Topic: Bat out of hell Build

[1980cm400t]

I plan on building a true "bat out of hell motorcycle" i.e. from the meatloaf album art. The build motorcycle is a 1980 yamaha xs 1100 special.

[traveler]

Wrong forum, bud.

[Gaucho]

Or you can post it in the "other bikes" section. 
Gaucho

[Retro Rocket]

Sorry guys but the project shop is non denominational, we have BSA'a Yamaha 650's and all sorts of beauties in here.
Build away and don't forget Pics....

Mick

[hondaface75]

Where are you gonna find a horse skull?

[traveler]

I thought this was the Honda SOHC 4 forum....silly me.

[Retro Rocket]

I thought this was the Honda SOHC 4 forum....silly me.

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=74835.0

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=27238.0

 

Mick

[traveler]

yeah, I know....but it was post #1 for this guy....

[1980cm400t]

I realize this is primarily a Honda forum, I just finished a 1980 cm400t and am looking to build a bigger bike.  i didn't do a thread for my honda because it was just supposed to be a quick restore that ended with some nice exras.  I read a few threads and i like the constructive criticism that you guys give some i'm posting it here.  As for the horse skull i'm looking at using a cow skull, removing the horns and threading the handle bars through were the horns were. ebay has tons of skulls.  I would like to put the turn signals in the eye sockets and wire them so that they are always on (if that is not the default setup).

[1980cm400t]

here is the bike as i recieved it...




i'm pretty sure the odometer reading is wrong

[1980cm400t]

I don't plan on exchanging the dual disk brakes for drums

[zzpete]

Looks like it will be a real cool build! When your done any chance of some pictures of you reenacting the album cover? 

[1980cm400t]

spent a day stripping down the bike

i found a few interesting things in the airbox. I will definitely reuse the velocity stacks

[seanbarney41]

Man, what a great build idea.  I don't know what pipes you would use but just make sure it sounds like shxx....just like Meatloaf

[Skonnie Boy]

Man, what a great build idea.  I don't know what pipes you would use but just make sure it sounds like shxx....just like Meatloaf

Oh, that's cold.  I wish my bike sounded like Meatloaf's wail.  This idea is better than ten Super Bowls where all the teams win.

You should use extra bright LED lights for the idiot cluster, as well as some padding on the handlebars for any "paradise" you might create there.

[fergie]

I can't wait till I see the white flames shooting out the back

[HedNut]

Very cool! Go with it man!!! Looking forward to this.

Cheers!

PS...good choice on the forum to post with....even though it's a yammy'..this forum is pretty much the best one out there.    And we all really appreciate your build!!

[1980cm400t]

thanks for the feedback.  Possibly the most important part of the bike arrived today the only problem is it stinks. I'm going to soak it in warm water for a couple weeks so it finishes decomposing before i do anything.  Hopefully soaking it will soften the plaster holding the horns in.

[MasterChief750]

soak it in hydrogen peroxide. it will take the stink away and turn it nice and white. not the h2o2 that you get at the drug store get some at a beauty supply for bleaching hair. just look up bleaching skulls on google.

[1980cm400t]

I plan on painting the skull black like the rest of the bike so i'm not too concerned about the color.  its just kinda hard to work on something when the smell is that bad

[MasterChief750]

boil it in a large pot it will help draw out the fatty oils that smell.

[HedNut]

OH MAN! Too Cool!!  Love the skull!  Just Wicked!

[1980cm400t]

The frame is now completely stripped except for the triple T, which has laughed at my attempts to remove the spanner locknuts.  The engine is now in my basement where i can work on polishing ect without worrying about rain or frame in the way.   

[1980cm400t]

for those considering removing the engine block from the frame of an 1100 it is HEAVY i moved it with the help of a 2x4 a chain and my dad. I think the block outweighed us I found something big enough to soak the skull in, a wheelbarrow.

[1980cm400t]

I'm considering my design for the exhaust pipes and the rear fender/sissy bar luggage rack.  I drew up a really rough sketch let me know what you guys think.


and i know the picture sucks the camera i have is not so good