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VFighteR
20-01-2010, 08:51 AM
So, heres the latest on my VFR build..

Ive gone out and secured a complete ass end from a VTR1000 Firestorm (mind you, before I saw VTRFighter's post) and have been plotting and planning the installation for this weekend. I wanted something (as mentioned in an earlier post) to keep the pillion seat and to install without much modification, so sticking to the same brand in this instance has paid off.

The Subframe is such a close fit to the mounting points it aint funny - I would even say within 10mm, so fitting shouldn't be a problem. Need to fabricate a mounting plate for the existing Stayintune (for the time being), but that will be turfed (by turfed i mean sold lol) as soon as I can get a price on a hidden exhaust system

The angle of the VTR subframe seems to be quite high when mounting to the VFR (by eye of course) but that will seen when I actually mount it. If the angles still a little low, as VTRFighter did, some grinding and welding will be in order - I'll post some progress pix next week in any case.

My Yammi FZ16 Headlight unit should be in my hot little hands by the end of next week hopefully and will make a dramatic change to the twins I have on there at the moment. Along with the new ass end, the ol viffer will have a much more aggressive look about it and not that ol lamo image they portray.

New braided brake & clutch lines fitted and can stop on a 2 cent piece now - great for endo's lol

Have also re geared and gone a tooth down on the front (oem 16) and two up on the back (oem43), great wheelies and fast take offs, but a little buzzy on the freeway as I found out on the weekend.

Still tossing up on paint, thinking now a matt metallic dark orange with matt black engine and frame or stick to the original plan of Gloss Black for the tuppawware, silver frame and gold other bitz choices choices choices...

No major dramas thus far during this build, I think its cos I tend to procrastinate and think for too long before I actually do the work

Stay tuned for pix next week

=)

sen
20-01-2010, 09:19 AM
Sounds good.. *waits for pics* ;)

damo1
20-01-2010, 02:15 PM
Nothing ever happened if you don't show pics:D

Hillsy
20-01-2010, 02:37 PM
quote:Originally posted by VFighteR

......Still tossing up on paint......


Surely that can't be good for it??




:D

sharky
20-01-2010, 02:39 PM
Its ok if you wipe it off before it dries [:I]

CBRRRT
21-01-2010, 06:49 AM
PIC'S PLEASE!!!

VFighteR
21-01-2010, 07:30 AM
yeah yeah yeah. Getting the ass on this weekend so stay tuned

Hillsy
21-01-2010, 10:33 AM
quote:Originally posted by VFighteR

yeah yeah yeah. Getting the ass on this weekend so stay tuned


Just gets weirder.....

VFighteR
21-01-2010, 10:54 AM
LMVTRAO!!!!!

VFighteR
25-01-2010, 12:38 PM
So - I've successfully mounted the VTR1000 subbie and managed to get everything to fit except the for the seat which needs a little mods b4 it sits properly. Im happy with the angle that I chose as the subframe was extened 60mm to bring it up to fit the viffer mounting points - also strengthened the upper subframe with steel rods in the inner tubing...

Had to also widen the top by 40mm to suit the upper mounting points, but nothing that a car jack couldnt fix lol (the things you do when necessary)

Once I have all that sorted, off to powdercoating and refit.

Thanks 80'sFreak for the seat cowl - Hope to get that soon, then source out some rear sets and a shorty muffler to replace the stayintune as it now sticks out like dogs balls.

A coat of paint (which looks the same but aint, so much for supplying the color codes!!) was put on as a temp measure, but will be doing the whole lot in a couple of weeks - Have decided on Gloss black.

More pix to come

http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1264465121.jpg

Fight_fan
25-01-2010, 12:44 PM
That looks tidy mate! Nice one... Need a good outside pic to get the whole thing in perspective tho IMO! Gloss black should look sweet!

VFighteR
25-01-2010, 12:52 PM
will do - I'll get a nice beach backdrop, like on Station Pier or something =)

sen
25-01-2010, 12:53 PM
Looks awesome.. now chop off all that crap under the tail light ;)

VFighteR
25-01-2010, 01:03 PM
yeah thats the next job - eBay to the rescue for a fender eliminator lol

KATO ZX7
25-01-2010, 03:48 PM
Awsome :D

Why black, you dont like the red??

Slain
25-01-2010, 05:39 PM
looks good mate, piss off the numberplate mount, get an integrated tail light (clear will look good with black paint and perhaps knock up an infill panel to run from under the tank to the tail.
on the right track mate

VFighteR
25-01-2010, 06:01 PM
quote:Originally posted by KATO ZX7

Awsome :D

Why black, you dont like the red??


meh Kato - never really been into red - the blacker the better lol

Gitzy
25-01-2010, 06:31 PM
Coming along nicely mate, you going to make some infill panels to fill gap under tank in front of seat??
whats doing with the harley grips??

VFighteR
22-02-2010, 09:46 AM
OK - so here is the build update from the start

1995 Gen 4 Honda RC36

Project Start October 09

Update 22 February 2010

Parts Removal:

Tuppaware
All fastening brackets
Headlights
Forward indicators
Instrument cluster
Rear Brake reservoir
Stock Clip ons
Mirrors
Rear mud flap

Part Relocation:

Radiator Overflow behind radiator
Oil cooler
Extended throttle/choke control cables
Lowered forks 20mm to suit 37mm Bar risers
Fuel Pump, external to Subframe with Braided exposed hoses


Installation:

Radiator hoses to overflow & Hose clips
Braided Radiator Hoses (Left and Right)
Braided Oil Cooler Hoses
Billet rear brake reservoir
Radiator Protector
Radiator Alloy cap
Acewell digital 3969 Speedo
Braided Brake and Clutch lines
Mirror Risers
Trottle/Choke cables
Renthal 1 1/8" FatBars
Racer 37mm 1 1/8" Risers
Cylinder Rego Holder
Yamaha FZ16 Headlight
RatedR Forward/Rear Arrow indicators
Koso Mirrors
VTR1000 Ass end
Bar Clamps
15 tooth front sprocket
Xring Chain


Electrical:
Forward wiring loom - Under tank
Rear Wiring loom Under Seat
Cylinder 2&4 Ignition coils behind forward frame
Re route Headlight Wiring and connectors
Re route forward indicators and connectors
Fuse Box under seat

Engineering:
Radiator Overflow bottle
Fabrication of Speedo bracket to suit Acewell speedo
Fabrication of Oil Cooler Bracket
Modification to air box to allow room for wiring loom
Fabrication of Headlight brackets for Yamaha headlight
Modification of VTR Subframe to suit VFR frame
Exhaust bracket to suit VTR mounting points
Modification of seat


Paintwork completed - Gloss Black
Powdercoating of Subframe and Pilion Hangers completed

To Do:


Billet Polished Triple Clamps
Paint/Polish Brake/Clutch reservoirs
Re Jet Carbs
Removal of centre stand
Shorty Brake/Clutch Levers
Paint Engine engine heads
Gold Bolt kits
...and probably a whole bucket of other stuff

Now that this is out the way, I'll post regular updates and pix as I go....Here's what she looks like now
http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1266849803.jpg

VFighteR
22-02-2010, 09:48 AM
fark - should have re sized the pic!

Gitzy
22-02-2010, 01:21 PM
Thats fucking tops VF, need more piccies..
i reckon some gold USD's with some radial calipers
either an underseat zorst or underbelly stubby
mate a car wheel to that swinger and lose the centre stand and it would be unfckinreal..
my 2 cents

but from what you started with, im loving where youve ended up.

VFighteR
22-02-2010, 01:25 PM
quote:Originally posted by Gitzy

Thats fucking tops VF, need more piccies..
i reckon some gold USD's with some radial calipers
either an underseat zorst or underbelly stubby
mate a car wheel to that swinger and lose the centre stand and it would be unfckinreal..
my 2 cents

but from what you started with, im loving where youve ended up.



Thanks mate - Waiting on EXBEN to see if he can make an underseat zorst and as for the goldie bits, they are comin!

I've just bought some braided fuel line so I can expose the pump on the other side as it too hard to try and hide them - work on that tnite I reckon if the missus dont spit it lol

Will post some nice shots soon

Gitzy
22-02-2010, 01:35 PM
EXCELLENT

http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1266847410.jpg

geesexar
22-02-2010, 04:58 PM
top stuff mate..lokin good

XJMick
22-02-2010, 05:43 PM
Love it looks great good work

rod185651
22-02-2010, 06:32 PM
Looks good mate.

wackyrider
22-02-2010, 10:22 PM
Looking good mate

Did u paint it yourself??

Bubble Boy
22-02-2010, 11:45 PM
Is it just me or would it look good black from the seat down with a nice 70's BIG metal flake purple on the bodywork?[:I]

VFighteR
23-02-2010, 07:57 AM
quote:Originally posted by wackyrider

Looking good mate

Did u paint it yourself??


Hey neighbor - Yeah did it all myself - three coats of color and four coats of clear. Its like a mirror =) although, i forgot to add hardener to the final coat!! - Oh well, for $110 bucks for the paint and thinners, I'll re do it in a year or so if it fucks up

Fight_fan
23-02-2010, 08:15 AM
quote:Originally posted by Bubble Boy

Is it just me or would it look good black from the seat down with a nice 70's BIG metal flake purple on the bodywork?[:I]


Eehh... Its jst u buddy! [xx(]

Thats come up real nice mate! Definately get rid of the centre stand, & as Gitz said, a car wheel would be the shit! Good work man i like it!

VFighteR
23-02-2010, 08:16 AM
....so I managed to make a bracket and install the fuel pump in between the subframe - Might give it a coat of paint or something to make it look a bit perdy and will finish of the lines tonight

http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1266973278.jpg

wackyrider
23-02-2010, 03:14 PM
quote:Originally posted by VFighteR


quote:Originally posted by wackyrider

Looking good mate

Did u paint it yourself??


Hey neighbor - Yeah did it all myself - three coats of color and four coats of clear. Its like a mirror =) although, i forgot to add hardener to the final coat!! - Oh well, for $110 bucks for the paint and thinners, I'll re do it in a year or so if it fucks up


That's bugger all. I might need to speak to you for some tips soon as I want to paint mine as well. Bought a paint gun to help my mate do the tray on his ute. And got a compressor to use at work.

VFighteR
23-02-2010, 03:30 PM
quote:Originally posted by wackyrider


quote:Originally posted by VFighteR


quote:Originally posted by wackyrider

Looking good mate

Did u paint it yourself??


Hey neighbor - Yeah did it all myself - three coats of color and four coats of clear. Its like a mirror =) although, i forgot to add hardener to the final coat!! - Oh well, for $110 bucks for the paint and thinners, I'll re do it in a year or so if it fucks up


That's bugger all. I might need to speak to you for some tips soon as I want to paint mine as well. Bought a paint gun to help my mate do the tray on his ute. And got a compressor to use at work.


Sure no prob - let me know when you're ready to go

RUSS M8
23-02-2010, 03:39 PM
That's looking great :) I have the same shape VFR, it's still in touring trim @ the moment, and i don't really have the ability to take it off the road right now... But, when I have other transport sorted [:p] I was dead keen on a 05 model CBR1000RR tail, but that VTR one has come out mint!

VFighteR
23-02-2010, 03:47 PM
thanks mate - just a bit of a cut extend and weld and it fit right on - Need to mod the seat a little more though as Im getting too much ball slap! lol

VFighteR
23-02-2010, 08:46 PM
...so after an hour and a half of fucking around, I finally got the lines on and took her for a test ride...performed better than before


http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1266990282.jpg


and seeing the missus was working, I then had time to install the Speed Holes I always wanted in my rear sets...

Before
http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1266938252.jpg

After
http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1266961128.jpg


notice the aerodynamic styling.....

http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1266936855.jpg


wooooo hoooooo.......10% faster now!

Gitzy
24-02-2010, 03:17 AM
Neat little touches mate, looks good.. fuel pump lines look cool..[8D]

CBRRRT
24-02-2010, 07:02 AM
quote:Originally posted by VFighteR

...so after an hour and a half of fucking around, I finally got the lines on and took her for a test ride...performed better than before


http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1266990282.jpg


and seeing the missus was working, I then had time to install the Speed Holes I always wanted in my rear sets...

Before
http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1266938252.jpg

After
http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1266961128.jpg


notice the aerodynamic styling.....

http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1266936855.jpg


wooooo hoooooo.......10% faster now!




Very cool bike and those holes are bound to add a couple of extra ponies.

http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1266980388.jpg


Thats better, can see it now.

VFighteR
24-02-2010, 07:55 PM
...more speed holes. I think I better stop or ther'll be nothing left of the bike.

http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1267101741.jpg

80s freak
24-02-2010, 08:26 PM
Looking good mate.

OLD SKOOL BANDIT
24-02-2010, 09:24 PM
Looking heaps better Anton. Looks like Jules and me could both do with popping around your place for a paint party !

timbo
24-02-2010, 09:28 PM
This thing is coming along nicely mate keep up the good work

wackyrider
25-02-2010, 09:37 AM
quote:Originally posted by OLD SKOOL BANDIT

Looking heaps better Anton. Looks like Jules and me could both do with popping around your place for a paint party !


True that

VFighteR
25-02-2010, 09:54 AM
quote:Originally posted by OLD SKOOL BANDIT

Looking heaps better Anton. Looks like Jules and me could both do with popping around your place for a paint party !


or a JB&C party anyhow lol

OLD SKOOL BANDIT
25-02-2010, 05:44 PM
ooh paint and piss up party !?! Could end messy but what the hell, I'll tee it up with jules after supers.

VFighteR
25-02-2010, 10:00 PM
Build update thus far

Seat has been modified with extra plastic to extend and hide upper sub frame and re covered in grip vinyl

http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1268709983.jpg


New Billet fuel cap

http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1268703218.jpg


New shorty levers and alloy and rubber grips

http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1268794610.jpg


and about to reposition the oil cooler to behind the headers to clean up that area

http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1268718438.jpg


Starting to think about USD front end set up, but also thinking to re jet carbies and get the donk tricked up.

my next step is the exhaust system, so tossing up an underseat unit or underbelly unit as I have room for both. Any ideas?

hyofighter
25-02-2010, 11:50 PM
looks mint mate

damo1
16-03-2010, 03:19 PM
alloy and rubber grips

http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1268794610.jpg


Mate i'm not 100% sure but arnt the grips on the wrong way around???????
I always thought the billet end went to the switch blocks and the rubber end in the palm of your hands, and the billet end for your thumb and four finger to wrap around.????????

Mate other than that your bike is looking fuckn sweet nice job;)

robmac
16-03-2010, 03:31 PM
quote:Originally posted by damo1

alloy and rubber grips

http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1268794610.jpg


Mate i'm not 100% sure but arnt the grips on the wrong way around???????
I always thought the billet end went to the switch blocks and the rubber end in the palm of your hands, and the billet end for your thumb and four finger to wrap around.????????

Mate other than that your bike is looking fuckn sweet nice job;)


LOL nice pick up Damo :)

VFighteR
16-03-2010, 04:24 PM
tru - the reason i did it that way is because the overhang the bar my about 20mm due to the master cylinders, so with the alloy bit on the other end, it sorta firms it up if yo know what i mean.. I had to also extend the bar ends rubber and bolt on the inside

Chasing new bars, so when I get em, will swap the grips around - I dont think it looks to bad in any case

The Phantom
16-03-2010, 05:32 PM
The bike is looking great! Top work there VFighteR.

What do you have in mind for USD forks?

RevHead
16-03-2010, 05:53 PM
really nice bike man, i used the same arse end on my gsxr1100w,i ditched the under tail and had a plate of alloy tigged under there to fit the plate to ,,and bought a led taillight wit built in blinkers from egay for 60 bucks ,cheers

VFighteR
17-03-2010, 07:48 AM
quote:Originally posted by The Phantom

The bike is looking great! Top work there VFighteR.

What do you have in mind for USD forks?


Yeah, I have been told that a CBR 626/929 (I think it was Hyofighter told me) are a direct bolt on, but again, just thinking about it. Im not that much of a hard rider, so the current set up at the mome is ok without spending the rest of my bank balance - mite put a heavier oil and see how that works - get them polished and see what happens...Whats the set up on yours?

damo1
17-03-2010, 02:55 PM
quote:Originally posted by VFighteR


quote:Originally posted by The Phantom

The bike is looking great! Top work there VFighteR.

What do you have in mind for USD forks?


Yeah, I have been told that a CBR 626/929 (I think it was Hyofighter told me) are a direct bolt on, but again, just thinking about it. Im not that much of a hard rider, so the current set up at the mome is ok without spending the rest of my bank balance - mite put a heavier oil and see how that works - get them polished and see what happens...Whats the set up on yours?


WTF 626???????????????????????????? sorry mate no such thing[^]

Cbr 600 maybe;)

VFighteR
17-03-2010, 04:59 PM
yeah my bad..its a 954 or 929 :D

damo1
18-03-2010, 02:45 PM
That makes sense.:D

hyofighter
18-03-2010, 06:22 PM
also rc51 fits too

The Phantom
25-03-2010, 04:14 PM
VFighteR, mine are a bit of a mix - 2004 R1 fork lowers, wheel, brakes, guard, fitted into 2005 ZX-10R uppers (the R1 uppers were bent). These in turn go into a CBR929 lower triple and an SP1 top triple. I also have a CBR929 'gullwing' top triple, so I can raise the triples on the forks if need be to get the geometry I want.

You need to use spacers on axle and brakes to fit R1 or ZX-10R forks as the Honda fork centre-to-centre measurement is 214mm, vs the 210mm of the others. Easy to make or have made.

Just a few days ago a complete 2006 R1 front end was on ebay, $900 buy it now - it didn't sell.

atwd1970
25-03-2010, 05:21 PM
looking good mate

VFighteR
25-03-2010, 09:37 PM
now that I know how to remove the anodising of alloy parts, will hop to it this weekend (yay Mr Muscle).

Gonna stick with the original forks for the time being until I can get more moolah together. Gonna have a go at changing the fork oil first, see how that goes, then perhaps replace the springs...will do some research over the next week or so.

What I do want to do is re-jet the carbies - anyone know who can do this for me? Bikecraft maybe?? I dont think I have the confidence to go it alone....

...that car mag is getting closer :D

VFighteR
05-04-2010, 04:13 PM
Update update update...

So, managed to remove all the red anodising from the alloy parts on the braided hoses - Oven cleaner and Autosol (yay)

Repositioned the oil cooler and shortened the lines. The old possie up in front of the radiator
http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1270480462.jpg

http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1270461607.jpg


The new, out the way of the radiator and about 40mm from the headers creating cleaner looking lines in that area
http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1270541989.jpg


Made a new bottle and repositioned the radiator overflow (nice and silvery now)
http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1270527711.jpg

right side view
http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1270510097.jpg


wash and wax and out for a spin
http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1270474661.jpg


It will look a treat once the engine is painted in ripple black

A productive day t'was :D

CBRRRT
05-04-2010, 04:52 PM
Are you gonna go car wheel, big fat arsed rear end mate?

VFighteR
05-04-2010, 04:59 PM
quote:Originally posted by CBRRRT

Are you gonna go car wheel, big fat arsed rear end mate?


yeah i will mate - its always in the back of my mind. Im plotting at the moment :D

CBRRRT
05-04-2010, 05:26 PM
Ha ha, plotting! nice one fella.

VFighteR
05-04-2010, 09:27 PM
Bars fixed - grips right way round now lol
http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1270511377.jpg

rod185651
05-04-2010, 09:34 PM
Those grips look heaps better, what did you do to fix the 20mm overhang problem?

NoZ
05-04-2010, 09:40 PM
Rizoma grips? Wanted a pair of them on my bike but they were £100 ffs... try a solution of caustic soda next time for removing anodised stuff.. did that on an zorst, works a treat.

VFighteR
05-04-2010, 09:56 PM
quote:Originally posted by rod185651

Those grips look heaps better, what did you do to fix the 20mm overhang problem?


Rod...The grips I originally ordered were actually too long! The fella sent me a new set and I used a spacer with the end bars. There is still around 7mm overhang, but the spacers did the trick and the rubber on the new grips is thicker, so its firmer where the grip ends - Used half a bar of soap to get them on! They'll have to be cut off!! lol

NoZ...They're actually Rizoma copies, still good quality though ( I wanted the rizzy ones too, but cost too much)

rod185651
11-04-2010, 09:32 PM
Yeah I hate putting new grips on. Next time instead of using soap, try hairspray, works a treat.
Have you bought that car wheel from Rob yet?

VFighteR
11-04-2010, 10:35 PM
Im still tossing it up mate - cashflow ya know :(

HueyonaBlade
19-04-2010, 07:03 PM
Its really concerning to me how much I am really liking your bike matey , you have really turned it into something awesome , definately get onto the motor ASAP but be careful I pulled mine apart to spray the motor just over a year ago[:I];)

Redmohawk
19-04-2010, 07:20 PM
Looking very nice mate

VFighteR
20-04-2010, 08:51 AM
Thanks Guys - Appreciate your admiration. Still a way off, but does it ever end??? I guess when the money runs out lol...

Im looking at getting a 1100 Kat and restoring it with all the modern bitz - if thats the case, I may put this beast on the market, so stay tuned ;)

damo1
20-04-2010, 03:52 PM
[quote]Originally posted by VFighteR

Thanks Guys - Appreciate your admiration. Still a way off, but does it ever end??? I guess when the money runs out lol...

hahahaha no mate it never ends you think it has and your ideas change.:D

And as for the money running out, you willalways find more when you need it mate.;)

I love this build and what you have done on a budget, i've always wanted to fighter a VFR and now there are to getting done here.
you bike is looking sweet mate keep them pics coming.[:p]

VFighteR
20-04-2010, 07:43 PM
awwwww shucks! hehehe

VFighteR
01-10-2010, 01:21 PM
Well its been a while since I've really done anything to my viffer, but I got stuck into the headlight the other day and this was the result.

Initially, when I installed it, It looked quote odd from the twins that I had on and it took a little getting used to. Although, there was something NQR with it and I couldn't put my finger on it. Deciding to change the headlight was my only other option until....

I was going to remove the entire lug mounts form the frame, but was a little reluctant as remembering that Jules's mounts were hollow behind and I didnt want to risk fucking up the frame, so I drilled one small hole as a test, that was ok, so I then marked where I was going to drill out the rest of the lugs and took out a piece 40x25mm, leaving enough room in between to fit the rear of the headlight bulb on the frame where the original fairing mounts were, thus, pushing back and lowering the unit about 100mm and set back another 50mm. This made a shit load of difference with the aesthetics of the front end. Also made some brace straps tho hold the unit to the forks which have worked out well and saved me $50 for a set!

Here are the before and after shots...

http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1285908801.jpg


http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1285915523.jpg


I'd like to add some sort of fly screen to it so it will cover the Acewell unit, so maybe some tinted perspex and design it myself, although, I'd take some ideas from you guys and gals =]

kev@vcm
01-10-2010, 02:56 PM
im im going to stick my head out and say have alook at the suzuki katana windscreens maybe that would be a good idea

but its lookin good

VFighteR
01-10-2010, 04:33 PM
quote:Originally posted by kev@vcm

im im going to stick my head out and say have alook at the suzuki katana windscreens maybe that would be a good idea

but its lookin good


I was thinking of that actually =]

BANDITROD
01-10-2010, 05:23 PM
quote:Originally posted by rod185651

Yeah I hate putting new grips on. Next time instead of using soap, try hairspray, works a treat.
Have you bought that car wheel from Rob yet?
next time use an air nozzle and just hold it between the grip and the bars they go straight on every time

kevkatana
01-10-2010, 08:41 PM
quote:Originally posted by kev@vcm

im im going to stick my head out and say have alook at the suzuki katana windscreens maybe that would be a good idea

but its lookin good

Wash your mouth out Kev. Suzuki parts on a dirty little Honda:(
BTW.Lookin good Anton:D

VFighteR
01-10-2010, 09:09 PM
lol

kev@vcm
01-10-2010, 09:57 PM
kev i hope this doesnt smear my good name with fellow katana australia members mate (bowing head in shame) i meant no disrespect to the mighty suzuki gods i will offer up a part from a lower quality bike to the suzuki gods as a sacrifice

VFighteR
01-10-2010, 10:07 PM
bwahahahaha - if its any consolation, i would love to own a Kat. Thats on the books for my next project - Bluddy Gitzy, postin dem pix make anton want katana...

Gitzy
02-10-2010, 07:51 AM
Hehehehe... them pics make me want a Katana just as bad Anton...

VFighteR
03-10-2010, 07:03 PM
*ponders* wonder what id get for mine.....hmmmmmm

kevkatana
03-10-2010, 08:30 PM
I've got a lead on an '84 (I think) Katana 1100. Marone(spell check) and silver. 2 owners. about 40,000k's. Was a few months ago but I think he wanted around $4000. Got a dent in the tank where it fell over in the shed and 4into1 exhaust. Will get details soon if ya keen Anton...

whale
03-10-2010, 08:36 PM
How about a bit of GSX 1100 with some old Honda bits?


http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1286145563.jpg



Recognise the headlights VFighter

(your motor Kev - purrs like a kitten)

kev@vcm
03-10-2010, 09:50 PM
whale im glad mate thats a sweet bike . cant wait to see it all finished

VFighteR
04-10-2010, 06:35 AM
whale - lOl, looks good. What did you use to mount them?

Kev - Keep me posted on that Kat...im keen!

whale
04-10-2010, 01:00 PM
Fabbed a bracket from the headstock which includes the lights, dash and lock stops



http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1286243458.jpg

VFighteR
04-10-2010, 02:12 PM
looks spesh mate - what ya thinkin for the color scheme?

whale
04-10-2010, 02:47 PM
Leaving it alone for the time being

VFighteR
09-01-2011, 07:55 AM
OK fellas - Transferring the pix and the rest of the build to Flikr

Its started again....OMG, what have I done!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/antonfranzone

Pete - Whenever you're ready mate =D

LKC73
09-01-2011, 01:40 PM
I look forward to phase III mate!

Fight_fan
10-01-2011, 06:52 AM
Phase 3??? Ur a glutton for the punishment mate!

VFighteR
10-01-2011, 07:48 AM
haha - yeah I know. Thats what my best mate said to me as well....noting like a challenge I say

anyway...off to the powdercoaters for now

(it sucks that I cant put the build progress here anymore =(

rod185651
10-01-2011, 07:56 AM
quote:Originally posted by VFighteR

(it sucks that I cant put the build progress here anymore =(


Open a Photobucket account and you will be able to

VFighteR
10-01-2011, 08:06 AM
hmmmm - ill give it a go

VFighteR
10-01-2011, 08:29 AM
Ah ha!

So, here we go

Donk - out and ready for a clean up
http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z357/Antonio_Franzone/VFighters%20build%20update/IMG_0351.jpg

Bare Bones - almost ready for the powdercoaters
http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z357/Antonio_Franzone/VFighters%20build%20update/IMG_0353.jpg

Holy crap - this is gonna be fun!
http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z357/Antonio_Franzone/VFighters%20build%20update/IMG_0354.jpg

Stay tuned boys...more to come

wackyrider
11-01-2011, 04:23 AM
Looking good mate. This will be fun. Got your sms the other day. Still away. In Jordan at the moment. I'll be back next Monday, so let me know if u need a hand with the bike. Who u using for powdercoating? I used Coburg powdercoating and they were good. And a decent price.