Kent2406 Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 Some of you may remember I crashed the bike last July and haven't ridden since. Not cause I didn't want to, but because I couldn't. For one, the bike wasn't ridable, and two, I couldn't ride because my arm being all boogered up. So bad, I haven't even been able to fap with it, and it's my favorite fapping arm, damn it! Anyway, I've been collecting parts all winter, and recently started to tear it down and rebuild. Not sure how long it's going to take me to get it back up and running, but I'm hoping for the end of May.Alright on to the pictures!What it looked like before I crashed it,After I crashed it,And the way it currently sits,I've decided to go with the whole streetfighter naked look, because I've always liked that. It works out for me anyway because of my arm all boogered, I can't lean over anymore, anyway. So Have to go with the risers and dirty bars. That, or get rid of my bike and buy a cruiser and I'm not getting a cruiser. Plus, my bike is paid for.So, I'm basically replacing everything except for the frame, motor, and gas tank.Here's most of the parts I've accumulated. Things like the new tires and what not, are not pictured.I already have the wheels, tank, and what plastic will be on the bike, all stripped and painted. Not very good pictures, sorry.These pictures of the wheel was before the clear coat.Damn thing still has dirt on it from the crash!Things I still need to do before putting it back together:1. Paint the motor, frame, and swingarm. I know, I should have the frame and swingarm powder coated. It's just not in the budget anymore.2. Have the oem stem pressed out and into the new lower triple. Thankfully my brother is a machinist and is going to do it for me at work.3. Get the new subframe modded and welded to fit my frame.4. Rewire the harness plug for the digital gauge.5. Make a mount for the digital gauge.6. And???????? I don't know, a whole bunch of other crap!!!!If anyone wants to come to Strasburg to help or bullshit, let me know. I'll supply the beer! Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyler524 Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 Hope you can get it back together and get out riding again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strictly Street Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 Good luck with the project.Streetfighter is a good look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmh_sprint Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 Hope you can get it back together and get out riding again+1. Like the color you've gone with too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJWalter Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 Good luck with everything. Love the streetfighter idea! Check out http://customfighters.com, good forum for what you are building, or rebuilding i guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoblick Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 i spy inverted forks and new swingarm, sweet additions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 i spy inverted forks and new swingarm, sweet additions!That's what I was thinking. Good luck with the build. Keep us updated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue03636 Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 Nice, looks like a 03-04 front.Just a heads up, you will probably need a new rear brake line, I have heard they are too short for the swingarm swap. I would check first though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kent2406 Posted April 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 Thanks everyone. Yeah, I've been checking out Customfighters for a while now, longer than I've had this bike actually.Sure is blue, 03-04 front. Not as good as the 05 and newer, but better than the conventionals I took off. Already have the longer SS brake line. Looks like I'm going to have to buy longer for the front too. Also, probably going to need longer clutch and throttle cables. Just going to wait till I get the bars on, so I get an accurate measurement. I have the wave rotors from the 05 and newer, but the calipers are 03-04 so I'll have to buy or make spacers for the mounting bolts.I'm currently struggling with a debate in my head of whether or not I should drop the motor from the frame and prep them properly, or half assing it without dropping it. It's just so much more work and time. I just want to ride, but I know I should do it right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue03636 Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 Let me look, I may have bolts and spacers you can have.Not sure what mastercylinder your running up front but you will need the newer lines. The throttle cables off a 07-08 should work, they are longer.I just ordered a swingarm for my 03 so should be interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kent2406 Posted April 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 Sweet man! That would be cool!Right now, I have the stock master cylinder. I've heard, I should upgrade it, but I'm going to use it for now and see how it feels. I don't track and I'm sure I'll be pretty conservative on the street from now on. I don't need anymore stainless steel in my body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue03636 Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 Crap, I didn't see the risers, go with z1000 cables and lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snot Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 Nice color..good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twisted12 Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 gl hope to see you out there soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kent2406 Posted April 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 Productive weekend! I got the bike completely torn down. Next up is to strip the frame and clean the motor, both for some fresh paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hailwood Posted April 16, 2012 Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 Looking good!Really glad to see everything coming back together after a seriously nasty spill. Let me know when it's all back together and we'll get back out and finish that ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kent2406 Posted April 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 I definitely will! Once it's together and all the bugs are worked out, that's the first big ride I plan to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kent2406 Posted April 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2012 Got the motor cleaned and painted. Cleaned it with kerosene. Actually almost didn't want to paint it but I was pretty set on painting it black, so black it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted April 22, 2012 Report Share Posted April 22, 2012 Nice work! Bike's gonna look killer between the black n blue - subscribed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kent2406 Posted May 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 Little update. Got the frame done last night. Painted charcoal metallic. Still have to do the swing arm and subframe. My brother is currently pressing the steering stem in the new lower triple. Hopefully, things will start going back together soon! I still have my goal set for the end of the month to have it together and as of now, I don't see a reason why that won't happen. Anyway, here's the frame.Made my own ram air covers out of a 2" PVC coupler cut in half, two 3" PVC test caps (I have know idea what these are for. Just found them in the PVC section at Lowes.), and some stainless steel screen I got from work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kent2406 Posted May 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 Starting to look like a bike again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kent2406 Posted May 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 Well, it doesn't look like I'm going to meet my goal of having the bike back together by the end of the month. Maybe the middle of June, who knows. But, I did get the front end on. Workin on the header at the moment. Hopefully I'll get it and the radiator on by the end of the night. Then hopefully get the wiring harness back in and the rest of the little shit done by mid June. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4DAIVI PAI2K5 Posted May 20, 2012 Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 looking good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cOoTeR Posted May 21, 2012 Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 Keep at it. I just got mine somewhat ridable and its worth the work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cOoTeR Posted May 21, 2012 Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 Did you paint the forks or powder coat them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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