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PostPosted: 16:31 - 28 Aug 2010    Post subject: streetfighters good and bad Reply with quote
please show 2 pics of streetfightered bikes 1 good that you like and 1 bad and say why (if you dont like fighters thats fine no need to coment move along nothing to see here..lol)


i go 1st
this bike i like the lines the way the top of pillion seat is inline with tank and exhaust is inline with underside of seat unit i dont like colour
https://i.ebayimg.com/01/!BzYEEUQBGk~$(KGrHqMOKm4Ew980kid2BMV)WcdC(g~~_3.JPG

this none of the like lines up seat to high exhaust out of line with seat
https://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zFJIWmIEO48/R_hwyiLT0NI/AAAAAAAAAdQ/cWyFmmVLZvI/s400/009.jpg
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PostPosted: 18:18 - 26 Sep 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
Could stare at this for hours Cool https://www.instablogsgallery.com/gallery/2008/02/16/alien3_1333.jpg


should speak for itself really Sick
https://8128.org/Choppers/hayabusasf.jpg

maybe the owners seen sense, thats why hes parked it on a railway track Laughing
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PostPosted: 20:21 - 26 Sep 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
https://image.eurotuner.com/f/editorials/2010-ducati-streetfighter-s/26728678/2010-ducati-streetfighter-s.jpg
Its a factory streetfighter, its a Ducati, its awesome.

https://www.modern-screws.co.uk/bike_files/f1%20bike.jpg

Anything with a fucking hideous tail unit mounted at a ridiculous angle (which probably applies to 90% of streetfighters)
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PostPosted: 21:42 - 26 Sep 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
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Beat me to it. The Ducati Streetfighter is just perfect. End of the story really. Having said that, I think the Tuono is the only true 'factory streetfighter' in so far as it shares pretty much everything but the fairing and bars with the RSV. The Ducati is very different to the 1098. But that's just being pedantic, and the Super Duke R fits the bill pretty damn well too:

https://www.gulum.net/motor/resimler/KTM_990_Super_Duke_R-aa_2007_09_1024x768.jpg


Worst streetfighter? 95% of so called 'custom streetfighters' which have absolutely nothing to do with ripping the fairing off a superbike, and everything to do with absolutely tasteless, pointless modification:

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/12/Streetfighter_Suzuki_Bandit.jpg

It's. Just. Shit.
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PostPosted: 23:10 - 26 Sep 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
For me it's about making a performance bike more unique and focussed to purpose. That purpose is usually real world usability, so changing the riding position to be a it more comfortable, down the gearing a bit as no one needs a 180mph top speed.

Those bikes that are commuter bikes or all rounders that are then tarted up to me them look fast etc are the opposite i think.

https://www.f1moto.co.uk/shop/gallery/large%20pics/916%20streetfighter%202.jpg
https://www.f1moto.co.uk/shop/gallery/large%20pics/916%20streetfighter.jpg

Yes.

https://www.f1moto.co.uk/shop/gallery/large%20pics/duncan/dunc1.jpg

No.


There is also that which is completely unique, which is by far the best type.

https://www.customfighters.com/newsletter/June/gregg3b.jpg

https://www.customfighters.com/newsletter/June/gregg5b.jpg
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PostPosted: 00:48 - 27 Sep 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
Alex A wrote:
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Worst streetfighter? 95% of so called 'custom streetfighters' which have absolutely nothing to do with ripping the fairing off a superbike, and everything to do with absolutely tasteless, pointless modification:



It's. Just. Shit.

so the USd forks. the jmc swinger. the oil cooler. the pod filters the wavey brakes. all are pointless modifications. theonly pointless mod i can see is the seat unit ..

look at what you linked before ypu speak again .....


edit the first pic the orange hornet is indeed a nice bike but could probaly dow ith a few extra bits and bobs it is a nice fighter but i dunno the seat in real life is alittle high and angley
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PostPosted: 04:46 - 27 Sep 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
this debate can't really go any where,
its all personal taste, i like biscuits but don't like cake,
does that mean you shouldn't like cake??

when fighters first came about, the old rgv fat seat units were used,
now no-one likes them, and all go for a slim r1 style,
in Germany they like seat units in the air... but the Germans also like raw mince, i don't like raw mince, but is it wrong that they do,

beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
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PostPosted: 08:12 - 27 Sep 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
hmmmnz wrote:
this debate can't really go any where,
its all personal taste, i like biscuits but don't like cake,
does that mean you shouldn't like cake??

when fighters first came about, the old rgv fat seat units were used,
now no-one likes them, and all go for a slim r1 style,
in Germany they like seat units in the air... but the Germans also like raw mince, i don't like raw mince, but is it wrong that they do,

beauty is in the eye of the beholder.


I agree here. Its all a matter of personal taste. Personally I'm not a lover of street fighters at all. I think it ruins a perfectly good bike, but in saying that I have seen a few that I have liked the look of but ultimately I still wouldnt want one.
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PostPosted: 08:44 - 27 Sep 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
Welshd1k wrote:
so the USd forks. the jmc swinger. the oil cooler. the pod filters the wavey brakes. all are pointless modifications. theonly pointless mod i can see is the seat unit


The wavey discs are certainly pointless.

The rest is pointless in this instance because it's an overweight, gutless, wallowing Bandit. It's the bike equivalent of a tarted up Corsa. You can add all the 'performance' accessories you like, it's still a Bandit.

As I said, it's not a street fighter unless it's a fully faired motorcycle with the fairing ripped off (usually because it's been crashed).
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PostPosted: 18:16 - 27 Sep 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
I appreciate the effort but usually dislike the style of the customs so go for a factory type everytime unless its a cafe racer/bobber. my personal favourite:
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PostPosted: 21:14 - 27 Sep 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
DaFrostyOne wrote:
For me it's about making a performance bike more unique and focussed to purpose. That purpose is usually real world usability, so changing the riding position to be a it more comfortable, down the gearing a bit as no one needs a 180mph top speed.



????

https://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs641.snc4/60130_439043447249_797677249_5096109_4664779_n.jpg

Kinda like that?! Laughing

Geared down with renthal bars, Bandit1200 from calipers, 05 ZX6 shock, Supercorsa tyres. Performance over style kinda thing. Only reason the front fairing is still there is so i can keep the standard lights, cos again, they are practical cos they as so god damn bright!
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PostPosted: 23:14 - 27 Sep 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
Yup, like that, though usually it's done to a crashed bike where the fairing is too costly to fix so it's gone. Usually street fighters are semi salvage projects rather than exercises in tartyness
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PostPosted: 23:16 - 27 Sep 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
DaFrostyOne wrote:
Yup, like that, though usually it's done to a crashed bike where the fairing is too costly to fix so it's gone. Usually street fighters are semi salvage projects rather than exercises in tartyness


A car spoilt the lower fairings Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 23:55 - 27 Sep 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
Alex A wrote:
Welshd1k wrote:
so the USd forks. the jmc swinger. the oil cooler. the pod filters the wavey brakes. all are pointless modifications. theonly pointless mod i can see is the seat unit


The wavey discs are certainly pointless.

The rest is pointless in this instance because it's an overweight, gutless, wallowing Bandit. It's the bike equivalent of a tarted up Corsa. You can add all the 'performance' accessories you like, it's still a Bandit.

As I said, it's not a street fighter unless it's a fully faired motorcycle with the fairing ripped off (usually because it's been crashed).


you are an idiot a bandit 12 = a corsa? umm get real? a well sorted bandit 12 will Slay your gsxr750 .....

have you ever ridden one? gutless? fromt hat quote id say you defo havent....
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PostPosted: 00:34 - 28 Sep 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
Welshd1k wrote:
you are an idiot a bandit 12 = a corsa? umm get real? a well sorted bandit 12 will Slay your gsxr750 .....

have you ever ridden one? gutless? fromt hat quote id say you defo havent....


A 6 is gutless. A 12 is not. Both are overweight and wallowing. Both have shite frames, cycle parts and are prone to rust. More importantly, they're both prone to attracting tasteless owners and the kind aftermarket tat that those owners insist on festooning their bikes with.

And yes, in essence: Bandit = Corsa.

With regards to the GSX-R750 - whether or not a Bandit 12 would 'slay' it is irrelevant. I don't own it on the basis of cutting edge performance. I own it because it's a bloody fun bike to ride, and it's cheap, and it's reliable, and it's interesting, and it's pretty much 100% original. No false pretensions. No pointless customisation. No tat. It's also a damn sight better looking than any Bandit, especially tarted up ones:

https://i512.photobucket.com/albums/t321/Furyous84/Left-1.jpg
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PostPosted: 19:48 - 29 Sep 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
if you say so id say a trick bandit with forks and swinger is nicer than any stock pre srad gsxr ...

and pointless? they aint pointless if they improve the handling or brakes are they?? id say pointless was little bits of carbon fibre and sticker shit

i fail to see how it can be classed as a corsa still.

i'd call it more of a capri with a v8 under the hood. loads of grunt shit build quality, and needs some mods Razz
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PostPosted: 20:06 - 29 Sep 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
Welshd1k wrote:
if you say so id say a trick bandit with forks and swinger is nicer than any stock pre srad gsxr ...

and pointless? they aint pointless if they improve the handling or brakes are they?? id say pointless was little bits of carbon fibre and sticker shit

i fail to see how it can be classed as a corsa still.

i'd call it more of a capri with a v8 under the hood. loads of grunt shit build quality, and needs some mods Razz


I can see where hes coming from though. When you have stuff like this:

https://motorbike-search-engine.co.uk/Custom/gsf600-streetfighter.jpg

...which looks like a complete waste of money in a haphazard attempt at looking unique its not easy to see the parallels with something like this:

https://www.dr-bellend.com/images/camo-corsa----web.gif

I'm a Hornet owner with plans for the winter. I can see both sides. There are plenty of badly tarted Bandits etc. just like there are plenty of sportsbikes covered in Farbon and anodised tat!

Anyway I do generally like streetfightery things but these really give me the horn:

https://www.motovationusa.com/mvstore/images/910R_cfArr.jpg
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PostPosted: 20:47 - 29 Sep 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
so compare a half finished bandit with a totaly different swinger and a seat unit etc that isnt finished to a corsa with just stuck on bits of plastic hmmm kay
if you say so it isnt the same is it. swapping bits from totaly different bikes onto yours isnt the same as some fibreglass body kit.


its just like saying a wells orted corsa with a turbo redtop motor and a 6 speed box. with all coilovers and big disks / 6 pots is a waste of time and shit. yet it will show up ALOT of 'preformance' cars
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Isn't this one of Dodge's old bikes?
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PostPosted: 21:14 - 29 Sep 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
Welshd1k wrote:
so compare a half finished bandit with a totaly different swinger and a seat unit etc that isnt finished to a corsa with just stuck on bits of plastic hmmm kay
if you say so it isnt the same is it. swapping bits from totaly different bikes onto yours isnt the same as some fibreglass body kit.


its just like saying a wells orted corsa with a turbo redtop motor and a 6 speed box. with all coilovers and big disks / 6 pots is a waste of time and shit. yet it will show up ALOT of 'preformance' cars


You missed my point there Welshy, I was saying there are good and bad examples but theres plenty of tat that just looks like it has been thrown together.

As for the well sorted Corsa option, how much would that cost? I'm all for embarrassing performance cars but if its £5k-8K all in I'd be looking at an Evo/S1 Elise.

You pays yer money, you takes yer choice. Some do make lovely, unique and custom things for peanuts and others make it look like they ramraided Halfords.
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red top corsa £1500 or so you'd get a well sorted one for sub 4k or just get a pulsar gtir for £1500-2k ...
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Welshd1k wrote:
red top corsa £1500 or so you'd get a well sorted one for sub 4k or just get a pulsar gtir for £1500-2k ...


On both them cars your be killing Gearboxs lol
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PostPosted: 15:46 - 01 Oct 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
Vee was your Hornet on eBay a good while ago?

I swear I recall seeing something reeeeaally similar, if not the same bike.

I do mean a good while ago aswell, not recently.

Nice bike though! Laughing

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Yep it was, tis gone now.
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