Street Fighter update

[asado]

Anyone have a regular side shot so we can see all the work?

It doesn't look like anything more than a SF with an exhaust, a weird Rockstart can for something (what is that for?), and a few bits of billet bling. I thought there was a LOT more to it than that though. 

From what I can see...The wheels, frame, handle bars, triple clamp have been painted. The belt cover also has been removed. Aftermarket rearsets, suede seats, levers and Ohlins top mount damper.  Maybe there are some engine work but I dont know much details about that SF.

[Triple J]

From what I can see...The wheels, frame, handle bars, triple clamp have been painted. The belt cover also has been removed. Aftermarket rearsets, suede seats, levers and Ohlins top mount damper.  Maybe there are some engine work but I dont know much details about that SF.

Ya I saw that stuff as well. Triples look stock to me. That's all cosmetic and easy to do though (well, painting the frame is a PIA). I thought there was more to it...like cutting an re-welding the frame to change the geometry.

[Fox]

I have some good shots of it and will try to upload them this evening. I had the opportunity to be the first to ride it and all I can say is it's wicked fast. All I was thinking was ... don't dump this thing before the show on Ducati Island. I was nervous to say the least.

When Will got the stock SF I did not like it. I thought it was ugly and there were many other bikes I would prefer before this one. Too many angles, too may colors...filled with compromises. That being said, I love how the SF came out. It makes me want to run out and get one. I have never had such a dramatic change in opinion after seeing the bike.

Below is a link to an article in out local paper about the build. Scott with DesmoWorks is also in the article. The article turned out to be a bit of a publicity piece so if the mods want to take the link down please do so.

http://www.venturacountystar.com/news/2009/jul/05/rebuilding-expectations/

[asado]

When Will got the stock SF I did not like it. I thought it was ugly and there were many other bikes I would prefer before this one. Too many angles, too may colors...filled with compromises. That being said, I love how the SF came out. It makes me want to run out and get one. I have never had such a dramatic change in opinion after seeing the bike.

I have to disagree with you on the ugly comment.  Maybe the "S" version with the gold wheels and gold frame (not my cup of tea either, one of the reason I chose the non S) is too much if you like the minimalist look, in which I do.

For comparison, photos of my standard SF with black wheels and frame.

[Fox]

We also had a stock SF to ride up to Laguna with, so I had something to compare it to for 400 miles. Personally, I am not a big fan of the appearance of the stock bike. It too was the non-S version. Just my opinion.

[asado]

We also had a stock SF to ride up to Laguna with, so I had something to compare it to for 400 miles. Personally, I am not a big fan of the appearance of the stock bike. It too was the non-S version. Just my opinion.

Not trying to be a dick but the only drastic change that I can see in the appearance (for the untrained eyes) are the exhaust, tail chop , the missing belt covers and the can of Rockstar.  Handling and HP wise, I cannot comment because I dont know what was done to the motor and suspension.

I've seen Motowheels and Shiftech's project SF and the changes was drastic (and expensive).

[Triple J]

Not trying to be a dick but the only drastic change that I can see in the appearance (for the untrained eyes) are the exhaust, tail chop , the missing belt covers and the can of Rockstar.  Handling and HP wise, I cannot comment because I dont know what was done to the motor and suspension.

+1 It doesn't look much different at all. The exhaust looks to be a HUGE improvement though. 

More pics!!! 

[RetroSBK]

ROFL.. .ok guys.. thanks.. that was JUST what I was looking for.. at a glance, you cant tell..

The frame was bolted to a 400lb jig, then cut apart. The tubes were all cleaned and then Tig'd together, and the junctions were braced. You can see the braces welded in in the pics, but you have to look. Im not dumb enough to start trying to change the steering head or other garbage people think they can do.

 The engine was done by Desmoto, the belt covers were not just removed, but the bosses that they mount to were machined off. The side cover machined out, Corse clutch, etc etc.

The swingarm alone has more than 60 hours in it, welding, grinding, cutting and bracing. I do love all the "bolt on" comments, as there arent any bolt ons for this bike. The exhust is made in house, from 66 pieces. We had to keep the wheels and brakes stock due to time constraints. The bike is 26k lighter than stock.

The whole idea with any one my bikes is that they look cool, but to the untrained eye, they look lightly modified, so thank you all very, very much.

I know, I know, anyone could build a bike like this out of a garage. ROFL More than 400 hours in 3 weeks on this damn thing.

The paint.. .ohhh yes, the paint is amazing. Its nice to work with the best painter in the biz, and Air Trix gets all the credit. I told him what I wanted, and he blew me away, as he always does. Michael Locke said it was the nicest bike on the Island, so I guess I can be happy with that.

Few more things to go that I didnt have time for, Billet triples to get 30mm offset, higher risers on the bars, quickshifter, and maybe some wheels, but its already so fast, and changes direction SO quick, im reluctant to swap wheels. On Carmel Valley road, going 140 on the downhill, it hit a bump and stood STRAIGHT up in a huge wheelie, scarping to poopy out fo myself and the guy behind me... Im pretty happy with it, so far.

Will

[MonsterMan1036]

Bike looks good!

 It's hard to see everything you have done without whole bike or detail pics.

Also, is that Mark's new bike behind yours (MotoCreations)?

[kopfjäger]

ROFL.. .ok guys.. thanks.. that was JUST what I was looking for.. at a glance, you cant tell..

The frame was bolted to a 400lb jig, then cut apart. The tubes were all cleaned and then Tig'd together, and the junctions were braced. You can see the braces welded in in the pics, but you have to look. Im not dumb enough to start trying to change the steering head or other garbage people think they can do.

 The engine was done by Desmoto, the belt covers were not just removed, but the bosses that they mount to were machined off. The side cover machined out, Corse clutch, etc etc.

The swingarm alone has more than 60 hours in it, welding, grinding, cutting and bracing. I do love all the "bolt on" comments, as there arent any bolt ons for this bike. The exhust is made in house, from 66 pieces. We had to keep the wheels and brakes stock due to time constraints. The bike is 26k lighter than stock.

The whole idea with any one my bikes is that they look cool, but to the untrained eye, they look lightly modified, so thank you all very, very much.

I know, I know, anyone could build a bike like this out of a garage. ROFL More than 400 hours in 3 weeks on this damn thing.

The paint.. .ohhh yes, the paint is amazing. Its nice to work with the best painter in the biz, and Air Trix gets all the credit. I told him what I wanted, and he blew me away, as he always does. Michael Locke said it was the nicest bike on the Island, so I guess I can be happy with that.

Few more things to go that I didnt have time for, Billet triples to get 30mm offset, higher risers on the bars, quickshifter, and maybe some wheels, but its already so fast, and changes direction SO quick, im reluctant to swap wheels. On Carmel Valley road, going 140 on the downhill, it hit a bump and stood STRAIGHT up in a huge wheelie, scarping to poopy out fo myself and the guy behind me... Im pretty happy with it, so far.

Will

Wow    Very nice bolt on work 

I can't wait to see some more pics. 

[Fox]

Michael Locke said it was the nicest bike on the Island

As I just learned this weekend Michael Locke is the president of Ducati North America. Super nice guy.

[kopfjäger]

As I just learned this weekend Michael Locke is the president of Ducati North America. Super nice guy.

You don't say. 

[hbliam]

ROFL.. .ok guys.. thanks.. that was JUST what I was looking for.. at a glance, you cant tell..

The frame was bolted to a 400lb jig, then cut apart. The tubes were all cleaned and then Tig'd together, and the junctions were braced. You can see the braces welded in in the pics, but you have to look. Im not dumb enough to start trying to change the steering head or other garbage people think they can do.

 The engine was done by Desmoto, the belt covers were not just removed, but the bosses that they mount to were machined off. The side cover machined out, Corse clutch, etc etc.

The swingarm alone has more than 60 hours in it, welding, grinding, cutting and bracing. I do love all the "bolt on" comments, as there arent any bolt ons for this bike. The exhust is made in house, from 66 pieces. We had to keep the wheels and brakes stock due to time constraints. The bike is 26k lighter than stock.

The whole idea with any one my bikes is that they look cool, but to the untrained eye, they look lightly modified, so thank you all very, very much.

I know, I know, anyone could build a bike like this out of a garage. ROFL More than 400 hours in 3 weeks on this damn thing.

The paint.. .ohhh yes, the paint is amazing. Its nice to work with the best painter in the biz, and Air Trix gets all the credit. I told him what I wanted, and he blew me away, as he always does. Michael Locke said it was the nicest bike on the Island, so I guess I can be happy with that.

Few more things to go that I didnt have time for, Billet triples to get 30mm offset, higher risers on the bars, quickshifter, and maybe some wheels, but its already so fast, and changes direction SO quick, im reluctant to swap wheels. On Carmel Valley road, going 140 on the downhill, it hit a bump and stood STRAIGHT up in a huge wheelie, scarping to poopy out fo myself and the guy behind me... Im pretty happy with it, so far.

Will

My opinion:

-I like the exhaust alot. Good job.
-I hate the rockstar can. It's just stupid.
-The zip ties look like caca, ask duckstew how to get away from using those.
-This isn't a Cycle World interview, you don't have to keep pimping your suppliers.
-Locke is a politician, every bike on the Island is "the nicest bike on the island". 

[Triple J]

ROFL.. .ok guys.. thanks.. that was JUST what I was looking for.. at a glance, you cant tell..

The frame was bolted to a 400lb jig, then cut apart. The tubes were all cleaned and then Tig'd together, and the junctions were braced. You can see the braces welded in in the pics, but you have to look. Im not dumb enough to start trying to change the steering head or other garbage people think they can do.

 The engine was done by Desmoto, the belt covers were not just removed, but the bosses that they mount to were machined off. The side cover machined out, Corse clutch, etc etc.

The swingarm alone has more than 60 hours in it, welding, grinding, cutting and bracing. I do love all the "bolt on" comments, as there arent any bolt ons for this bike. The exhust is made in house, from 66 pieces. We had to keep the wheels and brakes stock due to time constraints. The bike is 26k lighter than stock.

The whole idea with any one my bikes is that they look cool, but to the untrained eye, they look lightly modified, so thank you all very, very much.

I know, I know, anyone could build a bike like this out of a garage. ROFL More than 400 hours in 3 weeks on this damn thing.

The paint.. .ohhh yes, the paint is amazing. Its nice to work with the best painter in the biz, and Air Trix gets all the credit. I told him what I wanted, and he blew me away, as he always does. Michael Locke said it was the nicest bike on the Island, so I guess I can be happy with that.

Few more things to go that I didnt have time for, Billet triples to get 30mm offset, higher risers on the bars, quickshifter, and maybe some wheels, but its already so fast, and changes direction SO quick, im reluctant to swap wheels. On Carmel Valley road, going 140 on the downhill, it hit a bump and stood STRAIGHT up in a huge wheelie, scarping to poopy out fo myself and the guy behind me... Im pretty happy with it, so far.

Will

Thanks for the explanation. I went back and looked at your original post...I had the offset triples confused with you changing the steering head angle. I also see the frame braces now. 

What all was done to the engine?

What was done to the swingarm?

What kind of rearsets are those if they aren't "bolt on"? Did you make them, or adapt them for use here?

What kind of exhaust was mounted, or is the can in house as well?

No need to get defensive.  I didn't see any negative comments, just curiosity. Most of us really like to see builds like this, with details of what was done. I personally find it fascinating to see what people can come up with, and see them show off their skills. 

How about a post of what was done, with pics showing it? Hell...even a regular old side shot!! 

[Labbedds]

rockstar can