My project.

quacker_boy · Cuddle Bitch Joined: 06 Sep 2005 Karma :

i'm sure few of you here will actually give a toss but anyway i've decided to show you all what i'm doing for school at the moment.

This time last week, on Saturday 14th of January i purchased a 1995 Suzuki GSF250 Bandit for 2,800 dhs which is 470 Pounds. The bike was bought with every intention of a complete rebuild given the poor condition it was in.

I won't bother going into huge amounts of detail like i've done for my log book but now all i'm left with is a complete bare frame and all the components. The frame, wheels, clips ons, swing arm and yokes are going to be taken for sandblasting after i'm done with this post.

Mechanically, the bike's pretty sound except the rear shock needs replacing as do the front fork seals. However, i'm going to be taking the carbs and top end apart just to give the examiners some kicks and to show that i pretty much know what i'm doing. Plus it'll give me a chance to clean everything out and make it run smoother.

It was really satisfying seeing the frame balancing on it's centre stand an hour ago looking like a bloomin dinosaur Laughing

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So here are some of the pics of it. Check em out and tell me what i'm doing wrong, anything i should be checking over etc. Anyone with hints and tips about strip downs feel free to PM me the more detailed the better Thumbs Up

Cheers

Chris.

greatmoorred · Nearly there... Joined: 13 Jul 2005 Karma :

Ok youve done the easy bit. Now the hard part Very Happy

quacker_boy · Cuddle Bitch Joined: 06 Sep 2005 Karma :

palmer · Fiddled Kiddy Joined: 21 Jul 2004 Karma :

looks like a mini bandit.

quacker_boy · Cuddle Bitch Joined: 06 Sep 2005 Karma :

that's cuz it IS a mini bandit Laughing

Jack_Cheese · World Chat Champion Joined: 14 Jul 2005 Karma :

Don't let the sandblasters ger near any threads or seals etc, they'll come back funny shaped. plug the holes with whatever you can, same with painting - if you respray, don't get any in the thread. Same goes for anything where a precise fit is required.

Are you doing it up to stock, or are you streetfightering it?

Good luck Thumbs Up

Jack
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quacker_boy · Cuddle Bitch Joined: 06 Sep 2005 Karma :

cheers for that jack, hadn't even crossed my mind to plug the holes!!!

as far as restoration is concerned, money's a bit limited so i'm thinking about straight handle bars and exhaust.

i'm not really knowledgeable on street fighters at all, what does your typical fighter have done? apart from what i've said and a different tail unit...

Jack_Cheese · World Chat Champion Joined: 14 Jul 2005 Karma :

The typical fighter sucks a bit in my opinion, the tail usually looks stupid. Bikes like the speed triple, buell, cagiva raptor, ducati monster all look cooler than your typical streetfighter. Subtle changes are the best to make - they complete a design. The whole "let's see how high we can have the tail unit" idea is stupid. Scour pictures of bikes on google and bikepics. You need some inspiration! Very Happy

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quacker_boy · Cuddle Bitch Joined: 06 Sep 2005 Karma :

i agree about the tail unit! there's a stunter out here whose got his tail unit as high as his bloody head! probably so he doesn't fall off when doing 12 o clock wheelies!

the typical street fighter pics i've found so far are these ones.

https://www.midnight-ride.com/images/Events_2001/barnsley/present11.JPG

judging by this picture and the attached files, i'd say a street fighter's gotta have uprated brakes, LOUD ASS exhaust, suspension and a single seat unit.

i can't say i've been a huge fan of street fightering but it's growing on me...

McGee · O RLY? Joined: 24 Jun 2005 Karma :

Some ones gonna have some fun Laughing

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Its pronounced Jixxer!

Jack_Cheese · World Chat Champion Joined: 14 Jul 2005 Karma :

Must admit, those ones look nice. Especially like that gixxer in matt black with the Ducati tail unit.

The one with flip paint looks pretty sweet, too

Jack
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McGee · O RLY? Joined: 24 Jun 2005 Karma :

Red rim tape for the win !
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Its pronounced Jixxer!

quacker_boy · Cuddle Bitch Joined: 06 Sep 2005 Karma :

i know! it looks the shiz! i still haven't got my parts fecking sand blasted yet, the mate that's doing em for me is doing a ship at the moment. sheesh he needs to get his priorities straight! Rolling Eyes

McGee · O RLY? Joined: 24 Jun 2005 Karma :

HAHA Damn straight tell him to get his ass in gear now Laughing

Any other mods planned.
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Its pronounced Jixxer!

quacker_boy · Cuddle Bitch Joined: 06 Sep 2005 Karma :

nah not much else, straight handle bars, crazy loud exhaust, possibly a new rear shock cuz this one's shagged. and after a while of saving up, EBC front and rear discs and HEL braided lines...that's all a while away though Sad

Jack_Cheese · World Chat Champion Joined: 14 Jul 2005 Karma :

I hope you're abusing ebay for the parts you need. You could save yourself quite a tidy sum over new prices, and breaker's prices.

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quacker_boy · Cuddle Bitch Joined: 06 Sep 2005 Karma :

i've done a quick trawl on ebay and nothing came up Sad

jonnay · World Chat Champion Joined: 16 Mar 2005 Karma :

Indies need chucking into a dark corner of the workshop never to be seen again... Laughing

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SoND · World Chat Champion Joined: 10 Jul 2005 Karma :

Looks like a fun project. Good luck with it Thumbs Up

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Jack_Cheese · World Chat Champion Joined: 14 Jul 2005 Karma :

They're not required for a UK MOT. All you need for a daytime MOT is a horn.

Jack
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quacker_boy · Cuddle Bitch Joined: 06 Sep 2005 Karma :

ohhh right! indicators! i've only ever heard them reffered to as cators, never indies! anyway they'll be staying because i'm a regular night rider...that's when all fugging loons get off the road and the bikers get on Twisted Evil

quacker_boy · Cuddle Bitch Joined: 06 Sep 2005 Karma :

frame and swingarm just got sandblast and i'm getting em back on saturday or sunday to be powdercoated Very Happy

i also got told i couldn't sandblast the wheels because it'd damage them, are the guys just talking out of their arses or is it actually not possible...if it's not how else do i clean em up to get rid of pitting?

chris
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