'96 cbr1000f streetfighter build
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'96 cbr1000f streetfighter build
I traded a '90 ninja 250 straight up for this bike, it was in this condition when I got it off the guy and is definitely needing work cosmetically but I've almost got all the mechanics where I want 'em.
Picked up a 5" round headlight today from a local shop for $35, the bulb was blown but I picked up a new one from an auto parts store for $12 so I didn't have to drop that much for it.
I removed the headlight, instrument cluster, and front bracket then proceeded to chop the front bracket up to make brackets to fit the new headlight, and hold the wiring connectors and fuse box.
When I park if for the winter to jump into the internals I plan on rerunning the wiring to clean it up some.
I plan on keeping the few fairings I have on it, just gonna chop 'em up a bit so they flow better with the front end since I removed a bunch of bulk.
The tail section I'm going to get an aftermarket racing tail section, not sure for which bike yet, can pick one up off ebay for $140-$200 and that way I don't have to chop up the subframe.
I've been looking at one for a '04-'07 cbr1000rr and another for a gsxr 600 750 and they would all cover most the subframe, I would only need to chop off the bracket for the passenger pegs, but that'll be a little ways down the road.
Definitely interested in any input or suggestions
Picked up a 5" round headlight today from a local shop for $35, the bulb was blown but I picked up a new one from an auto parts store for $12 so I didn't have to drop that much for it.
I removed the headlight, instrument cluster, and front bracket then proceeded to chop the front bracket up to make brackets to fit the new headlight, and hold the wiring connectors and fuse box.
When I park if for the winter to jump into the internals I plan on rerunning the wiring to clean it up some.
I plan on keeping the few fairings I have on it, just gonna chop 'em up a bit so they flow better with the front end since I removed a bunch of bulk.
The tail section I'm going to get an aftermarket racing tail section, not sure for which bike yet, can pick one up off ebay for $140-$200 and that way I don't have to chop up the subframe.
I've been looking at one for a '04-'07 cbr1000rr and another for a gsxr 600 750 and they would all cover most the subframe, I would only need to chop off the bracket for the passenger pegs, but that'll be a little ways down the road.
Definitely interested in any input or suggestions
Last edited by hillbilly86; 07-24-2013 at 08:12 PM.
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It's been a minute since I've updated but I've gotten a few things done, put new front wheel bearings in today
got a new instrument gauge
cleaned the wheels
then painted them flat black
mounted up a small front fender to keep from spraying water in my face
finally made up brackets to relocate the oil cooler and clean up the front a bit
Still trying to make up my mind on what I want to do with the back end, stuck between mounting the rear fairings and seats from another bike or chopping the subframe and make it into a bobber.
Any suggestions are definitely welcomed
I also smoked the headlight and taillight, then got some red led strips to mount on the rear and the front master cylinders as turn signals. Didn't really have the money to dump and do it the "right way" but wanted people to know where I was planning on going so it works for me
got a new instrument gauge
cleaned the wheels
then painted them flat black
mounted up a small front fender to keep from spraying water in my face
finally made up brackets to relocate the oil cooler and clean up the front a bit
Still trying to make up my mind on what I want to do with the back end, stuck between mounting the rear fairings and seats from another bike or chopping the subframe and make it into a bobber.
Any suggestions are definitely welcomed
I also smoked the headlight and taillight, then got some red led strips to mount on the rear and the front master cylinders as turn signals. Didn't really have the money to dump and do it the "right way" but wanted people to know where I was planning on going so it works for me
Last edited by hillbilly86; 09-19-2013 at 01:20 AM.
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