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3rd rebuild :)

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Post by cabbie Sun 21 Oct 2012, 09:55

Decided to do another rebuild on my 94 blade

This was the first

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The second

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Post by lambchops Sun 21 Oct 2012, 14:18

oh wow very interested to see what you have in mind Cabbie, looks like some sort of integrated tail/ tank perhaps?
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Post by wes Sun 21 Oct 2012, 21:31

I would be very happy with any of them Smile crackin builds Cabbie thumbup
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Post by scotty80 Sun 21 Oct 2012, 23:17

Can I drop mine round for a bit of tlc lol
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Post by cabbie Mon 22 Oct 2012, 00:22

scotty80 wrote:Can I drop mine round for a bit of tlc lol



No room mate, I have Chimpy's bike, the turbo bike and now the blade all being worked on at the same time!
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Post by Chimpy Mon 22 Oct 2012, 18:53

your workshop is a shameful mess...... 3rd rebuild :) 485119
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Post by clive1286 Wed 24 Oct 2012, 19:04

Good to see you back on a 'proper' site mate!
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Post by cabbie Wed 24 Oct 2012, 19:22

clive1286 wrote:Good to see you back on a 'proper' site mate!



The Internet is a scary place with many jealous bastards, you build a few bikes, win a few shows and next there is a hate pose on your heels! weird.

I'm going to hide in here from now on I think 3rd rebuild :) 950996
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Post by lloydiecbr Wed 24 Oct 2012, 20:01

whats your plans this time ?
i love how this bike is progressing over the years yourock
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Post by kevb Wed 24 Oct 2012, 20:03

Welcome back Cabbie ! Bikes looking cool !

Keep the updates coming ! cheers 3rd rebuild :) 14418
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Post by cabbie Wed 24 Oct 2012, 20:07

lloydiecbr wrote:whats your plans this time ?



The basic idea is this but it'll get changed a bit for the final seat unit, lights are going and a racefit Zorst system I think.



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Post by lloydiecbr Wed 24 Oct 2012, 20:12

looks good .
have you thought about a custom frame for it yet ?
as i dont think there is much more you can change .
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Post by cabbie Wed 24 Oct 2012, 20:14

lloydiecbr wrote:looks good .
have you thought about a custom frame for it yet ?
as i dont think there is much more you can change .

After the last year I don't want to hear the word frame ever again!
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Post by scotty80 Wed 24 Oct 2012, 20:18

Can't wait to see it progress bud
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Post by lambchops Wed 24 Oct 2012, 21:37

you going to remove the front lights also and have a day time MOT? tempted with that myself.. or perhaps use a small light tucked away up front somewhere..

Plans look great very smooth Smile
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Post by cabbie Wed 24 Oct 2012, 21:48

Yes front lights going too, looking at a race day R6 fairing but will worry about that when the back end is done.
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Post by scotty80 Wed 24 Oct 2012, 21:58

cabbie wrote:Yes front lights going too, looking at a race day R6 fairing but will worry about that when the back end is done.

Let me know if you do change the fairing I'd be interested in buying your top fairing off you plz
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Post by cabbie Wed 24 Oct 2012, 22:01

Sorry bro, I'm keeping the old fairing, tank and seat etc
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Post by scotty80 Wed 24 Oct 2012, 22:07

No problem worth a shot just been trying to find a good one for ages may end up fitting a 98 one or have been thinking about a s1000rr one
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Post by stephen918 Wed 24 Oct 2012, 22:09

cant wait to see the 3g version shoud be something
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Post by masterblader Wed 24 Oct 2012, 22:17

scotty80 wrote:No problem worth a shot just been trying to find a good one for ages may end up fitting a 98 one or have been thinking about a s1000rr one

Did you have a look at that Aprillia one in the loft GB. It has three headlights would make your HID look like they ran on parafin3rd rebuild :) 396226
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Post by alsieboy Thu 25 Oct 2012, 21:53

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Post by Chimpy Thu 25 Oct 2012, 22:04

lloydiecbr wrote:looks good .
have you thought about a custom frame for it yet ?
as i dont think there is much more you can change .



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Post by lloydiecbr Fri 26 Oct 2012, 21:11

brickwall sorry .
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Post by Chimpy Sat 27 Oct 2012, 08:05

cabbie wrote:
clive1286 wrote:Good to see you back on a 'proper' site mate!



The Internet is a scary place with many jealous bastards, you build a few bikes, win a few shows and next there is a hate pose on your heels! weird.

I'm going to hide in here from now on I think 3rd rebuild :) 950996

the prodigal son returns lol. good to see you back 3rd rebuild :) 363590

and no worries Lloydie 3rd rebuild :) 390481
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Post by cabbie Fri 02 Nov 2012, 17:15

A little progress with the rebuild, got the cut down frame sections filled in ready for shaping

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Post by Prunty Fri 02 Nov 2012, 22:30

I like the shape of the rear on the 2nd build...
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Post by Chimpy Sat 03 Nov 2012, 08:56

Prunty wrote:I like the shape of the rear on the 2nd build...



me too, same tail unit going on mine Smile it's just such a sexy shape!
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Post by danidge Sat 03 Nov 2012, 17:03

damn that looks weird cut down and without the shock mount!
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Post by lambchops Sat 10 Nov 2012, 10:19

What's required to fit the oz aprillia front wheel, have you used aprillia disks or do the cbr ones fit? Did you have to change internal collars and bearings also? Also do you know the weight of the front wheel before disks/ tyres? Sorry lots of questions Smile
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