oh even better, I can get shite loads of inox from work... I think that may be a goer.

RevHead

15-07-2010, 09:14 PM

quote:Originally posted by Gitzy

Oh even better, I can get shite loads of inox from work... I think that may be a goer.
definatly the cheap option hey,lol

Arron_01r1

16-07-2010, 06:20 PM

loving your project, should never sold my 01, they make the best fighters, i think i might buy it back after seeing your build, something about the r1 with carbys, they are just exciting, i got a tuned 06 zx12r, 3000kms with full akro system PCIII USB and filters, its a nice bike but its just not... fun, was gonna blow my tax cheque on it but maybe i can twist this guys arm to hand back the keys, keep them pics coming dude,

drewboy

18-07-2010, 08:58 PM

I agree, degrease with Kero, wash, then spray engine & rear shock with Inox. then go over paintwork, plastic, any screens and your helmet with Mr Sheen. Definately use Mr Sheen on the inside and outside of your visor, makes the rain really bead up, and doubles as anti-fog on the inside!

Gitzy

19-07-2010, 01:38 PM

Well got the M4 GP pipe in the mail today, the tear was a little bigger than described on fleabay, the missus has convinced me to try and get a refund as the item was not as described.. so the hunt continues for zorst..

CamBandit17

19-07-2010, 02:04 PM

Looks good, but it sounds a little raspy to me, imo. Maybe not bad, just different. I prefer a throaty, deep tone personally. I say take it out for a ride, and see if it sounds any different to you.

Petrol Spice

19-07-2010, 07:57 PM

Friggen that's a nice build. Everytime I see it, there's something I didn't see before. It's nice. I wish I had the skills and patience, but I don't, which is why I had to buy a 'fighter.

Gitzy

19-07-2010, 08:00 PM

Lol, Hey I bought a brand new Trumpy last year cos they're so well put together and just added little bolt on bling.. I'd love to have the skill to build something like Judge or Rod's predator, but I'll stick to me shed built simple concept.. prob cos i'm a little simple meself.. lol

Petrol Spice

19-07-2010, 08:14 PM

That's way I think I should just stick to Photoshop and other IT related nerdiness. What Trumpy did you buy?

Gitzy

19-07-2010, 08:19 PM

The Street Triple R mate, loved it, awesome bit of gear, would have kept it but my little Rottie broke her leg soooo, needed the spondooly.. bought the R1 a few weeks later..

http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr292/Gitzy84/02.jpg

http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr292/Gitzy84/BikeRideBathurstOct2009015.jpg

http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr292/Gitzy84/P13-12-09_103201.jpg

Petrol Spice

19-07-2010, 08:24 PM

Fuck me! You must be a big prick! You make that Street R look like a 125!!!

Gitzy

19-07-2010, 08:27 PM

Lol.. nah mate tall streak of pelican shit.. 6"4 and bag of bones..

Petrol Spice

19-07-2010, 08:35 PM

HAHA!

Gitzy

23-07-2010, 05:37 PM

Well todays excitement was receiving my new billet rearsets, although being a shed load better than stock, they aren't the worlds best machined parts that I've seen and could do with a bit of a tidy up.. fitted fairly nicely aside from a few different bolts and a too short of a shift rod, so I just used my stock one for now and will order a new one from probolt tonight.. I think they look good, I like the plain raw look of the alloy, and the fact it still retains the through fram shift rod.. I have seen a lot of aftermarket ones that go on the outside of the frame..

Any thoughts on these puppies...

http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr292/Gitzy84/Project%20R1/P23-07-10_1636.jpg

http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr292/Gitzy84/Project%20R1/P23-07-10_165801.jpg

http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr292/Gitzy84/Project%20R1/P23-07-10_1658.jpg

23-07-2010, 11:04 PM

I had a set similar on my old SRAD. From Ebay UK? They didnt break and were better than stock but you are correct. They need a good tidy up and maybe a powdercoat or polish.

Surt

24-07-2010, 04:33 AM

hey Todd just felt the smell of KERO in ur thread and here i am! yup it smells like... victory

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMRXXU24lQE

ahh an btw awesome doggie mate!

Gitzy

24-07-2010, 09:03 AM

Yup thats thems pt, Race Supplies Uk...

Surt your a destructive man.. lol ;)

Gitzy

29-07-2010, 04:00 PM

Well I mounted my gauge where I wanted to .. Always liked bar mounted setups.. Its only attached with cable ties for now until I make a bracket for it, but its solid, angled properly and clearly visible.. what do you think?

http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr292/Gitzy84/Project%20R1/P29-07-10_1406.jpg

http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr292/Gitzy84/Project%20R1/P29-07-10_140501.jpg

wackyrider

29-07-2010, 07:07 PM

Hey Gitzy, if u want I can send u an AutoCAD drawing that I made for the gauge bracket. I just used a 1mm SS sheet for it. Saves u the hassle of having to get all the dimensions if u want

Gitzy

29-07-2010, 08:07 PM

quote:Originally posted by wackyrider

Hey Gitzy, if u want I can send u an AutoCAD drawing that I made for the gauge bracket. I just used a 1mm SS sheet for it. Saves u the hassle of having to get all the dimensions if u want

Yup yup, that would be awesome if you could do that.. cheers Jules..:D:D

RevHead

29-07-2010, 08:25 PM

quote:Originally posted by Gitzy

Lol.. nah mate tall streak of pelican shit.. 6"4 and bag of bones..
isnt that all dick n ribs ,,bahahahaha

rock hard

29-07-2010, 09:03 PM

nice work Gitz

NoZ

29-07-2010, 11:07 PM

nice.......... but what's with the pink bits on them levers?

Gitzy

30-07-2010, 04:33 AM

Hey hey hey, lets not talk about pink bits unless your coming to the party with some piccies [:p] hehehehe.. they be red clickers miss NoZ.. although my washers on the headlight are purple.. you can pick on me for that ;)

NoZ

30-07-2010, 05:11 AM

nope, they are definitely pink. Gitzy has pink bits nah nah nah nahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

latheboy

30-07-2010, 08:13 AM

http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1280518147.jpg

I think you should cut off the dick sticking out, it might hook up on your boot or pants one day..

Gitzy

30-07-2010, 01:02 PM

Agree Ivan, I'm waiting on a probolt order for that and the 2 that hold the master on, stainless dome allens.. so that should smoooove it out.. that bolt is just a temp to stop pedal from flopping.. well picked though cheers..

wackyrider

30-07-2010, 05:03 PM

Hey Gitzy, PM me your email so I can send you that template. Do u have Autocad? Or do u need it in another format

Gitzy

30-07-2010, 05:47 PM

quote:Originally posted by wackyrider

Hey Gitzy, PM me your email so I can send you that template. Do u have Autocad? Or do u need it in another format

Doneski.. autocad is good mate, I shall obtain it soon.. cheers for that..

Gitzy

03-08-2010, 06:24 PM

Got my new bolts and shift rod in the mail today so all hooked up.. Venhill braided line, stainless bolts\nipples everywhere.. new pads.. getting close to being able to ride it soonish..

http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr292/Gitzy84/Project%20R1/P03-08-10_1649.jpg

http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr292/Gitzy84/Project%20R1/P03-08-10_164901.jpg

Gitzy

03-08-2010, 07:35 PM

Oh and also put some spiked stainless bolts on the front fender.. and the dust is starting to accumulate, I need to get this baby out for a ride me thinks..

http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr292/Gitzy84/Project%20R1/P29-07-10_1427.jpg

ALBI

03-08-2010, 09:49 PM

yah think!!!!!

wackyrider

03-08-2010, 09:59 PM

Looking good Gitzy. But its useless unless u ride it!!!

rod185651

03-08-2010, 10:05 PM

^^^ What they said ^^^

Gitzy

04-08-2010, 04:45 AM

Lol.. alright ladies, need some brake fluid and my new zorst to show up and rock and roll baby, still waiting on paypal for my refund for that M4 pipe.. grrr.

alien-nation

04-08-2010, 07:57 AM

HEY GETZ I'V SEEN UR MENTIONIN' THE BRAKE FLIUD I HAVE A CUPPLA BUCKET'S OF TH BLOODY SHIT AROUND HERE SO IF I'M OF ANY HELP P . M . ME LIL FELLA !

Beaza

04-08-2010, 12:38 PM

Nice offer Alien. Good on ya mate.

Gitzy

04-08-2010, 01:56 PM

A Beaza I'd take ol Alien up on the offer if he wasn't in Russia jerking over ladyboys.. lol.. Surt your a goose..

alien-nation

05-08-2010, 05:09 AM

P . M . ME UR FOTO LADY BOY THEN , I'LL TRY TO GET IT HARD ON UR PIC YOBBO ! OR TAKE A QUICK TRIP OVER HERE TODD RIVER I'LL SHOW YA ME DIGGIN'S AND SPARE U SOME STASH COBBA ! ;) NEVER EVER BEEN ABROAD MAET WTF IS RUSSIA !? LET ME TELL YA THERE'S NEITHER RUSSIA NOR EUROPE NOR CHINA NOR AMERICA IT'S ALL UR SICK IMAGINATION FED UP BY MASS MEDIA YOU BLOODY DESPERADO !