Topic: My streetfighter is coming together again....

[DME]

...after a total stripdown.
Picked up the powdercoated frame last week and the engine is coming back together.
No biggie stuff this time, just a general refreshment.
It will look pretty much the same as before except for the colors and some small stuff.








Looked like this before the teardown.


 

Cheers
Dan

[bill440cars]

           Hey Dan, Just keep us posted on this, cause it looks like it's gonna be quite a ride when you are finished with it! Judging from your efforts on your 750, there's no way we'll be disappointed. Shame we can't have a BOTM for "Other Bikes".
                                                     Later on, Bill

[DME]

           Hey Dan, Just keep us posted on this, cause it looks like it's gonna be quite a ride when you are finished with it! Judging from your efforts on your 750, there's no way we'll be disappointed. Shame we can't have a BOTM for "Other Bikes".
                                                     Later on, Bill

Bill, you probably are the most positive individual one can find at these forums - you always seem to have a comment of the nicer kind för everyone! Thanks!

Well, here´s the fighter in new clothers, just picked them up from the painter.

Cheers
Dan

[chrisf]

That does look very cool. I'm kinda feeling like doing a naked street fighter too! Keep us posted.
--Chris

[bill440cars]

         Hey Dan,
                Thank you for the kind words. I may not into some Bike Styles but, that doesn't mean that I don't appreciate what goes into a build. If I can't compliment a person on his bike, I don't say anything. I mean, what I say is what I feel. Plain and simple.

                Now, back to the subject at hand. That sucker is looking better all the time. I'll be keeping up with your build because I enjoy seeing anything come together and yours is especially interesting. I'm not much into this style of bike, but I'm learning to appreciate them more, as time goes on. Yours is part of the reason that I'm changing my opinion. The Triumph that Aptech (Jim) has, has also been a deciding factor. I don't know that I'd be that comfortable on one myself though, my body doesn't conform to things like it used to. Take care and keep up the good work.

                                                    Later on, Bill      

[Jim F]

heres my 88 CB 600 version

[bill440cars]

        big-jim,

               Nice looking bike there, bet it's a pretty good runner too! That headlight arrangement is really different, kinda interesting. how about some detail on it?   In fact, how bout some details on whole bike?

                                                             Later on, Bill  

[Jim F]

well the bike  started life as a track day bike when it was new.

I got the bike for 300 bucks (running also) and it had 2300 miles on the clock
not sure how many of the miles where on the track but its a strong runner needless to say
It was wrecked but the frame was straight. The forks where bent a little so they where fixed and rebuilt.
 I bought a tank, dash Assembly, radiator, and fairing halo on E-bay for another 300 bucks.
 I bought a clutch side cover and the charging side cover new.
 I check compression and did a leak down. compresion was right where it was suppose to be and the leak down test showed no more the 1% on all cylinders. The pipe is stock from the head to the slip on but the slip on is made of 3 differant pipes and it does make the neighbors look out the windows sometimes.
 I jetted the carbs with a dynojet kit although Its a little rich in the middle.
As far as the head lights, go to pep boys auto parts and find the after market driving lights and thats all they are.
 I tied them in to the lighting harness and its a real conversaion piece
I put on braided lines and rebuilt the calipers. Put on Avon rain tires (just to be differant)
I need to pain the little tail section as well as the front finder to match the tank. (satin black) and then
have the wheels powder coated gold and then I think its done
I have to many projects with other bikes to really get carried away with this one
its a real blast up in the mountains. (not with the rain tires but). Heres some more of my bikes. Hope you enjoy them

Jim

[bill440cars]

          Hey b-j,
                 That's quite a collection of bikes you've got there and quite a variety too. The story behind the CB600, was very interesting to hear and I, for one, appreciated hearing it too.

                                                      Later on, Bill    

[DME]

Engine in, electrics fitted.

[bill440cars]

           Hey Daniel,  Looking wicked, as expected!

                                                    Later on, Bill

[DME]

Progress is painfully slow right now.... but here is the current state.

Cheers
Dan

[dusterdude]

           Hey Dan, Just keep us posted on this, cause it looks like it's gonna be quite a ride when you are finished with it! Judging from your efforts on your 750, there's no way we'll be disappointed. Shame we can't have a BOTM for "Other Bikes".
                                                     Later on, Bill

Bill, you probably are the most positive individual one can find at these forums - you always seem to have a comment of the nicer kind för everyone! Thanks!

Well, here´s the fighter in new clothers, just picked them up from the painter.

Cheers
Dan

yea,its enough to make you wanna puke...gotcha bill.

[bill440cars]

           Hey Dan, Just keep us posted on this, cause it looks like it's gonna be quite a ride when you are finished with it! Judging from your efforts on your 750, there's no way we'll be disappointed. Shame we can't have a BOTM for "Other Bikes".
                                                     Later on, Bill

Bill, you probably are the most positive individual one can find at these forums - you always seem to have a comment of the nicer kind för everyone! Thanks!

Well, here´s the fighter in new clothers, just picked them up from the painter.

Cheers
Dan

yea,its enough to make you wanna puke...gotcha bill.

       Hey Dan,

                  Ya gotta kinda overlook ol' duster. You can never tell what's gonna come outta his mouth.   He's a bit onery but, that's just duster.
                  Good to see you're still alive and kicking.   Bike's looking good there. Bet you can't wait to get that bike back on the road, huh? I can well imagine that. Keep up the good work.

                                               Later on, Bill

[DME]

Done for this year....

(Note to self: Don´t rebuild a bike AND your house at the same time next year....  )

More pics when I get more time....


Cheers
Dan

[bill440cars]

           Hey Dan,
                  Good to see that bike of yours. It's a good looking ride but, I'm sorta partial to that 750 of yours. I AM wanting to hear all about the Streetfighter and see some pictures too (when you can get the time)! How'd the house come out? You HAVE been awful busy!

                                   Later on, Bill

[Sam Green Racing]

Lookin  Danny boy,  sure looks a lot less Kawasaki-ish in the new livery.

Sam.

[malcolmgb]

Lookin  Danny boy,  sure looks a lot less Kawasaki-ish in the new livery.

Sam.

isn't that because it is a Yamaha Sam ?   

[Sam Green Racing]

Yes Malc but before the refurb it was Kawasaki green

Sam.

[DME]

           Hey Dan,
                  Good to see that bike of yours. It's a good looking ride but, I'm sorta partial to that 750 of yours. I AM wanting to hear all about the Streetfighter and see some pictures too (when you can get the time)! How'd the house come out? You HAVE been awful busy!

                                   Later on, Bill

Well, since this summer has been spent rebuilding the Fighter and the house, the 750 hasn´t turned a wheel 
It has been a fairly busy period but me and my two best friend still managed to squeeze in our annual 3-day "speedtouring"-trip.
We always end up in Norway (great coastal roads...) but this year the weather kept us in Sweden.
Drove from Piteå to Karlstad and back in 3½ days, and the first 2½ days where spent getting there..... Just cruised and made lots of stops.
On the third day the "speedtouring"-part kicked in and we drove all the way back in one day.
That is 1123 kilometers in one day..... 
Anyways, it was a good shakedown after the rebuild and nothing fell off or broke down 

The house is where the most time has been spent.
I have widened and lengthened the roof. It just looked too weird before as if the roof was two sizes too small for the house...
The roof was green  but now it is black, thank god!
Took off the crappy 16 mm outer panelling and put on another 60 millimeters of insulation. The winters up here ARE pretty cold and I rather spend money on my bikes than on paying heating-bills... 
Been working on a sawmill for ten years and managad to get a REALLY good deal on the new 22 mm panelling.
I tell you, there are quite a few nails in a new panelling. Next time I will get a nail gun for the job...
Still to do is the roof over the porch (will also be lenghtened and widened) and the porch itself.
Better hurry up as winter is coming..... in november that is.

BIG THANKS TO MY FATHER FOR ALL THE HELP WITH THE BUILD, AND TO MY MOTHER FOR PROVIDING THE "GROUND-SERVICE"!

Here´s some pics!

Cheers
Dan

[bill440cars]

            Hey Dan, Good to see you.   Man, you HAVE been busy. It's good that you CAN take a break and do your outing, cause I know that it sure helps to just get out and away for a bit, sometimes. Sounds like the "Streetfighter" is doing well, and that's good. So, are you getting towards the conclusion of the "House Project" and be getting to spend more time on the bikes, or is that a little while down the road? Take care guy.

                                Later on, Bill    

[heffay]

house looks great dan!

great organization on the bike rebuild.

when i first opened the page all i could see of the picture was the vacuum... would make a great carpet fighter w/ those streamlined looks and low stance 

[ChippK8]

I am just curious, but what is the reasoning for doing a streetfighter?  Just because you feel like it is a fine answer.  I am wondering if there are real world benefits.

[heffay]

I am just curious, but what is the reasoning for doing a streetfighter?  Just because you feel like it is a fine answer.  I am wondering if there are real world benefits.

that's kind of like asking why do you comb your hair... both options may be cool but, could you really attribute real world benefits?  hard to tell.   

i look at it as a sort of new age cafe.  can't wait to see dan's answer.

[DarkRider]

that would be the best way to put it heffay..the Cafes were the street fighters of the era that the CBs were built in and the current streetfighters are the cafes of the crotch rocket age..

[DME]

I am just curious, but what is the reasoning for doing a streetfighter?  Just because you feel like it is a fine answer.  I am wondering if there are real world benefits.

Good question!

The answer is as personal as anything else but here are my reasons:

I have ridden for 15 years and I´ve owned a few different types of bikes. CB 750, GSX1100F Katana, TRX850, CBR900RR Fireblade and a few others...
The CB 750 is great as a classic and I love it to bits. Will never sell it! But I want something "modern" too....
The Katana had a great engine but was HUGE and boring. Only thing it would do was to go fast in a straight line.
The TRX was a good bike, light and nimble but VERY underpowered at 80 bhp.
The Fireblade was good at everything, fast, light, nimble.... but the riding position and the fairing always made me go insanely fast. NOT good for my health - nor for my drivers licence.

Conclusion of the above is that I want a big engine and a riding position that will help me keep the speed down.

The solution: Streetfighter.

This is an -89 FZR 1000. I chose it because it has a bolt-on subframe and a stonking engine.
Built a new subframe from scratch and fitted a Ducati 916 seat.
Raised the rear by making new shorter dogbones to quicken up the steering.
Made some risers and fitted WIDE aluminium MX-bars.
Fitted Ducati 996 discs and R1 Goldspot brakes.
Found a NEW -93 engine and with a modified airbox and jetting to suit it put out 138 rwhp on the dyno.
It powerwheelies in second gear whether I want it or not 

It´s fun on the backroads and in town.
It can tour on long distances.
It wheelies everywhere.
It is comfortable with the upright riding position.
The riding position keeps the speed down, anything over 150 kmph is a struggle for any prolonged time. Mind you, it will take me over 250 kmph if I want too... and I do every now and then 

Most new naked bikes are detuned versions of sports bikes, Hornet 900, Z1000, FZ1, etc, will all be left behind by this old mongrel.
The old mongrel is also cheap to own, low insurance, parts in abundence....

I also love to build and modify bikes and it is a great feeling to ride something that is "created" by your own hands.

That is why I ride a Streetfighter 


Cheers
Dan

[ChippK8]

Very interesting.  I guess I just like the sleek look of a fully dressed sportbike too much, but I certainly respect anyone with the skill to modify and create their own machines.  I can barely keep mine running.

[heffay]

I am just curious, but what is the reasoning for doing a streetfighter?  Just because you feel like it is a fine answer.  I am wondering if there are real world benefits.

i've thought about modding my 92 zx7r in this fashion... when you take off all the extraneous plastic on any sportbike one tends to start to fall in love w/ the inner beauty as well 
no really, finding bodywork as minty as my 92 plastics (even though they show 40,000 miles) is quite a chore.  then i think "wow, i should just go streetfighter"  except, then i think of motor parts that might be saved at the expense of some cracked and scratched plastic... it's a toss up. 
i'll work on not having to test my theory 

[DarkRider]

just buy another ninja and fighter it up...just a thought lol

[heffay]

just buy another ninja and fighter it up...just a thought lol

oh sure, fuel the addiction why don't ya! 

[DarkRider]

Heh...im addicted just as bad man...look at my collection list lately?

[heffay]

i did see that, you fiend. 

[DarkRider]

i swear bill is corrupting me slowly lol....