Hello from New Zealand - 2004 Rocket III - Project Bike

[Paul Bryant]

That's a great point Jaredmt...thank you!!

G'day from Hamilton North Island, where abouts are you Nige ?

 

[Nige]

It's a tad ironic that you would almost be better off if the bike had 30,000km on it as that would most likely mean it would have had all the upgrades done to it. Great idea though. I especially like this one from the link @Wrecka posted.

Yes, I like that one a lot and I was also thinking something like this for inspiration too

 

[Nige]

G'day from Hamilton North Island, where abouts are you Nige ?

Hi Paul, I am North of Auckland just outside Albany. What R3 are you riding yourself?

 

[Boog]

Hello Nige and welcome from Virginia.

 

[Trirocket3]

Rob's Streetrocket has some mods rear end is nice, at 6'4" R3 suits him, this is old pic bike changed quite a bit more since then.

 

[Paul Bryant]

Hi Paul, I am North of Auckland just outside Albany. What R3 are you riding yourself?

Nige my bike is an 06 Model.

 

[Blackthou]

Hi Nige,

Another welcome from the UK. As you can see we're a pretyy friendly bunch and there's a lot of knowledge on here.

As others have said the bike looks good but you're the man on the spot and know what's what. Hope you have fun doing it and don't forget to post plenty of pictures.

 

[IMFASTTOO]

It's a tad ironic that you would almost be better off if the bike had 30,000km on it as that would most likely mean it would have had all the upgrades done to it. Great idea though. I especially like this one from the link @Wrecka posted.

YEP nothing like ruining a perfectly good bike and turning into an uncomfortable ,ugly ratbike dont do that ive seen a lot of bike ruined over the years but i think

Yes, I like that one a lot and I was also thinking something like this for inspiration too

HI NIGE welcome hey what is it you want to accomplish

Yes, I like that one a lot and I was also thinking something like this for inspiration too

Do you want your bike to be comfy and practical or is it just a look your after ?

 

[Nige]

YEP nothing like ruining a perfectly good bike and turning into an uncomfortable ,ugly ratbike dont do that ive seen a lot of bike ruined over the years but i think

HI NIGE welcome hey what is it you want to accomplish

Do you want your bike to be comfy and practical or is it just a look your after ?

Hey mate, I'm kind of predominantly after the look and for short rides out. I have a few bikes so it's a project to play around with and to make it a bit unique. I certainly hear you about ruining it, and i'm not going to jump in and start cutting without a clear plan. I am pulling it apart now and drafting some design options. I think this will be the kind of project that will grow and not done all at once.

The photos I showed are pretty deceptive as 90% of the chrome is pitted and bubbled up so it will need doing anyway...also the paint has scratches and the front fender is dented. I got a nice design done yesterday for the exhaust system and I hope it goes in next week for that to be completed.

I'll post a lot of photos as I go

Thanks for the guidance and feedback. It's all duly noted!!

 

[Nige]

Hi Nige,

Another welcome from the UK. As you can see we're a pretyy friendly bunch and there's a lot of knowledge on here.

As others have said the bike looks good but you're the man on the spot and know what's what. Hope you have fun doing it and don't forget to post plenty of pictures.

Hi mate, yes, a very friendly bunch and the information I have got so far is super helpful!

Photo's will follow