Hey CF forumers,
Ive been lurking around the forum for a while admiring everyones builds and have always wanted a sick SF bike. I had a 2007 CBR600rr before that we had purchased new and it was always too pretty to tear down so I never committed to it. Well earlier in the year i ended up selling the bike to a shop in exchange for a Harley Davidson project there (which has been a total nightmare - ask me about it later - worst experience ever and still no finished
Harley 8 months later).... Anyway.... i have been itching to ride like hell and decided i was going to just crack down, sell all my toys and buy a used Streetbike to fighterize.
I searched craigslist up and down for about 2 weeks and looked at a couple different bikes.. i I ended up with a 2004 Suzuki GSXR. its missing its upper fairings/headlight etc but I wanted to fighter it anyway and its got a few other issues here and there. I was most stoked about this one because it has a pretty good looking tail end already (IMO). not sure if the taillight is stock but its LED looking - honestly better than the TL my 07 600RR had.
My plans for the bike after registration/insurane of course, are
- relocate the Coolant overflow reservoir
- Trim the mid fairings.
- passenger seat cowl
- paint everything gloss white.
- fix the left gear set mount
- Big round headlight** (this was my intention but the current one is really growing on me)
- install clipons with 2" rise or DB bars/risers, extended cables etc.
- crash cage
- bigger gearing
probably some other odds and ends as well - we'll see..
Here is how the bike stands right as i bought it.
Ive been lurking around the forum for a while admiring everyones builds and have always wanted a sick SF bike. I had a 2007 CBR600rr before that we had purchased new and it was always too pretty to tear down so I never committed to it. Well earlier in the year i ended up selling the bike to a shop in exchange for a Harley Davidson project there (which has been a total nightmare - ask me about it later - worst experience ever and still no finished
Harley 8 months later).... Anyway.... i have been itching to ride like hell and decided i was going to just crack down, sell all my toys and buy a used Streetbike to fighterize.
I searched craigslist up and down for about 2 weeks and looked at a couple different bikes.. i I ended up with a 2004 Suzuki GSXR. its missing its upper fairings/headlight etc but I wanted to fighter it anyway and its got a few other issues here and there. I was most stoked about this one because it has a pretty good looking tail end already (IMO). not sure if the taillight is stock but its LED looking - honestly better than the TL my 07 600RR had.
My plans for the bike after registration/insurane of course, are
- relocate the Coolant overflow reservoir
- Trim the mid fairings.
- passenger seat cowl
- paint everything gloss white.
- fix the left gear set mount
- Big round headlight** (this was my intention but the current one is really growing on me)
- install clipons with 2" rise or DB bars/risers, extended cables etc.
- crash cage
- bigger gearing
probably some other odds and ends as well - we'll see..
Here is how the bike stands right as i bought it.