Diff'rent Strokers

gagster55 · Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2008 8:51 pm Post subject: Mybrid

"it'll never see the light of day!"

wrong!

StrokerBoy · Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2008 8:09 am Post subject: Re: Mybrid

gagster55 · Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2008 11:42 pm Post subject:

Hi Tim!
sorry about that matey - the comment came from the local crew, who I have now directed to this site to:-
a) show them how wrong they are and
b) hope that they continue to frequent the site.

It's the negative and derisive comments I keep getting that's making me more determined to complete the project - thanks for your support!
Garry.

Crofty · Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 8:48 am Post subject:

This is the 1st time I've looked at the specials page here.....well done that man, keep the pics coming, looks nice, I can appreciate the work thats gone into it......what is it? Frame looks Honda, the front fork a Gilera?
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gedz · Joined: 01 Jul 2008 Posts: 10

have to ask what's the frame and front end of mate

gagster55 · Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2008 7:15 pm Post subject:

frame & engine are RGV250
subframe & bodywork off a Mito
rear swingarm ex-Aprilia AF1
front end is home-made, comprising of bits of RGV, Aprilia and Buell.
progress has ground to a halt awaiting some serious re-engineering of the front wheel.

StrokerBoy · Posted: Sat Jul 26, 2008 9:09 am Post subject:

gagster55 · Posted: Sat Jul 26, 2008 9:44 am Post subject:

bugger

gedz · Joined: 01 Jul 2008 Posts: 10

well looks sweet do you have any photos of the other side of the bike and front end i have been working on a front end that is like the britton but so far is only made in card and wood

gagster55 · Posted: Sat Jul 26, 2008 9:08 pm Post subject:

t'other side view

fredjee · Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2008 6:50 pm Post subject:

Hi gagster55 your projects looking great M8 Very Happy

You got to stick with it doing a little bit every now and then ....
Finally things start to happen Cool

My R1-Z Mk2 has been on going for a few months now with very little cash to throw at the thing Confused

Finally today its standing on wheels ......

Fred.

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Crofty · Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2008 7:22 pm Post subject:

Congrats Fred. Its a real morale booster to get to this stage! I'm sure you experienced that feeling before! The longer the wait, the more enjoyable, I think. Keep us posted.
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gagster55 · Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2008 8:53 pm Post subject:

thanks Fred!
is the R1-Z MK2 project going to be even better than the stunning MK1?
can't wait to see it finished!
I'm hoping to collect the re-engineered front wheel tomorrow (deep joy!) - then I'll discover what other problems it causes (deep anguish!)
Garry.

fredjee · Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2008 5:17 pm Post subject:

Hey Garry you are correct with the deep joy! then deep anguish! comment Confused

I've been happily collecting parts for the bike for a few months now !
100 cc bigger Yamaha 2 stroke motor than standard ....carbs .... electrics .... switchgear etc ..... ?????
Was almost ready to chop the frame and fit when a friend threw a spanner into the works ???
He mentioned that because the frame had never been registered for use in the UK before it looked like I was gonna have to build the bike up as a standard R1-Z to get a numberplate and get it legal before I chop it ( Anyone know if this sounds correct ??? )

So looks like I'm gonna have to strip R1-Z Mk 1 for its motor .... bodywork .... loom .... carbs .... pipes ... etc ( deep anguish! )

Build up Mk2 with the parts and get it all road legal ....

Then swap all parts over again to continue with R1-Z mk 2 350 ( deep joy ! )

Fred.

PS .....

Sorry for bursting into your topic Garry .....

I'll start my own R1-Z Mk 2 thread ....
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Kickstart · Joined: 26 Apr 2008 Posts: 59

Hi

Probably depends on the age. Old enough and it is pre SVA requirements so you just need an MOT. If it needs SVAing then it is likely to be a lot easier to get a standard bike through it than a modified bike.

All the best

Keith