Jess' FTO build / questions thread

A place for members to show off their pride & joys.

Moderators: IMC, Club Staff

User avatar
yotka
Mechanic
Posts: 426
jedwabna poszewka promocja
Joined: Sat Apr 03, 2010 5:00 pm
Location: Perth
Contact:

Re: Jess' FTO build / questions thread

Post by yotka »

Cheers for the information.
User avatar
DODO``
Grease Monkey
Posts: 314
Joined: Sun Feb 28, 2016 10:12 pm

engine / gearbox knocking against cross member

Post by DODO`` »

thought i'd put this here too just as a record. click http://ftoaustralia.com/v3/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=30791 to see thread regarding the engine knocking the cross member post engine swap.
User avatar
mezje
Mechanic
Posts: 520
Joined: Wed Mar 11, 2015 12:03 am

Re: Jess' FTO build / questions thread

Post by mezje »

Any updates? :D
User avatar
DODO``
Grease Monkey
Posts: 314
Joined: Sun Feb 28, 2016 10:12 pm

Re: Jess' FTO build / questions thread

Post by DODO`` »

wow, even I forgot about this thread.

Short answer is Not much,,
bought another set of rims, springs, vented carbon fiber bonnet, oem fog lights, and extra headlights and taillights for mods (so I can go back to stock if needed), installed a muffler so its gone quite.. most parts are sitting there in the garage though as I'm spending all my spare time on customizing the bike now. customize fuel tank, seat and entire rear end.
Will definitely get back to FTO and will update more photos etc. cheers for asking!

photo for visual reference.. bikes are all in pieces now..
Image
User avatar
mezje
Mechanic
Posts: 520
Joined: Wed Mar 11, 2015 12:03 am

Re: Jess' FTO build / questions thread

Post by mezje »

love the camping chairs and a tent(?) lol, 2 bikes and a car, busy man!

nice pickup on the bonnet and foglights, on my list too
User avatar
DODO``
Grease Monkey
Posts: 314
Joined: Sun Feb 28, 2016 10:12 pm

Re: Jess' FTO build / questions thread

Post by DODO`` »

Haha I use camping chairs to sit and stare at my fto and bikes.. no kidding. No tent here lol
Believe it or not, Got 2x pair of brand new oem genuine foggies. One is for sale for ridiculous amout of money if anyone wants it.
Carbone fiber bonnet needs some restoration work but thought I'd pick it up anyway because I know they are rare as f**k.
I'm a simple man, I see stuff I like, I buy. Haha been searching the key word 'fto' on gumtree everyday for past 4 yeas haha still do it to this day. Lol
User avatar
Vectose
Forum Moderator
Posts: 3947
Joined: Sun Nov 28, 2010 8:45 pm
Location: Newcastle

Re: Jess' FTO build / questions thread

Post by Vectose »

Carbon bonnets aren't rare. Can still buy em from carmate. :lol:
Bennoz wrote:
Technikhaus wrote:What is in said Bens big penis by the way?
A whoooole lot 'o jism 8)
User avatar
DODO``
Grease Monkey
Posts: 314
Joined: Sun Feb 28, 2016 10:12 pm

Re: Jess' FTO build / questions thread

Post by DODO`` »

Ah, good to know, leant something today then.

Still pretty rare as far as I'm concerned. Haven't seen it around much. Just because its for its for sale somewhere it don't make it common IMHO.
User avatar
Vectose
Forum Moderator
Posts: 3947
Joined: Sun Nov 28, 2010 8:45 pm
Location: Newcastle

Re: Jess' FTO build / questions thread

Post by Vectose »

Just because it exists doesn't make it wanted or desired. lol
Bennoz wrote:
Technikhaus wrote:What is in said Bens big penis by the way?
A whoooole lot 'o jism 8)
User avatar
DODO``
Grease Monkey
Posts: 314
Joined: Sun Feb 28, 2016 10:12 pm

Re: Jess' FTO build / questions thread

Post by DODO`` »

agreed, like your comment.

shot yourself in the foot mate.
User avatar
Bennoz
National President
Posts: 23668
Joined: Fri Jan 21, 2005 6:00 pm
Location: Sydney
Contact:

Re: Jess' FTO build / questions thread

Post by Bennoz »

:lol:
User avatar
bjk
Totes
Posts: 5746
Joined: Tue Oct 04, 2011 1:34 pm
Location: Adelaide

Re: Jess' FTO build / questions thread

Post by bjk »

Settle down guise

Image
POWERED BY #TIMKNOTTMOTORSPORT: 2013-2016
Image Image Image Image
User avatar
bjk
Totes
Posts: 5746
Joined: Tue Oct 04, 2011 1:34 pm
Location: Adelaide

Re: Jess' FTO build / questions thread

Post by bjk »

Duuuuuude, why you selling'??
POWERED BY #TIMKNOTTMOTORSPORT: 2013-2016
Image Image Image Image
User avatar
DODO``
Grease Monkey
Posts: 314
Joined: Sun Feb 28, 2016 10:12 pm

Re: Jess' FTO build / questions thread

Post by DODO`` »

Because of very personal reason mate, someone in my life passed away about a month ago because I held on to my past (along with this car).. so I'm letting her go. This is where my chapter with FTO ends. thanks for all your advise, banter and friendship.

I re-created this photo i took around 20 years ago this afternoon.
Image

then I went to my bed and did this.
Image

haha B Y E B Y E.

If anyone is interested the car is on the Carsales.
Last edited by DODO`` on Mon Jun 18, 2018 8:37 am, edited 1 time in total.
User avatar
mezje
Mechanic
Posts: 520
Joined: Wed Mar 11, 2015 12:03 am

Re: Jess' FTO build / questions thread

Post by mezje »

5k is a very good price, if I didn't already have one I would buy this in an instant. Hope it goes to an an owner who will look after it and appreciate it...

Link for those interested!
User avatar
DODO``
Grease Monkey
Posts: 314
Joined: Sun Feb 28, 2016 10:12 pm

Re: Jess' FTO build / questions thread

Post by DODO`` »

Thanks mezje,
I never cared about money to begin with. FTO holds far more sentimental value than any amount of money to me.
I've listed it yesterday, a young couple already had a look and another person coming to my work to see it at my lunch time today. He's had 1999 GPvR for 15 years and looking into a second FTO for his son. It sounds like my FTO will find a good home with this gentleman.
User avatar
mezje
Mechanic
Posts: 520
Joined: Wed Mar 11, 2015 12:03 am

Re: Jess' FTO build / questions thread

Post by mezje »

That definitely sounds like a good option, I'm sure his son will appreciate it.

Out of curiosity, why not just hold on to it? Cutting off ties to memories through a car always ends in regret.

My Dad sold his last charger because of the times in his life he associated with it, regret it ever since and got another.
User avatar
DODO``
Grease Monkey
Posts: 314
Joined: Sun Feb 28, 2016 10:12 pm

Re: Jess' FTO build / questions thread

Post by DODO`` »

Been stretching it & holding on to it for too long mate :) To me, the regret of selling the car would far out weigh the regret of loosing my family.. so yeah.. Close one door and open another yes?
User avatar
mezje
Mechanic
Posts: 520
Joined: Wed Mar 11, 2015 12:03 am

Re: Jess' FTO build / questions thread

Post by mezje »

Fair enough mate, I'm sure you have you reasons, glws and hope you sort things out with your family.
User avatar
bjk
Totes
Posts: 5746
Joined: Tue Oct 04, 2011 1:34 pm
Location: Adelaide

Re: Jess' FTO build / questions thread

Post by bjk »

Sorry to hear it mate. Hopefully it ends up in good hands.
POWERED BY #TIMKNOTTMOTORSPORT: 2013-2016
Image Image Image Image
Post Reply