dorifto240 Posted September 24, 2010 Report Share Posted September 24, 2010 (edited) The build-up of my bike.It started as a $300 basketcase 87 ZX750-F. With no fairings, and the gas tank was disintegrating in my hands.DSCF2544 by Handsome Matt, on FlickrThe first order of business was a new gas tank. $35.00 of craigslist got me a tank from a ZX600, with a little modification it fit perfectly.DSCF2569 by Handsome Matt, on FlickrDSCF2568 by Handsome Matt, on Flickr Edited September 24, 2010 by dorifto240 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted September 24, 2010 Report Share Posted September 24, 2010 The build-up of my bike.It started as a $300 basketcase 87 ZX750-F. With no fairings, and the gas tank was disintegrating in my hands.ok...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scruit Posted September 24, 2010 Report Share Posted September 24, 2010 red x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted September 24, 2010 Report Share Posted September 24, 2010 there wasn't even red x's before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorifto240 Posted September 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2010 Then things started to get a little crazy...DSCF2581 by Handsome Matt, on FlickrYes, that's the ignition, yes it's by the rear brake reservoir. Yes it's held on with zip ties. No it's not permanent.DSCF2567 by Handsome Matt, on FlickrStripped in this photo, and recently polished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorifto240 Posted September 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2010 I'll upload more photos in a bit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorifto240 Posted September 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2010 there wasn't even red x's beforeYeah I accidentally hit the post button before I had uploaded pictures, and then the links didn't play nice. Should be all good now.-1 for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightRider Posted September 24, 2010 Report Share Posted September 24, 2010 More pics/updates? What's the current status? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorifto240 Posted September 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2010 More pics/updates? What's the current status?I took it for a quick test run a week ago. It runs great. Now I've got to negotiate the Ohio BMV for a rebuilt title, joy of joys.I'll have detail photos up of the front and rear setup probably tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alienpi Posted September 25, 2010 Report Share Posted September 25, 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gen3flygirl Posted September 26, 2010 Report Share Posted September 26, 2010 damn dude your bike looks worse than mine and thats saying something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorifto240 Posted September 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2010 damn dude your bike looks worse than mine and thats saying somethingHa. At first I thought this was an insult, and then I saw a photo of your bike.We win the ugly bike award. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gen3flygirl Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 Ha. At first I thought this was an insult, and then I saw a photo of your bike.We win the ugly bike award.It is my first bike and I knew I was going to drop it. Only problem is that the owners before me dropped it alot as well and bondo only last so long. She might be more beaten than a red headed step child but I love her like my own Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorifto240 Posted September 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 It is my first bike and I knew I was going to drop it. Only problem is that the owners before me dropped it alot as well and bondo only last so long. She might be more beaten than a red headed step child but I love her like my own Mine was one of those "never had time to start projects" on craigslist. It didn't have fairings to begin with. I don't think I want them now. Especially since I know I'll lay it down quite a bit too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scruit Posted September 29, 2010 Report Share Posted September 29, 2010 glws = good luck with salelbts = ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Butters Posted September 29, 2010 Report Share Posted September 29, 2010 looks beat to shitits a good thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorifto240 Posted October 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2010 My boss called it an "anti-theft" paint job.Here's the video of the test run. It's completely un-edited (sorry about the length) so no cool music or effects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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