Gsx750 cafe/street bike

[bda4130]

Got some paint on the tank.... It's looking as good as it did before it slammed onto the ground!

Ed got most of the wiring tidied up today, so everything but the indicators are working. Took the wheels of so they can have new tires fitted tomorrow.

 

[Good Times]

Looks really good. You're almost there.

 

[Erki]

ahh, black. Sure looks pretty but I HATE polishing it.

 

[bda4130]

Glen got the decals sorted on the freshly painted tank while I got the wheels with new tires back on and sorted out heaps of other little bits. We got it to a stage where we could take it out for a ride... Was awesome (shame it was raining) couldn't really push it, but seemed to handle fine.

Still have to fit the indicators and number plate.... But it's getting close!!!!!!!

Most of the photos I have taken so far are real grainy cause they've been taken at night, I'll try and take some on Saturday during daylight hours.

 

[musicman]

Dang, looks awesome. Might "borrow" that paint and decal scheme for my cafe build, cant wait to see some daytime pictures

 

[Good Times]

Looks great. Quite an accomplishment. Great job. Love the way it has turned out and as others have said, it's a beast.

 

[Tim Tom]

That is a sick machine. Did you re-paint the decals on the tail? Didn't it used to say 1100? And now it says 750... Yet it now has a newer 1200 motor... You evil maker of sleeper bikes you! :twistedevil:

The bike looks amazing man.

 

[bda4130]

Cheers guys! When the bike was blue and had no decals on it, people would always come up to me and ask if it was an 1100, when I told them it was a 750 they would turn up their noses and walk away. So, when I painted it black I thought screw those haters, I'm gonna put 1100 stickers on it and the jokes on them!

Now that it's a complete animal 1200 I decided to revert back to the bikes correct 750 decals. Will be interesting to see what all the 1100 drooling tards think now!

One other thing I don't think I've mentioned before is how light this bike is now, its stock weight was 233kg and the bandit was about 215kg (sorry all you yanks, we do kgs down here) the bandit frame was unbelievably heavy compared to the gsx frame, I reckon about 10kg heavier. I haven't weighed it yet, but i reckon it must be under 200kg.

 

[spyug]

Awesome "sleeper" you have there my friend. Exceptional fit and finish.

I only have one complaint, why the header wrap? To me it makes it look somewhat rough and unfinished (not sure how to explain it). Is it for function of style?

Very nice bike none the less.

Cheers,
spyug

 

[bda4130]

Awesome "sleeper" you have there my friend. Exceptional fit and finish.

I only have one complaint, why the header wrap? To me it makes it look somewhat rough and unfinished (not sure how to explain it). Is it for function of style?

Very nice bike none the less.

Cheers,
spyug

The header wrap is purely for looks, to me it looks as sick as AIDS! Gotta have a few rough bits here and there to make the bike look like it means business and isn't just a pretty show bike.

 

[LoopGaroo]

- just wanted to say that this is gotta be my favorite build I've seen on this board so far. Just the right combination of grit, muscle, and gloss that makes this bike so PRO.

 

[bda4130]

- just wanted to say that this is gotta be my favorite build I've seen on this board so far. Just the right combination of grit, muscle, and gloss that makes this bike so PRO.

Cheers! Good to know people think im on the right track. Did a bit of test riding this afternoon... Didn't realize just how thirsty the pig is... Had to rescue Chris (ran out of gas) at least the sun was out.

 

[bda4130]

 

[Good Times]

That's funny. Sorry for the rescue, but the bike is sweet action to say the least.

As far as the header wrap I really like it and think it adds to the aggressive look. It also is a good retro look in the mix. I've seen guys paint it and like that, but my favorite approach is to paint the white wrap with black but not cover the whole pipe neatly. Solid from the top and faded into the wrap as it goes down the pipe. Just making it look used and faded.

 

[Guest]

Mate she's lookin' awesome! You guys done good

 

[GateKeeper]

That's funny. Sorry for the rescue, but the bike is sweet action to say the least.

As far as the header wrap I really like it and think it adds to the aggressive look. It also is a good retro look in the mix. I've seen guys paint it and like that, but my favorite approach is to paint the white wrap with black but not cover the whole pipe neatly. Solid from the top and faded into the wrap as it goes down the pipe. Just making it look used and faded.

There is black wrap as well, it's something I am thinking of using on my pipes if I can't get the dents out....

And a very sweet ride this bike has turned out to be....

:clap::clap::clap:

 

[DannyMotor]

Nice tires!!!

Maybe you're over-jetted... thought you'd at least be getting 32-35mpg on that thing!

 

[bda4130]

Went for a good ride today and found that my jetting is not right, spent a few painfull hours re jetting... It's close now but not perfect so I'll work on it some more during the week. As far as the performance and handling go it has far exceeded my expectations, without even pushing it, it out performs my previous setup by a COUNTRY MILE!!!!

 

[Good Times]

This is the exhaust paint style I was talking about:

 

[bda4130]

This is the exhaust paint style I was talking about:

I agree, those pipes do look awesome! Not quite the look I'm after, but I have some bobber mates who might be all over that idea. I'm just gonna let my heat wrap dirty up naturally.