Bobber build

[The Lone Rider]

In support of the new forum subtype, thought I'd chuck up some photos of one of the bikes I have on the go.

I'm pleased to see the new category. I look forward to the photos others post up.

They are in chronological order from start of build to where at now.

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There is a long list of things to do, more parts to arrive. Today I had a go at using extrusion polyethylene compacted into tubing to make a one of a kind suicide shift arm, but we couldn't get the flow through a 7/8" pipe good enough to compact it into a poly rod.

[bogan]

Looks good, the sheet-metal hugger is a nice touch!


There is a long list of things to do, more parts to arrive. Today I had a go at using extrusion polyethylene compacted into tubing to make a one of a kind suicide shift arm, but we couldn't get the flow through a 7/8" pipe good enough to compact it into a poly rod.

This sounds interesting, but I have to admit I have no idea what you are trying to do, maybe because I have no idea what a suicide shift arm is :innocent:

[blackdog]

Looks good, the sheet-metal hugger is a nice touch!



This sounds interesting, but I have to admit I have no idea what you are trying to do, maybe because I have no idea what a suicide shift arm is :innocent:

Suicide shift is a hand operated gear lever and foot clutch set up. Ahh shit did I miss the sarcasm there?

[hospitalfood]

now...have I actually managed to attach photos ???

[hospitalfood]

yes, just built this over the last 2 weeks.

[The Lone Rider]

I've been working on the bobber for nearly a year now, but it is very low priority in the scheme of things.

Yeah, I'm planning on running a suicide shifter but not with a foot clutch. It'll have a hand clutch on the shift lever. I want to keep the bike covertable back to something more "standard" should a square want to ride it but can handle the jandle of 16 inch apes with a suicide shift and sprung seat.

The intention is that with a few bolts undone, it could have the stock bars back on, foot shift on, and normal hand controls.

Just seemed like a good idea to do it that way - not everyone wants a suicide shift!

[The Lone Rider]

While this is the third time I've said this to myself, I think I'm pretty well finished getting the rear fender to shape.

I'm no panel beater, and dont have an english wheel or an auto hammer. Or even a good panel beating dolly rig.

Bit of bog and fingers crossed!

247677247678247679

Super low profile.

[The Lone Rider]

Few more

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Waiting on some new tools to arrive before I finish the welding and tidying them up.

[The Lone Rider]

Finished the seat fab - originally had problems with it flexing so I made another plate that bolts to the bottom, that has bent & shaped flat stock welded to it. Haven't put the leather lacing back through the eyelets yet as I'll tidy it up later when it's time to look at painting the whole bike.

Working on fabricating forward controls now. Got the brackets made, just need to weld them, and then make a new brake linkage. Wont need a shift linkage as it'll be running a suicide shifter.

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[Crasherfromwayback]

shift and sprung seat.



Not really a sprung seat by the look of it though? Nice work though. I like seeing people give it a crack!

[The Lone Rider]

Not really a sprung seat by the look of it though? Nice work though. I like seeing people give it a crack!

Yes, it's a functional sprung seat. I didn't want a hard tail as I think struts on a wishbone swingarm looks --> :facepalm:

My skills not such that I could modify and cert a frame.


And I think my first post says part of the point on this was to be able to convert back to a more "standard" configuration.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Yes, it's a functional sprung seat. .

Oh. The bolts/pins slide through the bar under the seat?

[The Lone Rider]

Oh. The bolts/pins slide through the bar under the seat?

Yeap. Can pre-load them. Works well with the swing arm shocks. Not a very comfortable seat though.

[The Lone Rider]

Working on side mount and stop light

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[The Lone Rider]

For the most part.. I've finished up the side mount/brake light bit

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Quite a cool tail light with integrated plate lights. E marked as well.

[The Lone Rider]

Forward controls tacked up now. Will finish welding them tomorrow morning.

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[admenk]

I take it you don't invite the local vicar to see your wall decorations in your garage :gob:...unless she is your local vicar :innocent:

[The Lone Rider]

I take it you don't invite the local vicar to see your wall decorations in your garage :gob:...unless she is your local vicar :innocent:

A number of them are girls I actually know, who have modeled for

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[admenk]

I would say lucky you....but I'm not sure my bloodpressure could handle it :rolleyes:

[The Lone Rider]

Forward controls welded up and mounted now. Simple and effective. Maybe a bit of linishing to do on them later.

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Bending up steel rod to form the suicide shifter

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Planning on using one of the bolt holes used to mount pillion pegs, as the mounting for a pivot for the suicide shifter. Had to drill it wider to fit the bolt. Then managed to fuck the bolt by removing to much of the shank off it.

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[The Lone Rider]

Spent about 5 hours on the shifter. Still not finished, but I've had problems with the MIGs wirefeeder and then designing it has been a learning experience.

Mainly learned about necessity of pivot points and that they be parallel 90 degrees from each other or there isn't enough push and pull to change gear.

First attempt wouldn't push

Second attempt would only push and pull a little.

Going to modify further so the shift linkage runs 90 degrees to the pivot on the lever.

Hopes it works this time.

[The Lone Rider]

Think I got it all sorted now. Got it all shifting etc but didn't go for a putter as the brakes are disconnected. Sometimes not always shifting but I think it's a problem with the clutch.

Just need the head piece drilled to 12mm and will go on top of the shift arm with the clutch lever attached to it.

Lots of grinding to do, to tidy all the welds and metal stock.

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[The Lone Rider]

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95% finished on the shifter. Needs a little bit more machining, then threading, and then the main rod going onto the shift arm needs to be welded on. Then all the welds need tidying up, and I have a few nylock nuts to buy. Will also try a different routing of the clutch cable.

Seems to work well and is a comfortable shift for me. Smaller person with shorter arms may have trouble. Glad I won't have to replace the clutch!

Started working on the rear brake linkage but when you push on the brake pedal the drum arm doesn't return. So have put that on hold until I pull the rear wheel and see if the springs on the inside are fucked. Most likely are.

[The Lone Rider]

New air intake. Simple as shit to make. Now just pondering how to tidy up that area in the frame - lots of hoses and wires.

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With the new intake, carb had to be adjusted. Is purring nicely now, and the mods I did to the stock exhaust sound good.


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[The Lone Rider]

Went for a putter on it today.

Took me a long pause of uncomfortable premonition to get my head around riding 16" apes with a suicide shifter. Fumbled down the drive, and got on the road and puttered along.

Quick test ride revealed the shifter was too far down and forward, and the pod air filter needed to be recessed further into the middle of the frame.

Stuttered back to the workshop. Bent up the shifter so it was more upright and slightly further from the tank. Adjusted air filter.

Was much easier to get going second time around. No problems shifting. Got up to 5th gear, and back down. No problems.

Tightened up the nuts on the shifter and linkage, and added another nut to lock it up against.

Just got brake linkage, rear fender bracket and mounting, front brake hose guide and maybe a tidy tray to go under the seat to hide all the wires, then it's ready for paint and wiring the rear section.

[scumdog]

No problems with the shifter wanting to find a gear by itself when you hit a bump and it gets whipped backwards/forwards??

[The Lone Rider]

No problems with the shifter wanting to find a gear by itself when you hit a bump and it gets whipped backwards/forwards??

Nah, not so far. I hit a speed hump at reasonable snot and seemed ok. The shift arm is made out of solid 12mm steel rod, with a 22mm steel rod at the top for the clutch lever clamp (since the clutch lever is on the shifter). It's got a fair bit of weight and leans slightly forward.

[scumdog]

It's got a fair bit of weight and leans slightly forward.

I thought all that weight might have caused problems - it's a bit of mass to try and keep from jumping around/under control.

[The Lone Rider]

Won't know until it's used a lot, but from hoofing up and down the local road and over a speed hump no problems. Realistically, it's not going to be used for much more than punting locally. I think I'd get tired of the apes and shifter pretty quick if I was doing long rides or during rush hour.

[The Lone Rider]

And my right elbow is fractured, so that probably is contributing quite a bit to making it difficult to ride (since the right hand is needed to keep you up right when you shift gear, or start moving)

[HenryDorsetCase]

Not my cup of tea by any means, but I have enjoyed your thread and the pics. Did I miss it or have you said what the base bike is?

[The Lone Rider]

Not my cup of tea by any means, but I have enjoyed your thread and the pics. Did I miss it or have you said what the base bike is?

An old 250 twin Honda.

You can follow the build through the magazine, which has more photos and more detail on how things are done. I've gotten positive comments on the fact I happily talk about all the fuck ups and how I fixed (and learned from) them.

[The Lone Rider]

Still a few little bits to tidy up in regards to fabrication, but enough is completed that I've moved towards prep, paint, and finishing for some parts. Might as well - while they dry I can work on the rest of the fab.

If you've seen my other post about heat paint, I've haven't found anything suitable for what I wanted so I've now sanded all the engine cases, then scotchbrited them. All chrome has just been scotchbrited.

First picture shows the difference between scotchbrite and chrome. Looks horn to me.

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Right fork lower, and side on of engine casing
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Engine casing
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Last coat of clear drying (L-R) on the horn cover, brake linkage, and chain adjuster plates.

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[The Lone Rider]

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[The Lone Rider]

Just wanted to share a tank I'm finishing up - my first attempt painting! Lots of holding my breath, and heart pounding hoping something doesn't get fucked on it!

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[The Lone Rider]

Nearly done with the tank. Just one more thing to do, then clear coat, dry, and home free!

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[The Lone Rider]

Ready for clear coat on the tank,

then about 65% done with prep and paint and finish

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[The Lone Rider]

As of tomorrow, should be done burgers. Fuck yeah...

I want to sleep... :yawn:

For those with much or any interest, the rest of the assembly and wiring will be done live webcam through the magazine website. Starting around 10:30am - 11am

Beers by 1pm fingers crossed.

Burn out by 1:20pm

If you'd like to come have a look as I roll it off the lift, drop me a PM and I can give you an address.

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[willytheekid]

Wicked mate

The bike is looking great! (love the shifter)
Thanks for sharing the build with us all (this has kept me busy & entertained at work lol)
Is the live cam on the bottom of this page? ("Workshop Webcam")-

http://www.thirteenmotorcyclemagazine.co.nz/

If so I will be watching before I go for a ride & when I get back, just a shake down run 4 "MAC", so won't be long (in fact drop me a PM and I will pop around...ahh screw it, Ive PM'd you)

[The Lone Rider]

Wicked mate

The bike is looking great! (love the shifter)
Thanks for sharing the build with us all (this has kept me busy & entertained at work lol)
Is the live cam on the bottom of this page? ("Workshop Webcam")-

http://www.thirteenmotorcyclemagazine.co.nz/

If so I will be watching before I go for a ride & when I get back, just a shake down run 4 "MAC", so won't be long (in fact if your in ChCh drop me a PM and I will drop around...dunno what part of NZud ur in:confused:)

Yeap, bottom of the home page, but I believe you should be able to click on it and it'll take you to the Stickam profile page.

And am located in Christchurch, not to far from Subike.

[willytheekid]

Hay thanks heaps for the day mate, really enjoyed meeting you and checking out the Bobber project :niceone:

Its looks absolutely awesome in the flesh, hope the test ride goes well today.
...gimmie a yell if ya want to catch up for a ride once its fully completed

[The Lone Rider]

I got to tidy up the bracket for those load resistors, and paint it. Then tidy the wiring. Took it for a ride around the block and it was fun as shit, except over those speed bumps at speed nearly bounced me off the bike.

Not sure I want to do to much riding on it just yet, until I know there's no ghosts in the machine. I'd hate to hit the road and something drastic happen just cause I didn't fix or replace something old.

Would love to hear it go by though, and get it onto a 100K zone and see if it can get there and if I can hold on. At 60k, it was getting hairy!

[The Lone Rider]

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Just need to tidy the wiring and the bracket.

Also discovered (Thanks Mum!) a problem with the rear fender knocking, so I'll need to get two new specialized bolts machined for it, and find some rubber strips with adhesive backing.

[brp]

Good skillz man - like the style !

[HenryDorsetCase]

Just need to tidy the wiring and the bracket.

Also discovered (Thanks Mum!) a problem with the rear fender knocking, so I'll need to get two new specialized bolts machined for it, and find some rubber strips with adhesive backing.

I found some closed cell foam with an adhesive back in my shed last week: (I used it unfortunately or I would have shared it. I think i got it from Para? theres one in Riccarton now I think.

[The Lone Rider]

I found some closed cell foam with an adhesive back in my shed last week: (I used it unfortunately or I would have shared it. I think i got it from Para? theres one in Riccarton now I think.

Mitre 10 has some. Fake rubber (pvc) with adhesive. And I happen to have a crap load of automotive double sided tape (since the posters on the bricks are held on with it!)

One bike down (except for tidying).

Now another bike to knock out since parts have started arriving - an overhaul of a 19 year old bike. Replacement factory parts yet to arrive.

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[The Lone Rider]

Went for a longer ride today, and by longer I mean riding in traffic to the local tat shop and cafe.

The PVC rubber strip works well at dampening the bumps to the fender.

Anyone know much about carbs? I found the bike rattles and shakes itself silly, and the two pilot screws wiggled out. One is gone, but the other was still sitting on the engine casing.

Could use some help setting the carb up to get the most out of the engine.

Willy, if you want to go for a ride I can still use a blocker one evening when there is little traffic, so I can see if it'll get up to 100k without killing me.

[The Lone Rider]

Went to get some beers to consume while doing revisions this evening, and a tab broke on the suicide shifter.

Will have to strip it off, and beef up that whole area so it's less tempted to break again.

Just glad I'm sensible enough to work my way into a bike after it's modified - can't carry a MIG and some bar stock wherever I go!

[The Lone Rider]

Tab that snapped (right) and new tab that is being welded on (left). Much thicker, so hopefully that equates to less breaky breaky.

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[scumdog]

Tab that snapped (right) and new tab that is being welded on (left). Much thicker, so hopefully that equates to less breaky breaky.

Yup, anything that flails about and flexes when it's not meant to will eventually fatugue and break - and a bobber is a prime candidate for the sort of thing.


But keep us posted, looking good so far.

[blackdog]

Links to vids pls LR.

[ducatilover]

Anyone know much about carbs? I found the bike rattles and shakes itself silly, and the two pilot screws wiggled out. One is gone, but the other was still sitting on the engine casing.

Could use some help setting the carb up to get the most out of the engine.



What kind of carbs is she running?
Skid vids!!!!!

[The Lone Rider]

What kind of carbs is she running?
Skid vids!!!!!

Dual Keihin carbs. If you need something more specific, I'll have to take a closer look.

Weather permitting, burn out on Friday and/or Saturday when I'm hosting an open invite bbq to bring your bikes along, have a look at this bike, and have something to eat.

[ducatilover]

Dual Keihin carbs. If you need something more specific, I'll have to take a closer look.

Weather permitting, burn out on Friday and/or Saturday when I'm hosting an open invite bbq to bring your bikes along, have a look at this bike, and have something to eat.

If you can put a pic of the pilot screws up, I might have some I can send up.
If they're CVKD32s then I have a set of four (one's fucked) I can send you.

Keen for a BBQ when my heap is on the road :yes:


Reading these builds makes me want to bob the fuck out of something...

[willytheekid]

....Reading these builds makes me want to bob the fuck out of something...

:shit::sick:...you sick bastar...wait!:blink:...AHHH...your talking about building a bike! :sweatdrop (Ohh Thank GOD!:laugh:)

[The Lone Rider]

If you can put a pic of the pilot screws up, I might have some I can send up.
If they're CVKD32s then I have a set of four (one's fucked) I can send you.

Keen for a BBQ when my heap is on the road :yes:


Reading these builds makes me want to bob the fuck out of something...

Carb has stamped on side

VE 26F A IF and maybe a 4 at the end.

Doesnt mean much to me. I might be able to find out more by google?

[ducatilover]

http://www.steadfastcycles.com/cart/images/f8e0_1.jpg

They look like these?

If so, these should be part numbers for what you need
http://www.allensperformance.co.uk/exp-pj.html
I don't think the D32 bits I have will fit

[The Lone Rider]

Rossman returning from his first test ride, then we went for a ride out to a local market to grab a drink and food.


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For some reason the video link above isn't working

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[The Lone Rider]

Went to work on it today. Seemed to go alright but pretty stuttery unless really warmed up. Right side indicators stopped flashing, so I suspect loose connection off the load resistor.

Has a very crisp shift and little slop, which it wasn't like before the small tab snapped off

[The Lone Rider]

Here you go.

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I'll still be after a pilot jet screw thing at some point!

[ducatilover]

Can you measure the pilot screw? If I have anything I'll throw it in the mail

Bike's looking grouse :cool:

[The Lone Rider]

Can you measure the pilot screw? If I have anything I'll throw it in the mail

Bike's looking grouse :cool:

It's a 96" Honda CMX250C

Dual carb model though. For some reason I can't find anyone else that has a dual carb version, with both pipes coming out one side? All the others seem to be single carb, with one pipe each side.

[ducatilover]

It's a 96" Honda CMX250C

Dual carb model though. For some reason I can't find anyone else that has a dual carb version, with both pipes coming out one side? All the others seem to be single carb, with one pipe each side.
Part number:16016-KEN-670 I'll try find a common number and go from there;)

It's part #5 here
http://www.ronayers.com/fiche/TypeID/26/Type/Motorcycle/MakeID/1/Make/Honda/YearID/49/Year/2008/ModelID/4736/Model/CMX250C/GroupID/150215/Group/CARBURETOR
I cannot find dimensions, but when I get back to my garage I'll pull some out of the Keihins I have and hope they work.
Your carbs should be VE36A or B

[The Lone Rider]

Part number:16016-KEN-670 I'll try find a common number and go from there;)

It's part #5 here
http://www.ronayers.com/fiche/TypeID/26/Type/Motorcycle/MakeID/1/Make/Honda/YearID/49/Year/2008/ModelID/4736/Model/CMX250C/GroupID/150215/Group/CARBURETOR
I cannot find dimensions, but when I get back to my garage I'll pull some out of the Keihins I have and hope they work.
Your carbs should be VE36A or B

VE 26F A IF and maybe a 4 at the end.

I appreciate your help

[ducatilover]

VE 26F A IF and maybe a 4 at the end.

I appreciate your help
Ah, of-course, twin carbs. Is it NZ new? I'll have a looksie and see if I can find idle screws for them too :2thumbsup

[The Lone Rider]

Ah, of-course, twin carbs. Is it NZ new? I'll have a looksie and see if I can find idle screws for them too :2thumbsup

"Assembly Type: Imported Built Up, Country of Origin: Japan"

"Was Registered Overseas: Yes"

All I'm missing is one tiny brass piece that screws into the bottom of the carb. Pilot I believe. Had to adjust them.. but one fell out as I guess the glue on the end didn't hold.

[ducatilover]

Okay, quick search shows as expected, same carbs as a CB250N twin carb (superdreams etc), probably all the 250 twin carb twins
Have you tried Econohonda? They may have something in stock.

[The Lone Rider]

... watch this space for something special later this evening.

[The Lone Rider]

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Or link if the embed didnt work

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[ducatilover]

Grouse! I needs me a suicide shifter thingy-ma-bob and a bike to match

[The Lone Rider]

Got load resistor bracket painted, wiring heat shrinked routed and tidied up now.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/419182_324137144348944_2033795585_n.jpg

[The Lone Rider]

See The Little Rosa and Resurrection in person this coming Saturday September 15th, at The Black Horse Hotel - 33 Lincoln Road. $5 entry and make sure you vote!

[Kornholio]

See The Little Rosa and Resurrection in person this coming Saturday September 15th, at The Black Horse Hotel - 33 Lincoln Road. $5 entry and make sure you vote!

What, 5 bucks to get into a pub to see your bike? (Mind you I don't know who or what Resurrection is)....

[The Lone Rider]

What, 5 bucks to get into a pub to see your bike? (Mind you I don't know who or what Resurrection is)....

:motu:

Move along

[The Lone Rider]

Toying with the idea, but haven't decided if I like the look yet.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/199375_332890266806965_1733307404_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/306562_332890216806970_849999727_n.jpg

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[The Lone Rider]

No thoughts on this fender?

I haven't made up my mind yet, but I'll have to reassemble it with the other fender for this coming weekend. Seeing off one of the crew before he moves to Europe, and this will be his joy ride putter.

[ducatilover]

To me it looks a bit over kill with the small seat. I reckon a smaller fender that hugs the tyre more.

[The Lone Rider]

I'd cut the fender just before the strut mounts.

http://www.bikernet.com/news/images/PhotoID42312.jpg

[ducatilover]

That'll look real nice

[The Lone Rider]

Other fender wasn't gone to work as it was to flat. I dont have time to beat out another fender either.

Have tack welded the fender + bracket to frame now. Sits higher. Not sure if it looks ok or not. Thoughts?

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/541305_342734065822585_318970426_n.jpg
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This is what it was like before

https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/553737_245273782235281_1013014050_n.jpg

[The Lone Rider]

Grabbed a set off the store shelf of machined chopper parts I make, and welded them on.

Gonna check clearances with me sitting on the bike tomorrow, and then weld the fender bracket the rest of the way on. Trim and refine a few things. Then repaint all that stuff.

And finish the wiring tidy up I had been doing before I decided to redo the rear section.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/311415_349853471777311_164873706_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/311326_349853495110642_1537130965_n.jpg

[frogfeaturesFZR]

looks good !

[The Lone Rider]

Shortened the studs, springs are now bolted straight to seat

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/178945_351622598267065_2081740711_n.jpg


Finish welded top & bottom of the fender/seat bracket

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/231124_351622628267062_1787032513_n.jpg

[The Lone Rider]

Doing the redo on the body work of the rear fender

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/577771_10151295462165256_586489304_n.jpg

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[The Lone Rider]

Got an ok finish, but with some experience now at body filling and painting, I've decided to try my hand and do a better job than the first time it was finished & painted. So a few little spots I'm dotting again, that the primer and a sand brought out.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/248508_10151311194130256_1718958684_n.jpg

[The Lone Rider]

Body work finished, with multiple coats of primer sanded back then bogged where primer showed it was needed, then primed again etc.

Then about 8 coats of razzle blue, sanded lightly every 2-3 coats with 600 wet dry

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/p206x206/396127_10151331715295256_555007324_n.jpg


Last coat lightly sanded with 1000 wet dry, mainly to get rid of the pencil marks so I can paint the lettering. Just need to find a color match of Testors Ruby Red so I can finish it, as I apparently used what I had on the tank.

FYI, coffee cup a british bikes bone china affair picked up in europe. pretty nifty

https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/397634_10151331714785256_452172709_n.jpg

[imdying]

"I love you forever"? I'm not sure, but might we worth checking if "Te amo para siempre" is better?

[The Lone Rider]

No, Por is correct.

[imdying]

Can you tell me why? I'm guessing it's something to do with context, or spoken vs written? I hear a lot more para siempre than por siempre which is what makes me ask.

[imdying]

Hey I think I learnt something today :D

http://spanish.about.com/cs/grammar/a/porpara.htm

[The Lone Rider]

Put in the red flake.. but I think it may be too dark for the black lettering. Thinking might have to go to the fairly bright green used on the flower stem

https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/550581_10151332463615256_1623788739_n.jpg

[imdying]

Jaundice? :confused:

[The Lone Rider]

Green lettering much better. Pic is with one coat of clear so far.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/735037_377555669007091_1493846502_n.jpg


PS, jaundice up ya bum Malcolm.

[imdying]

:laugh:


More clear coat next is it? Love what it does to paint :yes: