VFighteR's build update....

[Gitzy]

Time for USD's Anton :D

[VFighteR]

quote:Originally posted by Gitzy

Time for USD's Anton :D


yeah I know, but after this effort, gonna be a while before I can get a pair. Once its back together, i'll gead over to the wreckers and see what they will give me for a changover....but im hanging out for them =]

Jules - sure mate. give me a buzz when you get back

[VFighteR]

had to make these to get the donk and the swingarm out. worked ok too

http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z357/Antonio_Franzone/VFighters%20build%20update/IMG_0330.jpg

[BANDITROD]

spot on mate i told you it was a good idea

[VFighteR]

Making the shims for the front sub frame
http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z357/Antonio_Franzone/VFighters%20build%20update/IMG_0331.jpg
http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z357/Antonio_Franzone/VFighters%20build%20update/IMG_0332.jpg

Speed triple sub frame
http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z357/Antonio_Franzone/VFighters%20build%20update/IMG_0336.jpg

Lucky I had kept the frame lugs
http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z357/Antonio_Franzone/VFighters%20build%20update/IMG_0335.jpg

Shims and Subframe mounted and secured
http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z357/Antonio_Franzone/VFighters%20build%20update/IMG_0340.jpg
http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z357/Antonio_Franzone/VFighters%20build%20update/IMG_0341.jpg
Like a glove!
http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z357/Antonio_Franzone/VFighters%20build%20update/IMG_0339.jpg

With fairing attached
http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z357/Antonio_Franzone/VFighters%20build%20update/IMG_0342.jpg

Headlight bracket made (wasn't going to pay $160 odd bucks for a tiny bracket - rather put it towards the USD's
http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z357/Antonio_Franzone/VFighters%20build%20update/IMG_0345.jpg

Headlight bracket in place
http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z357/Antonio_Franzone/VFighters%20build%20update/IMG_0344.jpg

Headlight pivot arm being measured up to be made
http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z357/Antonio_Franzone/VFighters%20build%20update/IMG_0343.jpg

Just waiting for the frame and swinger now to be powdercoated by the end of this week. Thanks to Tim and Mark at T & C Powdercoaters in Airport West, really looked after me and did a great job =].

[VFighteR]

Its 5am and ive been up most of the night with the worst toothache you could imagine!!! I have to wait until at least 8 when the dentist opens and see if i can get in earlier otherwise, im suffering until midday.

In the meantime, (and doped up on Aspro Clear and Nurofen Plus) trying to take my mind off the pain, heres the latest update.


Frame and Swinger ready for Powdercoating

http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z357/Antonio_Franzone/VFighters%20build%20update/1.jpg

Donk - All painted and perdy (my little mate also wanted to help out)

http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z357/Antonio_Franzone/VFighters%20build%20update/2.jpg
http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z357/Antonio_Franzone/VFighters%20build%20update/3.jpg
http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z357/Antonio_Franzone/VFighters%20build%20update/4.jpg

Sent these bad boys off to Jet-Hot for ceramic coating - looking forward to getting them back

http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z357/Antonio_Franzone/VFighters%20build%20update/5.jpg

Re- assembly has begun

http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z357/Antonio_Franzone/VFighters%20build%20update/6.jpg
http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z357/Antonio_Franzone/VFighters%20build%20update/7.jpg
http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z357/Antonio_Franzone/VFighters%20build%20update/8.jpg
http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z357/Antonio_Franzone/VFighters%20build%20update/9.jpg
http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z357/Antonio_Franzone/VFighters%20build%20update/10.jpg

Ya like my new RACE STAND???

The powdercoater (well the sandblasting guy) fucked up a few of the threads on my frame - Thank Christ that the local engineering firm were kind enough to let me borrow a few of their taps so I could fix the threads. A BIG Thank YOU goes out to VALE Engineering in Coburg for their help...

Also a Thank you to Metro Motor Mechanics who were also kind enuf to loan me a 12mm and 14mm Allen hex socket to get the kuns out of the frame

All going smoothly so far, a couple of hiccups, but nothing major, so I'll finish off fitting all the bits that I took off and wait for the pipes and tins to come back. Next I'll be putting the wiring loom back in with a view to moving it all to the rear of the bike, under the duckie

(pops another pill)

[robmac]

Looking good mate. Had the same drama's with most of my threads after blasting/powdercoating, takes a while to clean that shit out.

Good luck at the dentist!!

[wackyrider]

Yeah, its a common thing to get with the threads. And doesn't necassarily have to be from the blasting either. I blasted my frame myself and made sre to clean out with tons of air. Still get some threads which are a bit tight

[VFighteR]

the dickhead also blasted my compliance plate - not sure what I have to do with that now =[

[robmac]

quote:Originally posted by VFighteR

the dickhead also blasted my compliance plate - not sure what I have to do with that now =[

I reckon you'll have to take the hit on that one for leaving it on in the first place ;):D

[scotty]

quote:Originally posted by VFighteR

the dickhead also blasted my compliance plate - not sure what I have to do with that now =[
Hope you didn't get it coated as well?

[Fight_fan]

quote:Originally posted by VFighteR

the dickhead also blasted my compliance plate - not sure what I have to do with that now =[


I looked into it this when i had my frame powdercoated. The mechanic that does my rego's said as long as the words are there it wouldnt be an issue. Then again I had everything soda blasted, not sand blasted so even once powdercoated over it was still very readable... dnt kno if urs would be the same.

[VFighteR]

nope - mines completely fucked. You can barely make out the frame number on it - had to take it off the frame it was that bad

[Fight_fan]

Ouch! Thats why I had everything soda blasted, we were worried about that sorta thing happening...

[EFE 1230]

Nice work on the viffer.

you might not want to ride around with no compliance plate on something with a VIN no as the coppers can seize it for "investigative purposes" (well here in SA they have) and if they cant read your frame no through the powdercoat out comes the acid to clean it off...........

how hard was the SSSA conversion??LOL!!!!!!!!!

[80s freak]

Don't panic about the comp plate Anton, it's only relivant to Vic roads, as long as it's been rego'd before in vic which obviously it has current reg then it's not an issue. By the way swinger looks great in black.

[VFighteR]

Thanks mate - puts my mind at ease a little.Mite make some enquiries to Vic Roads though, what ya reckon?

Yeah, she's coming along fine - my mind is scheming on what to do with the loom now - Reckon I'll be chopping it up and shortening it a little thats for sure, now that I have it all out

[LKC73]

Mate she is look awesome. I remeber getting some parts sand blasted, and the threads I needed used I put in some old bolts that I didnt want anymore. Worked well and for the lager threaded areas I used 2 big washers and bolted them to the holes. It saved alot of hassle when come time to put the good stuff back.

[hyofighter]

quote:Originally posted by VFighteR

Yeah, she's coming along fine - my mind is scheming on what to do with the loom now - Reckon I'll be chopping it up and shortening it a little thats for sure, now that I have it all out


good luck man ive been looking at the wiring diagram for weeks looking at what i do and dont need then ill start chopping though it might be easier to make one from scratch

[VFighteR]

quote:Originally posted by hyofighter


quote:Originally posted by VFighteR

Yeah, she's coming along fine - my mind is scheming on what to do with the loom now - Reckon I'll be chopping it up and shortening it a little thats for sure, now that I have it all out


good luck man ive been looking at the wiring diagram for weeks looking at what i do and dont need then ill start chopping though it might be easier to make one from scratch


Ive been thinking the same thing. I recon im gonna put the lot at the back once i have gotton rid of most of it

[RevHead]

and ive got all the dress up gear to paint its gunna look extremely cool
and the colour is call lucifer's orange and i gotta say y has your tank got so much paint on it 3x times to paint strip still not all off yet

[VFighteR]

quote:Originally posted by revheadpete

and ive got all the dress up gear to paint its gunna look extremely cool
and the colour is call lucifer's orange and i gotta say y has your tank got so much paint on it 3x times to paint strip still not all off yet


LOL - sorry mate - I didnt want it to scratch hahaha

I'll send ya some more stripper lol ( and I have 4 Lt of Thinners if you want it too)

[RevHead]

na man u keep it, its cool,,,i reckon if you,d dropped ya bike you would have broken the road

[Dynomutt]

Either fill the threaded holes with fibreglass loft insulation before blasting/coating or just get the appropriate sized taps and chase out the threads after the frame has been blasted/coated. It's always worth running a tap through the threads to clean them up before reassembly anyway. A trick to show the frame number better after powdercoting is to use a white or yellow wax crayon and rub it over the number like doing a brass rubbing, it will show the number up quite well, without having to resort to acid to remove the powdercoating. I usually carry a small piece of crayon in my tool kit on the bike for marking up punctures anyway, but it's handy in case the old bill want to have a closer look at your VIN or engine number, as my crankcases are also powdercoated.

[VFighteR]

working the loom

This is where the spaghetti will hide - tucked away under the nose cone
http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z357/Antonio_Franzone/VFighters%20build%20update/IMG_2323.jpg

http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z357/Antonio_Franzone/VFighters%20build%20update/IMG_2322.jpg

Some numbering will keep me out of trouble
http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z357/Antonio_Franzone/VFighters%20build%20update/IMG_2321.jpg

Hopefully my exhausts come back from Jethot this week and I can crank her up =]

[wackyrider]

Wiring is always fun :D

[VFighteR]

...after a full day of wiring, tucking, taping, swearing, burning my fingers with the soldering iron, coffee, ciggies, more swearing, heat shrink (as opposed to cold shrinkage), naughty cats, melted plastic, more ciggies, more coffee's and PRAISE THE LORD FOR ZIP TIES, I finally finished the loom

still don't know what to put here as you can see it when the rear ducktail is on. I thought of that mesh stuff, but still not convinced its what I want it to look like. My other option is to move the coils and battery further up the duck tail, but that may take up room if I make a cut out for the underseat muffler
http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z357/Antonio_Franzone/VFighters%20build%20update/highlight.jpg

this is where I had the wiring tucked away originally under the tank
http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z357/Antonio_Franzone/VFighters%20build%20update/wiringa.jpg

…now it is all under the dash, to be hidden by the nose cone
http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z357/Antonio_Franzone/VFighters%20build%20update/wiringd.jpg

made another dash plate to fill the original trumpy dash and to hold the Acewell
http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z357/Antonio_Franzone/VFighters%20build%20update/dashplate.jpg

…only the indicator wiring, coils and fuse box take up space under the tank now, so more room for some bling LED lighting lol
http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z357/Antonio_Franzone/VFighters%20build%20update/wiringb.jpg

Managed to mount the indicators straight into the actual frame - A small 3mm hole through the thread and the wires tuck away under the tank, never to be seen
http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z357/Antonio_Franzone/VFighters%20build%20update/indicator.jpg

tail end wiring
http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z357/Antonio_Franzone/VFighters%20build%20update/wiringc.jpg

FInally - all ready for the tins and pipes - Fark I cant wait to ride again!!
http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z357/Antonio_Franzone/VFighters%20build%20update/skell.jpg

:D:D:D:D:D

[hyofighter]

nice work , good to see what you did with the front coils , did you just put some nutserts into the frame ? i have been thinking the same with mine or even mounting them to the lower half of the air box , was it easy enough to get the acewell to work with the honda gear i got the 3963 model , keep up the good work is looking mint

[LKC73]

Nice mate, there are alot of wires to deal with on your bike. Glad it was you not me!! I think you should paint the brackets holing the indecators black though, they stand out being silver.

[VFighteR]

quote:Originally posted by hyofighter

nice work , good to see what you did with the front coils , did you just put some nutserts into the frame ? i have been thinking the same with mine or even mounting them to the lower half of the air box , was it easy enough to get the acewell to work with the honda gear i got the 3963 model , keep up the good work is looking mint


I made up some shims after the nutserts looked sheit - got a heap of alum tubing if you want some, i only used about 150mm form a meter length

Initially, the acewell did my head in wiring it up, but had the workshop manual diagram and matched that to the acewell unit - lots of leftover stuff like sidestand indicator, but nevermind. If you need some help with it let me know

LKC73 - yeah will be hitting them with some paint soon - need to lengthen them about 50mm so need to get hold of some hollow thread

[rod185651]

Dude! nice work with the loom. I'm impressed

[wackyrider]

Wow, well done with the loom Anton

[VFighteR]

tinkering today and I managed to get rid of another cable. The choke cable is now gone and replaced by an oldschool bar mechanism - works a treat and the handlebars are starting to look cleaner. (Maybe i'll run all the control wires through the bars, down through the risers and under the top yoke into the nose cone on my next set of bars like the Hardleys do.......hmmmmmmmm ponder ponder ponder

http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z357/Antonio_Franzone/VFighters%20build%20update/IMG_2343.jpg

[Fight_fan]

Thats how my switchblock are wired up, looks awesome but can come with some major headaches! lol The project is comin along really well mate! Top job!

[VFighteR]

thanks Lance - I think im used to the headaches now, its a dull ache that doesn't go away lol

[Unlimited]

very nice and clean VFighter good work

[RevHead]

hey ant for that spot,dont use mesh,looks cheap..use power coated alloy checker plate

[Fight_fan]

NOOOO! Checker plate has the gaids Anton, steer clear! Its not the tray of a red necks ute so dnt use it!

[RevHead]

good one lance,wally,

[VFighteR]

lmao

[VFighteR]

check these out - Frame plugs, thanks Clarke Rubber :)

LEFT
http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z357/Antonio_Franzone/VFighters%20build%20update/frameplugsL.jpg

RIGHT
http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z357/Antonio_Franzone/VFighters%20build%20update/frameplugsR.jpg

Re-positioned the throttle cables to come in behind the headstock making a smoother throttle action. It doesnt interfere with anything like the tank etc. Looks a little uncouth but hey, its a streetfighter

http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z357/Antonio_Franzone/VFighters%20build%20update/Trottlecables.jpg

[RevHead]

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs899.ash1/180785_1516266118778_1598225439_31091732_6835387_n .jpgstripper
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs026.snc6/165634_1516266558789_1598225439_31091735_5340803_n .jpgbare as
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs790.ash1/168056_1516267118803_1598225439_31091738_6747955_n .jpg4x coats primer filler

[Large]

Photofuckit wont let me see your progress Anton.

[BANDITROD]

Yeah same here large

[LKC73]

Yep, either he's changed folders or photofucket has changed them for him.

[VFighteR]

Ahh shit - I re-named the album in Photofuckit and fucked it! Sorry lads, not sure how to fix this

[LKC73]

quote:Originally posted by VFighteR

Ahh shit - I re-named the album in Photofuckit and fucked it! Sorry lads, not sure how to fix this

Unless you put it back into its old name, you will have to relink them.

[VFighteR]

Yeah, just did it - thank god (gitzy) for that!

[V8er]

good job on neating up the engine.

[RevHead]

quote:Originally posted by revheadpete

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs794.ash1/168467_1521063398707_1598225439_31099927_2721860_n .jpgits hard to see but the pearl is intence and its a bit more of a copper colour in the flesh
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs067.snc6/167791_1521063518710_1598225439_31099928_705459_n. jpg

[xa-mont]

looking red... very red!

I like

[VFighteR]

red??? Pete. Buzz me in the morning if you can

[wackyrider]

Wasn't your bike a similar red to begin with Anton?

[VFighteR]

yeah thats why...Here are some pics of what the color should be like

http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z357/Antonio_Franzone/VFighters%20build%20update/2009trumpet.jpg
http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z357/Antonio_Franzone/VFighters%20build%20update/2010-Triumph-Street-Triple-R-lamp-angle-588x441.jpg
http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z357/Antonio_Franzone/VFighters%20build%20update/tri.jpg

the last one was from my phone so the colors not that good

[wackyrider]

That's a matt orange isn't it

[VFighteR]

yup

[xa-mont]

isn't it just a matt clear coat on it?

[xa-mont]

BTW... cool colour. and i am going to paint my ute Matt Graphite (the grey STr colour)

[VFighteR]

the job looks great, but its way too red...more red than orange. its gotta be like the photo's to fit the rest of the theme on the bike. I like that gunmetal color too by the way :)

[Fight_fan]

Yeh although pics can be deceiving, that tank looks WAAY red to me mate!

[pav69]

like the matt finish just done my bike can we post pics yet has it been sorted.

[VFighteR]

not sorted yet fellas, will keep you posted

[scotty]

quote:Originally posted by wackyrider

That's a matt orange isn't it

dont trumpy call it burnt ranga

[RevHead]

i contacted the paint shop there working on it,,the matt clear isnt matt ,,idiots more to come all good

[VFighteR]

farkenell!! ok, keep me updated. thanks mate

[RevHead]

ok got a panel beater up here who uses sparten paints hes going to mix the propper colour ,who fuckin ray,and hes got the trumpy paint code /will have it in my hands on tuesday morning painting tuesday post piccis tuesday,send back friday after its well n truely dry

[VFighteR]

fuck i hope so mate - Do the tank first, send me as good of a pic as you can that night so I can see PLEEEEEESE!

Call me when you dun it!

thanks mate

[RevHead]

quote:Originally posted by VFighteR

fuck i hope so mate - Do the tank first, send me as good of a pic as you can that night so I can see PLEEEEEESE!

Call me when you dun it!

thanks mate
for sure

[VFighteR]

cool - just wanted to say dont waste the paint if you think its nqr so you can sent it back

all good - speak soon

[RevHead]

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/181535_1534506654780_1598225439_31123264_1734491_n .jpg
after 4 coats of colour,and 7x coats of clear with matting agent ,1x coat every 30 minute ,,lol got me farked
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/180348_1534506854785_1598225439_31123265_221837_n. jpg
and this is after rubbing,with 2000grit

[RevHead]

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/185789_1536868233818_1598225439_31127680_6496977_n .jpg
http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/185789_1536868273819_1598225439_31127681_184772_n. jpg
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/185789_1536868313820_1598225439_31127682_7194804_n .jpg
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/185789_1536868353821_1598225439_31127683_3060888_n .jpg
flat aS a tac no shine zipp:D

[VFighteR]

kool - looks good. I'll organise for a Monday pick up?

[RevHead]

quote:Originally posted by VFighteR

kool - looks good. I'll organise for a Monday pick up?
for sure ,:)and a little tip to all who attempt thiskind of paint work ,it aint fuckin easy ,use 5 percent clear 25 percent matting agent,15 percent hardner,5 percent reducer,spray 1 coat every 20mins,,this is after the colour///colour easy colour 50 percent 5 percent hardner,the rest reducer ,

[VFighteR]

ok - Ill let them know tmor then. That will give it at least the next three days to dry properly

thanks

[wackyrider]

Looks good Anton. Will be good to see it in the flesh.

[LKC73]

That looks shit hot guys, welldone pete on a right proper job mate! VfighteR, its ganna look all new again mate!

[RevHead]

hope its good enough thanks,,guys

[robmac]

Great job Pete.

[Fight_fan]

Haha! All the coolest kids have flat paint! Looks good Pete/Anton

[80s freak]

Sent you an email about your carbs mate, did you get it?

[VFighteR]

sorry mate - yeah I did. started a new job so been busy of late, can now start scraping some funds and may take you up on it. Will let you know when =]

[JDinOZ]

Very. Fucking. Nice. :D

[kevkatana]

Update? Want to see this new paint job!

[VFighteR]

quote:Originally posted by kevkatana

Update? Want to see this new paint job!


not posting any - sorry mate

[timbo]

Did numb nuts paint your bits in a booth or in his shed mate? And how much shite is in the paint ?

[VFighteR]

prob in the doghouse lol - no foreign objects in the paint, cans of beans, bongs, etc, but more crows feet than the Adelaide football club. Wanted that nice triumph blazing orange, when he couldnt get that, I chose the Kwaka orange pearl, in the matt, but if Geoff Huegul gets to the Olympix next year, if he doesnt win Silver or gold, we can donate my bike for the Bronze!!! LMFAO (and cries)

[ALBI]

i dont get it ?? are you happy with petes work or not ??

[VFighteR]

Albi - no

[RevHead]

quote:Originally posted by ALBI

i dont get it ?? are you happy with petes work or not ??
no of course not it was my fuck up,and the matt clear changed the colour totally from orange to bronze bc the light cannot enter the matt finish and bounce off the pearl so as stated its my fuck up ,plus every time i painted the clear on the colour it crazed,,so take into account that ant paid for the 1st lot off materials $250 ,then after painting it 6x times ,i paid a further $130 out of my own pocket ,,and i told ant i wasnt happy with the job ,so i dont want any money [xx(]so the responsibility's belongs to me