[sidmarklong]

SSSA=CBR=SSB>Frawnkensteeen

[Sideshow bob]

Originally Posted by pdxbret

Bob,

Perhaps Adam can post the cropped image of you/ Thundergod from his issue #3.

that'd be good... although I think I should order a copy of Customfighters for posterity

Originally Posted by pdxbret

Jonathan -- the dude who build the Aussie bike -- mentioned that he wouldn't do the SSSA if he had to do it again. I think the SSSA looks really cool, but it's heavier than the stock SA which also looks good in my opinion.

... my biggest issue with the SSSA is it's been done to death....

..... everyone and his mate has done the conversion
(but it could just be perfect for what I have in mind... gota do some measuring and calculations first.....)

Originally Posted by macca9540

AND LET THE GAMES BEGIN!
Geez SSB, she looks in fairly good nick as well.

GAME ON....

it's in fairish nick.. fairings are scuffed and broken in places

Originally Posted by LoopyLee

hmmmm...

I sat on the new bike yesterday and I am on the balls of feet... So thats fine

She didn't seem heavy... I must be used to a bikes weight between my legs now

With her being fightered the bars will be higher, which will cut out the difficulty I have with reaching the bars easily (short body + big tank = Loopy not reaching properly) ... Sorted

Which means.........


I'll be able to ride this one when she's finished

here we go again.........

jack up kit?

Originally Posted by Destructo

That bike looks too good to streetfighter! Looks to be in good condition

it looks it.......

but its not*!! will post some pics of fairing damage later


*i wouldn't be happy with it as is... although its perfectly usable and all there compared to my tiger it looks old and shabby

Originally Posted by Destructo

I suppose you'll be able to sell the fairings for decent money if they are in good nick.....

well... the salvagable ones*
hopefully i'll make a few quid to pay for other "Bits"

*will flog of the damaged ones too (you never know someone might have a use for them)

Originally Posted by Destructo

Good luck with the project, I'm looking forward to the updates / 'end' result (if there is ever one with these things...)

thanks Destructo...

keep watching and feel free to throw in any critisism/ideas

possibly i'll steal any good uns

Originally Posted by macca9540

1993 Fireblade - eBay Honda, Road Bikes, Motorcycles, Cars, Bikes, Boats. (end time 02-Sep-09 20:00:00 AEST)
I'll probably get shot if I bid on it, but I thought hmmmmmmmmmmmm, it is cheap and I do like the fighter.

tell Mrs.Macca, you need it for stress relief

Originally Posted by LoopyLee

Go for it Macca

"Ding Ding!"...... "round one".....

............................ "FIGHT!!!!!!"

[Sideshow bob]

Originally Posted by sidmarklong

SSSA=CBR=SSB>Frawnkensteeen

& as I said there is damage

[Sideshow bob]

But.....

who cares...

it's not as if I gunna be using the fairings so the game begins........

[Sideshow bob]

....... then realising I'd run outa fags*.....

I went to the shop and left loopy surounded by tools

*can't do anything without a constant supply of smokes and a steady stream of coffee (both in and out)

[Sideshow bob]

and now I have the basis for my bladefighter*........

still gotta strip off the subframe, swingarm and complete front end** and I did find a couple of additional problems

*name to be decided
** she needs moving to a more suitable workspace before i strip the rest

[cbr1kfireblade]

what did you run into bob?

[Sideshow bob]

Originally Posted by cbr1kfireblade

what did you run into bob?

.... well......

so far....
the rear hugger was loose & the tyre has worn a hole through it....

& found a rather nasty looking wiring block....

then worst of all........

I Found....




Loopy making herself comfortable

[cbr1kfireblade]

lol youll get all that fixed up.. loops been talking about getting a 900+cc bike and i guess she found her one eh?

[Sideshow bob]

Originally Posted by cbr1kfireblade

lol youll get all that fixed up..

well... the hugger OK cos it was gunna be removed anyway And wont fit if i use the SSSA (but might of got a few quid back on Ebay)
the wiring and Block will just be cut out and replaced (just hope it due to age rather than an underlying problem)

Originally Posted by cbr1kfireblade

loops been talking about getting a 900+cc bike and i guess she found her one eh?

don't encorage her.... erm... maybe she wont like what I've got planned*

*if i'm lucky

[LoopyLee]

Originally Posted by Sideshow bob

then worst of all........

I Found....




Loopy making herself comfortable

Nowt wrong with that... I've only sat on the Urban Tiger a couple of times, very early on in my riding career and at that time decided they would be too big and too heavy for me....

BUT.....

Sitting on him today I realised that since I've now been riding a couple of years and gotten used to the weight of a bike under me he isn't heavy at all... I could easily lift him off the stand (I struggled with that to start with) and I'm overjoyed.... Realising that today has made me understand there are going to be many more bikes I will be able to consider when I replace mine, although I've already decided I want a Fireblade but this now means I will be able to look at older bikes as well now

Originally Posted by cbr1kfireblade

lol youll get all that fixed up.. loops been talking about getting a 900+cc bike and i guess she found her one eh?

Yep...

[cbr1kfireblade]

yall are funny..
o and its a SHE!! NOT HIM!! lmao

[Sideshow bob]

Originally Posted by LoopyLee

Nowt wrong with that... I've only sat on the Urban Tiger a couple of times, very early on in my riding career and at that time decided they would be too big and too heavy for me....

BUT.....

..... but..... Mine are out of bounds

Originally Posted by cbr1kfireblade

o and its a SHE!! NOT HIM!! lmao

... whatever it is........

its MINE!!!

[cbr1kfireblade]

thats right.. are you working on it now? i want to ride, i had one set up today but its raining

[LoopyLee]

Originally Posted by cbr1kfireblade

yall are funny..
o and its a SHE!! NOT HIM!! lmao

NO... This ones a HIM!!!

Originally Posted by Sideshow bob

..... but..... Mine are out of bounds

... whatever it is........

its MINE!!!

It's registered in your name but I'm sure I'll be able to borrow it from time to time

[Sideshow bob]

Originally Posted by cbr1kfireblade

thats right.. are you working on it now? i want to ride, i had one set up today but its raining

no.. started raining here to

No riding and no fidling*

*kicking some ideas around in my head tho

[jazzy]

Originally Posted by Sideshow bob

*kicking some ideas around in my head tho

Is that really a good idea And definately not a safe one

[Sideshow bob]

Originally Posted by jazzy

Is that really a good idea And definately not a safe one

as long as Loopy don't join in.... I should be safe

[Surffrog]

Nice one SSB. I look forward to the updates. Have to say tho, I completely agree on the SSSA thing. Its been soooooo done that the original unit all cleaned up without anything cluttering the view of it (i.e. no tail to speak of either) would look really good. The 'blade has got a nice phat arse on it that should be shown off imo. Check out the look of it in the first photo of your post No 36.

[Sideshow bob]

Originally Posted by Surffrog

I completely agree on the SSSA thing. Its been soooooo done that the original unit all cleaned up without anything cluttering the view of it (i.e. no tail to speak of either) would look really good.

Gotta admit so many people have done the SSSA conversion it's becoming the standard*. same with the undertail exhausts.... seeing more and more... altho, still gotta say, they do look good when done well (take a bow CBRRRT)

think it'll go on.... but gunna keep the standard set up... just incase i change my mind about it (if i see many more with it done I may have to skip it)

*infact was bidding on three that already had it done

[Sideshow bob]

More stripping:

removed subframe, carbs, airbox, rad and exhaust before it started raining

and to my surprise i only sheered 1 bolt.....

she now looks like the hunchback* .... although when i emptied the coolant I couldnt help thinking she should be next to a tree

*the Belths the Belths, Esthmeralde etc......

[macca9540]

Geez, looking at the distance from the main frame there must be an awfull lot of stress on the sub frame when there is a rider, pillion and gear on a bike, especially when you're on the move.

[Sideshow bob]

Originally Posted by macca9540

Geez, looking at the distance from the main frame there must be an awfull lot of stress on the sub frame when there is a rider, pillion and gear on a bike, especially when you're on the move.

... probley....

but never heard of one breaking* but then it wont be a problem for me.....

another short and stubie is on the cards. oh! snd what's this Pillion thing of which you speak

*Yet!! they getting old now

[macca9540]

Originally Posted by Sideshow bob

snd what's this Pillion thing of which you speak

A technicle term for a cute nubile nymph.

[Twincam]

SSB, congrats on the little 'wun

Do you know where that connector led to? I'm just wondering if it had anything to do with the charging system?!

The SSSA as you said has been done so many times, as has the matt paint on the street fighters. I still think both of them look nice (and deep gloss black mmmmhmmm).

The damage didn't look too bad tbh, she must have been a bargain.

Whats on the to do list (apart from keeping HER away from Loopy)

Good Luck

[Sideshow bob]

Originally Posted by macca9540

A technicle term for a cute nubile nymph.

... had to look that up in my Ozzie to english dictionary

cute nubile nymph= extreamly attractive, sexualy active young lady who goes like a train (note: never tell the wife about this woman)

[Twincam]

Originally Posted by Sideshow bob

More stripping:

removed subframe, carbs, airbox, rad and exhaust before it started raining

Good 'ol British weather!

Is that an aftermarket shock I see? Apart from the exhaust, what other mods had she had done to her?

[macca9540]

Originally Posted by Sideshow bob

... had to look that up in my Ozzie to english dictionary

cute nubile nymph= extreamly attractive, sexualy active young lady who goes like a train (note: never tell the wife about this woman)

And they are extremly rare as well, also they tend to morph into another body and soul in a short period of time.

[Sideshow bob]

Originally Posted by Twincam

SSB, congrats on the little 'wun

thanks Twin

Originally Posted by Twincam

Do you know where that connector lead to? I'm just wondering if it had anything to do with the charging system?!

yeah it's the alternator-regulator/rectifier block

Originally Posted by Twincam

The SSSA as you said has been done so many times, as has the matt paint on the street fighters. I still think both of them look nice (and deep gloss black mmmmhmmm).

... can pretty much garantee Matt and Black will not be in this ones future
still havn't made my mind up about the SSSA tho.....

gunna puzzle over it while i dismantle

Originally Posted by Twincam

The damage didn't look too bad tbh, she must have been a bargain.

as long as I don't find anything horrible Lurking.. she was

Originally Posted by Twincam

Whats on the to do list (apart from keeping HER away from Loopy)

Good Luck

... so far...

TO DO:

1) Keep loopy away.... Possibly by means of electrification or claymore mines if she gets to persistant

2)decide if I gunna go SSSA

3)everything else

as you can see I'm well orginised this time

[Sideshow bob]

Originally Posted by Twincam

Good 'ol British weather!

Is that an aftermarket shock I see? Apart from the exhaust, what other mods had she had done to her?

dyno* as far as I know... ond braided hoses all round

* will soon f##k that up

Originally Posted by macca9540

And they are extremly rare as well, also they tend to morph into another body and soul in a short period of time.

just after you give them a ring