Bucket development: A few questions for the wise ones

[Tard]

Sure is a lot of effort going into building/engineering what'll be some priiidddy bikes when they're finished...respect

[Bert]

Seems that there are lots of builds on the go at the mo. Just get one of these Rick. Plenty of room. Frame, Forks, Front and rear Suspension bolted up 23kg. With the FXR engine and RS wheels it should be 85 ish. The small wheels will look a little lonely with the big swing arm but the rest should look great. Planning on running RS250 fairings.

Nice one Brother... see, you will have it done by the GP.

you might actually be surprised about the wheels as the originals weren't that much bigger (other than the hub). one word solution: hugger...

you just need one of my flash ass RS fairings and seat set...



Progress Update:
Well; Dr Crazy Man has been busy. motor is in, pipe is fitted, tank is hidden under the tank shell and radiator is nearly there.

I'm still awaiting new rod to put the motor back together, bars & mastercylinders (as I keep selling them), rear brake & coil (on its way)...

Some more specs:
Rake 24 degrees.
wheelbase 1320mm.

[Bert]

Had to share...

A Big THANK YOU to Crazyman for a job well done (I'm stoked).


Its a bit over the top (for a bucket) with it's 250 fairing kit on it, but hay what the hell looks flash for photos....

So, its migrated from workshop to its new home; for a weekend of bolting it completely together and moving onto phase two (painting and engine).

[Moooools]

Had to share...

A Big THANK YOU to Crazyman for a job well done (I'm stoked).


Its a bit over the top (for a bucket) with it's 250 fairing kit on it, but hay what the hell looks flash for photos....

So, its migrated from workshop to its new home; for a weekend of bolting it completely together and moving onto phase two (painting and engine).

Straight swaps for a standard CB125 single?

[sidwyz]

Bert,
Great job really looks the part!!
Def not over the top, just higher than most have gone thus far.

So we going to see this thing at taupo in march?

Looking at how buckets have grown the last 4 years, im sure there are more to come looking like yours in the next 18months.

I think this is great for our class carry on boys and girls.

[Bert]

Bert,
Great job really looks the part!!
Def not over the top, just higher than most have gone thus far.

So we going to see this thing at taupo in march?

Looking at how buckets have grown the last 4 years, im sure there are more to come looking like yours in the next 18months.

I think this is great for our class carry on boys and girls.

I HOPE to be at Taupo in March. As long as we can get it all tuned up alright by then (I'm not going to ride another half assed tuned bike, I've let myself down at few GPs).
The timeline is quite tight (and I've got to fit in a honeymoon as well)...

Straight swaps for a standard CB125 single?

Only two four strokes in my shed mate; Stinky the sidecar and a ZXR250 for shits and giggles (something about 20,000 RMP)..



Having started buckets back in the end of the "good old days"; I have always believed that this is one of the best road racing classes available.

As for looking flash; I guess I've always been a little prone to bling'ing things up. Sequence starts 1995 (as a spotty teenager).

[Ivan]

Looking really good man

[crazy man]

(that looks like leroys old 50 the purple framed bike.. it that a super charger on that white new bike (-;

[jasonu]

I HOPE to be at Taupo in March. As long as we can get it all tuned up alright by then (I'm not going to ride another half assed tuned bike, I've let myself down at few GPs).
The timeline is quite tight (and I've got to fit in a honeymoon as well)...


Only two four strokes in my shed mate; Stinky the sidecar and a ZXR250 for shits and giggles (something about 20,000 RMP)..



Having started buckets back in the end of the "good old days"; I have always believed that this is one of the best road racing classes available.

As for looking flash; I guess I've always been a little prone to bling'ing things up. Sequence starts 1995 (as a spotty teenager).

You look familiar. Did you come up to Mt Welli for the 2hr with Trustrum in the mid 90's???

[Bert]

You look familiar. Did you come up to Mt Welli for the 2hr with Trustrum in the mid 90's???

I wish. never made it to auckland until 97/98-01 (to live for a little while), only did a couple of meetings over that time.

(that looks like leroys old 50 the purple framed bike.. it that a super charger on that white new bike (-;

I think it was his frame; I butchered my TF into it..best bucket I ever had until now..
You got good eyes...

(SUNDAY)It raining so no landscaping today:

photo one/two the weigh in: 58.5kgs (dry, less the crank and gearbox) and watery/oily stuff.
and some progress on the paint side of things. decided on the old school RZ look I think... frame should stand out in red, me thinks.



(Monday UPDATE): and it does look stunning with a red frame; sorry for stealing your idea CrazyMan.

(last pic) the ideal finished product.......The fairings....

[gav]

So whats that body kit you are using, Bert? Is it TZ250? Looks really good!

[crazy man]

I wish. never made it to auckland until 97/98-01 (to live for a little while), only did a couple of meetings over that time.



I think it was his frame; I butchered my TF into it..best bucket I ever had until now..
You got good eyes...

It raining so no landscaping today:

photo one/two the weigh in: (dry - the crank and gearbox) and watery/oily stuff.
and some progress on the paint side of things. decided on the old school RZ look I think... frame should stand out in red, me thinks.

looks like a finsh weight will be around 70kgs! l wonder if the 250 will only hit the 80 kgs mark?!?

[Bert]

So whats that body kit you are using, Bert? Is it TZ250? Looks really good!

Hi Gav. Its a RS250 kit. Not the most amazing finish on it; but for the price (cheap) who cares; its not a show bike.

looks like a finsh weight will be around 70kgs! l wonder if the 250 will only hit the 80 kgs mark?!?

let hope we can get the 250cc below 80kgs; with the superdopper barrels it might be a weapon in the right hands (not mine)...

[F5 Dave]

You look familiar. Did you come up to Mt Welli for the 2hr with Trustrum in the mid 90's???

You're thinking of Laurie, he'd be somewhat older now.

Looks good.

[Bert]

Another week down (and down the drain due to old man's all day&night 60th) but some progress has been achieved.

frame is finished and it is slowly going back together (seat&tank have been primed ready for paint).
Ignitech loom built (thanks Wobbly for the great advice); exhaust temperature device all assembled.

But still looking for a rear calliper? dos anyone know what other model has the same rear brake as a RS125 nx4? MC18? RS250? (little single pot)

new radiator (CBR150 oversize; light as, half the weight of the KR one used for mock-up & weigh in) arrived today