Down under, an idiot and a 400F

[Autotek]

I think shave the fender down, looks heavy, yes?

 

[neevo]

I think shave the fender down, looks heavy, yes?

Potentially. I've still got the original cut down front fender here too, might save the GSXR fender and see what that looks like first before I go chopping into ABS plastic.

Another update, 1 step closer to having a roller. Only the brace and shock left before I can wheel it around :

 

[stroker crazy]

It does look largish neevo, being white makes it more obtrusive along with the lack of a visually balancing mass at the rear. I wouldn't commit to anything until you finish the the tail-end a bit more.

Crazy

 

[andycafe]

It does look largish neevo, being white makes it more obtrusive along with the lack of a visually balancing mass at the rear. I wouldn't commit to anything until you finish the the tail-end a bit more.

Crazy

+1 and maybe the pipes on too? Was Crazy referring to you as "balancing mass" ahahaha lol ;D ...andy...

 

[BCBarker]

Maybe hit it with Black paint to see it the "visual mass" is reduced.... then cut the crap out of it.

 

[BCBarker]

Just chopping a little make a big difference.

 

[neevo]

It does look largish neevo, being white makes it more obtrusive along with the lack of a visually balancing mass at the rear. I wouldn't commit to anything until you finish the the tail-end a bit more.

Crazy

Yeah good idea. Especially re the pipes too (good point Andy).

BC looks like paint might make a big difference too, that mockup you did works a treat.

 

[crazypj]

Not sure if it can be narrowed without making it weak around mountings?
May be better to try making a couple of 'horse shoes' to mount a narrower guard?

 

[neevo]

Not sure if it can be narrowed without making it weak around mountings?
May be better to try making a couple of 'horse shoes' to mount a narrower guard?

Not like BC suggested as that cuts off the rear mounts, but I'm sure you could thin those mounts down a fair bit.

 

[neevo]

Rear light that Santa bought has been burning a hole in my bench so I popped into Bunnings and bought a 1 3/4" hole saw. Then took out the trusty hammers to flatten a profile for the light fitting:

Fitted with my Custom Dynamics rear light:

I hope there aren't any laws for how bright a rear light can be! In running mode this thing is mega bright, when the brake light comes on its almost blinding!!!

 

[neevo]

Also had a go at getting the keyless lgnition working (btw video is incorrect as I've now switched the 2nd dip switch up so relay is normally open):

Link for those on iPhones: http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh270/edneeves/16533B16-05FC-4400-874D-AF10AF029D16-303-00000028B9898610.mp4

 

[compoundcycles]

I dig the front fender. I'm sure it will look great with some matching paint. Just need to get that shock in there and you'll be rolling!

 

[neevo]

I dig the front fender. I'm sure it will look great with some matching paint. Just need to get that shock in there and you'll be rolling!

You betcha!!! The shock will be here in mid Feb

 

[Hoosier Daddy]

JEEZUS H. CHRIST!!
I am not used to these auto-start videos. Sitting here all nice and quiet... had scrolled down the page... then yours buffered and started playing.... Heard your voice and it scared the every lovin SHIT out of me!!!!

 

[neevo]

Sorry Dude, I wouldn't wish my English tones on anyone

 

[crazypj]

You don't sound very Australian

 

[neevo]

Went over to my local bolt shop yesterday and bought a load of SS hex head bolts for the carbs and rubber manifolds.

The plan was to finish up the carbs in preparation for the new jets and gaskets that are coming. I should have all the parts I need on order now to finish the carbs completely.

Today I polished up the carb bowls and caps. Not a huge fan of polishing them but they looked crap and they look a million times better now. Here's what the parts looked like initially:

I wasn't going for mirror shine, just nice and clean. Here are the tops all finished:

Bowls finished:

Couldn't resist a dry fit with the new hardware:

 

[deepwaterimports]

looking shiny. think I can see you in the reflection. your a very patient man to do all that polishing mate.

 

[neevo]

looking shiny. think I can see you in the reflection. your a very patient man to do all that polishing mate.

Tops were easy, bowls took some time though, even had to break out the Dremel.

 

[MotorbikeBruno]

Tops were easy, bowls took some time though, even had to break out the Dremel.

I was going to ask how much fun the bowls were! haha, looking great!