First fighter project nearly done

[zaraloc]

Well this is it so far,I'm not very happy with it,probably should have done the engine blue.
But cant be bothered I'm sick of not having any transport.
Ive gotta paint the outside landings of the wheels blue and the stator cover,get a front guard and a pillion seat cowl,and replace the pissy muffler ( I have an RS3 off a bandit)then I'm done.
I think I may sell it and start a new project somfing a bit bigger.
Ok bring on the comments I can take it
Cheers.

[Gix11]

She looks pretty sweet mate! I'd like to see it with the final gaurd etc done to get the full impression. I reckon that might look better with all black wheels mate? Got any other angle photos?

[zaraloc]

Thanks Si,wheels all black ya think.
I think its got too much black....dunno what way to go.

[zaraloc]

Another one.
Thanks for ya comments Si

[Gix11]

I think it's BECAUSE there's so much black that is would work with shiny black wheels, either that or full polish. I'd avoid going any more blue, but hey, that's just my opinion.

[zaraloc]

Cool thanks mate,black or polish,probably go black lol
Cheers Si.

[RUSS M8]

To get an idea on rim colours, you can buy some cheap stick on rim stripes and fit them up. Mine cost me $30 and under an hour, for a very different look!



Often polishing the outer edge of the rim can be very cool, and much easyer than doing the whole thing!

Aside from that, your fighter looks quite cool I'd maybe go for a small flyscreen or sumfink, but that's just me

[zaraloc]

Cool thanks Russ.
Yeah I would only polish the outside,I like that look.

[sickboy]

Thats not bad,have you thought about doing the forks black too? Also what speedo setup are you running,any close-ups ,cheers.

[slamdog]

Sweet Ride there zaraloc, go with the blue on the outside of the rims like you said mate, I think it will pop with that look and yes coat the forks black.

[BANDITROD]

im with si on this one dude the bike looks great but go with the black on ya rims and it will look awsome

[zaraloc]

quote:Originally posted by sickboy

Thats not bad,have you thought about doing the forks black too? Also what speedo setup are you running,any close-ups ,cheers.

Hey sickboy,nah I haven't done the forks black because I think It already has too much black.
No close ups of the speedo yet as its on with cable ties at the moment.lol
Its a little digital one that runs off a magnet on the front inner disk.
Cheers mate.

[zaraloc]

quote:Originally posted by slamdog

Sweet Ride there zaraloc, go with the blue on the outside of the rims like you said mate, I think it will pop with that look and yes coat the forks black.

Thanks slamdog,yeah i reckon blue for the rims,and its not ordinary paint Im using,its an anodising paint so it looks candy.Probly cant see it in the pics.
Black forks too ya reckon.cool
Cheers mate

[zaraloc]

quote:Originally posted by BANDITROD

im with si on this one dude the bike looks great but go with the black on ya rims and it will look awsome

Thanks Banditrod,thats nice to hear,cause Im pretty dissapointed with it.lol
I might do the rear wheel blue/black(its already got the paint off it) and the front black and see which one looks best.
Cheers mate.

[zaraloc]

I can see how that rear wheel could look a bit crappy with the blue on it.
Oh well I can always pant black over the top
Dunno I'll probly try both

[Jockney Rebel]

i like it nice work mate much better than my first attempt anyway

[zx12argh]

Mate I reckon it looks great - the harshest judge is usually yourself.

I actually dont mind the black 3 quarter polish.

It could be worse mate - this is my first attempt at a streetfighter. This whole thing is an evolutionary process.

[zaraloc]

Thanks Frankenbiker,thanks zx12argh yeah its never really finished is it
for me like many others i"m guessing is cashflow.
Is their a pic of your current bike on here zx12argh?

[zx12argh]

This was the second attempt - came out alright but then some one round here said the arse looked too fat....
http://streetfighters.com.au/forum/t...Terms=zx12argh
so I modded and chucked an R1 tail on...
http://streetfighters.com.au/forum/t...archTerms=done
I've since pulled off the engine cage it was too big and I dont wheelie it as much as I used to after I saw a cross-section of just how thin a 12r chassis is... I'm pulling it back into the shed in a matter of weeks for a complete overhaul and refresh. My plans are all sorted its just time I need now.

For me a good home built bike is all about vision and evolution. I'm starting to get closer to what I want - but then I'll probably change my mind after its done and start again

[zaraloc]

quote:Originally posted by zx12argh

This was the second attempt - came out alright but then some one round here said the arse looked too fat....
http://streetfighters.com.au/forum/t...Terms=zx12argh
so I modded and chucked an R1 tail on...
http://streetfighters.com.au/forum/t...archTerms=done
I've since pulled off the engine cage it was too big and I dont wheelie it as much as I used to after I saw a cross-section of just how thin a 12r chassis is... I'm pulling it back into the shed in a matter of weeks for a complete overhaul and refresh. My plans are all sorted its just time I need now.


For me a good home built bike is all about vision and evolution. I'm starting to get closer to what I want - but then I'll probably change my mind after its done and start again

Those pics are sweeet.Very nice, did ya ever get round to making a mould for the ducktail?