My Completed Fighter Project

pdxbret · 10-24-2008, 3:28 AM

Hey All,

I've been wanting to post my project for a while now. Been busy. Thought you guys might like to see how she turned out.

The project was inspired by both Mark Boxer's Australian Bladerod concept (Project: Bladerod Photo Gallery by Mark Boxer at pbase.com) and an incomplete build where some dudes from the East Bay Rats fused an 900rr with an R6 tail. I loved the look and managed to adapt the Yamaha bits without too much fabrication.

I'm happy with her. Thoughts?

WyoJames · 10-24-2008, 4:28 AM

looks good....any views from the side or front?

Twincam · 10-24-2008, 5:34 AM

I love the tail... What headlamp have you used?

pdxbret · 10-24-2008, 1:43 PM

Headlamps are standard off shelf 4". Can't recall the brand. Here are a few more images I found from front and side. As you can see, I was going for a very industrial, almost robotic-looking from end.

BigBassTurd · 10-24-2008, 2:05 PM

When you said robotic looking the first thing I though of was the movie "Short Circuit"
This pic is what set it off. " Johnny 5 is alive!"

Nice looking fighter though. It looks mean!

WyoJames · 10-24-2008, 2:27 PM

I like it...i like it a lot

pdxbret · 10-24-2008, 2:29 PM

Fantastic! Now I will be thinking of an effeminate robot from the 80s when I see my bike. Thanks for that! No, but seriously, it is quite mean looking. I've had two Ducati Monsters (900 and S4) and they were both very beautiful. This bike next to a Monster looks like the evil, more powerful Japanese step-brother.

LoopyLee · 10-24-2008, 2:39 PM

pdtbret.. I like

Sideshow bob · 10-24-2008, 4:31 PM

Nice work pbxbret

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Originally Posted by pdxbret

I've had two Ducati Monsters (900 and S4) and they were both very beautiful. This bike next to a Monster looks like the evil, more powerful Japanese step-brother.

Evil japanese step brother

.... I like that!!!

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Originally Posted by BigBassTurd

" Johnny 5 is alive!"

!

But think you wont be able to resist calling her johny 5 now

josk1176 · 10-24-2008, 6:26 PM

She looks awesome!!! Good work SSB!!!

Twincam · 10-24-2008, 6:35 PM

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Originally Posted by josk1176

She looks awesome!!! Good work SSB!!!

Josk - its pbxbret's bike not SSB's

josk1176 · 10-24-2008, 6:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Twincam

Josk - its pbxbret's bike not SSB's

SORRY!!!! MY BAD!!! I wasnt paying close enough attention!!! IT IS BRILLIANT pbxbret!!!!!

Twincam · 10-24-2008, 6:49 PM

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Originally Posted by josk1176

SORRY!!!! MY BAD!!! I wasnt paying close enough attention!!! IT IS BRILLIANT pbxbret!!!!!

I agree, the conversion does look quite nifty...

Need some wavey rotors/disks now

pdxbret · 10-24-2008, 7:15 PM

Thanks for the props people! Here are another two images I just dug up. As you can see, I could use an upgrade in the header department. But, the rear subframe fab worked really well in conjunction with the tank.

One of these days I need to post a thread with the complete build - start to finish. Only if there ever was a true "finish".

BTW, how did you guys add images/ profile pics to your posts? Can't figure that one out in account options.

Twincam · 10-24-2008, 7:24 PM

As in adding attachments? Click on Go Advanced, then Manage Attachments? (Not sure if that helps)

pdxbret · 10-24-2008, 7:38 PM

Nope. As in the cartoon-ish image you have under your username.

LoopyLee · 10-24-2008, 7:47 PM

I think a belly pan would look good as well.. nothing massive though.. just to add a bit to where the pipes show

929ADAM · 10-26-2008, 9:12 PM

altough functional..i think the gauges look like hell up there on the front. nice work thus far tho. lookin perrrrrty good.

shakey1378 · 10-26-2008, 10:23 PM

maybe fabricating a buell or custom front flyscreen would help hide the guages but even with the big clocks she still is a beauty!

seeing all these fighters poppin up has got me itchy to strip my blade down too..."im starting to sound like a broken record hope i dont get banned for double posting"

pdxbret · 10-27-2008, 3:25 AM

Yeah. I thought about the Buell flyscreen path, but the gauges are mounted a bit too far out for that. I would be into scraping the stock gauges for something digital, but I hate electrical work and I'm not sure what I would have to do to the front end to make that work.

Been considering the 17-inch front wheel swap which might help. Anybody know of a solid digital swap that might help me clean-up in front?

WyoJames · 10-27-2008, 3:48 AM

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Originally Posted by pdxbret

Nope. As in the cartoon-ish image you have under your username.

You have to be a Supporting Member to have an avatar and/or signature

929ADAM · 10-27-2008, 4:49 PM

yes. i feel it was well worth my $15 to be able to post more pics and have my ugly mug eyeballin ya everytime i post!

:METAL:

ldavis · 10-27-2008, 5:18 PM

looks great.. but the word complete doesn't even belong in the subject line and you know it..!hahaa..

929ADAM · 10-27-2008, 5:50 PM

fighters are almost never complete anyway. and they usually get sold once they are.

pdxbret · 10-27-2008, 7:12 PM

Okay, okay...You are both correct. Let me instead say complete-ish. Cool?

fighter954rr · 04-24-2009, 7:18 AM

Any new additions we dont know about pdxbret?...

pdxbret · 04-29-2009, 2:55 AM

Yes actually, but I'm also starting to lose inspiration. Mostly b/c I'm now in an SF apartment with no access to my tools and workbench.

Just installed a Trail Tech speedo. Like the look, but still attempting to get the tach working.

Also ordered up parts to do a complete face transplant from the dual headlights to a single, round 7-inch Ducati Monster light w/ the following windscreen. Thought it would complete the bike, but the lack of tools to fabricate/ adapt the stock Ducati bracket has F-ed with my motivation/ inspiration.

fighter954rr · 04-29-2009, 4:03 AM

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Originally Posted by pdxbret

Yes actually, but I'm also starting to lose inspiration. Mostly b/c I'm now in an SF apartment with no access to my tools and workbench.

Just installed a Trail Tech speedo. Like the look, but still attempting to get the tach working.

Also ordered up parts to do a complete face transplant from the dual headlights to a single, round 7-inch Ducati Monster light w/ the following windscreen. Thought it would complete the bike, but the lack of tools to fabricate/ adapt the stock Ducati bracket has F-ed with my motivation/ inspiration.

ahh dont let it knock your inspiration mate, i shortened my exhaust in my bedroom with hand tools! dont let things like that get in the way of doing what you love doing!!!

but yeah the round light idea is sweet, i was thinking of going that route myself once, but im still unsure of what i wanna do with the front end, dont think ill ever make up my mind!

so why you having trouble making the tach work?...

929ADAM · 04-30-2009, 12:29 PM

hey if your starting to lose inspiration...dont!

I'm looking to move to the bay area in the next couple of months...im actually driving there this weekend to help a friend move. we can kick it and i'll definitely have some ideas for you!

pdxbret · 04-30-2009, 2:22 PM

Whoa! Adam that's awesome! I could definitely use some guidance on a few things. Where are you thinking about moving?