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Title: New-to-me.
Post by: afi1 on August 08, 2007, 06:13:47 PM
Last Tuesday I picked up a K1 GSX-R1000.  Here are some pics, but they are when I had just picked it up.  Since then I installed a set of Hotbodies flush mount front turn signals, a Hotbodies undertail, Galfer braided brake lines and EBC HH pads, Race Railz, grips, and changed the plugs and oil/filter.  The body is in the booth getting sprayed a custom pearl black as we speak.  I took it out to Jackson, SC. and ran a 10.76 at 134.8 mph.  Not to shaby for a horrable reaction time( I'm not even going to post it!) and not  having raced since my accident.  Let me know what y'all think!
(http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t229/andrewasaurus/7.jpg)
Title: Re: New-to-me.
Post by: heatherg11 on August 08, 2007, 06:17:08 PM
nice
Title: Re: New-to-me.
Post by: blue05twin on August 09, 2007, 09:25:32 AM
Nice bike thats the color that made drool after gsxr's.  I really like the blue with the white wheels.  :thumb:
Title: Re: New-to-me.
Post by: afi1 on August 09, 2007, 08:43:21 PM
Quote from: blue05twin on August 09, 2007, 09:25:32 AM
Nice bike thats the color that made drool after gsxr's.  I really like the blue with the white wheels.  :thumb:
Sorry to dissapoint but here are a few pictures of the new paint:

The tank
(http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t229/andrewasaurus/m4.jpg)

The wind screne
(http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t229/andrewasaurus/m6.jpg)

The under tail
(http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t229/andrewasaurus/m5.jpg)

The fairing
(http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t229/andrewasaurus/m2.jpg)

A close up
(http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t229/andrewasaurus/m3.jpg)

Even closer.  The blue really pops in the sunlight!
(http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t229/andrewasaurus/m1.jpg)
Title: Re: New-to-me.
Post by: afi1 on August 09, 2007, 08:45:31 PM
Though it looks navy, it's actually a custom black with blue and a little read pearl :icon_mrgreen:!
Title: Re: New-to-me.
Post by: spc on August 09, 2007, 08:47:09 PM
DAMN.......that's killer!!!!!........I like that color :thumb:
Title: Re: New-to-me.
Post by: afi1 on August 09, 2007, 09:05:09 PM
Quote from: spcterry on August 09, 2007, 08:47:09 PM
DAMN.......that's killer!!!!!........I like that color :thumb:

Thanks man! :thumb:
Title: Re: New-to-me.
Post by: spc on August 09, 2007, 09:14:01 PM
Where the hell is lincolnton???  I'll have to come up and ride before I leave for EOD school :cheers:
Title: Re: New-to-me.
Post by: afi1 on August 09, 2007, 09:17:05 PM
Ever heard of Clark's hill lake or as some call it: Lake Therman?  It's about 30 miles away from Augusta.  I know a few E.O.D. guys, you'll love it!
Title: Re: New-to-me.
Post by: spc on August 09, 2007, 09:28:02 PM
Holy God you're way up north!!!!  Hell, where is the GA EOD unit out of???  I don't pay attention to minor details like where to report to in a year.......... :laugh:
Title: Re: New-to-me.
Post by: bucks1605 on August 09, 2007, 09:33:27 PM
paint looks awesome, cant wait to see the plastics back on the bike.  :thumb:
Title: Re: New-to-me.
Post by: afi1 on August 09, 2007, 09:34:15 PM
I'm not reall sure :dunno_white:.  Most of my friends are active and over-seas right now
Title: Re: New-to-me.
Post by: spc on August 09, 2007, 09:36:28 PM
ughhh....I have to go to ATL soon to do a dexterity test on my thumb with an Army doc...........  hopefully everything is ready to go :icon_confused:
Title: Re: New-to-me.
Post by: afi1 on August 09, 2007, 09:38:56 PM
Quote from: spcterry on August 09, 2007, 09:36:28 PM
ughhh....I have to go to ATL soon to do a dexterity test on my thumb with an Army doc...........  hopefully everything is ready to go :icon_confused:

Good luck man!  Thanks for joining in a time of war.  It's people like you who make this country great.  Thanks ;)
Title: Re: New-to-me.
Post by: spc on August 09, 2007, 10:03:58 PM
meh, it's just for a re-up.   I  was dumb and decided to wait after I got my 214 and check things out with the other branches.....less than a week after I had 214 in hand I got hit by a truck........ :mad: :mad:  Civilian Doc just cleared me which means I get to convince some crusty old fucker who couldn't make a living in private practice now :mad: :mad:   I'm about 70% dexterity and 50% strength in my thumb but I think I can fake it :thumb:
Title: Re: New-to-me.
Post by: afi1 on August 10, 2007, 09:59:00 PM
Here are some pics. We got the body, brake lines and all on today; we also cut down the can and wraped the mid pipe. Now it's all ready for the beach! I know, I'm cutting off those big wheel grips tomorow...

3/4 shot:
(http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t229/andrewasaurus/paint/mm1.jpg)

Side shot:
(http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t229/andrewasaurus/paint/mm2.jpg)

Wind screne:
(http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t229/andrewasaurus/paint/mm5.jpg)

Exhaust:
(http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t229/andrewasaurus/paint/mm3.jpg)

A close up:
(http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t229/andrewasaurus/paint/mm4.jpg)

Title: Re: New-to-me.
Post by: afi1 on August 20, 2007, 09:02:24 AM
Finally, some day light pictures.  Please note that the paint hasn't been buffed yet, and it hasn't been long enough to start waxing it; that being said, it looks great!

(http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t229/andrewasaurus/paint/a.jpg)

(http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t229/andrewasaurus/paint/b.jpg)

(http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t229/andrewasaurus/paint/c.jpg)

(http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t229/andrewasaurus/paint/d.jpg)


(http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t229/andrewasaurus/paint/e.jpg)


(http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t229/andrewasaurus/paint/f.jpg)

(http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t229/andrewasaurus/paint/g.jpg)

(http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t229/andrewasaurus/paint/h.jpg)