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xDUKEx · 02-14-2007, 04:49 PM

my bike wasnt orginaly a gixxer, but is more gixxer now than anything eles. 1983 gsx1100 with 1998 gixxer front forks, brakes, wheels, 2002 bandit, swingarm, 33 smoothies, heavy duty clutch, duna ignition.

xDUKEx · 02-14-2007, 04:50 PM

preety clean up here, who needs gauges ???

xDUKEx · 02-14-2007, 04:52 PM

left side. any one in southern ohio wanna ride pm me this spring

xDUKEx · 02-14-2007, 04:53 PM

besides it is the godfather of all gixxers !!!

ShonR · 02-15-2007, 07:09 PM

Hey, how's it going? How far south are you? I've got friends that are in the New Philly area and they're occassionally in the Cadiz area.

Actually, I don't know anyone else here from Ohio.

uturn · 02-15-2007, 08:18 PM

Why didn't you get a red bike??

SNAFU · 02-15-2007, 10:14 PM

Rockhead · 02-16-2007, 12:06 AM

Welcome man, but I hate the headlight

Rickster · 02-16-2007, 12:22 AM

Looks like you put a lot of work into it, and it looks nice, but without gauges, and turn signals, is that thing even street legal? And the exhaust doesn't just look loud, it looks like it could melt your rear tire.

MOTOHOLIC! · 02-16-2007, 06:24 PM

to M-J!

scrimmer · 02-16-2007, 09:35 PM

Sweet bike! I like!

SNAFU · 02-16-2007, 09:40 PM

Are those pic's photo chopped? You have a disappearing mirror there.

xDUKEx · 02-17-2007, 05:23 AM

no photo chop just taken at different times !!!

SNAFU · 02-17-2007, 09:09 AM

I see.
I didn't mean to be accusing you of anything. That was just a question but it's hard to set the tone of your voice here. I should have added this

As Rickster mentioned. Aren't you worried that you will get in trouble with the authorities with no gages or turn signals?

Rickster · 02-17-2007, 09:29 AM

The bike looks great, and it's easy to see that you put a lot of time into it. You have a right to be proud of your creation.

Problem is that it looks like a track bile, rather than one to be operated on public streets.

People on this forum, are going to look at, and address safety concerns every time.

xDUKEx · 02-17-2007, 10:51 AM

the bike is totally street legal here in ohio. with the exhaust on!! it is more of a ratbike, it has been stripped to the bare essentials. there has been about 10 pounds of wiring removed. it is very easy for me to know how fast im going, ive been riding motorcycles for over 30 years. when im leading a pack of bikes my speed is within 5 miles of what i think im going. i have asked many riders if i was going the speed i thought i was and im usually right on. there is a very easy way to ride without turn signals, its called hand signals and it works better than some of the undertail and really small signals ive followed. the bike actually has rear turn signals but i usually just use my hands.if i were to put any gauges on it, it would be a tach only. there is nothing unsafe about it !!!

Rickster · 02-17-2007, 11:21 PM

Every state is a little different, on what you need to be legal.

When I initiate my intention to turn, I use hand signals too, but It's still nice to have that light out there doing it's job, when your hand is busy with the clutch, and no mater how good you are, your still better with two hands on the bars.

I do agree with you about the really small signals that are so popular. A lot of riders are paying a real heavy price to be cool.

Your the one that's riding it, so it's good you feel it's safe, but for me it would need two rear view mirrors, regular size turn signals, (front, and rear), A nice loud horn, and a speedo.

FYI, loud exhaust does not make up for not having a horn.

AZBoulevardc50t · 02-18-2007, 08:34 AM

S83 · 02-18-2007, 08:53 AM

cool ratbike!

xDUKEx · 02-23-2007, 11:51 PM

here ya go 2 mirrors !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

02-14-2007, 04:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
xDUKEx Newbie Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 12	Noob from OHIO my bike wasnt orginaly a gixxer, but is more gixxer now than anything eles. 1983 gsx1100 with 1998 gixxer front forks, brakes, wheels, 2002 bandit, swingarm, 33 smoothies, heavy duty clutch, duna ignition.

02-15-2007, 10:14 PM	#7 (permalink)
SNAFU Leaned over, knee down Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: '06 M50 Black Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 4,876	__________________

02-16-2007, 12:22 AM	#9 (permalink)
Rickster Bridal Boutique Manager Joined: Oct 2005 Location: St Paul Mn Posts: 2,987	Looks like you put a lot of work into it, and it looks nice, but without gauges, and turn signals, is that thing even street legal? And the exhaust doesn't just look loud, it looks like it could melt your rear tire. __________________ Ever notice that the person telling you to calm down, is the same one that got you worked up in the first place. 2008 1250 Bandit ABS 2008 DR 650 2006 HD Road King 2004 Twin Peaks 700 2003 KTM 525 EX/C (for sale) 2005 Santa Cruz Heckler

02-16-2007, 06:24 PM	#10 (permalink)
MOTOHOLIC! Sit speling cheker Joined: Sep 2006 Bike: don't have one Location: Eastern Kentucky Posts: 1,747	to M-J! __________________ One person with commitment is worth a hundred who have only an interest.

02-16-2007, 09:35 PM	#11 (permalink)
scrimmer Third gear and cruising Joined: Nov 2006 Bike: '06 M50 Grey Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 479	Sweet bike! I like! __________________ *I used to be disgusted; now I try to be amused.*

02-14-2007, 04:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
xDUKEx Newbie Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 12	preety clean up here, who needs gauges ???

02-14-2007, 04:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
xDUKEx Newbie Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 12	left side. any one in southern ohio wanna ride pm me this spring

02-14-2007, 04:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
xDUKEx Newbie Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 12	besides it is the godfather of all gixxers !!!

02-15-2007, 07:09 PM	#5 (permalink)
ShonR In Training Joined: Jan 2007 Bike: 2007 Suzuki Boulevard C50 Location: Canton, Ohio Posts: 141	Hey, how's it going? How far south are you? I've got friends that are in the New Philly area and they're occassionally in the Cadiz area. Actually, I don't know anyone else here from Ohio.

02-15-2007, 08:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
uturn Where Am I ? Joined: Feb 2007 Bike: Suzuki C50; Yamaha Venture Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 26	Why didn't you get a red bike??

02-16-2007, 12:06 AM	#8 (permalink)
Rockhead M-J.Com Master Poster Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: M50 Location: 1060 West Addison, Chicago Posts: 3,759	Welcome man, but I hate the headlight

02-16-2007, 09:40 PM	#12 (permalink)
SNAFU Leaned over, knee down Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: '06 M50 Black Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 4,876	Are those pic's photo chopped? You have a disappearing mirror there. __________________

02-17-2007, 05:23 AM	#13 (permalink)
xDUKEx Newbie Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 12	no photo chop just taken at different times !!!

02-17-2007, 09:09 AM	#14 (permalink)
SNAFU Leaned over, knee down Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: '06 M50 Black Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 4,876	I see. I didn't mean to be accusing you of anything. That was just a question but it's hard to set the tone of your voice here. I should have added this As Rickster mentioned. Aren't you worried that you will get in trouble with the authorities with no gages or turn signals? __________________

02-17-2007, 09:29 AM	#15 (permalink)
Rickster Bridal Boutique Manager Joined: Oct 2005 Location: St Paul Mn Posts: 2,987	The bike looks great, and it's easy to see that you put a lot of time into it. You have a right to be proud of your creation. Problem is that it looks like a track bile, rather than one to be operated on public streets. People on this forum, are going to look at, and address safety concerns every time. __________________ Ever notice that the person telling you to calm down, is the same one that got you worked up in the first place. 2008 1250 Bandit ABS 2008 DR 650 2006 HD Road King 2004 Twin Peaks 700 2003 KTM 525 EX/C (for sale) 2005 Santa Cruz Heckler

02-18-2007, 08:53 AM	#19 (permalink)
S83 Handlebar Consultant Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 613	cool ratbike!

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02-17-2007, 10:51 AM	#16 (permalink)
xDUKEx Newbie Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 12	the bike is totally street legal here in ohio. with the exhaust on!! it is more of a ratbike, it has been stripped to the bare essentials. there has been about 10 pounds of wiring removed. it is very easy for me to know how fast im going, ive been riding motorcycles for over 30 years. when im leading a pack of bikes my speed is within 5 miles of what i think im going. i have asked many riders if i was going the speed i thought i was and im usually right on. there is a very easy way to ride without turn signals, its called hand signals and it works better than some of the undertail and really small signals ive followed. the bike actually has rear turn signals but i usually just use my hands.if i were to put any gauges on it, it would be a tach only. there is nothing unsafe about it !!!

02-17-2007, 11:21 PM	#17 (permalink)
Rickster Bridal Boutique Manager Joined: Oct 2005 Location: St Paul Mn Posts: 2,987	Every state is a little different, on what you need to be legal. When I initiate my intention to turn, I use hand signals too, but It's still nice to have that light out there doing it's job, when your hand is busy with the clutch, and no mater how good you are, your still better with two hands on the bars. I do agree with you about the really small signals that are so popular. A lot of riders are paying a real heavy price to be cool. Your the one that's riding it, so it's good you feel it's safe, but for me it would need two rear view mirrors, regular size turn signals, (front, and rear), A nice loud horn, and a speedo. FYI, loud exhaust does not make up for not having a horn. __________________ Ever notice that the person telling you to calm down, is the same one that got you worked up in the first place. 2008 1250 Bandit ABS 2008 DR 650 2006 HD Road King 2004 Twin Peaks 700 2003 KTM 525 EX/C (for sale) 2005 Santa Cruz Heckler

02-18-2007, 08:34 AM	#18 (permalink)
AZBoulevardc50t Where Am I ? Joined: Feb 2007 Bike: suzuki C50T Boulevard Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 33

02-23-2007, 11:51 PM	#20 (permalink)
xDUKEx Newbie Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 12	here ya go 2 mirrors !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!