`Streetfighter` R1........Finished (`err i think!!)

[`Boots`]

Thank you all so much fellas.......the fantastic comments mean a great deal and they are certainly helping me over the finish line on this one

Steve.....this is just a stolen base from my Carlos Checa bike, might stick with it or may change yet bud

Paul........normally out on a wednesday shoppin` so thats the best time.........you`ll just have to run the gauntlet with my aging mutt

Dicky......think ya forgot one

Just a minor update and probably the last till the finish line now...

I`ve added the front upper brake reservoir pipe and cut back the green on the lenses...i thought it looked just a little too heavy so i used a small amount of ISO on a cotton bud/Q-tip to remove some of it, it`s getting a bit delicate now so i have to be careful

The brake line was made using some 1mm clear shrink tube heated to the required size diameter, one end was left un heated which allowed me to run some clear yellow down it using an eye dropper.......this was followed by a shot of ISO to thin it down and give that yellowy fluid look (as best as poss anyway!!)............i then cut to size when dried and very gingerly attached it to the lug on the reservoir and the lower connection on the grip..........that was a butt clenching moment i tell ya.......didn`t wanna snap the bars and stuff!!!!!



Just got a No plate to make up and a couple of tidy up areas to do and then i can get her based up ..........oh and sort the side stand

Thanx chapsies

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FERKIN A!!!!!!!! ....I have to admit though,that when I saw your edited header,I thought you wus talkin 'bout me!!!!

[imatanker]

Just when I think it's getting very cool, it get's REALLY cool. That brake hose gave me a brain cramp

[`Boots`]

((LOL)).........no mate, no glasses case for this puppy

I need to use a longer and stronger one for this..........i`m gonna use some 1.5-2mm brass rod to scratch the leg of the stand and then drill an angled hole for the stand to be fitted into on the base and then scratch a sidestand foot to hide the hole and make it look like it`s just standing naturally..........but at the same time it`ll be secured to the base itself.... clever huh!!

Thanks for the kind words as well matey .......there are still lessons to be learned for the next time due to a couple of slight imperfections but this was always trial and error from the start!!, at least it`s one scratched of my to do list

[`Boots`]

Sorry CB and Jeff.........ya crept in under me radar then

CB......((LOL)), ta mucka

Jeff....thank you too buddy..........and `er...sorry about the brain thingy , imagine what mines like ........thank ferk for big bottles of whiskey

[ogrejohn]

Geeze this is one fantastic looking bike! Way over the top Boots!

[`Boots`]

Thanks brother John , ya know me fella......if it`s gonna be a custom job it`s gotta be mad , thanks for the kind words buddy

[fightnjoe]

boots i have been crossing my fingers and holding my breath for this one. she looks absolutely fantastic buddy. incredibly sharp work.



joe

[bullardino]

This bike's getting better and better... The fluid line looks real

[rondriaan]

Must confess that it is not my style this kind off bike but two thumps up for you re skills and off course the build.

[imatanker]

O.K. So are we done yet?

[Deleted]

No need to appologise for all the pics, more the merrier for me fella   She's a good looking one for sure! 

[danb.]

Absolute stunner buddy im speechless :0 love it

Dan B

[`Boots`]

Hey fellas...

Joe........thank you my friend and thanks for riding along buddy

Lui....thanxs mushty, glad you likee

Ron.....thank you to fella, it is a style for a certain taste i have to admit but i`m glad you like it all the same bud

Jeff.....`err...i think so

Steve...cheers mucka, i`m a bit of a one for the old pics i`m afraid.....i post so many that i don`t see the point in posting the finished ones

Dan....thank you very much too fella, look forward to yours

Ok guys.....the build and paint is now complete, the rear No plate done and the `bum stop` added, decs added for the dials (not happy with them tho but i had no more white ones in a suitable size......had to make do with some odd black ones )...i`m gonna stick this too one side and sort out the base.......same colours as whats on there at the mo but i might just add something to raise the bike slightly...

She has also had about 5 thin clear coats..









Thanks to all you guys for tagging along on this.......coz if ya hadn`t it would have died a death twice over , very much appreciate all the fantastic comments and support

As soon as the base is done i`ll get this orfe loaded to me gallery

Thx a million chaps

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OOOOHHHH Dat shiny!!!!!....Me LIKE shiny,LOTS!!!!!! ....Absoferkinlutely FANTASTIC finish on this Yammy,Mark!!!! You've done the Marque proud,fella!!! (Now get all over a Bandit,the same way,eh? )

[imatanker]

Yup, Yup, Yup. Good, Good, Good. Shiny, Shiny, Shiny. That's Purdy. Yup, Yup, Yup.  Way to stick with it Bud. Well worth it I'd say.
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[`Boots`]

CB...........thank ya kindly mucka, funny enough i wanted to do a bandit SF but i couldn't find anything suitable kit wise, thanks for the kind words fella

Jeff.....thank you too bud for seeing this thru till the end, been a pleasure havin` ya along for the ride

[bbd468]

Another fine piece of Scooterocity brother Boots....Masterful indeed!!! Your patience pays off big time buddy. Well done,

[Leon]

WHOOP glad to see this cross the finish line Boots .Absolutely stunning end results and glad i was along for the ride.

[wbill76]

Very nice work Boots, glad you stuck with it despite all the headaches along the way!

[beast]

Blindin mate! Love it!  Coolest thing since..............well ice!

[bullardino]

Mighty fine job, mate. I can't stop watchin it

What's up next?

[Mence]

Brilliant fella, the pain you went through to get here looks worth it, fantastic.

[`Boots`]

Dicky.......fanx muckwa , appreciate ya as one of me wingmen during these type of builds.....ya wittiness and banter make it sooo much ferkin` more enjoyable...plus....ya valuable input of course

As for the braided line.....it`s neither mate, it`s Boots brand , it`s this stuff..





It comes in all ferkin` colours (metallic), you can tie it in knots coz it`s supple like string and more importantly......ya get 8m`s for £2.20

It is semi-rigid if using short lengths but it does sag naturally over longer runs, i just cut a length and insert a small bit of shrink wrap over each end and then i insert a 1mm (or smaller) piece of rod in the other end of the shrink tube and heat the pair........the tube shrinks too the slightly thicker braid but gives a smaller dia hole for attaching to a kit piece.......hope this makes sense , this is the 1.6mm sized braid which is suitable for large pipelines on bikes and medium on cars...........i know they do a 1mm as well but i ain`t found non yet!!

HTH fella

Brother Gary......thank you kindly my man, you fellas kepta pushin`

Leon.......it was a pleasure to have ya mucka and appreciate it all the way dude

Bill......yeah i`ve certainly gone thru some boxes of painkillers on this one bud , thanks for the kind words my friend

Stuart......((LOL)) ta buddy, glad you like her and great to have had ya along

Lui......crickey ya don`t like too see me sitting idle for long do ya , got the Kawasaki Ninja part started but that has got the full detail up kit with it plus AM forks and shock.......might run somink alongside that one coz it is quite an intensive build and is gonna take a while........i figured...do somink else rather than get bored!!!........cheers for tagging along mucka

Prof.......thank you too fella......i still blame you tho , she was a handful to start but i soon kicked it`s butt, once the paint went down `MY WAY`.......it seemed to behave itself after that

Thanks again guys...

[`Boots`]

Oooh........a 1960`s sports car, now let me think ........ouch!!!, that hurt

Yeah it`s not bad stuff mate.........you can pull the centre core out and insert a suitable piece of rod if ya want somink more rigid, the only downside is it`s a bit fragile...........if you use it as is once its cut and you add the shrink tube it stops the end from fraying ........i also add a spot of glue as well just to stop the S/T from sliding orfe.

If ya do have any probs getting it then let me know and i`ll pick ya a reel up mucka

[imatanker]

Didn't hurt me at all............................

[`Boots`]

One of my favs.....

[imatanker]

This better Neems? It's BRG.................................

[`Boots`]

Happy days.......i reckon most good sized craft/gift shop should stock it....if ya find any 1mm let me know

[Paul P.]

Love it Boots, a great build, ill be on me way down at the weekend .......er tin of dog food in hand as well