Author Topic: TAO --- The South Seattle Cafe Project (Read 146901 times)

brandEn · « **Reply #175 on:** January 11, 2011, 06:51:42 pm »

Quote from: greasy j on January 11, 2011, 01:49:48 pm

nice work!

I like the yosh styles, but that sidewinder thing looks cool, too.

there's a guy who was a yosh engineer, I think, who was making pipes for the 750 at a good price. that might be old news, though. I haven't been on here as much lately.

I can't afford to finish my bike proj, now that I'm in school. I have the engine all ready to go back togeth, but I need to order some stuff and my truck broke and money's tight... yada yada. anyways I hope to get back into it in the summer, when I can work full time again and justify blowing money on it.

your bike is gonna look killer.

Thanks J, I really like the Yosh replica pipes too. I am pretty sure I will end up with the Cycle X 4-2-1 with reverse cone. Not as many around and its a bit different. Thanks again for the props.

brandEn · « **Reply #176 on:** January 20, 2011, 06:32:18 pm »

Got a little more wrench time on my project. Got the front end done. Got the wiring done. Oil lines done. Clutch done . Oil filter adater installed. Rear tail light done but I had to modify it so the plate won't hit. Tarozzi fork brace done. 836 kit arrived. New F2 valves for free(thanks Cycle X!!). New skull grips installed. Finned covers powdercoated and installed. Right foot bracket hacked up and drilled then shot with gloss black powder. Chain tensioners blinged out. Stainless hardware everywhere. Cam cover now powdercoat gloss black because I was not diggin the Chromex. Its starting to look really good!

HedNut · « **Reply #177 on:** January 21, 2011, 07:35:18 am »

OW OW!! Looking GREAT!

wohali · « **Reply #178 on:** January 21, 2011, 07:37:23 am »

Eyepoppingly beautiful! You're starting to convince me I should beadblast everything and get the powdercoat done. Just as long as I can get one a bit more matte than your setup...

*runs off to make more time for the garage*

Where did you get the Tarozzi fork brace? Seems like a cheap upgrade for more front end stability and handling performance.

noahspop · « **Reply #179 on:** January 21, 2011, 08:55:30 am »

Very very nice!

brandEn · « **Reply #180 on:** January 21, 2011, 10:23:51 am »

Thanks for all the compliments!

Tarrozi fork brace is from Fast from the Past.
http://www.fastfromthepast.com/servlet/the-Fork-Braces/Categories

I love the look of just the fork brace but may end up putting on the fender if to avoid kicking rocks up into my nice new paint when that gets done!

greasy j · « **Reply #181 on:** January 21, 2011, 02:44:27 pm »

yeah, that fork brace is super cool. love the shiny oil lines and all the gloss black!

ba-dass

flybox1 · « **Reply #182 on:** January 23, 2011, 05:42:09 am »

Sick build!

glad you swiped this one up from CL last summer (i remember the posting)
hope you get it all buttoned up by the time "IT" gets here, and can be part of history.

MRieck · « **Reply #183 on:** January 23, 2011, 05:49:54 am »

I'd have those intake valves backcut.

Stev-o · « **Reply #184 on:** January 23, 2011, 08:41:11 am »

WOW! I see a future BOTM winner!!

Mandic · « **Reply #185 on:** January 23, 2011, 12:53:24 pm »

I LOVE what you did with the footrest brackets I am actually planning to chop mine today, yours gave me some nice inspiration.

greenjeans · « **Reply #186 on:** January 23, 2011, 01:10:23 pm »

You ever get those pipes picked out and ordered ?

brandEn · « **Reply #187 on:** January 23, 2011, 03:20:39 pm »

Thanks guys! Glad I can inspire someone. I have grabbed a ton of inspiration from others builds on this site. I am really happy with the footrest brackets as well and think the holes I drilled spruce it up a bit. I am still undecided on the exhaust. This will probably be one of my last big purchases. I still need to finish ordering parts for the engine and fork out the cash for some machine work then get it buttoned up. I am also going to get the tins painted before I finally plunk down the cash on an exhaust. I am the biggest pain in the ass when it comes to making final decisions on my build and for the most part I am just winging it. I have changed my mind about a million times on paint schemes, colors, what exhaust to get, parts ect. But thats what makes the process fun for me.

brandEn · « **Reply #188 on:** January 24, 2011, 02:24:23 am »

This is "probably" gonna be what paint design I am gonna go with, or at least something very similiar. Opinions?

Zaipai · « **Reply #189 on:** January 25, 2011, 04:41:20 am »

Quote from: BWJ on January 24, 2011, 02:24:23 am

This is "probably" gonna be what paint design I am gonna go with, or at least something very similiar. Opinions?

I like it, might be a pain to setup but once done it will look great..

.: Scott :.

Freaky1 · « **Reply #190 on:** January 25, 2011, 06:10:26 am »

I like the paint scheme and I say go for it!

Thumbs up on the foot pegs, looks like it was designed for a Yoshi replica?

The Cycle X pipes seem to be more straight out the back type setups and so I'd vote for the Yoshi because I like the up-swept look.

Juts be happy with what you choose, it's your bike.

brandEn · « **Reply #191 on:** January 25, 2011, 06:13:04 am »

Thanks, I will know exactly what pipes I am going to run as soon as I order them! Still undecided. I will just leave the poll open and decide what to get once I have the cash to spend.

brandEn · « **Reply #192 on:** January 25, 2011, 09:08:47 am »

I fabricated a upholstery pan last night using .090" 2024 T3 aluminum. I think it turned out pretty sweet and should work great.

I also managed to break my taillight lens! fuccccckkkkkk!!!!!!

tweakin · « **Reply #193 on:** January 25, 2011, 08:06:49 pm »

That turned out great! I love the look of it. How long did it take?

brandEn · « **Reply #194 on:** January 25, 2011, 08:33:52 pm »

Thanks man, it took an hour or so, lucky for me I have a complete sheet metal shop at work!

tweakin · « **Reply #195 on:** January 25, 2011, 08:41:13 pm »

Man, wish I got paid to wrench on my bike.

#$%*ty about the tail light.

Quote from: BWJ on January 25, 2011, 08:33:52 pm

Thanks man, it took an hour or so, lucky for me I have a complete sheet metal shop at work!

brandEn · « **Reply #196 on:** February 09, 2011, 08:14:55 pm »

Well I don't have any pictures to update but I have been busy with the bike. Against my better judement I decided to line the tank with POR-15. I followed the instructions word for word, did not rush, and made sure the tank was totally dry. The liner bubbled up after a couple days in a few spots. So after a few quarts of stripper and countless hours of rinsing shaking and looking around the inside with a flashlight I have 99% of it removed. I have two areas that are being stubborn in the very back of the tank. I have decided to take my tank to American Metal Cleaning in Portland and let them deal with it. Sounds like it will be the best option anyway. They remove all the rust as well. I have also decided to have Ginger at New Church Moto make a seat for me and she is in Portland as well so it looks like a roadtrip is in my future. I have my head and cylinders boxed up and ready to ship to Wisconsin for the Cycle X crew to do their thing with my parts. They will be boring the jugs for my 836 kit and installing all my valve train. Getting close to completion but still have some work ahead of me.

wompy5000 · « **Reply #197 on:** February 10, 2011, 08:34:35 am »

Looking goood...you still gonna use those stock PD carbs??

brandEn · « **Reply #198 on:** February 10, 2011, 09:55:41 am »

I am thinkin yes until I have an extra seven bills to splurge on some Mikuni's.

Henrik Vik · « **Reply #199 on:** February 10, 2011, 10:12:31 am »

Hi.
Just want to chime in on the exhaust debate. There is a fourth and cheaper option. Use the stock headers, which are 2,5" outlet, and buy the cycle x race slip on only. I've done it myself, came out good!

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Author Topic: TAO --- The South Seattle Cafe Project (Read 146901 times)