Hey guys,
I've been lurking on the site gathering information since about September/October.
You guys are an awesome resource! Thanks for everything.
I've documented my build from the beginning.
Hopefully you guys like what I have to offer..
Cheers,
Justin
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Cafe Fighter GT380
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Re: Cafe Fighter GT380
Nice writeup on your project with pictures to follow along we dont see too many builds with the SSSA so this should be cool . SmokyAllan has a VF700 SSSA fitted up to a GT750 project frame so it will be interesting to see how these turn out .
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Re: Cafe Fighter GT380
Thanks for the write up.
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Re: Cafe Fighter GT380
single sided swingarm... i think the mismatched wheels will look sweet.
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Re: Cafe Fighter GT380
I really did try to find the matching front wheel, Honda F3, VTR1000, RC51 etc, but could never find one.
I got the R6, close enough at 5 spokes, and then no less than 3 or 4 matching rims pop up! Just my luck!
I got the R6, close enough at 5 spokes, and then no less than 3 or 4 matching rims pop up! Just my luck!
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Re: Cafe Fighter GT380
i think itll turn out... going to make them both white?
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Re: Cafe Fighter GT380
White wheels, White chassis ( both powdercoated) and then some sort of suzuki blue for the seat and tank.
If anyone has any suggestions, looking for a bright blue to really pop. (need a paint code)
If anyone has any suggestions, looking for a bright blue to really pop. (need a paint code)
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Re: Cafe Fighter GT380
That's quite a polish job you did there. I've trolled youtube for tips on how to do it and what to use but haven't had much luck myself. Maybe it's lack of patience. Wanna tell me what you did and how you did it?
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Re: Cafe Fighter GT380
I started with 200 grit sandpaper for the really bad stuff and then 400, then 600.celt_rock wrote:That's quite a polish job you did there. I've trolled youtube for tips on how to do it and what to use but haven't had much luck myself. Maybe it's lack of patience. Wanna tell me what you did and how you did it?
I got a cloth polishing wheel from Princess Auto/Harbor Freight for the bench grinder along with a polishing kit of 4 different compounds (red, white, brown & black).
Started from the most aggressive polish and worked my way up.
I probably have about 6 hrs into the polishing. If I wanted show quality, I would likely spend another 6 hours.