And so it begins…
I’ve started this blog to document the transition of my 2001 GSXR 750 into a streetfighter.
This bike was in a wreck back in 2002 and has sat around in my garage while I searched for parts on ebay. After acquiring most of the plastic that I needed to put it back together, I had the realization that should have come six years ago… That this bike looks better naked!
Through this journey I hope to document my actions and resouces. I need to go on the record here and identify that I am not any type of mechanic and do not pretend to be mechanically inclined. Most of what happens here will be first from the grace of God, then from research, trial and error, and hopefully some luck added for good measure.
I look forward to constructive criticism, suggestions, advice, and resources. If you’re a die-hard street racer and thing this project is a discrace to your race inspired lineage, I ask that you don’t be a hater, keep an open mind, and most of all, keep your comments constructive.
February 1, 2009 at 8:24 pm
what is the air intake grill made out of or where did you get the material?
You switched to dirt bars, which are higher, how did you get the front brake and clutch cables to reach?
February 1, 2009 at 10:15 pm
The intake grill is actually made from a rain gutter cover I purchased at Menards (home improvement store). I just cut them a little over sized, and peened them over the vent hole. I’m using the stock air box, so that keeps the vents tight against the frame and I didn’t need to make any fastener. As for my bars, they are actually stock. I didn’t care for the lift of dirt bars.
This spring I’m planning on lowering the bike a little. I want to build a custom lower cowl, and am thinking about cutting the pipe