Author Topic: TAO --- The South Seattle Cafe Project (Read 146857 times)

Duanob · « **Reply #300 on:** April 14, 2011, 04:33:04 pm »

Lookin super sweet Brandon! You will be easy to spot. Don't be surprised if one of us PNW members pulls you over on the road to get a better look.

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brandEn · « **Reply #301 on:** April 14, 2011, 04:38:31 pm »

No worries, I am looking forward to talking about my new ride to fellow CB lovers!

nvr2old · « **Reply #302 on:** April 14, 2011, 06:50:06 pm »

tweakin picked up the tins today. They're on their way home...

brandEn · « **Reply #303 on:** April 14, 2011, 07:39:39 pm »

Quote from: nvr2old on April 14, 2011, 06:50:06 pm

tweakin picked up the tins today. They're on their way home...

Can't wait to put them on the bike. I may just keep emailing every day Larry as its become part of my routine.

brandEn · « **Reply #304 on:** April 15, 2011, 01:28:16 pm »

So close to starting this thing. Just needs gas and my Anti-Pod from TinTop.

Larry did a great job on the paint. It looks better in person. Pictures just don't do it justice.

tweakin · « **Reply #305 on:** April 15, 2011, 01:30:22 pm »

Looks great B! Awesome work Larry.

OneWheelDrive · « **Reply #306 on:** April 15, 2011, 01:33:58 pm »

Absolutely nasty. Can't wait till she's running. Bet you can't wait more!

nvr2old · « **Reply #307 on:** April 15, 2011, 04:46:13 pm »

Wow..you didn't waste any time getting that baby back together! Looks fantastic, Branden. The chrome pipe is just the subtle bling it needs...now if I could only convince you to put a black front fender on it to protect it all...

GaJet · « **Reply #308 on:** April 15, 2011, 05:54:55 pm »

Stunning! There is much to love about this bike,but the seat upholstery stands out.

brandEn · « **Reply #309 on:** April 15, 2011, 05:55:26 pm »

Quote from: nvr2old on April 15, 2011, 04:46:13 pm

Wow..you didn't waste any time getting that baby back together! Looks fantastic, Branden. The chrome pipe is just the subtle bling it needs...now if I could only convince you to put a black front fender on it to protect it all...

Heck no I was so excited to put it all together there is no way I was gonna wait! I do have a small black fender I may put it on just to see what it looks like.... I didn't even want to touch the paint let alone have a rock hit it.

nvr2old · « **Reply #310 on:** April 16, 2011, 10:25:44 am »

I took a stock CB chrome front fender and cut it in 4 places to scale it down for my XL250. I cut both sides in front of and behind the fender mounts, taking 4 inches from the front and 2 inches from the back, then welded it back together again. I also brought it closer to the tire. It turned out really nice and doesn't require the braces anymore. If the same were done to yours and painted black, it would almost blend into the tire unnoticed.

FunJimmy · « **Reply #311 on:** April 17, 2011, 07:51:18 am »

Branden

Your bike is looking fantastic.
Can't wait to see it in the flesh.

Check out these links for cable making tips.

http://www.flanderscables.com/index.html

http://www.dansmc.com/solder_cable.htm

Cheers
FJ

brandEn · « **Reply #312 on:** April 17, 2011, 06:00:22 pm »

Thanks Jim, It was fun hanging out with you last night. Sorry we missed you today I know Tige and I really wanted to see your bike in person. Looks like that will have to wait until you come down our way.

wookie · « **Reply #313 on:** April 17, 2011, 06:23:27 pm »

Next time you come up be prepared to do some drinking.... practice makes perfect. And btw the bike is looking tight!

brandEn · « **Reply #314 on:** April 17, 2011, 08:11:52 pm »

Thanks man, Good to meet ya and put faces to names. We found your bike outside and it looks sweet. What kind of tank is that? Did you get your rear flat fixed?

grumpy · « **Reply #315 on:** April 29, 2011, 10:21:35 pm »

damn! that's a niiiiiice build.

and I think I may have found the painter for my spare tank!

brandEn · « **Reply #316 on:** May 01, 2011, 11:10:36 am »

Quote from: grumpy on April 29, 2011, 10:21:35 pm

damn! that's a niiiiiice build.

and I think I may have found the painter for my spare tank!

Thanks! Larry is a great painter and very easy to deal with.

brandEn · « **Reply #317 on:** May 17, 2011, 12:27:55 am »

Well I finally got her on the road. I have had a few issues to work out and now its running great. As of today I have about 90 miles on it. I managed to take a few pictures. I won't dare say its "done" but for now she is road worthy. I have already started collecting parts to swap over to laced wheels. I would have never been able to get this far this fast without the help of this forum and the people I have met because of it. Big shout out and thanks to Tige aka "tweakin", Larry aka "nvr2old" at www.meticulouspaint.com , Brendan "Hednut" for the guage decal design and frame kit, Hondaman, Mreick, Ken and Jake at Cycle X, Dynoman, Ebay, and anyone else that sold me parts or answered my HUNDREDS of newb questions.

brandEn · « **Reply #318 on:** May 17, 2011, 12:43:11 am »

obrut · « **Reply #319 on:** May 17, 2011, 05:30:59 am »

Beautiful work - is the gold Honda wing a decal? If yes, can you let me know where you got it?

brandEn · « **Reply #320 on:** May 17, 2011, 08:04:10 am »

Quote from: obrut on May 17, 2011, 05:30:59 am

Beautiful work - is the gold Honda wing a decal? If yes, can you let me know where you got it?

Thanks! I got the decals from these guys
http://www.xtreemedecals.com/

better link....
http://www.xtreemedecals.com/default.tpl?cart=13056446535092461&id1=170&id2=181&startat=1&--woSECTIONSdatarq=181&--SECTIONSword=ww1

I had to have them custom made but it was not a hassle. They can make pretty much anything you need.

Freaky1 · « **Reply #321 on:** May 17, 2011, 08:54:24 am »

WOW!! I have been away from the forum for a few weeks finishing up school and having a new job but to have a few posts to go through and see your last few steps here, fantastic! A great looking project, you should be proud.

wannabridin · « **Reply #322 on:** May 17, 2011, 09:24:10 am »

you know, there are a lot of smiles on here, but i need one for a JAW DROP! man this thing is AWESOME! looks SO damn good. VERY well done, seeing these ocme together is just more fuel for my fire to get mine done!!

excellent attention to detail! i need to go back through your build to answer all my questions that have popped back up!

nvr2old · « **Reply #323 on:** May 17, 2011, 09:27:22 am »

That's absolutely the most beautiful 750F I think I've ever seen, Branden. So nicely detailed. I really like the addition of the front fender. It gives it a real finished look. The whole bike looks completely thought out. Personally, I think the Comstars belong there. The spokes will look good, too..but those wheels look great just the way they are. Thanks also for allowing me to be a part of it.

neverendingproject · « **Reply #324 on:** May 17, 2011, 11:32:45 am »

VERY nice Branden. You definitely have vision and a great sense of style. I hope to see it in person someday.

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Author Topic: TAO --- The South Seattle Cafe Project (Read 146857 times)