Chris' Bucket photo thread - Bandwidth warning

**richban** · 20th April 2013, 11:38

Originally Posted by chrisc

Here's some lunch time viewing for ya'll. Next up is the race footage although I unfortunately ran out of card space (smashed a 16GB card in no time) and didn't get to capture the full race.

Enjoy

Sweet footage Chris. Was great to catch up again. I like that lap you caught me on. One of the more tidy I think. Now I'm back to the reality of normal life, its good to watch this stuff to remind yourself what fun is all about. Catch yah soon RB.

**chrisc** · 21st April 2013, 15:24

Originally Posted by richban

Sweet footage Chris. Was great to catch up again. I like that lap you caught me on. One of the more tidy I think. Now I'm back to the reality of normal life, its good to watch this stuff to remind yourself what fun is all about. Catch yah soon RB.

Great! That's why I do it, very stoked that you enjoyed it. I'll try get the other video up soon!

**chrisc** · 21st April 2013, 15:43

This happened a few weeks ago and I still just go down into the garage to stare at it. I'm so stoked!
Plan: Use the engine from the complete Suzuki GP125 I bought in December. Take some guidance from Team ESE and Tim (maybe Kel if he doesn't mind me chewing his ear off) and aim for a chubby power curve. I'd be more than happy with 20hp and loads of torque, I want to learn to ride and not rely on the power to cover up my lack of skill.

Last week I bought all new fasteners for it as the current stuff was worn and in crappy condition.
I also received a pair of mid 2010 Dunlop slicks with loads of tread left and they felt soft so that'll do for now. They may replace the crap 2006 Dunlops I have on the FXR and have Bridgestones fitted to the RS but I'm undecided as of yet.
A TS gearbox was also purchased and is on it's way to replace the junk GP gearing. I'm going to piggy back Tim's efforts in that department (thanks mate!).
A few RS parts are on their way from Japan for the GP125 engine as we speak

Please, if you could recommend somewhere to get the following parts or if you have something you don't mind selling to me, message me.
Things I need to buy/build for it still:

Crash protection
Fuel tank front rubber
Fuel tank cap
Fuel tank petcock
Front brake disk
Front brake pads
Handle bars
Front brake lever and master cylinder/reservoir assembly
Front and rear brake lines
Clutch lever and mounts
Rear brake master cylinder
Foot pegs and mounts
Rear sprocket
Tail piece
Marc Marques like riding skill

**jasonu** · 21st April 2013, 16:18

Originally Posted by chrisc

This happened a few weeks ago and I still just go down into the garage to stare at it. I'm so stoked!
Plan: Use the engine from the complete Suzuki GP125 I bought in December. Take some guidance from Team ESE and Tim (maybe Kel if he doesn't mind me chewing his ear off) and aim for a chubby power curve. I'd be more than happy with 20hp and loads of torque, I want to learn to ride and not rely on the power to cover up my lack of skill.

Last week I bought all new fasteners for it as the current stuff was worn and in crappy condition.
I also received a pair of mid 2010 Dunlop slicks with loads of tread left and they felt soft so that'll do for now. They may replace the crap 2006 Dunlops I have on the FXR and have Bridgestones fitted to the RS but I'm undecided as of yet.
A TS gearbox was also purchased and is on it's way to replace the junk GP gearing. I'm going to piggy back Tim's efforts in that department (thanks mate!).
A few RS parts are on their way from Japan for the GP125 engine as we speak

Please, if you could recommend somewhere to get the following parts or if you have something you don't mind selling to me, message me.
Things I need to buy/build for it still:

Crash protection
Fuel tank front rubber
Fuel tank cap
Fuel tank petcock
Front brake disk
Front brake pads
Handle bars
Front brake lever and master cylinder/reservoir assembly
Front and rear brake lines
Clutch lever and mounts
Rear brake master cylinder
Foot pegs and mounts
Rear sprocket
Tail piece
Marc Marques like riding skill

Why the TS gearbox? AFAIK it won't fit the GP case without a LOT of machining.

**TZ350** · 21st April 2013, 16:23

Originally Posted by jasonu

Why the TS gearbox? AFAIK it won't fit the GP case without a LOT of machining.

The TS 5 speed fits with a modest amount of modification, mostly the spline on the input shaft needs shortening and two of the original GP selectors need to be built up on their outside faces to fit the TS dogs.

The TS 6 speed is something else .....

**Pumba** · 21st April 2013, 18:53

Originally Posted by chrisc

........I'd be more than happy with 20hp and loads of torque, I want to learn to ride and not rely on the power to cover up my lack of skill..........

And you want to use the GP125 engine when you have an FXR sitting in the shed

Each to there own

**chrisc** · 21st April 2013, 19:03

Originally Posted by Pumba

And you want to use the GP125 engine when you have an FXR sitting in the shed

Each to there own

All part of the learning experience mate, the FXR is still going to be there as a reliable hack backup

**chrisc** · 22nd April 2013, 08:38

Here it is guys, sorry it's somewhat disjointed, I was taking photos at the same time.

Enjoy the glimpses of what I got.

EDIT: I hope that works for you, it should. I can't quite get it to work for me but I think that's just due to my works firewall

**chrisc** · 22nd April 2013, 18:44

Originally Posted by Pumba

And you want to use the GP125 engine when you have an FXR sitting in the shed

Each to there own

I'd also just like to point out that the very skilled Nathaniel Diprose won the Tokoroa GP on a NF4 RS with barely more than 20hp... but he'd probably still win with 14hp

**chrisc** · 23rd April 2013, 20:49

Keep her on the boil guys!

This arrived today, in a very large box, not quite sure why...it's tiny!

**kel** · 24th April 2013, 16:03

The RS, talk about being in the right place at the right time

Crash protection - Mulfords in Penrose. Buy the required length of Acetal rather than trying to get scraps out of their scrap bin.
Front brake disk - Contact Bert for good pricing on full floating stainless 296mm disc
Handle bars - I have a couple of sets including clamps that I can't use, going cheap!
Foot pegs and mounts - Pablo on ebay.co.uk. Great to deal with and very fair prices. I'll dig out his regular contact details.
Rear sprocket - Contact Bert again. You'll need a 52 tooth
Tail piece - reinstall the standard FXR seat and steal the RS seat for this bike

Very nice work on the photos and video, that must be some fancy kit you're using.

**chrisc** · 24th April 2013, 16:39

Originally Posted by kel

The RS, talk about being in the right place at the right time

Crash protection - Mulfords in Penrose. Buy the required length of Acetal rather than trying to get scraps out of their scrap bin.
Front brake disk - Contact Bert for good pricing on full floating stainless 296mm disc
Handle bars - I have a couple of sets including clamps that I can't use, going cheap!
Foot pegs and mounts - Pablo on ebay.co.uk. Great to deal with and very fair prices. I'll dig out his regular contact details.
Rear sprocket - Contact Bert again. You'll need a 52 tooth
Tail piece - reinstall the standard FXR seat and steal the RS seat for this bike

Very nice work on the photos and video, that must be some fancy kit you're using.

Tell me about it! Made me sick with excitement when I picked it up!

Thanks for the info Kel, you're just the gift that keeps on giving! I was going to contact Bert in relation to a brake master cylinder but it looks like he's the man to talk to about a few other things too. I will be in contact soon about a few bits and pieces.

You read my mind on the tail piece, it's currently sitting on the bike

I used to build surfboards for a living before becoming a desk jockey so I may think about making a mold for it... I don't want to smash it and have to spend another $200+ for one.

It's a Canon EOS 7D, nothing too flash but they're solid enough to get some good colours. What I really want is a 5D3 but I can't justify spending bucket money on cameras anymore

Also Kel, I'm keen to take some video of the KERS if you're keen. I really want to do some short videos on the 'common bucket racer'/toad.

**crazy man** · 24th April 2013, 16:56

Originally Posted by chrisc

I'd also just like to point out that the very skilled Nathaniel Diprose won the Tokoroa GP on a NF4 RS with barely more than 20hp... but he'd probably still win with 14hp

did Nathaniel tell you how heavy his bike is? 65kg 22 hp . crazy! think l need to re-think for next years gp or get Nathaniel drinking the good stuff to put some weight on lol

**richban** · 24th April 2013, 18:53

Originally Posted by crazy man

did Nathaniel tell you how heavy his bike is? 65kg 22 hp . crazy! think l need to re-think for next years gp or get Nathaniel drinking the good stuff to put some weight on lol

Bloody hell. That would put him and bike 2hp down and close to 60kg lighter than me. Feels good to be first fat guy home.

**Bert** · 25th April 2013, 07:45

Originally Posted by chrisc

Thanks for the info Kel, you're just the gift that keeps on giving! I was going to contact Bert in relation to a brake master cylinder but it looks like he's the man to talk to about a few other things too. I will be in contact soon about a few bits and pieces.

You read my mind on the tail piece, it's currently sitting on the bike

I used to build surfboards for a living before becoming a desk jockey so I may think about making a mold for it... I don't want to smash it and have to spend another $200+ for one.
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Looking great Chris.
There are a few obscure parts on your list; but between crazyman and myself we could help you out or point you in the right direction.
Drop us a line when you are ready...

Seats; they shouldn't be $200+ thats just stupid money...