Sideshow bobs fighter (a work in progress)

Sideshow bob · 09-06-2008, 2:16 PM

Here’s my ..Errrr… Streetfighter (work in progress)

I brought her in 2001 as a basket case from a breakers yard…..

She started life as a 1990 Lucky Strike GSX-R750M*… and came to me via the breakers as a sorry looking oil covered rashed monstrosity.. With the sole purpose of being quickly transformed into a fighter to get me back on the road after a sad year long absence…..

When I got her, she was known to have some faults......
Broken throttle cable (Replaced….turned out to be misrouted and the cause of the accident that put her in Mr. Breakers hands)
Broken indicators (Replaced)
Bent/broken leavers (Replaced)
Covered in oil/sh!t/mud (washed and removed….. Along with a large mass of hair still connected to a piece of scalp found wrapped around the rear spindle nut EWWWwwww!)
Big hole in the fairing and a fair bit of rashing (found not to look that bad once oil cleaned off)

Once bits replaced and cleaned I decided to take her for an MOT to find what else was wrong….
…… Turned out nothing.. She passed and I ended up running her as is and the plan to streetfighter her got shelved.. Till I brought my Blade!

When I bought my Blade …..it stayed shelved as I was having far too much fun to be bothered with her… so she sat neglected and unused till me and Loopy moved

The Plan was revived, then promptly shelved again as Loopy was gunna have her if/when she passed her test…….

Soon discovered due to the gixxers size and its top-heavy feel that Loopy would not be able to ride her so the fighter plan was (again) revived…….

*before some smart@rse points out Ms were 1991... it a early imported M put on age-related plate

Pics.. 1&2 in the begining,3 quick paintshopped idea,4 cut panels,5 bodywork fitted,6 modified seat,7 8&9 risers fitted,10+ current State

ldavis · 09-06-2008, 2:50 PM

nice work, i wish i could find myself a project... lack of$$ prevents any fun though..

Sideshow bob · 09-06-2008, 3:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ldavis

lack of$$ prevents any fun though..

know what you mean.......

....... lack of cash is keeping progress slow

shakey1378 · 09-06-2008, 4:53 PM

nice slabsider, throw some dual round headlights up front pack it in a crate and send it to nj

thats gunna be a sick ole school fighter keep the pics coming. i wanna build a fighter sooo bad, if my blade wasnt so mint id start pulling the plastics yesterday...

Twincam · 09-06-2008, 5:13 PM

One day she'll be sitting in my garage

Jk.

Nice work, keep it up

Sideshow bob · 09-06-2008, 5:35 PM

Thank you

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Originally Posted by shakey1378

i wanna build a fighter sooo bad, if my blade wasnt so mint id start pulling the plastics yesterday...

Know the feeling...

....... But couldn't do it to a mint blade

Buy a Scrapper and start playing!

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Originally Posted by Twincam

One day she'll be sitting in my garage

.... Wouldn't think you have room in your garage for another bike Twin..... after all, you've had to dismantle your gloves to fit them in

macca9540 · 09-06-2008, 5:38 PM

Will it pass inspection with the shortened rear end SSB?

Sideshow bob · 09-06-2008, 5:45 PM

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Originally Posted by macca9540

Will it pass inspection with the shortened rear end SSB?

Should do... It only just shorter than a monster rear end... altho may have to rig some sort of (temporary*) mudguard thingy

*as well as the silencer... just bought a shorty for her that might me a tad loud

Destructo · 09-06-2008, 5:55 PM

Looks like a good project.... I wish I had the time / money / imagination to build a project bike!

macca9540 · 09-06-2008, 5:58 PM

Steel wool and chicken wire works wonders on loud pipes. Just make sure it does'nt fly out in front of the inspector as a mates did one time when he got a canary (noise defect) put on his. Was a tad embarrasing.

Sideshow bob · 09-06-2008, 6:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Destructo

I wish I had the imagination to build a project bike!

Who needs Imagination.... an angle-grinder and loosing half the parts has spured me on

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Originally Posted by macca9540

chicken wire works wonders on loud pipes.

I'd forgot about that old trick! .....nearly every bike I had in the 80's had a chicken wire Baffle for the MOT

Thanks for the reminder

Destructo · 09-06-2008, 6:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Sideshow bob

Who needs Imagination.... an angle-grinder and loosing half the parts has spured me on

Ha ha, or an angle grinder and a few cans of Guinness.... who knows what would roll out of the garage in the morning!

Twincam · 09-06-2008, 6:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Sideshow bob

.... Wouldn't think you have room in your garage for another bike Twin..... after all, you've had to dismantle your gloves to fit them in

No no. The latest bike was picked up on Wednesday, 1994 Kawasaki EL250 (1800 miles from new, Mint condition in candy red

)

I'll ignore your last comment

Have you added a headlight or did you get a day light MOT? Will you be spraying her all one colour?

LoopyLee · 09-06-2008, 6:16 PM

Twin.. if you notice any dirt cheap bikes that need a loving home I'm in need of one for the winter.. around the 400cc'ish mark and as cheap as chips

macca9540 · 09-06-2008, 6:18 PM

[quote=Twincam;715381]No no. The latest bike was picked up on Wednesday, 1994 Kawasaki EL250 (1800 miles from new, Mint condition in candy red

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You'll be using sky hooks soon Twin.

Sideshow bob · 09-06-2008, 6:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Destructo

Ha ha, or an angle grinder and a few cans of Guinness.... who knows what would roll out of the garage in the morning!

Now you getting the idea

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Originally Posted by Twincam

No no. The latest bike was picked up on Wednesday, 1994 Kawasaki EL250 (1800 miles from new, Mint condition in candy red

)

another one!

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Originally Posted by macca9540

You'll be using sky hooks soon Twin.

Don't think he'll need too...

...many more vehicles in that space and he'll puncture a hole into another dimension*

*or with any luck into .....my garage (then I'll either charge Twin storage or hire them out)

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Have you added a headlight or did you get a day light MOT? Will you be spraying her all one colour?

Not sure about the headlights yet?!... wanna get tiny ones but can't find any

..might go daylight only
Colour wise... well it's sorta evolved into the grey and white and I'm liking it (TBO.. the colours look better in the flesh)

Twincam · 09-06-2008, 6:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Sideshow bob

another one!

Shh don't say it too loud! I couldn't resist her, she was owned by a old chap who couldn't ride anymore. It has done uner 100 miles over the past 3/4 years

... She is my first "cruiser"...

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Originally Posted by Sideshow bob

Don't think he'll need too...

...many more vehicles in that space and he'll puncture a hole into another dimension*

I can't actually hang anything from the ceiling in that garage, the roof over the years has become a little less water tight and has started leaking slightly.

The workshop roof is too high up and is made from asbestos so I cant really start playing around with that

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Originally Posted by Sideshow bob

*or with any luck into .....my garage (then I'll either charge Twin storage or hire them out)

Keep dreaming

I'm sure u'll find one somewhere, if not can't you use a small driving lamp from a car?

macca9540 · 09-06-2008, 6:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Twincam

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shakey1378 · 09-06-2008, 7:00 PM

LSL Urban Headlight Kit

peep this a little price but nice, they also got some cheapies too if your wallet is starting to get lighter

Twincam · 09-06-2008, 7:01 PM

I know, thats what I thought (late mid-life crisis)

I thought to myself why not. I have a tourer, a sports tourer, a super bike, a moped, a go ped, a field bike, two mini bike (itajlets), a pedal bike (puch maxi)... why not a cruiser...

LoopyLee · 09-06-2008, 7:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Twincam

I know, thats what I thought (late mid-life crisis)

is that what you call it twin.. if I remember correctly (dont quote me I could be wrong), from reading other posts on here somewhere you're (cough) 50 next birthday

surely you should be thinking about hanging up your leathers now and sliding into pre-retirement

Sideshow bob · 09-06-2008, 7:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Twincam

Shh don't say it too loud!

Have you not told* Mrs twincam that her new washing machine has turned into a Cruiser yet?

*I'm soooo gunna grass you up

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Originally Posted by Twincam

I'm sure u'll find one somewhere, if not can't you use a small driving lamp from a car?

Yeah... was thinking of moding some driving lamps if nothing turns up

Twincam · 09-06-2008, 7:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Sideshow bob

Have you not told* Mrs twincam that her new washing machine has turned into a Cruiser yet?

*I'm soooo gunna grass you up
Yeah... was thinking of moding some driving lamps if nothing turns up

She was the one who withdrew the money for it - saying that I just forked out £170 on designer frames for her (its crazy I know - but she is worth it)

Sideshow bob · 09-06-2008, 7:15 PM

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Originally Posted by shakey1378

LSL Urban Headlight Kit

peep this a little price but nice, they also got some cheapies too if your wallet is starting to get lighter

would have to sell some blood

Have seen a similar one to the DHH with smaller lights... that's another option .. buying one and removing the lights to use

Twincam · 09-06-2008, 7:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Sideshow bob

would have to sell some blood

Have seen a similar one to the DHH with smaller lights... that's another option .. buying one and removing the lights to use

Ebay.co.uk - Auction # 290257527432

Sell some blood? Who wants to buy some? I have loads.

Jaranden · 09-07-2008, 3:37 AM

SSB - I am by no means a streetfighter fan but...you let me know if you ever want to sell that! That looks awesome!

Sideshow bob · 09-07-2008, 7:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Jaranden

That looks awesome!

Why thank you Jaranden

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Originally Posted by Jaranden

I am by no means a streetfighter fan

Hope my effort converts you......

..... although, I've always been a fan.... I've never liked the
'oh dear, I've had a crash.... if i strip the fairings, put on some renthal bars = Its a streetfighter' look

Sideshow bob · 09-13-2008, 4:39 PM

Today I've fitted my new exaust, K&N's

and..... and....

Managed to totally Fu(k up the tank paintwork

Twincam · 09-13-2008, 5:06 PM

Detailed explanation... How'd you manage that?

Sideshow bob · 09-13-2008, 5:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Twincam

Detailed explanation... How'd you manage that?

By being a bumbling moronic idiot*.....

after deciding i needed to tweek paint.. I.E. repaint..

did base.... botched it by not letting it dry enoph...

redid it..
.......then put a bl00dy great stupid dirty soddin' hand print on it.. decided i might just be able to Save It with a light sand.... only to make things 1000000000000000 x worse... swore, kicked the cat, spilt my T, scalded my hand .............and promptly blamed Loopy

*bit like boris johnson only slightly more bumbly and not quite as idiotic (or possibly the other way round)