Project ZXR - The Streetfighter

**steelestring** · 16th June 2008, 19:32

I have followed all of you threads about your bike before it was stolen and I think that this is awesome! Great job! I am really keen for a 1/4 turn throttle. A PM would be great :]

**placidfemme** · 16th June 2008, 21:15

Originally Posted by steelestring

I have followed all of you threads about your bike before it was stolen and I think that this is awesome! Great job! I am really keen for a 1/4 turn throttle. A PM would be great :]

You can get quarter turn throttles from most bike shops (Call in and see me at Mt Eden M/C ... can help you out

). They start off pretty cheap ($30 odd if I remember for the cheapies). But you'd be better off getting the slighty more expensive ones with the metal inner puller thingy (lol I really should know what thats called... *makes mental note to find out*)

Depending on which one you get you might need to get a new switchblock for the throttle side as some take some room and yeah...

**Swoop** · 16th June 2008, 21:53

Originally Posted by placidfemme

You can get quarter turn throttles from most bike shops (Call in and see me at Mt Eden M/C ... can help you out

).

Are you a staff member there now?
The old boss was a bit stingy with wages...?

**R6_kid:Me** · 16th June 2008, 22:03

Looking pretty sweet.

If i was going to be picky i'd say you need to shorten the exhaust to about 2/3 what it is now - it just looks way to long.

Also with it being 'empty' at the front it makes the bike seem biased to the rear somewhat. It'd makes it much more of a 'fighter if the tail section was angled up a good 10-15deg to make it look a tad more angry.

Otherwise I like it. Very well done, and looks pretty professional too. Saw you in at Mt Eden MC the other week but you were busy and I had to get on my way.

**placidfemme** · 16th June 2008, 22:43

Originally Posted by R6_kid

Looking pretty sweet.

If i was going to be picky i'd say you need to shorten the exhaust to about 2/3 what it is now - it just looks way to long.

Also with it being 'empty' at the front it makes the bike seem biased to the rear somewhat. It'd makes it much more of a 'fighter if the tail section was angled up a good 10-15deg to make it look a tad more angry.

Otherwise I like it. Very well done, and looks pretty professional too. Saw you in at Mt Eden MC the other week but you were busy and I had to get on my way.

Thanks for the honest remarks... Yeah I thought about cutting down the pipe, but figured it was something that could wait... Still considering it though

Also thought about the tail section, but again, a LOT of work... subframe modifications, tail sections arnt cheap either and not a huge range available here, and anything from overseas is barely worth the money for the what the bike is at the end of the day.

Its been so much work so far, the next one will be better

and bigger lol

**placidfemme** · 16th June 2008, 22:44

Originally Posted by Swoop

Are you a staff member there now?
The old boss was a bit stingy with wages...?

Cant comment I'm happy with what I'm getting...

**The Pastor** · 16th June 2008, 22:51

very nice work!

Modified 250's why? because we can

Im going through getting my bike back on the road after a bin too - although its still going to be stock ish (on the outside at least hehe)

But yeah, looks awesome! How does it handle with the dirt bars?

**steelestring** · 17th June 2008, 12:27

Originally Posted by placidfemme

You can get quarter turn throttles from most bike shops (Call in and see me at Mt Eden M/C ... can help you out

). They start off pretty cheap ($30 odd if I remember for the cheapies). But you'd be better off getting the slighty more expensive ones with the metal inner puller thingy (lol I really should know what thats called... *makes mental note to find out*)

Depending on which one you get you might need to get a new switchblock for the throttle side as some take some room and yeah.. .

Sweet I will go hit up my parts man at some stage... wish I could stroll on up and visit ya at the mt. eden shop. Just I am a bit far away

Always hear cool things about this place.!

**placidfemme** · 17th June 2008, 15:28

Originally Posted by steelestring

I have followed all of you threads about your bike before it was stolen and I think that this is awesome! Great job! I am really keen for a 1/4 turn throttle. A PM would be great :]

I've looked into the 1/4 turn throttle thing, and there is only one that will fit the ZXR (as the ZXR has two throttle cables... and most of them are made for just one). Its not the same as mine, I can't seem to find the supplier for mine or the brand for that matter.

Anyway, the 1/4 turn throttle is about $149, and the adjuster screw is another $5. So about $155 all up not including installation. Also you might need to modify or have custom cables made as I'm not sure if the standard cables will just plug right in (mine arn't standard... again can't find the supplier/brand).

If your keen PM me

**fireball** · 23rd July 2008, 14:40

so how far away till this beast is on the road?

i may have to pop in and see you again.... as im around and about bike shopping!

**imdying** · 23rd July 2008, 14:46

Originally Posted by placidfemme

I've looked into the 1/4 turn throttle thing, and there is only one that will fit the ZXR (as the ZXR has two throttle cables... and most of them are made for just one). Its not the same as mine, I can't seem to find the supplier for mine or the brand for that matter.

Anyway, the 1/4 turn throttle is about $149, and the adjuster screw is another $5. So about $155 all up not including installation. Also you might need to modify or have custom cables made as I'm not sure if the standard cables will just plug right in (mine arn't standard... again can't find the supplier/brand).

If your keen PM me

Fook that's not cheap! Make your own!

http://nzsbf.co.nz/forum/download/fi...1933&mode=view

Best $0.00 I've ever spent on my RGV250