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Offline RustyOlive

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Re: "INSPIRATION GALLERY "
« Reply #5825 on: September 09, 2010, 10:07:32 am »
awesome!! ~ thanks Sam!
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« Reply #5826 on: September 09, 2010, 10:55:56 am »
very cool.
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« Reply #5827 on: September 10, 2010, 04:58:46 pm »
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« Reply #5828 on: September 10, 2010, 06:28:00 pm »
Wow! :o  would I like to have the tools, and be able to do that!
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« Reply #5829 on: September 10, 2010, 06:35:09 pm »
Yeah..that old school metal forming is getting to be a lost art.  Guess that's also why custom bikes that are built that way..cost over $100K sometimes!

Nice to see that stuff in action..while it lasts.

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« Reply #5830 on: September 10, 2010, 07:52:32 pm »
 Actually many people DO posess the tools..

 If you dont have a TIG, gas welding will work..
 
 Most of what you need or can get by with, can be obtained for the price of a custom made fuel tank..

 what is missing in most scenarios is, determination ..and drive...
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« Reply #5831 on: September 10, 2010, 08:01:57 pm »
what is missing in most scenarios is, determination ..and drive. should go the metal forming wy but love the taste of fibreglass dust
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« Reply #5832 on: September 10, 2010, 08:23:44 pm »
 Too bad fibreglass, does not polish up like AL..
 Be a lot easier..

 Got a guy here locally, absolutely aced Aluminum forming in five years or less.... in fact Ron Fournier actually looked for him at a bike trade show,   because he wanted to meet him.. :o
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Re: "INSPIRATION GALLERY "
« Reply #5833 on: September 11, 2010, 05:24:01 am »
Quote from: 754 on September 10, 2010, 07:52:32 pm
Actually many people DO posess the tools..
 If you dont have a TIG, gas welding will work..
  Most of what you need or can get by with, can be obtained for the price of a custom made fuel tank..
 what is missing in most scenarios is, determination ..and drive...

You forgot 'space'.  Things like an English Wheel aren't exactly small tools.
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Re: "INSPIRATION GALLERY "
« Reply #5834 on: September 11, 2010, 06:41:48 am »
Quote from: ffjmoore on September 10, 2010, 04:58:46 pm

oh the crazy details
I think I know what my next obsession is now....
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« Reply #5835 on: September 11, 2010, 08:56:57 am »
You dont need an English wheel to make an oil tank. It may help on some gas tanks.. A shot bag and planishing hammer will do most of it. The wheel, is good for fenders.

 Most wheels are far bigger than you need for bike work, you can get away with a benchtop, the size of a small 3 wheel bandsaw...

 Most English wheels you see are designed for car size stuff.
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Re: "INSPIRATION GALLERY "
« Reply #5836 on: September 11, 2010, 09:47:33 am »
Quote from: 754 on September 11, 2010, 08:56:57 am
You dont need an English wheel to make an oil tank. It may help on some gas tanks.. A shot bag and planishing hammer will do most of it. The wheel, is good for fenders.

 Most wheels are far bigger than you need for bike work, you can get away with a benchtop, the size of a small 3 wheel bandsaw...

 Most English wheels you see are designed for car size stuff.

754, all the stuff I've seen done in person was for vintage cars.  Didn't know there was such a thing as a 'bench top' wheel.  Got any more info on these?
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Re: "INSPIRATION GALLERY "
« Reply #5837 on: September 11, 2010, 09:55:09 am »

Don't wanna steal any thunder, TT, but this looks like a good one. http://www.metalcrafttools.com/btenglishwheel.html  RR

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« Reply #5838 on: September 11, 2010, 10:12:22 am »
 There are wheel & anvil kits out there for building your own. If the wheel diameters were smaller it would be better for  working on tanks.

 If you had 12 or 14 inches of throat, would be fine. You may have to run the wheel on a stand but it can be tucked away wnen not in use. A sturdy stand could hold, a wheel, planishing hammer and other stuff, if they are removeable.
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Re: "INSPIRATION GALLERY "
« Reply #5839 on: September 11, 2010, 10:55:57 am »
Quote from: 754 on September 11, 2010, 10:12:22 am
There are wheel & anvil kits out there for building your own. If the wheel diameters were smaller it would be better for  working on tanks.

 If you had 12 or 14 inches of throat, would be fine. You may have to run the wheel on a stand but it can be tucked away wnen not in use. A sturdy stand could hold, a wheel, planishing hammer and other stuff, if they are removeable.

Thanks for the info 754, & RR for the link.  Going to have to do some Googling. :)
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Re: "INSPIRATION GALLERY "
« Reply #5840 on: September 12, 2010, 02:25:43 pm »
Quote from: SamCB750A on September 09, 2010, 05:53:48 am
How about this for poseing on. ::)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v287/Maxxamillion/P1240540.jpg

TZ or RD ?...Max ?

Sam. ;)

Thanks for the heads up Sam.

TZ or RD. LOL
Yes!

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I got it as an unfinished project - not sure if it ever rolled.
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Quick engine in it though.  ;D
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Re: "INSPIRATION GALLERY "
« Reply #5841 on: September 12, 2010, 02:37:33 pm »
just as sexy from the rear.  ;D

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« Reply #5842 on: September 12, 2010, 03:05:34 pm »
Great looking ride.  Must be huge fun in the twisties. :)
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Re: "INSPIRATION GALLERY "
« Reply #5843 on: September 12, 2010, 03:44:28 pm »
Quote from: Maxacceleration on September 12, 2010, 02:25:43 pm
Quote from: SamCB750A on September 09, 2010, 05:53:48 am
How about this for poseing on. ::)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v287/Maxxamillion/P1240540.jpg

TZ or RD ?...Max ?

Sam. ;)

Thanks for the heads up Sam.

TZ or RD. LOL
Yes!

Actually its a '81 TZ 250 with a RD400 motor in it.
Good power to weight and it turns well.
I have some dial in to do on it (jetting & rear spring).
I got it as an unfinished project - not sure if it ever rolled.
It fell into my lap.
Quick engine in it though.  ;D
Street legal and plated.
Smokes the smokers!




DAM!! thats a killer bike!! love it!
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Re: "INSPIRATION GALLERY "
« Reply #5844 on: September 13, 2010, 11:39:15 pm »
Nice smoker Max......mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

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« Reply #5845 on: September 14, 2010, 04:22:51 am »
Damn, Max.....another nice bike.

I imagine that being good at forming aluminum, and word of mouth could be lucrative...even in tough economic times....being skilled at something can be good.

FWIW, Max's CB is also VERY clean.

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« Reply #5846 on: September 17, 2010, 09:58:09 am »
ok... I know this isn't an inspirational ride.. but i saw this on my way to work today.. laughed.. and thought, "I need to share this" LOL
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Re: "INSPIRATION GALLERY "
« Reply #5847 on: September 17, 2010, 02:42:34 pm »
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Re: "INSPIRATION GALLERY "
« Reply #5848 on: September 17, 2010, 02:55:29 pm »
i wish i had talent like that
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Re: "INSPIRATION GALLERY "
« Reply #5849 on: September 18, 2010, 02:55:32 am »
Quote from: RustyOlive on September 17, 2010, 09:58:09 am
ok... I know this isn't an inspirational ride.. but i saw this on my way to work today.. laughed.. and thought, "I need to share this" LOL


I nominate this for the NOT bad ass thread
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