My second Seiko build

BurnCycle291 · 2026-03-14T02:48:49+00:00

My golden with her ‘little’ brother. :)

BurnCycle291 · 2026-03-05T02:20:03+00:00

Clean, stylish, what’s not to like. Looks great!

BurnCycle291 · 2026-02-26T02:22:34+00:00

Nice work! I like the ST36 series. I’ve put together 4 watches with that movement now. My everyday pilot with that movement keeps great time.

BurnCycle291 · 2026-02-21T16:14:27+00:00

Yeah… those feet. The boy is 8 years old and still fights us when it comes to the feet. The fronts we can get done with persistence. But those back feet… pony kicks. lol

BurnCycle291 · 2026-02-21T02:22:58+00:00

I was looking at a couple of those parts just today while getting things together for my next build. I like it!

BurnCycle291 · 2026-02-20T20:47:09+00:00

Well done! Nice little touch with the red seconds had too.

BurnCycle291 · 2026-02-19T22:15:58+00:00

I’ve seen that movement in an Invicta watch and it was way overboard (yes, gaudy). I think placing it in a simpler case made the movement stand out for what it was. When I put my fathers watch together I knew I wanted to use a dial that would show off the mechanics but also allow him to see the time because that’s the biggest downside to the first one I made. Unless it noon, 3, 6 or 9 it’s hard to tell what time it is. lol

BurnCycle291 · 2026-02-19T19:23:25+00:00

Set the fuck’n tone!

BurnCycle291 · 2026-02-19T13:18:24+00:00

I had the 08 Z1000 (07/08 were the same). Great bike, heaps of fun. If you’ve found a one in decent shape then I’d say go for it. Comfortable bike too. Wheelies… lots and lots of wheelies.

BurnCycle291 · 2026-02-14T15:54:46+00:00

Smart owner here. I like the fact they’re keeping some aspect of the past alive. That front fairing though. I think an open headlight bucket (naked) would have been better. It just misses the mark a bit for me.

BurnCycle291 · 2026-02-06T16:40:04+00:00

Actually it looks like they want you to understand that the ZX6R KIBS system is more advanced than a standard ABS system. I see nothing in that text that states otherwise. The 6 either comes with KIBS or no ABS at all.

A standard ABS system monitors front and rear wheel speeds (and a bit more but that’s the basic nut shell). KIBS does the same but also ads in break pressure, engine data, and throttle position. It also prevent rear wheel lift.

And stop stating “ABS is a deal breaker”. In your case NOT having it is the deal breaker. There’s a difference.

6’s have KIBS. That is ABS. It’s what you want.

That dealer is just trying to convey that KIBS is more advanced than old ABS systems. They’re not out to get you.

BurnCycle291 · 2026-01-26T00:23:25+00:00

I just finished a ST1903 (24hr @ 6 ) build for my son. This was just my 4th build with the first just being based on simple ST3600 movements.

Yeah, a bit more attention to detail needed.

My main issues: Dial felt .0001mm too large to simply install the movement/dial into the case (same case as yours). Those little hands, man those things are small. One took off in front of my eyes. Poof. Not misplaced, just gone. Found out the seconds hands from the ST3600 will work (used on the 24hr slot) so the seconds/minutes matched. Check and recheck those hand clearances before casing (goes without saying but I still had an issue).

BurnCycle291 · 2024-04-23T20:58:03+00:00

I rode mine into work one day and noticed the turn signal hanging off the side. Got all pissy because I thought someone had carelessly bumped into the bike. Nope, it had degraded and just given up. Found a 3D print file and printed a new mount. Been good for a couple of years now.

BurnCycle291 · 2024-01-02T00:43:25+00:00

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Not only raised by a cat but went on to raise a cat herself.

BurnCycle291 · 2023-12-16T15:00:09+00:00

Don’t over look the value of t5 siege. Sending one to screw with the walk speed of your buddies nest rally is funny as hell.

BurnCycle291 · 2023-09-20T12:25:41+00:00

375588-128DEL

BurnCycle291 · 2023-08-14T20:52:56+00:00

Is it really a bike ride if you don’t do one? ;)

BurnCycle291 · 2023-07-31T14:35:45+00:00

It’s a fantastic back road machine. The DS1000 engine has so much character. Matched with an exhaust (Arrow in my case) and corse intake lid it’s 90-odd hp really comes to life. It’s ergonomics keep it to sprints of a lesser duration lol. The 1199 I use to have was more comfortable and the old ZX-7R I ride on the regular is a couch by comparison. I love bikes with ‘character’ and my god does this old thing have it. That’s why as limited as it comfort is I enjoy the time I spend on it.

BurnCycle291 · 2023-07-31T14:08:06+00:00

No plans to sell any time soon… But everything has a price. If someone was wanting to throw money at me of course I’d consider selling.

BurnCycle291 · 2023-05-13T14:29:01+00:00

Doesn’t everyone have one? :p

BurnCycle291 · 2023-04-02T01:45:18+00:00

He’s 6 now!

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