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Rear springs at max tightness. At least 3 inches of space. Never rubbed and I've hit some big holes. And whatever haters. I had fun. I'll probably hate your bikes. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yes. Noob and proud. You miserable old cants were all noobs at some stage. We can't all be Steve Jobs from the get go now can we. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Ha ha. Glad you like it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

My first custom project has scrubbed up nice and is on Gumtree - http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/allambie-heights/motorcycles/custom-brat-style-suzuki-gsx-250-motorcycle/1099872867 View the article Pipeburn wrote about the bike -...

Don't know if anyone will read this. But I need to give the guys at S3 Performance in VIC a big shout out. The Acewell you see on my bike was actually faulty and never functioned the way it should have. Not only did the guys at S3 troubleshoot it, they sent me a replacement free of charge when...

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Finally got the beast up and running reliably. Back on the road. Shame the summers over!!!! Posted some posh photos up here - http://www.dotheton.com/forum/index.php?topic=36992.msg400658#msg400658

Before lil' brat build by beachpunk, on Flickr After lil' brat shoot by beachpunk, on Flickr

Braided sleeve indeed. If you're in Australia, you can also pick up a pack from MCAS for about $40. Comes with heat shrink tubing as well. Or look for it on eBay.

The beast is back. Needs a few tweaks and bits finished before I ride it every day. Runs well and starts first time. Will take some fancy pants photos once it's done. lil' brat build by beachpunk, on Flickr lil' brat build by beachpunk, on Flickr

From the holy grail of online part shops - http://japan.webike.net/products/9445314.html

Thanks dudes. Sorting the electrics was a hassle. I thought I had everything right until I connected up the batteries and the starter went off! No oil or fuel in the engine! Shat myself. Even considered asking for help on here. Taking step by step photos of the wiring and getting the people...

Been a while since I've thrown anything up here... Been busy! Eventually got the bike back together but... the electrics were messed up. Probably by me!! So the only way out was to get the bike down to my local shop to get sorted. Been in there over the xmas break so should be on the road in a...

Made some cables tonight for the starter and grounding the battery. And tidied up the switch blocks. So many wires!!! Next time I'll go cleaner and try and hide them inside the bars. Should have this sucker done soon. lil' brat build by beachpunk, on Flickr lil' brat build by beachpunk, on...