Author Topic: "INSPIRATION GALLERY " (Read 2252459 times)

HavocTurbo · « **Reply #950 on:** February 26, 2009, 09:19:36 AM »

Quote from: ffjmoore on February 26, 2009, 09:11:55 AM

do you think a fiberglass oil tank would work? If you do make one let me know. im intrested. that oil tank is the best design i have seen yet.

I could try..... Mating compound curves in a one piece shape will be kinda difficult.

Perhaps if I carved it out of styrofoam first? Hmmm....

HavocTurbo · « **Reply #951 on:** February 26, 2009, 09:21:12 AM »

Quote from: volkswagendan on February 26, 2009, 09:19:15 AM

i'm all about that. ive got 4 or 5 fenders out in the garage. it can be raw. i'll spray it black when it's done.
how much would this cost me. and do you need the fittings from my oil tank?

Well are they stock fittings? If so I have a stock tank I could cut up.

I only torch weld on fenders and tanks so it might take me a while. I like to be able to see what I'm doing.

volkswagendan · « **Reply #952 on:** February 26, 2009, 10:09:45 AM »

havoc, i have an old 450 rear fender that fits perfectly. i think a nice thick sheet on the bottom to protect it from road debris would work.

HavocTurbo · « **Reply #953 on:** February 26, 2009, 02:32:03 PM »

Quote from: volkswagendan on February 26, 2009, 10:09:45 AM

havoc, i have an old 450 rear fender that fits perfectly. i think a nice thick sheet on the bottom to protect it from road debris would work.

Come up with dimensions, maybe some mount points, or just give me a space to work with on the fender itself, no problem.

volkswagendan · « **Reply #954 on:** February 26, 2009, 06:36:11 PM »

im gonna cut the fender down and size it up in the frame. i can trace up some templates and mail em with the fender.
i'll figure out some mounting tabs and tape them to the fender with some drawings.
you got a ballpark # of what this will cost?

HavocTurbo · « **Reply #955 on:** February 27, 2009, 08:22:40 AM »

Quote from: volkswagendan on February 26, 2009, 06:36:11 PM

im gonna cut the fender down and size it up in the frame. i can trace up some templates and mail em with the fender.
i'll figure out some mounting tabs and tape them to the fender with some drawings.
you got a ballpark # of what this will cost?

Nah we'll figure it out as we go along. Long as that's ok with you. I'm cheap.

754 · « **Reply #956 on:** February 27, 2009, 08:39:16 AM »

hey, maybe we should have a Fabrication Thread

You know for parts that we actually make, or try to make or major intensive mods.

This stuff tends to get lost in the project threads, where a lot of it is bought stuff and bolted on or fitup is with relatively minor mods.

I sorta feel it would be easier to have all the creative metalworking (& other materials) seperate and easier to access than looking for specific pages of a build. Maybe get a few more interested in building their own parts..

just a thought..754

HavocTurbo · « **Reply #957 on:** February 27, 2009, 08:44:02 AM »

You mean like show step by step pictures of how you made something??

I can see it now....

mec will rule the world.

754 · « **Reply #958 on:** February 27, 2009, 08:48:31 AM »

Ahhh, there is a few people watching, have a few tricks up their sleeves to share..

HavocTurbo · « **Reply #959 on:** February 27, 2009, 09:04:22 AM »

lol looking for ideas 754?

crazypj · « **Reply #960 on:** February 27, 2009, 11:11:44 AM »

Quote from: 754 on February 27, 2009, 08:39:16 AM

hey, maybe we should have a Fabrication Thread

You know for parts that we actually make, or try to make or major intensive mods.

This stuff tends to get lost in the project threads, where a lot of it is bought stuff and bolted on or fitup is with relatively minor mods.

I sorta feel it would be easier to have all the creative metalworking (& other materials) seperate and easier to access than looking for specific pages of a build. Maybe get a few more interested in building their own parts..

just a thought..754

Seems like a good idea to me.
It may explain to a few people why some things seem so expensive.
Material/parts may be relativity cheap but labor involved (even as a 'hobby') can be prohibitive if someone want a 'one off'
I was asked to make a single points set up for XS650, made one using a Honda ATD which fitted inside stock covers. (made 5 actually but only one was 'production quality')
It will be better and more reliable than the stock Yamaha
Even at $150.00 I wasn't breaking even.
I still have it and will use it on one of my own motors.

PJ

Spikeybike · « **Reply #961 on:** February 27, 2009, 12:40:36 PM »

i'm in on this idea , i also have a bunch of photo's from when i dished my tank , and notched my frame. there in my build thread. but i agree that having them all in the same place would benifit the group

HavocTurbo · « **Reply #962 on:** February 27, 2009, 12:54:16 PM »

Maybe put up some standard fabrication for specific items.

Like Spikey's filter mod.
Or standard tank dish templates.

So on.

Flying J · « **Reply #963 on:** February 27, 2009, 01:14:17 PM »

rotor drilling templates

billybobobrain · « **Reply #964 on:** February 27, 2009, 02:04:29 PM »

Quote from: ffjmoore on February 27, 2009, 01:14:17 PM

rotor drilling templates

Search for those, I think you will find that there are a few here, I know the ones I downloaded are here somewhere.

billybobobrain · « **Reply #965 on:** February 27, 2009, 02:12:34 PM »

Getting back on track here.

Ya know I just dont like it. $:-\$

Flying J · « **Reply #966 on:** February 27, 2009, 04:06:09 PM »

If you could eat a sportbike, a bobber and a goldwing that is what your crap would look like.

Krixxer · « **Reply #967 on:** February 27, 2009, 06:11:12 PM »

Quote from: spikeybike on February 27, 2009, 12:40:36 PM

i'm in on this idea , i also have a bunch of photo's from when i dished my tank , and notched my frame. there in my build thread. but i agree that having them all in the same place would benifit the group

Can you just start a FAQ thread with in depth details on the tank dishing.

After I drooled over your bike I went out to find a "practice tank" it should be here by the end of the week so any info I can get before the first blow would be appreciated

mrbreeze · « **Reply #968 on:** February 27, 2009, 09:27:00 PM »

I would also like to see a fab/paint&body thread.I work at an auto repair shop and while I have access to alot of hi tech tools and equipment,we don't do any fab or welding.Most shops I worked at in the past did and I miss it.I also don't have a garage as of yet so I would probably have to have someone else put my "idears" together and pay them for it.
The first project I would like to see is plates for rear pegs/exhaust on an early K model after the stock exhaust is traded in for 4to1.I don't mean rear sets......I mean passenger pegs. I still after 3 years have a mickey mouse bracket holding my Kerker can and my centerstand stop.I want to design plates that will look good and allow some adjustment for pipe mount and footpegs.
Anyways.....due to the effects of the sh!t economy....the stuff I wanted to do to my bike this winter is totally backburner......for now!!!

Spikeybike · « **Reply #969 on:** February 27, 2009, 09:38:53 PM »

that's it i'm makin it

Krixxer · « **Reply #970 on:** February 28, 2009, 09:22:32 PM »

pornstars

flipprboi · « **Reply #971 on:** March 01, 2009, 08:48:34 PM »

A customer asked me to make this alloy tank and seat for his cb550.

Lines of the tank was inspired by organic curves of a dolphin body mixed with parametric curves, and the seat inspired by the dolphin's fin. Hence the name Dolphin tank and seat combo or the pinas550

-Benjie

754 · « **Reply #972 on:** March 01, 2009, 08:57:15 PM »

Verrry Verrryy nice..

I just love the look of alloy vs Fibreglass..

>>>>>RUNNING OUT to get BIGGER DROOL BUCKET>>>>>>>

Ecosse · « **Reply #973 on:** March 01, 2009, 11:38:42 PM »

I'd love to see a close up of that tank! SAAAA-Weeeet!!

andy750 · « **Reply #974 on:** March 02, 2009, 04:37:19 AM »

Excellent work Benji!!

cheers
Andy

News:

Author Topic: "INSPIRATION GALLERY " (Read 2252459 times)

billybobobrain

billybobobrain

Krixxer

Krixxer