The 1290...........what more can u say its just sex on wheels
After the missus dug her kneels in and is not willing to work the corner for me so I can buy one im now resorting to the next best thing, make my sdr look like one.
This has partly come about after last year a f@#kin stupid ass women pulled straight out of the supermarket and took me out one evening. The bike only sustained minimal damage that I never got around to tiding up........until now! So with our summer rapidly approaching its time to get down and dirty.
So far
Ive trimmed up the carbon front gaurd (had a nice crack in it) and painted
Relocated the ignition to the rear
Painted the tank
Removed the headlight and a german streetfighter units going on
Made a new mount for the speedo
Stripped and started on painting the rims
Side pods and tail section are prepped for spraying. Existing airbrushing is going to stay on the pods but going to have the "R" running through it.
Did this off my phone so will post some pics shortly
Teebaggin
2013-08-24 03:42:00 UTC
cdlabate
2013-08-24 04:26:00 UTC
Intriguing.
cdlabate
2013-08-24 04:28:00 UTC
I would like to see someone do up a Mad Max Superduke.
Teebaggin
2013-08-24 08:13:00 UTC
Before
Prepping panels
Headlight unit (this was going to go on my zx9r streetfighter project but looks better on the duke). Can also see where the crack was in the front guard
Painted
Sanded the rims back today and go on the white base coat.
Base coated
Prepping panels
Headlight unit (this was going to go on my zx9r streetfighter project but looks better on the duke). Can also see where the crack was in the front guard
Painted
Sanded the rims back today and go on the white base coat.
Base coated
Colonel_Klinck
2013-08-24 10:36:00 UTC
Nice idea. Looking forward to seeing finished bike.
CEREC1
2013-08-24 13:02:00 UTC
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Teebaggin
2013-08-24 22:46:00 UTC
Im hoping this should only take around 6-8 weeks.
Also the concept bike and wat comes out the factory color wise are most likely going to be 2 different things especially those sexy rims so hoping it doesnt become just another red ducati
Also the concept bike and wat comes out the factory color wise are most likely going to be 2 different things especially those sexy rims so hoping it doesnt become just another red ducati
Teebaggin
2013-08-25 01:30:00 UTC
New stainless speedo bracket which will be powder coated black
Powder coating shock and sub white.
Powder coating shock and sub white.
Jody
2013-08-25 06:40:00 UTC
looking good
Ducati Pete
2013-08-25 10:51:00 UTC
These look great, love the tank.
Stratkat
2013-08-25 12:37:00 UTC
im liking this! i have a few guitars to paint and when i get that done i may repaint my SD as well.
well done!
well done!
Kaz
2013-08-25 20:28:00 UTC
NIce! waiting for more
Teebaggin
2013-08-29 22:23:00 UTC
Been down and out with the flu this week but have been able to get the rims masked off so hoping to get the orange on tonight and possible cleared over the weekend. Will post some pics up soon
Have also decided to vinyl the racing text on the orange apose to airbrushing it so that if I want I can change it at a later date.
Have also decided to vinyl the racing text on the orange apose to airbrushing it so that if I want I can change it at a later date.
Teebaggin
2013-09-14 11:35:00 UTC
We'll that all turned to the shit on me big time
Side pods just before clear.
Side pods just before clear.
wizzzard
2013-09-14 12:17:00 UTC
very nice, not sure about the headlight unit, but i am very curious about the end result
d2r
2013-09-15 06:15:00 UTC
Very cool
Teebaggin
2013-09-16 22:42:00 UTC
Cheers,
The headlight actually looks really good and suits the lines coming off the tank.
Stumpy Akra and painted wheels (still need clearcoat) The exhaust cans are aslo going to be mounted on a slight angle for something a little different.
The headlight actually looks really good and suits the lines coming off the tank.
Stumpy Akra and painted wheels (still need clearcoat) The exhaust cans are aslo going to be mounted on a slight angle for something a little different.
Teebaggin
2013-09-17 22:12:00 UTC
Clearcoated the rims last night and look faaaarking awseome Have a coupla runs to sort out as there tricky buggers to get a good finish on and loaded the clear on so will get them cut out in the next day or 2 then slap them back on the bike
Next make the bracket for the headlight unit........
Next make the bracket for the headlight unit........
Teebaggin
2013-09-22 08:04:00 UTC
Rim Job
Willh
2013-09-22 11:16:00 UTC
Rims look great
gregor eisenhorn
2013-09-22 17:24:00 UTC
Wow those look wicked!
wizzzard
2013-09-22 17:46:00 UTC
holy crap, those wheels are incredible... hurry up, i wan't to see all of it in one piece
Teebaggin
2013-09-23 00:51:00 UTC
Cheers, absolutely wrapped with how they came out! Just dropped them off for some new shoes then try get them back in the bike in the coming days
wizzzard
2013-09-24 17:18:00 UTC
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tripoddave
2013-09-24 18:49:00 UTC
Really nice. Great job!
Davo-Singapore
2013-09-25 01:38:00 UTC
A thing of beauty. Good work.
Ducati Pete
2013-10-06 17:56:00 UTC
Lovely Job mate.
Teebaggin
2013-10-06 18:17:00 UTC
Where is this paint wizard based?
I can't read his location.
I can't read his location.
stalker
2013-10-07 09:49:00 UTC
Hey, Im based at the bottom of the world in New Zealand. I also have a helmet painting business which you can find on Face book under Liquid FX
ktmguy
2013-10-07 10:06:00 UTC
lets see it all put together then
wizzzard
2013-10-07 10:38:00 UTC
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Teebaggin
2013-10-07 11:52:00 UTC
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ktmguy
2013-10-07 23:56:00 UTC
Im based in Tauranga.
The rx8 has yet to be painted but is on the list. Its prepped but not sure what I want to do with it yet.
Im a helmet whore, I have:
Simpson RX8
Simpson Bandit
Bandit (german one that looks like the RX8)
Arai Chaser (the one you can see in my pic I airbrushed)
Suomi (Ktm helmet)
Bell M4R Carbon (Absolute fav bar none)
The rx8 has yet to be painted but is on the list. Its prepped but not sure what I want to do with it yet.
Im a helmet whore, I have:
Simpson RX8
Simpson Bandit
Bandit (german one that looks like the RX8)
Arai Chaser (the one you can see in my pic I airbrushed)
Suomi (Ktm helmet)
Bell M4R Carbon (Absolute fav bar none)
Teebaggin
2013-10-08 01:28:00 UTC
This is exciting....hahaha I am more excited about the ideas you are giving me for my newly purchased 990R than I am with the new 1290. Keep it coming
Teebaggin
2013-10-08 02:16:00 UTC
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ktmguy
2013-10-08 06:30:00 UTC
Ill go you one better and see your Invercargill and raise you Stewart Island Hi 6
Spy84
2013-10-08 08:25:00 UTC
Sneaky peaky
The Ackrapovics will be mounted on this same angle which I think works nicer with the lines of the rear and looks really good from the back
The Ackrapovics will be mounted on this same angle which I think works nicer with the lines of the rear and looks really good from the back
Sabre
2013-10-08 09:36:00 UTC
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wizzzard
2013-10-08 09:51:00 UTC
Have you thought of painting the engine black with a high degree paint? your thoughts
stalker
2013-10-08 14:26:00 UTC
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Teebaggin
2013-10-08 16:03:00 UTC
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Teebaggin
2013-10-08 16:54:00 UTC
awesome!!!
Teebaggin
2013-10-08 19:42:00 UTC
thats nice mate , well done
wizzzard
2013-10-08 21:15:00 UTC
Cheers guys
Now you mention it the engine would look good black will have a look into it but just wana get out for a spin. Shes been parked up since March
Now you mention it the engine would look good black will have a look into it but just wana get out for a spin. Shes been parked up since March
bic_bicknell
2013-10-08 23:11:00 UTC
Gidday Teabaggin.I own a 990 sm(other KTMs thread-2008 SMR) .I'm a Napier boy.Been living in Aus for the last twenty odd years.I also am interested in painting the motor satin black,but apart from tearing the motor down and powder coating each part (which I may do since I'm over 100,000kms)is there a way of painting the complete motor with a hard durable finish?What is high degree paint?I would paint my BST carbon wheels to match my bike but would lose warranty as BST claimed.You are doing a great job.Can't wait to see it finished.Cheers
ktmguy
2013-10-08 23:52:00 UTC
Hey, seems to be a few kiwis on here On both my ZX9 and Cbr900 streetfighters I painted them with Vht satin black engine enamel, it worked really well and came up looking awesome!
Gave it a real good clean and sand then just sprayed straight on (you can get a primer but didnt find you need it even on the bare ali and mag)
Gave it a real good clean and sand then just sprayed straight on (you can get a primer but didnt find you need it even on the bare ali and mag)
Teebaggin
2013-10-10 10:33:00 UTC
The ignition is only 2 wires so shouldnt be a prob.
My barend indys arrived today and also picked up the new headlight and speedo brackets my mate made and powdercoated for me out of stainless which have worked an absolutely treat (will posted some pics tomorrow) but while sitting here steering at it made me wounder.......... has anyone nitroused one of these bad boys??? I have a 50hp nos kit sittin here I was going to put on the zx9 thats not going any where in a hurry.......thoughts?
My barend indys arrived today and also picked up the new headlight and speedo brackets my mate made and powdercoated for me out of stainless which have worked an absolutely treat (will posted some pics tomorrow) but while sitting here steering at it made me wounder.......... has anyone nitroused one of these bad boys??? I have a 50hp nos kit sittin here I was going to put on the zx9 thats not going any where in a hurry.......thoughts?
jayspillane
2013-10-10 13:32:00 UTC
Gonna be brill cant wait to see it finished. The headlight unit wouldnt be my cup of tea but we'll see! The rims are gorgeous
ktmguy
2013-10-10 13:40:00 UTC
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robjederuiter
2013-10-10 23:02:00 UTC
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Teebaggin
2013-10-12 16:55:00 UTC
Looks great, nice work!
Teebaggin
2013-10-15 00:00:00 UTC
Ignition, headlight and new barend indys are all wired up and painted and cleared the tail over the weekend. Will possibly add some graphics to this but will have a look once itas all back together
Ducati Pete
2013-10-20 21:11:00 UTC
Shes all done, took her for an awesome squirt yesterday and ripped the knickers of that new rear tyre. Got a lot of attention where ever we went and super stoked on how its all turned out
Still have a couple of small finishing touches but nothing stopping us from riding it!
Still have a couple of small finishing touches but nothing stopping us from riding it!
Exitman
2013-10-20 21:18:00 UTC
That looks great.
The reason I was interested in your location was I could see some future demand for wheels like that on 1290 models.
That bike is a great rolling advertisment for your business.
The reason I was interested in your location was I could see some future demand for wheels like that on 1290 models.
That bike is a great rolling advertisment for your business.
Nathan990
2013-10-20 21:41:00 UTC
fantastic job mate. the absolute dogs bollocks.
stalker
2013-10-20 21:48:00 UTC
Looks awesome!! and very inspiring
blb
2013-10-21 05:54:00 UTC
top job
websch
2013-10-21 08:15:00 UTC
looks great bud!
shadowman
2013-10-21 14:24:00 UTC
Very nice lookig
wizzzard
2013-10-21 14:40:00 UTC
Great work!
I dont like it's face much but in terms of workmanship the whole thing looks like a first class job.
I dont like it's face much but in terms of workmanship the whole thing looks like a first class job.
Teebaggin
2013-10-21 15:02:00 UTC
very nice work, it came out awesome !
ktmguy
2013-10-21 21:26:00 UTC
Hey cheers guys Im absolutely wrapped on how its all come out!!! Diffently a different looking bike and love how LOUD the color is
Just another pic of the Braket I had made up for the headlight and Speedo
Just another pic of the Braket I had made up for the headlight and Speedo
beni911
2013-10-21 22:08:00 UTC
Nice!
Teebaggin
2013-10-22 00:33:00 UTC
Excellent work. Makes me think about the upcoming winter again...
gregor eisenhorn
2013-10-22 02:13:00 UTC
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Willh
2013-10-22 03:30:00 UTC
wow... cant wait to see this finished
preey
2013-11-12 18:49:00 UTC
Wow that is awesome! Good job mate!
Teebaggin
2013-11-12 20:46:00 UTC
Nice.....was doing to say WOW, until I saw everyone else's comments using WOW, but,,,,fooook it... WOW
jjlester_74
2013-12-08 23:18:00 UTC
Hi
Whot COD as The orange for wheels?
And For gas tank?
I like orange bright
Whot COD as The orange for wheels?
And For gas tank?
I like orange bright
Teebaggin
2013-12-08 23:51:00 UTC
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Teebaggin
2013-12-09 02:17:00 UTC
Your're doing exactly what I want to do to my normal SD... love those rims please post more pics and maybe prices on painting, id love to do this when I get some money together
edit: are you in the US?
edit: are you in the US?