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My friend Mike's Gixxer 1000. You either love it or hate it (I love it!) Ill try to get him to join over here :)

Holy shiznit!! Jenn, you gotta get him to join up and tell us about this bike. :shock:

Damn..now thats some serious wheels there...I'd like to know what he else he had done to it too. :thumbs:

Hi everyone.. I'm Mike.. Well I am a newbie to this site but not to sportbikes.. I am the proud owner of the 2001 Chameleon and Orange Suzuki GSXR 1000. The frame, subframe, rims, exhaust can, and misc parts have been powder coated. The body is shot with DuPont Chromaflair Chameleon and the graphics/rear wheel hugger are painted with House of Kolor Neon Orange. As far as power is concerned, the horsepower was slightly bumped up with the help of a Yoshimura EMS, TiForce Titanium full exhaust system, K&N air filter.. There are TOO many extras to mention and has to be seen in person to better appreciate the work that went into it.. Not braggin, im just a proud gixxer owner..lol. Thanks everyone for the comments

Damn!! I'd say so...I'd be proud too, thats a sweet ride, sounds like she's your baby :thumbs: :bike:

Thanks for joining up. I'd love to see more photos! :thumbs:

YAY! MIke's gonna let me ride on the back sometimes :thumbs:

Thanks for having on this website.. Im just happy to be here. Oh Thrills.. you know you have a special reserved seat on the bike anytime! I have a few more pictures so lemme see what I can find.. (some of the pictures might be a little older than others as you will see some without the graphics painted on the fairings..) ..OK, I cant figure out how to post a picture.. I am more pathetic than I thought..haha! Graphics 01.JPG

Mike sent you an IM about how to get it to show up! BTW I sent you a PM on SBH too :)

Here are a few..

Man, that looks awesome

dood!!!!!!!! thats freakin awesome!!!! hwo much did that cost?

Now thats a serious beast...way cool!! :thumbs:

That is some seriously crazy paint - how does the can stay orange?

That is some seriously crazy paint - how does the can stay orange? its gotta be some serious multiple layers of powder coating... :confused:

The exhaust can, can withstand temperatures up to 400 degree's so it does just fine. For all of the powder coating that was done, i would estimate that it can be duplicated for around $1,500 to $1,800 dollars. The fairings (on the left and right side) had the front blinkers fiberglassed over (PICTURE ATTACHED BELOW) and I incorportated the blinkers just under the frame sliders (powder coated the blinker mounts..hahaha). The Chameleon paint goes for about $30 dollars an ounce. The paint itself was expensive and I had 4 coats of DuPont Clear Coat shot on to protect the finish. The House of Kolor orange paint was a little less expensive and ended up costing about $75 bucks for a pint. I still plan on adding a Suzuki Gel Seat and a crash cage (powder coated orange also). I really appreciate everyones comments! Suzuki peeps stick together! ..hahaha!

If anyone is interested, a group of us are trying to put a ride together this weekend on saturday in the DFW area. If you are close by, and want to ride, let me know... Mike

only bad thing about being on board like this, is we all are all only a few clicks away when were online, but we all live so far apart... :nonod: ...maybe Shan can organize a big TWF party somewhere in the middle of country so we can all attend..at some point :thumbs:

only bad thing about being on board like this, is we all are all only a few clicks away when were online, but we all live so far apart... :nonod: ...maybe Shan can organize a big TWF party somewhere in the middle of country so we can all attend..at some point :thumbs: I'd love to do something like that, but I think that's a way off in our future. :thumbs:

I'd love to do something like that, but I think that's a way off in our future. :thumbs: Thats all good...we'll be here! :)

Just added some "1000" stickers to it.. Thrills and I both seem to like it!

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Very nice!!!...geez that thing looks like it just stepped out of a nuclear reactor :thumbs:

Hahaha.. It's BRIGHT! One of those, "has to been seen in person to get the FULL effect" kind of bike..haha.

Hahaha.. It's BRIGHT! One of those, "has to been seen in person to get the FULL effect" kind of bike..haha. Im in AWE of it just seeing the pics...I think if I saw it in person I'd have to pick my tounge up off the floor. :drool:

Hahahahaha. I was hoping to get that effect from the ladies.. J/K! Seriously, thanks for the compliment.

yeah, last time I checked I wasnt a woman... :smilelol: anytime I see someone who has put so much time/effort/money into their ride to make it look/perform at its peek..just gotta give the guy props.

have you ever taken it to any shows at all?

It has only been in one show.. It was with the other paint scheme that was on it (blue body, frame was the same color as it is now).. The bike show was in Daytona Florida back in Aug of last yr. It took home a second place trophy.. There were hundreds of bikes at the bike show.. Not too shabby. Here is the other scheme that it USED to be:

thats pretty sweet too, but reminds me of the denver broncos.. :lol: ..but seriously, I like your new scheme much better, and yeah 2nd place isnt too damn bad :cheers:

It does scream DENVER BRONCOS doesnt it..haha.

It does scream DENVER BRONCOS doesnt it..haha. :) I didn't even notice that until you mentioned it.

I just added some orange to my helmet last night. This "orange" thing is getting out of hand..hahaha.

damn!! talk about being one with your ride...now you really match the bike scheme! :cool:

NICE....VERY NICE PICS :bike:

Thanks. I just started in on customizing my wifes 2002 GSXR 6. Its charcoal grey and neon pink!

Thanks. I just started in on customizing my wifes 2002 GSXR 6. Its charcoal grey and neon pink! Sweet. When you get some pics, send them to us on here to see. :)

Thanks. I just started in on customizing my wifes 2002 GSXR 6. Its charcoal grey and neon pink! How long has your other half been riding bikes ? Gixxer600 huh, sweet!!! :thumbs:

Here are a few pics of my wifes bike!

Dude! ..you do some seriously cool a$$ work..nice job :thumbs:

WOW that BRIGHT!!! But I like it. I bet cars still almost clip on that thing...?

Thanks Need4Speed.. Its a trial and error hobbie...lol. Oh and my wife has been riding for about a week now..lmao! Twisty - You should see it.. It is FUNNY as H*LL to see both of our neon bikes riding next to each other.. We have almost caused a few automobile accidents from people staring at us while they are driving. I guess the desired result has been achieved (PEOPLE notice us)..lol. I am a big fan of powder coating as y'all can see from the picture below!

No need for night vision, when you 2 are out for an evening run huh :thumbs: ..you guys probably light up the whole street :cheers:

Yeah that hot **** guys....I dont think I could pull off the pink tho....:)

Yeah that hot **** guys....I dont think I could pull off the pink tho....:) yeah, somehow your signature probably wouldnt look quite as cool, with Pink rims, etc.. :D

I might photoshop that in.....

Hahaha... :thumbs:

I might photoshop that in..... Do it, that would be some funny stuff :thumbs:

Here are a few more pictures of my wifes bike..

even her key is pink :D my wife would love that!! btw..who did the GSXR cut-out on your chain guard ?

Damn. Now that is sweet for a womens bike. Great job on it. :)

Thanks everyone! Oh, the chain guard was already laser cut with the GSXR logo when I bought it off of Ebay..

you know i think he can legaly sit on that bike while hunting in the woods and still be covered by the safety orange rule! :crazy:

Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha.. Never thought of it that way but I bet you are right!

Well I am just about done with my wifes bike.. I finally purchased a bolt on exhaust can and a rear seat cowl, which was repainted to match her paint scheme.. Here is a list of everything that i can recall, that was done to the bike: *Powder coated both rims, both mirror mounts, all 4 rear sets with all 4 footpegs, both air intake grill guards, the bar ends, the side stand, the chain guard, the triple tree clamp, her keys, the LP / Blinker bracket, the clutch and brake levers, the gas cap, the inspection sticker bracket and both heel guards.. *Bought and installed the following: a K&N air filter a new side stand a new WylieCo Bolt on exhaust can a new set of rear blinkers an Ohlins Steering damper a new RRP 520 rear sprocket (1 up in the rear) a new front sprocket (stock gearing) a new 520 chain a GSXR logo'd chain guard a "suzuki gsxr" hot pink vinyl sticker kit (custom made) a set of rear stand spools a rear seat cowl (it was repainted to match the custom grey dupont paint) a "factory gsxr logo'd" tank bra a new brake lever a lockhart phillips dark smoke double bubble wind screen a new set of bar ends a new battery a new set of Metzeler M1 Tires (120 front / 180 rear) In addition to the above items, the bike was taken locally to a great motorcycle mechanic (http://www.gmh-xtreme.com/) and given a FULL service. All of the "old" fluids were flushed and new fluids were poured (IE.. Oil, fork, brake, etc.. I went with a Synthetic Oil - Silkolene). A K&N oil filter was replaced for the old tired stock oil filter. The stator cover had some cosmetic damage so it was removed and repaired/repainted. The rear brake caliber was dissassembled and rebuilt back to factory specs. The bike was lowered when I bought it (The guy i purchased the bike from was a very short oriental guy).. It was soooo low that the rear tire had rubbed a HOLE into the rear undertail. So, the bike was raised back up to stock height (momentarily) and re-lowered to accomodate my wifes height and weight (basically it was lowered 1 inch from stock height). The rear tail fairing and rear undertail was removed, repaired and repainted. The ENTIRE blinker system was re-wired by yours truly and a cheesy strobe light that was on the bike when I bought it, was removed. A few other small insignificant things were done to finalize my work up to this point.. I still intend on powder coating the rear swing arm, subframe and front fairing stay. Might also purchase a suzuki gel seat. The frame will be powder coated eventually but it is on the back burner for the time being..

HOLY MODS BATMAN!! Geez officer, no wonder we havent seen you around in alittle while!! her ride is looking ssuuwweett!! :drool:

WOW!! That looks great! :dthumb:

Bike looks great there officermartinez. :)

Thanks everyone.. I showed my wife this thread where everyone has commented on her bike and she looked at me sort of funny.. Then her eyes welled up in tears and she began to cry as a HUGE smile came over her face.. Y'all made her day.. She was soooo excited to see everyones positive comments.. (My wife April wanted me to make sure that everyone who commented on her bike, got a big "THANK YOU" from her..)

You should haver her sign up, and drop in from time to time, we'll go easy on her ;)

Thanks everyone.. I showed my wife this thread where everyone has commented on her bike and she looked at me sort of funny.. Then her eyes welled up in tears and she began to cry as a HUGE smile came over her face.. Y'all made her day.. She was soooo excited to see everyones positive comments.. (My wife April wanted me to make sure that everyone who commented on her bike, got a big "THANK YOU" from her..) I'm sure we are all glad that she appreciates our comments. She has a very nice bike. She should sign up on here. Tell her its free. Hehehe :D

those bikes are pretty cool, but im not a fan of the brightness. bright light, bright light. the camelon paint is sweet tho.

Sorry, havent been on this site this past week.. I am stuck constantly at work ...10 days straight and not a day off yet... not fun!

Sorry, havent been on this site this past week.. I am stuck constantly at work ...10 days straight and not a day off yet... not fun! its all good man..good to have u back...! how goes the mods on u and ur girls bikes ? :cool:

Its been going well.. I think her subframe and swing arm are going to be next on the chopping block as far as powder coating goes.. and of course, I will post the pictures when i get it all done..

Its been going well.. I think her subframe and swing arm are going to be next on the chopping block as far as powder coating goes.. and of course, I will post the pictures when i get it all done.. Sounds great. We will be looking forward to the pics as you post them. :)