My Build From Two Winters Ago

Well..... Seems how my Maxim project is a little slow right now due to holidays, waiting on parts, and the fact that I'll be out of Province for work for 3-4 weeks. I thought I'd share a couple of my previous winter builds, that I'm pretty proud of. I'm sure you sportbike guy's can appreciate them, as well as most of the other members who slave over their bikes to personalize them, and make them unique to themselves.

This one is probably one of my most memorable builds, and I kick my ass for selling it now. I Vow to build another one some day. Started life as a typical strret bike, untill the guy tried his hand at his first track day. He low sided it half way through the day. Brought it into the pits, Duct Taped it up (It's a Canadian thing, LOL), brought it back out, and high sided it 20 min. later. The guy said he didn't want to even look at the bike again, and sold it to me for $1000. Most people may have walked away from such a bike, but I seen it's potential and thought to myself.....SCORE !!!!

So here it is....2000 R1....

As I purchased it....





What I envisioned for it....


A little Re/Re..... Cleaning, and Polishing....


Replacement fairings installed...


Mock Up for paint, and decal placement....



Back from paint (Had a friend do it, he did an amazing job!)....


Installing the decals, then back to paint for 3 more coats of clear....


Fairings completed.....





Installed on bike.....




Completed.....

 

Cheese:

You do nice work!
I hope you appreciate hearing that.
I was trying to figure-out how many hours you had in on that bike and lost count!

Nice job.
You should be really proud of yourself.
Don't let anybody take it out on Track Day ... OK???

 

Thanks Rick.... Alway's appreciate comments on my work. As far as hours.... I couldn't even tell ya. Just pick away at it through these long Canadian winters, and it's a passion so time just sails by.

Thanks, Cheesy!

 

Really nice work....I'm envious! :wink:
You have a talent for raising the dead! 8O

 

Thanks Captain! 8)

 

Cheesy, ever think of taking on the odd bike or two for resto?
You could make a killing!!!
That R-1 is amazing!

 

WOW Very nice job.

 

Excelent job!!

However many hours you put into it, it would seem they were well worth it!

 

Thanks Guy's ! 8)

Hey Robert...... I ocasionally take on the odd project for friends. Not to make a lot of money though. More so to help them get back on the road, or to help introduce them to the sport.