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danf1234
01-06-11, 06:47 PM
Another day in the garage from 4:00am to 19:00, and now it is actually starting to look like a bike!

First job was get the front wheel in just as day was breaking!

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Then I brought this out of the loft where it had been for the last 2 years. All £600 worth.

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Fitted to the bike, and the first time it has been out of the garage since May 2009.

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u305/danf1234/DSCF0501.jpg

I really started to worry about starting it up now and it hasn't moved for 2 years. So I ripped off the air box and stripped the carbs and cleaned them. Fitted new reeds, new fuel lines. I got the newly painted fuel tank out of the loft and connected that up. only problem was 20 mins sorting a siezed fuel tap.

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Nipped to the petrol station and filled the can, which cost me £7.80 WTF. I can remember not so long ago it was £4.00 to fill it.

Anyway started praying!

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u305/danf1234/DSCF0508.jpg

Unbelievable it started 3rd kick. Castrol oil smoke everywhere. The exhaust sounds amazing too.

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u305/danf1234/DSCF0509.jpg

Next job was sort the calipers. I had changed the standards for 3 pot hyabusa calipers, and when coupled with the GSXR 750 radial master the stopping power is supposed to be awesome.

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u305/danf1234/DSCF0505.jpg

They are however a total bastward to bleed

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After 2 hours of continuous bleeding, finally I have pressure!

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Last job was my specially made Pro-mach rear sets. These are a one off that were made as a prototype for THETUNINGWORKS, and never went into production. As far as I am aware I own the only set, or at least I did 2 years ago.

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Fitted with the adapted GSXR 750 master cylinder and hydraulic brake switch.

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That is as much time the wife is giving me for now, so next job will be all the plastics.
martin15s
01-06-11, 06:53 PM
congratulations on a magnificent job - it looks stunning
phi-dan
01-06-11, 06:54 PM
Nice!
andrewsmith
01-06-11, 06:57 PM
nice!!

Dan does the missus know how much this has cost?
Geodude
01-06-11, 06:57 PM
Sweet :cool:

Now look into my eyes not around the eyes but into my eyes three two one sleep.. now when i click my fingers you will finish the rgv and think would'nt it be great to give it to geodude off the forum. Three two one your back in the room, 'click' :D:D:D

If that didn't work how about i kneel at your feet and beg ;)
danf1234
01-06-11, 07:17 PM
nice!!

Dan does the missus know how much this has cost?

I would no longer be able to call her my wife is she did lol!
danf1234
01-06-11, 07:17 PM
Sweet :cool:

Now look into my eyes not around the eyes but into my eyes three two one sleep.. now when i click my fingers you will finish the rgv and think would'nt it be great to give it to geodude off the forum. Three two one your back in the room, 'click' :D:D:D

If that didn't work how about i kneel at your feet and beg ;)

Ermmm no. :)
Geodude
01-06-11, 07:20 PM
Ermmm no. :)

Oh come on kneeling and begging not enough ok here come the tears :smt089
andrewsmith
01-06-11, 07:38 PM
I would no longer be able to call her my wife is she did lol!

New car?
Holiday to the Caribbean/ States for 2 weeks?
Big lump of the mortgage paid?

Am I close?
danf1234
01-06-11, 07:58 PM
New car?
Holiday to the Caribbean/ States for 2 weeks?
Big lump of the mortgage paid?

Am I close?

Yes. lol
Specialone
01-06-11, 08:10 PM
Good job she don't read his texts or this forum, it shocked me never mind his wife lol :)
mister c
01-06-11, 09:35 PM
That is so sweet. I am a massive 2 stroke fan & the RGV was one that I always wanted, but could never afford. Enjoy :)
yorkie_chris
02-06-11, 02:15 PM
Then I brought this out of the loft where it had been for the last 2 years. All £600 worth.

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u305/danf1234/DSCF0500.jpg


I think I just made a mess.



Unbelievable it started 3rd kick. Castrol oil smoke everywhere. The exhaust sounds amazing too.

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u305/danf1234/DSCF0509.jpg


Oops and another!
Kenzie
02-06-11, 05:10 PM
Miss my old RGV now. Nice work!
leebex
02-06-11, 07:20 PM
me too, keep seeing loads of mag articles of them as well, the seem to be going up in value.

Danf yours looks awesome, mine was an older H plate with an exhaust either side.

The standard breaks were great, so I can only imagine you must be able to stop pretty dam sharpish, monster stoppies maybe :D
Jamesy D
03-06-11, 10:08 AM
Not a huge stroker fan...but I want that.

Do you take kidneys as payment?
yorkie_chris
03-06-11, 10:22 AM
Not a huge stroker fan...

Bloody children #shakes head#
The Idle Biker
03-06-11, 10:38 AM
I'm not jealous by nature, but I want that bike!!!! How much, come on sell it to me now!
Geodude
03-06-11, 02:33 PM
Give it to me or i'll send me mate round :cool:

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andrewsmith
03-06-11, 02:47 PM
Give it to me or i'll send me mate round :cool:

[YOUTUBE][YOUTUBE]

Ok I'll send :lol:...

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