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Eddie Hitler
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PostPosted: 14:15 - 25 Sep 2011    Post subject: My new bike... Reply with quote

https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v246/remoking/IMAG0316.jpg
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Honda VFR400 NC30, streetfightered ( Wasted ), not everyones taste but first bike i know im going to keep.

Had it now for a couple of months, treating it soon to a full service and a dyno set up.


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PostPosted: 16:37 - 25 Sep 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote

That actually looks pretty cool Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 23:35 - 25 Sep 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote

A miniature clear flyscreen...just covering the clocks.. Question
Couple of connector blocks surplus.

nitpick..but do like. Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 10:47 - 26 Sep 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote

I like that. Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 13:24 - 26 Sep 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote

Looks nice Thumbs Up

Only thing I dont like is the clocks... either do away and fit smaller LCD one.. or as HT said, a small screen of some description.
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PostPosted: 19:07 - 26 Sep 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote

thanks guys Smile much appreciated!

im going to sound stupid, but whats a connector block? will it tidy up the wires? Question
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PostPosted: 19:10 - 26 Sep 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote

OK, please somebody tell me - wtf does "streetfightered" mean?
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PostPosted: 19:18 - 26 Sep 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote

Eddie Hitler wrote:
im going to sound stupid, but whats a connector block? will it tidy up the wires? Question


1st photo, against engine cases, connector blocks hanging?
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PostPosted: 19:46 - 26 Sep 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote

Wikipedia wrote:
A streetfighter is a sport bike that is customized by removing the fairing, and making other changes that result in an overall more aggressive look. Beyond simply removing fairings, specific changes that exemplify the streetfighter look are a pair of large, round headlights, tall, upright handlebars such as those on a motocross bike, and short, loud, lightweight mufflers. Streetfighters is also the name of a UK motorcycle magazine.


Those connector blocks are the standard plugs of the loom (ignition barrel or LH switch gear I think), they should be held in place by a fairing bracket (which has been removed for obvious reasons). A well placed cable tie or two should tuck them away.
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PostPosted: 21:07 - 26 Sep 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote

Dilyan wrote:
OK, please somebody tell me - wtf does "streetfightered" mean?


NOT THIS, that's for certain.
Whilst it certainly makes a nice looking rat fighter, it is by no means a street fighter, just a nekkid Viffer. Thumbs Up

If I were to define a street fighter I'd put it like this;
An modified or custom built motorcycle, aggressively styled with posing, and or stunting or drag racing in mind.
Derived from cafe racers, usual traits include removal of side fairing panels, nose cones and the fitting of retro or funky styled headlights.. Adapted subframes with alternative or custom made seat units, flat or motocross bars for comfort and improved wheelie control.
Street fighters often have lightweight or stubby exhaust cans, or even more outrageous custom jobbies, and sometimes tack like Tail Gunner exhausts.
Other common traits include custom paint jobs, where airbrushed tanks are commonplace and one off parts such as custom built frames, billet wheels etc.

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PostPosted: 22:30 - 26 Sep 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote

Mac_Kaliba wrote:

HTH


TH indeed. Thank you.
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PostPosted: 23:21 - 26 Sep 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote

Nice love the exhaust detail however the seats have always looked disgusting like that and out of place to me to be honest. They just seem like they were added on in a rush in my opinion.
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Eddie Hitler
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PostPosted: 23:32 - 26 Sep 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote

Mac_Kaliba wrote:
Dilyan wrote:
OK, please somebody tell me - wtf does "streetfightered" mean?


NOT THIS, that's for certain.
Whilst it certainly makes a nice looking rat fighter, it is by no means a street fighter, just a nekkid Viffer. Thumbs Up

If I were to define a street fighter I'd put it like this;
An modified or custom built motorcycle, aggressively styled with posing, and or stunting or drag racing in mind.
Derived from cafe racers, usual traits include removal of side fairing panels, nose cones and the fitting of retro or funky styled headlights.. Adapted subframes with alternative or custom made seat units, flat or motocross bars for comfort and improved wheelie control.
Street fighters often have lightweight or stubby exhaust cans, or even more outrageous custom jobbies, and sometimes tack like Tail Gunner exhausts.
Other common traits include custom paint jobs, where airbrushed tanks are commonplace and one off parts such as custom built frames, billet wheels etc.

HTH


Mine has pretty much most of what you listed bud. Its not just a naked viffer, theres been a fair whack done to it ie; handlebar risers, custom paint job, custom undertray, exhaust.. dont see why people are getting hung up because i called it a streetfighter. Fuck, sorry! Rolling Eyes
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Eddie Hitler
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PostPosted: 23:38 - 26 Sep 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote

TheSmiler wrote:
Nice love the exhaust detail however the seats have always looked disgusting like that and out of place to me to be honest. They just seem like they were added on in a rush in my opinion.


+1, always reminds me of a squashed bread roll before i sit on it. Laughing Seems to be comfy enough though.
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PostPosted: 16:29 - 27 Sep 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote

No offence meant Eddie, but the problem is that many people crash their bike and decide to do the same common mods, and suddenly it's a street fighter... Well er no.

Handlebar risers, under tray taken off of something else, slip on exhaust... Nothing new, nice mods but not terribly exciting to be honest.
Custom paint? It's been painted black, I was leaning more towards one off schemes, or like I said, incorporation of airbrushing, not vital though.

I've done a fair whack of modifications to my RVF, that's also nekkid until I find some fairings, I have a billet top yoke but I'm not dubbing it a street fighter.

I've seen allot of genuine street fighters, rat fighters, general rats, choppers, bobbers, cafe racers and the odd street tracker.. I've seen these bikes being built and the ingenuity and effort that goes in as such.. I'm doing it myself with my CD200.
So it's out of respect as such, that I'm saying to you; Nice bike, but you'll have to put in a bit more effort than that if you want a street fighter. Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 19:30 - 29 Sep 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote

Opinions I guess, every person whos commented has called it a streetfighter Laughing Considering the price I got it for im pretty chuffed. Didnt mean to sound harsh, re reading what i wrote seems proper angry. Promise i wasnt. Mr. Green
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PostPosted: 21:46 - 29 Sep 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote

It's a streetfighter.

Crashed faired sportsbike put back on the road at minimal cost with a headlight fitted in place of the broken fairing is exactly what a streetfighter is. Nothing more needed to qualify.

All that arty tarty 'custom' stuff completely misses the point, and often seems to end up the motorcycle equivalent of a Max Power shed.

Streetfighter:

https://caferacers.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/suzuki_gsxr1000_street_fighter_02.jpg

Tasteless shed:

https://www.customfighters.com/newsletter/2008_07/images/outlaw3b.jpg
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PostPosted: 10:18 - 11 Oct 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote

This looks great... cool bike
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PostPosted: 21:50 - 18 Nov 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote

Good luck man ...this is really awesome
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PostPosted: 06:49 - 18 Jan 2012    Post subject: Re: My new bike... Reply with quote

Eddie Hitler wrote:
https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v246/remoking/IMAG0316.jpg
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Honda VFR400 NC30, streetfightered ( Wasted ), not everyones taste but first bike i know im going to keep.

Had it now for a couple of months, treating it soon to a full service and a dyno set up.

looks rad!
where did you get those top clamp risers and can you post a clearer pic of the riser bar/top clamp set up please?
I want to do this to my gsxr750.

thanks!
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PostPosted: 10:54 - 21 Jan 2012    Post subject: Re: My new bike... Reply with quote

crashedupderby wrote:
I want to do this to my gsxr750.


No you don't.

Retain some form of kudos..
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PostPosted: 14:57 - 21 Jan 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote

Just looks like a fun winter hack to me !! Rolling Eyes

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PostPosted: 13:29 - 23 Jan 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote

It's gone now Cool .

Looking back, was an ugly piece of shit. Although it woke the dead.. I dont miss it.


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PostPosted: 13:32 - 23 Jan 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote

Single sided swing arm. Wasted
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