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Offline Thunder

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Re: A multitude of sins
« Reply #25 on: October 13, 2012, 05:43:55 AM »
Hi there.... well things have been quiet , but work has been progressing.


Diy spraybooth ,lol, cos the bloody dust was buggering all the hard work in spraying..



Sprayed and pinstriped the cafe  tank... gloss to come.






Sent the 350 off for powder coating and am now assembling...


Busy making a mold for the cafe's tailpiece and checking fit.


A mate gave me some immaculate pieces,(thanks Tim) so I'm starting to rebuild a K. Its gonna be a mixed bag between  71 and 74 depending on parts.
I have collected everything for another K, just waiting for a cash flow to get the hardened head bolts from ape and seat cover from DS for both the 350 and the K.



Fitted this wide tire to the cafe as i hated the com-stars. I have no idea what it's from and had to fit various spacers before it  lined up with the front (will check properly when assembling). The front is also going onto a dual disk spoked. wheel.(actually a whole K front end is going on, offset is different but tube diameter is the same.)



350 Engine sprayed, awaiting assembly.I need to get the head skimmed and the cylinders as well. Gasket set has arrived.



Panel beating (if you can call it that) the 350 headlight holder, as the bike had taken a tumble some time in the past and stoved the ear in. It came out great. Now spray fill , paint etc.



Opps, how did that get in here... ;D, another project.BMW R35/3 1954.So Building 4 bikes at once...
Good times... rather good poor times ;D



Nice thing about doing 4 bikes at once (cost notwithstanding) is the fact when i spray a color i do it for all the bikes at once saving the hassle of cleaning guns and paint etc.Also helps when buying as you just buy in bulk (ie:seat foam)

...and there is always something to do

Next step is to get a garage with a house attached. ;)

So more pics

Offline Terry in Australia

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Re: A multitude of sins
« Reply #26 on: October 13, 2012, 03:24:03 PM »
Looking good Thor, love the paint job on the "Knee dent" 750 tank, looks great! Cheers, Terry. ;D
I was feeling sorry for myself because I couldn't afford new bike boots, until I met a man with no legs.

So I said, "Hey mate, you haven't got any bike boots you don't need, do you?"

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Offline Mr.Paynter

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Re: A multitude of sins
« Reply #27 on: August 08, 2013, 07:37:57 AM »
Wow, you really are a busy man Straat!
1973 CB500 K2 - needs a whoooole lot of work.
Some other, newer bikes.

Offline SF

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Re: A multitude of sins
« Reply #28 on: August 08, 2013, 08:12:20 AM »
nice builds!
92 wr250 sold
98 zx6r sold
04 zx10r
73 cb350 twin
75 cb550f
75 cb550f
72 r5c
rgid springer bobber project

Offline apetersonboy

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Re: A multitude of sins
« Reply #29 on: August 08, 2013, 07:53:16 PM »
The pinstripe job on that silver tank is on point!