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The Death Machine, Black Lightning


dorifto240

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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.

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DSCF2544 by Handsome Matt, on Flickr

The 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.

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Then things started to get a little crazy...

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DSCF2581 by Handsome Matt, on Flickr

Yes, 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.

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Stripped in this photo, and recently polished.

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More pics/updates?

What's the current status?

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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.

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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 :D

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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 :D

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.

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