Gitzy's R1

[Fight_fan]

Whats goin on with the BanBusa Harry? Gotta be nearly finished by now surely! ;)

[Gitzy]

^^^ x 2

[Gitzy]

Mail Man brought me my Zorst today.. finally.. So I sold the damaged m4 to Fimp, and regained most of my money back, so I purchased a 320mm Tri Oval from Delkevic.. This Exhaust in my opinion is brilliant, great quality, superb packaging, fitted like a glove, zero problems, till I went to start the bike and battery was dead (I know not pipes fault).. grrr, so I'm a battery away from a sound video and a ride .. cant wait.. What do you guys think of the Exhaust??

http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr292/Gitzy84/Project%20R1/P12-08-10_1638.jpg

http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr292/Gitzy84/Project%20R1/P12-08-10_170103.jpg

http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr292/Gitzy84/Project%20R1/P12-08-10_1707.jpg

http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr292/Gitzy84/Project%20R1/P12-08-10_170102.jpg

http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr292/Gitzy84/Project%20R1/P12-08-10_170201.jpg

http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr292/Gitzy84/Project%20R1/P12-08-10_1702.jpg

[Cruisecontrol]

Supercorsa?

[Gitzy]

Yup Yup... but zorsts a bit to the right Dan.. lol, what do you fink of it??

[Large]

Looks good...how does it sound?

[Gitzy]

Not sure mate, I pressed the starter and nothing, battery cactus.. I'll get hold of a new battery very soon and upload a video for all to hear..

[Cruisecontrol]

quote:Originally posted by Gitzy

Yup Yup... but zorsts a bit to the right Dan.. lol, what do you fink of it??


Haha, I have problems concentrating sometimes...

It looks as flash as a rat with a gold tooth. :D

[timbo]

Nice looking can mate but in the shot from the rear it looks like it sticks out as far as a set of panniers

[Hillsy]

quote:Originally posted by Gitzy

Not sure mate, I pressed the starter and nothing, battery cactus.. I'll get hold of a new battery very soon and upload a video for all to hear..


Here you go:

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Battery-Yamaha-FZ6-YZF-R6-R1-XVS650-V-Star-/280521983860?pt=AU_Motorcycle_Parts_Accessories#ht _1962wt_1074

$79 shipped to your door ;)

Oh yeah - zorst looks shiney :D

[Gitzy]

Cheers Hillsy, I purchased one of thems bout an hour ago :D

Timbo - Yup I need to adjust the angle and bring it closer to swinger, will do tomozzo..

[HueyonaBlade]

She's a keeper mate I like the bling factor;)

[Fight_fan]

MMMM Shiney! Looks the goods mate!

[OLD SKOOL BANDIT]

What Tim said, a bit sticky outy but purdy. Might be good if you could shorten the link pipe a poofteenth, (Metric not imperial poofteenth).

[Gitzy]

What do you guys thinks of these Koso mirrors.. they look ridiculous on top of bars, so I mounted them under them, I don't think they look too bad, and you can see everything in them, no elbows.. what do you reckon??

http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr292/Gitzy84/Project%20R1/P16-08-10_1305.jpg

http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr292/Gitzy84/Project%20R1/P16-08-10_1314.jpg

http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr292/Gitzy84/Project%20R1/P16-08-10_131301.jpg

[DiscoDan]

I like. It makes it a bit cluttered under the bars but it's well worth it to keep it clean above the bars

[xa-mont]

Nice one mate.

I am a big fan of the Delkevic exhausts. I have had 2 now (due to a crash ruining the first one) and they have both been beautifully made and sound sweet on the SV!

I dont mind those mirrors. and if you can actually see out of them thats a huge bonus :P If you want something a little smaller how about these suckers http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BLACK-CNC-BAR-END-MIRROR-KTM-BMW-APRILIA-TRIUMPH-BUELL-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem414c19aaaeQQitemZ28044 9624750QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories#ht_4 359wt_1058

I have them on the SV and they do the trick just nicely. You can mount them on top or under the bars.

[Fight_fan]

^^^ There the ones im thinkin about puttin on my 7/11 travis! They look the good i rekon!
Gitz, i like it man! Big fan of the under bar look!

[Gitzy]

Cheers Guys, well my battery turned up half hour ago, kudos to delkevic again, super fast postage.. put her in and away she goes, went for a 20 min blat.

The chinesy rotors that FlukeyLuke gave me, were beyond ridiculous, he did warn me that he took them off straight away as he suspected they were warped, he was spot on, talk about front end shudder.. wow. so the stock rotors will be going back on tomorrow,

After a few minor adjustments the mirrors worked a treat, I obviously have to look further down but they work great and I didn't really even notice they were there..

Here is a rubbishly rubbish phone video of the Delkevic Tri Oval, terrible sound, I will do a better one later, I don't think the bike is running overly healthy, it does have new plugs, oil, filter etc, but I did remove the exup valve, so the headers are straight through now.. I figured it couldn't be any worse than the seized up valve, but I will get it tuned sometime soon..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9CIsIQzTT0

[rod185651]

I'm not a fan of the mirrors Todd, I think those mirrors look too big to go under the bars, If you compare these two shots, the before shot everything is neat and tidy and then in the second shot BANG! All you see are those mirrors, it kind of distracts from everything else you have done previously to make your bars look uncluttered.

Besides that the rest of the bike is looking awesome mate!


http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr292/Gitzy84/Project%20R1/P12-08-10_1702.jpg

http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr292/Gitzy84/Project%20R1/P16-08-10_131301.jpg

[Gitzy]

Yup I think there a little on the lumpy side meself Rod.. I never intended on having them under the bars, but whoa didn't they look like bunny ears on top.. i think they were $20, so not a great loss.. I'll end up getting some a little smaller soon.. I leave em there for now though..

[ALBI]

pic of the ride toddy !! unless it didnt happen!! lol

[rod185651]

Honestly, I reckon finding the right mirrors for a fighter is purely an exercise for frustration, they look cool in the pics but when you fit them.... FAIL, I've got a shed full of the fuckers.

[Gitzy]

Lol.. agree 100% Rod.. I think I have a few sets laying around..

Albi, don't be a homo... lol

[Iceman]

I don't mind them hanging from the bars like that.

I think streetfighters should be exempt from mirror laws, it really does spoil the minimalist effect we are all trying to achieve.

[mozza]

mirrors are no good sorry mate, just to damn big for me to be hanging low like that.

[RevHead]

yeah 2 big toddy

[Rocket]

I have been toying with the idea of fitting mirrors underneath myself on the new bike I'm doing.
But do they hit the tank on full lock ?

[Gitzy]

Nup clear the tank full lock both ways Rocket.. all good..

[Rocket]

Well then, I'll be probably doing the same thing as you.

BTW Gitzy, your bike is fucking sweet !

[Gitzy]

quote:Originally posted by Rocket

Well then, I'll be probably doing the same thing as you.

BTW Gitzy, your bike is fucking sweet !


Cheers Mate, reckon yours is better though.. :D

[Rocket]

Hahaha cheers

[fimpBIKES]

i had "koso" mirrors on the katana for a while at the start of the year
i found them to be shite, wouldnt stay straight at even 70kph

with em under the bars, just dont forget that they are there when lane splitting (made that mistake a few times....)

[NoZ]

those cheap koso knock offs from china? Yeah, I liked the look of those but heard they were total wank. I got an Oberon one for the end of the bar, still sitting on my desk waiting to be fitted lol

[bluemk1]

for anyone after mirrors check out motorex ones.
very good quality, not made of some cheap shit plastic.
dont vibrate and the vision in them is great.
im extremely happy with mine.

[Rocket]

Got a link ?

[pt]

I have a hybrid of a couple of different china mirrors, see you have to take the best bits from a few different pairs.

Mirrors look ugly, nothing you can do will make them look good. I reckon those actually look alright considering.

[bluemk1]

quote:Originally posted by Rocket

Got a link ?


sorry i spelled it wrong
here they are :D

http://www.cjaccessories.co.uk/product.php?productid=16856

[mr bones]

Your bike is looking great mate. I like how your mirrors are mounted!
Top work, Looks Great.

[Watto]

mate I use CRG lanesplits - (they are a bar end style of mirror) - bit pricey but fold in rather than break and vision is good too

ya bike is looking good gitzy

[Gitzy]

New Vs Old, heres my 10 year old R1 next to my work mates 2010 Duc Streetfighter (Grrrr I hate how they claimed that name).. nice bit of gear thems Ducs.. don't mind the tape, he needed something before his tank pad came..

http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1283366056.jpg


http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1283380815.jpg

[Mishdog20]

Nice lookin R1 Gitzy, cant say im a fan of the exhausts on the Duke though...

[xa-mont]

Your's looks tops mate. I do love the ducati fairing though

[zx12argh]

Love that streetfighter.
Your R1 ain't bad either ;)

[RevHead]

i love the pipes on the ducati

[Gitzy]

Yeah lads, other than the name they gave it, I cannot fault the Streetfighter, Looks great, feels great, sounds great - even with stock pipes.. and I haven't really read a bad word about them..

[mozza]

I like the bars on the Duck, they seem to sit like a set of clip-ons - pretty cool.

[geesexar]

your R1 wins hands down in my bokk mate

[yoda]

i was going to say what mozza said, but he beat me to it.. really like that style.

And the R1 looks pimp dude!

[bluemk1]

quote:Originally posted by mozza

I like the bars on the Duck, they seem to sit like a set of clip-ons - pretty cool.


the previous model fz1 i rode the other week also had a similar bar setup.

feels alright i guess, doesnt look anywhere near as tough :D

[RevHead]

hey todd have u got the paint code for the colour of your wheels thats the colour ive been wanting to paint my calipers

[Gitzy]

Mornin Pete, nah haven't got the paint code mate sorry. They do look very close to the VHT gold caliper paint though if thats any help

http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1284421834.jpg

[RevHead]

excellent ,

[Gitzy]

Got a little surprise in the mail today, A polished laser Cut R1 chain guard from Alex at GEMO fighters in Germany.. we thought it was lost in mail but 60 days floating around the post and she showed up.. Very nice and helpful Alex was, Gemo fighters highly recommended to all you fellow parts hunters..

http://i1359.photobucket.com/albums/q786/gitzyfighter/My R1/IMG_1961_zpsz5toigho.jpg (http://s1359.photobucket.com/user/gitzyfighter/media/My R1/IMG_1961_zpsz5toigho.jpg.html)

[xa-mont]

Looks good mate! Dont you just love postal surprises.

[rock hard]

Hey Gitzy, Howz it a suprise when you are the one who orders it ya tool. oh and the bike looks good too....

[Gitzy]

Lol good point.. cheers Moz..

Well another update.. My paint up close looks like shite, orange peely and cracked.. and it reminds me of some off eggplant colour.. Now seen as though I don't have the funds to get it painted before NFR I was thinkin rattle can job until I can afford a good lick of paint.. sooooo I had a stab at painting my old front fender indigo/purple.. any comments lads?? should I just leave it till I have funds you reckon??

http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1286673230.jpg

[kev@vcm]

thats a good colour ,

[Gitzy]

Cheers Kev I meant to ask you, do you have any purple (cadbury purplish) piping stuff (the roundy trimmy stuff) I was thinkin maybe that carbon look material, with purple piping for my seats..??

[kev@vcm]

yeah i have purple mate , im going an R1 seat in carbon today mate will post pics for ya mate .

[Gitzy]

http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1286602771.gif

[wackyrider]

Damn u Gitzy!!!!!

[xa-mont]

lol, you two can be the purple R1 gang :P

[Large]

Purple Throbbers!

[Gitzy]

Lol Purple Throbbers... I reckon my funds are even too low to purchase all the purple cans I need so you still might beat me Jules.. You still got the black frame ya bastard..

[wackyrider]

hehehe

Black frame yes, still gonna be a bit longer for the paint though. Still checking if i can make it to NFR

[NoZ]

Lots of sanding n t-cut will get it right. Pain in the arse but worth the effort

[RevHead]

get the plastics and tank to me i,ll sort it out ,cmon lets go,

[Gitzy]

Lol... currently poor Pete, Unless I rattle can it she'll have to wait about 6 months..

[RevHead]

give it to jim i,ll sought it out/ all good

[NoZ]

you nearly spend as much on rattles as you do having a mate help you out...

[Gitzy]

Mailman bought me some of Kevs handy work, well pleased I am, now I just need the Cadbury purple paintwork to match the new seats.. cheers Kev..

http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1287788881.jpg


http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1287744051.jpg

[Fight_fan]

Fuck me that Kev fella duz some nice work!
Lookin good gitz!

[wackyrider]

He does do some nice work.
Nice one mate. Gonna be keen to check out your bike at the NFR

[kev@vcm]

Gitzy can you get a few pics of the hole bike please mate , i will be putting gitzy bike on my website

[Gitzy]

quote:Originally posted by kev@vcm

Gitzy can you get a few pics of the hole bike please mate , i will be putting gitzy bike on my website


Ahh coolies Kev, will do, I'll give her a wash this weekend and take some snaps..

[Gitzy]

quote:Originally posted by wackyrider

He does do some nice work.
Nice one mate. Gonna be keen to check out your bike at the NFR


I'm keen to see yours Jules. I'm still up in arms whether to black powder everything. Although the brushed silver is really growing on me..

[Harry]

Bikes lookin great todd, the seat really topped it off. . . Black every thing would look nice. But shes flash the way it is to mate

:)

[Gitzy]

Cheers Harry.. :D

Heres some full bike shots Kev.. So desperate for paint and wheels to be done its not funny.. Ahhh patience..

http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1287827512.jpg


http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1287817169.jpg

[kev@vcm]

GITZY im really impressed mate thats a great looking bike , patience is hard some days mate , WELL DONE !!!

[holyman_999]

Looking great, dude! I usually prefer the blacked out thing, and having mine down to almost bare frame had me thinking about powdercoating... but, I decided to stick with the alloy look.

Whichever way you go, it'll look fucking sweet!

Well done!

[RevHead]

its alright toddy santa might bring u a new paint job if your a good tall young fella ,,bahahahahaha

[Chase]

Gitzy that's fkn seet mate, great job!

[:p]

[Gitzy]

Cheers guys..

[Flukyluke]

Hey Gitzy, The old girls look'in pretty good these days... Still haven't got mine on the road yet but i'll try and flick some photos on soon and show ya where it's at... Cheers Bud and happy riding.

[nick76]

Lookin' good Gitzy.
I reckon it needs to be blacked out tho!!

[Gitzy]

Finally fitted the coolant overflow catch tank/thingy, very handy the 2 tapped bolt holes on the side of the radiator.. just a strip of alloy and some ties and presto.. nice and neat I reckon..

http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1289312981.jpg


http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1289326214.jpg

[rod185651]

Yeah that looks good mate.

[Gix11]

Is that actually in the radiator itself? How have you sealed the fixers? Won't the pressure make it leak after a hot ride now?

[BANDITROD]

i was thinking the same si

[Gitzy]

quote:Originally posted by Gix11

Is that actually in the radiator itself? How have you sealed the fixers? Won't the pressure make it leak after a hot ride now?


I'm confoozed.. I set it up like this pic.. there are two threaded holes on the opposite side of bottle out of sight.. In one I put overflow hose from the rad and in the other I drilled out a pressure relief hole so it can breathe, which I'll connect a drain hose to and route through to underside of bike when I buy some.. and the drain hole is on the underside.. Is this not a good setup, meaning have I done something wrong?? I'm a little radiator retarded.. I don't want bike to go boom boom.. I went for a ride and all seemed ok though... fill me in lads..

http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1289357195.jpg


Here is the other side of bottle..

http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1286581070.jpg

[chopiesel]

looks great mate, i like that tank too

[Gix11]

I was on about the way you have mounted it mate, you seem to have drilled the mouting plate directly into the right hand side chamber with two black allen bolts. I'm unfamiliar with the set up. Did you use two existing holes and they are the original bolts or did you drill them in yourself. I could be totally overlooking something....

[BANDITROD]

hang on a minute i just re-read your post i thought you had drilled and tapped holes into the side of your radiator but its has threads in it standard yeah?

[BANDITROD]

oh and BTW if your gunna keep stalking(recruiting) members in your dunnydore you might wanna tint them windows to champ ;)

[Gix11]

Sorry mate, I should have checked the R1 radiator before I opened my mouth. You used existing holes. Ignore my waffle mate. Now and again you see some funky things on here but I should have known you wouldn't be that naive and I should have looked into it more. I looked at this:

http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1289373971.jpg


and your previous pictures.

[Gix11]

Ah, Rod, you saw the same thing.

..oh, and tint your windows....

[BANDITROD]

great minds think alike mate

[Gitzy]

Lol.. Nup existing holes Si & Rod - very conveniently located, you had me worried there, I thought I flucked up lads..

If I tint the windows on the bombadore it'll make my photos too dark.. maybe if I mount a google cam on the roof all will be sweet.. :D

[BANDITROD]

just leave a gap in them somewhere