"Project Thing" - Custom Framed GSX1400

[gixer-mark.750]

well if im going to start this topic off i had better go back to the begining
you might be best going to get a coffee and roll a cig before ya look at this lot :)

some of you might remember me starting to bulid a 7/14 build well it got scraped

it all started on a site i came across were if not all the framed bikes were specials

lets start with the build
i started with a set of blue prints (with no mesurements on them )[:0]
but soon after talking to a few people who sorted me out with said sizes cutting began
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j259/gixer-mark/Image087.jpg
doint worry if you carnt work out the pic all will become clear later
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j259/gixer-mark/Image092.jpg
next few are from differant angles
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j259/gixer-mark/Image024450x600.jpg
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j259/gixer-mark/Image022600x450.jpg

[gixer-mark.750]

part two

after getting to this stage it was time to offer up the swingarm
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j259/gixer-mark/Image090.jpg
im not going to fill ya in on tanks rear ends but this is what i ended up with useing
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j259/gixer-mark/Image026-1.jpg
then i started on the rear shock mock up
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j259/gixer-mark/Image042.jpg
knowing i could only get this right if i had the front end on ....well should i say it was wrong
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j259/gixer-mark/Image114.jpg
after a bit of thinking i sorted it out
then i began on subframe mock up
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j259/gixer-mark/Image130533x400.jpg
hummmmmmm i hear you say
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j259/gixer-mark/Image129533x400.jpg

[gixer-mark.750]

part three

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j259/gixer-mark/Image128533x400.jpg
the next step jumps a bit
had a go at sitting on the bike and i did not feel right ,,,ie legs felt to far apart &realy uncomfy so i changed the tank for a slimmer backed one and hay presto all was ok again
oh and started to do the subframe as well
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j259/gixer-mark/Image055533x400.jpg
i allso had the idea of adding some side braceing to help and hold the 14 lump in place

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j259/gixer-mark/Image062533x400.jpg
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j259/gixer-mark/Image064533x400.jpg
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j259/gixer-mark/Image065533x400.jpg
this is were im up to now ive shortendit down a bit as i was jumping from one tank and rear to another

[gixer-mark.750]

if you look at the last few pic im soting out a few line probs ive got ,only take a day to sort out as most of the rear is only tacked on as the welding is done by my elsewhere

could do with some ideas for the headlight and front muddy at some point
or if any of you have any ideas let me know
thanks for lookin ................mark

[latheboy]

The first side on picture has alot of Boardtracker stylee to it... i like it

[fimpBIKES]

how tall are you? looks really jacked up, love it!

have you used a jig at all? or are you just going to get it straightened later-ron?

[gixer-mark.750]

its not that jacked up mate ....or am i tall lol
and yes main frame is done on a jig
all the rear subframe was done by mesurements but its going back down the fabrication shop in the week so i can fully weld every thing up on the jig

[Gix11]

Wow! It does look mighty high in the photos but that could just be the angle? How does it compare to another bike for seat height and ground clearance? The actual styling is well cool. I like it. Have you had chance to stick some air in that rear tyre and try rolling it along to see how it feels?

[CBRRRT]

I really like tnat!

[gixer-mark.750]

done a few chages over the past 2 weeks
ive redone all engine mounts 6 in all all ready to be welded on
and also ive redone the side braces (not bolt on anymore )these will be welded on ,these enough room to drop the engine in & out the frame
still waiting for the top supports for the subframe (should be ready later on today )..pick up tomorow
the angle of the side braces has changed quite abit but look loads better from all angles
and the big change is the tank ,was going to find it hard to use a external fuel pump ,and reg
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j259/gixer-mark/PICT0060533x400.jpg
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j259/gixer-mark/PICT0059533x400.jpg
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j259/gixer-mark/th_PICT0061533x400.jpg (http://s82.photobucket.com/albums/j259/gixer-mark/?action=view&current=PICT0061533x400.jpg)
and also started to construct a headlight cover
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j259/gixer-mark/PICT0053533x400.jpg

[geesexar]

THAT THING IS LOOKIN SMICK MATE KEEP US ALL DROOLING WITH MORE UPDATES...fuckin capslock

[Gitzy]

Looks great mate, love the GSX tank heaps better than the first one, and that second light looks the biz.

[Iceman]

Man that looks shit hot, I can't believe I've missed this thread til now. Keep up the good work.

[Slain]

looking amazing mate, tank change is 200% better

[Fight_fan]

Yep, that tank is perfect! HEAPS better than the cruiser options I rekon, good move! I cant wait to see this thing finished, such a beast!

[Blackkat]

what rear shock are you using?

[BANDITROD]

holy fuck i cant believe i missed this thats awsome mate well done i love it

[VFighteR]

love it - its coming along great. cant wait to see the finished product

[gixer-mark.750]

thanks for the suport & coments peeps

someone asked what shock im usein .......its a r1 i think but with a cbr spring in it
as the standed spring was pants
subframe top rails have come so lets crack on and get this done so i can get to do the final weld on everything
paint jobs been decided on ....i left it to the wife to chose and shes done a great job designing it ..best bit is im not doing it ,its the only thing shes paying for and shes not fussed about paying about 7-8 hundred quid for
carnt say realy what colour its going to be but it will fit the bike spot on

[Surt]

graet biek maet! remindes me yammie bulldog soemhow! so hav u maed the fraem and swigner withuot a jig? an do u no how muhc they weihg? keep posting maet im a speical fan of custum fraems! [8D] and were in the uk r u located? :)

[gixer-mark.750]

i live in derbyshire in the uk mate

[gixer-mark.750]

not a lot done to day but there is realy
both side braces and now tacked in
subframe top rails now tacked in
lower rear engine mount re adjusted and tacked in
just got the engine mounts to tack in and its strip down time and of to the fabricators for final weld
lets just hope nowt moves when it take it apart
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j259/gixer-mark/PICT0065533x400.jpg
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j259/gixer-mark/PICT0066533x400.jpg

[gixer-mark.750]

tank and rear are not placed on right yet
so should be mounting these as well tomorow

[gixer-mark.750]

started to mount the tank and bits & bobs today
ended up getting
tank mounted
seat unit mounted
rear sets mounted and also fabed up some spacer brackets for them
side stand fabed up and on
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j259/gixer-mark/PICT0080533x400.jpg
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j259/gixer-mark/PICT0075533x400.jpg

[RevHead]

has anyone ever told you your a clever bugger, top job ,

[gixer-mark.750]

well a lots gone off in the past few weeks finished the infills on the tank,allso done the fuel outlets on the tank
choped the sides on the rear seat unit to fit better
and now ive started the dreded wiring loom ,harness ,birds nest ...or what ever you want to call it
i know one thing i carnt wait to finish the blood wiring
heres a few pics for you
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j259/gixer-mark/PICT0090533x400.jpg
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j259/gixer-mark/PICT0104533x400.jpg
seat chop and mock
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j259/gixer-mark/PICT0110533x400.jpg
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j259/gixer-mark/PICT0113533x400.jpg
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j259/gixer-mark/PICT0114533x400.jpg
the dreded wiring loom started
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j259/gixer-mark/IMG00006-20100504-1752533x400.jpg
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j259/gixer-mark/IMG00008-20100504-1753533x400.jpg

[Surt]

the tael sexions my cuppa sit fiberglass or mate? [8D]

[Redmohawk]

Looking great top stuff mate!

[wackyrider]

That's looking great mate

[Gix11]

You'll have to send a photo of you or someone sat on it mate as maybe it's just the photo or the design but it looks really tall!

[gixer-mark.750]

here you go gix11 got some strange bloke to sitt on it ...lol.its me and yes i need a hair cut
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j259/gixer-mark/IMG00011-20100505-1855533x400.jpg

[Elapid]

That looks awesome.

[gixer-mark.750]

wiring now sorted took some time to sort out .supose it does when ya do it ya self
got loads to do yet ....but
my wife has gave me a count down time to do it for ..its 63 days and 13 hrs to the bike show
lets see if i can do it

[gixer-mark.750]

nother pic
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j259/gixer-mark/IMG00009-20100505-1853.jpg
it looks high at the back but trust me its spot on when ya on it

[gixer-mark.750]

and another
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j259/gixer-mark/IMG00010-20100505-1855533x400.jpg
that strange bloke,s come back ....lol

[BANDITROD]

lookin good mate

[Redmohawk]

Looking great mate

[Harry]

hey rouge your doin a shit hot job on that scoot but i must admit mate i like your first tank better....;)

[gixer-mark.750]

carnt please everyone mate
the gsx tank gives me more room under it to hide things + holds more fuel...lol

[Harry]

quote:Originally posted by rouge

carnt please everyone mate
the gsx tank gives me more room under it to hide things + holds more fuel...lol
all good mate....it still looks shit hot :)

[Fight_fan]

Well I think ur wrong Harry! ;) LOL I rekon the GSX tank works better in both form & function!

[Gix11]

quote:Originally posted by rouge

here you go gix11 got some strange bloke to sitt on it ...lol.its me and yes i need a hair cut
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j259/gixer-mark/IMG00011-20100505-1855533x400.jpg




Point proven beautifully mate. That is a work of art! Fuckin' top shelf job; you should be proud. Looking forward to seeing it completed.

oh, and you may need some air in that back tyre for the corners...

[crazymofo]

fucking awesome build, keep the pics coming, great job so far. stick with the gsx tank for sure.

cheers.joe.

[boeingskippawithspd3]

Mate that looks nuts

Awesome

Wish I had the skill to be able to do that....

Look forward to updates!!!!''

[gixer-mark.750]

well today as its nice out side i thought i would have another go at the headlight cover i started a few weeks back bit more fillin and shapein at the back edge to do
mounted the headlight and bracket off the top yoke
got a bit more to do on it then i might give it a quick lick of paint

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j259/gixer-mark/PICT0007533x400.jpg
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j259/gixer-mark/PICT0008533x400.jpg
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j259/gixer-mark/PICT0009533x400.jpg

[gixer-mark.750]

started to rebuild the bike now all my parts have come back from the powder coaters
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j259/gixer-mark/IMG00044-20100612-1633533x400.jpg
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j259/gixer-mark/IMG00045-20100612-1754533x400.jpg
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j259/gixer-mark/IMG00047-20100612-1933533x400.jpg

[Grouch]

Fantastic build mate... looks bloody mad that does :)

[wackyrider]

Looking great. Can't wait to see the finished product.

Do u have any more info on the frame building? Pics and a write up? Material used? Welding, etc...

[80s freak]

This thing rocks! Top work!

[RevHead]

fuckin wicked work ,this things as cooooollll as

[TheBogyman]

well done mate, fair play to yea,,,cant wait to see it finished,,

[yantosh]

quote:Originally posted by rouge

here you go gix11 got some strange bloke to sitt on it ...lol.its me and yes i need a hair cut
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j259/gixer-mark/IMG00011-20100505-1855533x400.jpg




lookin rough there mate :D

[Jon]

Bike looks familiar. Spraying one just like it. :)

[ALBI]

looking good mate nice job on frame!!
i think you may need to pump up that tyre mate dont look good with you on it and it flat

[fimpBIKES]

this bike is going to be fuckin SICK!

[gixer-mark.750]

not be long now
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j259/gixer-mark/IMG00067-20100619-1500533x400.jpg

[gixer-mark.750]

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j259/gixer-mark/IMG00068-20100619-1502.jpg

[pappas]

Are you going to use a progressive rate spring in the back as you don't have a linkage?

Very nice build by the way!

[gixer-mark.750]

anybody ever use one of these ?????????
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j259/gixer-mark/main_game_pic.jpg
are they any good ????????

[BANDITROD]

ask davo mate he was looking at getting one a while back not sure if he did or not but the general opinion from the guys here was that they were cheap shit

[Gix11]

quote:Originally posted by Jon

Bike looks familiar. Spraying one just like it. :)


Fuck me, he's getting a top shelf paint job too is he? This thing is going to be good.

quote:Originally posted by rouge

anybody ever use one of these ?????????
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j259/gixer-mark/main_game_pic.jpg
are they any good ????????
Its just a variable resistor that tricks your ecu/air temp to add more fuel.Never bought one as i bought a turbo and needed a proper tunable ECU, but read a few reviews,most of them said it made no difference.Theres a similar one on ebay for about 18 dollars that claims up to 15 HP increase,read the guys feedback,looks like it worked for some[mainly cars] but not for others.I guess it depends how well tuned your engine is to start with.Google it...i found reviews on that shit forum full of ads... gixxer.com.
An piggyback ECU like Power Commander or similar will give you a much better tune across the entire rev range,although they cost alot more.

[Large]

quote:Originally posted by rouge

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j259/gixer-mark/IMG00068-20100619-1502.jpg


I'm impressed with the job so far Mark. Will be interesting to see what Jon does with the paint.

[Jon]

Well all Im gonna say about paintwork is `Its Wild!` even by my standards. Full-on in ya face just like the bike. Really flowing and organic with sime seriously small scale detailing.

Up to Mark as to when he sticks up pics tho. Whether on forums, or unveiling at first big show, or in streetfighters feature.

Its a nice one tho.[8D]

[gixer-mark.750]

chears jon paintwork looks fantastic
will ..well maybe start to stick pics up over the weekend ...or i might just wait till it gets back here and post em up on the bike as well

[gixer-mark.750]

here,s a few pics of the bodywork jon @pitstop paint,s is doing for me
and what a great job he,s doing
chears mate
headlight cover and front muddy
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j259/gixer-mark/1.jpg
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j259/gixer-mark/SN859676.jpg
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j259/gixer-mark/SN859672.jpg
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j259/gixer-mark/SN859665533x400.jpg
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j259/gixer-mark/SN859678.jpg
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j259/gixer-mark/SN859667.jpg

[gixer-mark.750]

and these are of the tank ...not finished yet but you get the idea
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j259/gixer-mark/3.jpg
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j259/gixer-mark/SN859649.jpg
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j259/gixer-mark/1300x400.jpg
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j259/gixer-mark/5533x400.jpg
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j259/gixer-mark/SN859662300x400.jpg

[wackyrider]

That looks incredible mate. This thing is gonna be mean

[Fight_fan]

That is awesome! Makes me super keen to go n pick up n airbrush...

[rod185651]

The paintwork is outstanding! Looking forward to seeing it all back together.

[Gix11]

Fuck me, that air brushing is going to look deep! Looking forward to seeing this one together mate.

[gixer-mark.750]

should get some better pics today as he,s finished it
carnt wait now
still got some bit to sort out on the bike all rerady for bodywork turning up ie put it on ......done

[BANDITROD]

that looks horn mate and jon you are a great artist mate keep it up

[RevHead]

thay air brush work is awesome ,cant wait to see it all together,

[80s freak]

Top notch effort mate. Brilliant paint!

[ALBI]

goodie hmmmm

[gixer-mark.750]

bodywork is on well not fully as ive got a few bit,s and bob,s to finish off
but i just could not wait .....as you do..lol
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j259/gixer-mark/IMG00115-20100721-1558533x400.jpg
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j259/gixer-mark/IMG00117-20100721-1559533x400.jpg
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j259/gixer-mark/IMG00119-20100721-1600533x400.jpg
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j259/gixer-mark/IMG00120-20100721-1608533x400.jpg
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j259/gixer-mark/IMG00121-20100721-1609533x400.jpg

[Fight_fan]

Very cool! This has come up fuckin ace I rekon!

[Gitzy]

Awww yeah that looks awesome mate.

[rock hard]

looks mean..

[outlaw6660]

Looks very awesome!
top work mate!
if you clean the wires and cables and controlls
at the handlebar its perfect.
very good work at the rest of the bike!
be courios the know how it drives !

[el sammo]

sik!! looks great

[wackyrider]

That's come up a treat mate.

[customfighterer]

looks great rouge! i didnt think i liked it when you switched tanks, but it came out great! LOVE the twin shorty pipes on either side! good work mate!

[gixer-mark.750]

well im famous now ....hehe
6 page center spread in the streetfighter mag .with poster carnt be bad sayin its my only second build ive ever done
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j259/gixer-mark/001436x600.jpg
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j259/gixer-mark/002436x600.jpghttp://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j259/gixer-mark/003436x600.jpg
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j259/gixer-mark/004436x600.jpghttp://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j259/gixer-mark/005436x600.jpg
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j259/gixer-mark/006436x600.jpg

[Fight_fan]

No nips??? wot gives mate? lol Awesome stuff, well deserved!

[Pab13]

Great build mate, congrats on getting it in the bible

[FIGHTERMC]

excellent mate.i did a shoot for it myself a few weeks ago
hope i get as many pages as yourself.

[Gix11]

Nice work mate, regardless of the mag spread it's a great build.

[rock hard]

thats a fuckin mean 14, top work

[gixer-mark.750]

not been on for a wile ok ok since 2010 :s
sorrrrryyyyyyyyy

well thought i had better update ya on whats been done and whats going to be done

changed the colour of the wheels for starters /colour matched them to both side of the bike
also moved all internal fuel pump and reg and filter to enternal ,only reason is i can now use all fuel in tank ...long story :/
also got a turbo coming next week so i can start and get that added on ;)
heres a few pics of her now
hope ya likes
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j259/gixer-mark/SDC11423.jpg
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j259/gixer-mark/SDC11420.jpg
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j259/gixer-mark/SDC11425.jpg

[MattyDucati]

Lookin good bloke!

[Bob]

Looks great mate. You should be porud of your work.

[BANDITROD]

fuck that is tuff i always loved this beast keep up the good work mate

[RevHead]

good to see you back bro ,top job.

[wackyrider]

Hey Mark, will be good to see more updates of this beast.

[Kramer]

Brutal!

[Gix11]

Guess you wouldn't have needed Jon just to do wheels hey mate? Good to see you back. Great looking muscle bike mate, one of my fav shed built frames.