31.1.13
Machined upper tree_MF
Since I have clipons now I wanted to clean up my upper tree. I will finish the old mount off with a cap, as I will still be using the threaded holes to mount my new gauge bracket.
blasted Showa CB1100F shocks_MF
These will look great and give er' a little more rake. A little before and after...I love media blasting!
Back at it_MF
I have waited so long to post anything. It's been hard to get back in the shop with the holidays and work.
So here is the lowdown-
-after many Craigslist searches I found a good pair of CB1100F external reservoir shocks, which I blasted and will repaint.
-Side covers from a 81(ish) CB750, which fit nearly perfect to my Kawasaki 550 tank.
-I machined my bar mounts and gauge mounts off the upper triple tree as I want to mount mini gauges and tuck them close to the tree.
-I finished my internal shock mod. To lower the front end 3".
-I got my VRod headlight mounted.
-I for my first manly tool box I can put stickers on.
So still have Lots to do, but with some time and energy she will be ready to ride by the time the sun warms the lake!
This is what I've been doing alot of in the time meantime...
So here is the lowdown-
-after many Craigslist searches I found a good pair of CB1100F external reservoir shocks, which I blasted and will repaint.
-Side covers from a 81(ish) CB750, which fit nearly perfect to my Kawasaki 550 tank.
-I machined my bar mounts and gauge mounts off the upper triple tree as I want to mount mini gauges and tuck them close to the tree.
-I finished my internal shock mod. To lower the front end 3".
-I got my VRod headlight mounted.
-I for my first manly tool box I can put stickers on.
So still have Lots to do, but with some time and energy she will be ready to ride by the time the sun warms the lake!
This is what I've been doing alot of in the time meantime...
10.10.12
New Shop_MF
The Moto itch has spread and now we have 4 bikes in the shop, CB550, my CB750, a Yamaha 360 and a Honda 350....
Here are some randoms from the removal of an awful spider web paint job, to the rewiring of my CB.
Here are some randoms from the removal of an awful spider web paint job, to the rewiring of my CB.
1.10.12
Off of the bench_MF
Man I can't believe 3 months has gone by since my last post...a lot of news to share...
For starters, she's off the bench!
For starters, she's off the bench!
31.7.12
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20.6.12
Sometimes you just gotta step back_MF
These last two weeks building have been frustrating, I've became so passionate about getting this done by the designer carshow on July 20th that I was getting myself worked up about not getting thigs done for the deadline.
I took 3 days off, put some trust in people and went back at er.....
I got the tail section clay modeled, and tires in...bike won't sit this low but as low as possible.
The lines are starting to match up...the fire is burning again!
I took 3 days off, put some trust in people and went back at er.....
I got the tail section clay modeled, and tires in...bike won't sit this low but as low as possible.
The lines are starting to match up...the fire is burning again!
hero_MF
I don't have many heros but Sunday I met one of them, chatted and got to know a really inspiring person when it comes to design and philosophy. I met him and his amazing creations, the Confederate Wraith and the Hellcat at Eyes on Design show 2012.
His name is Matt Chambers of Confederate Motorcycles.
www.Confederate.com
His name is Matt Chambers of Confederate Motorcycles.
www.Confederate.com
15.6.12
Parts are ready for paint_MF
Two weeks of polishing...to get here and this pic doesn't include the motor. The wheels and hubs are finished and ready to be laced today!
Virago_MF
Back in November2011 I bought this 81' yami virago920 with 1800 miles for 1000 bucks...yes a good deal if you ask me...at first glance they don't yell hey make me coll! But venture on over to classifiedmoto.com or google zero cafe, and you will see some very cool viragos that have been morphed into the realms of coolness....
Monoshock rear suspension, single backbone frame...all stripped down, these terribly starting machines are way cool.
So once the cb is done and winter hits I'll rip into that one, until then...I gotta put some miles on it!
I took it up north and gave my mother as father rides, my mother said she hadn't been on a bike since she was 18 and riding with her Harley bf...haha what an image that is!
Monoshock rear suspension, single backbone frame...all stripped down, these terribly starting machines are way cool.
So once the cb is done and winter hits I'll rip into that one, until then...I gotta put some miles on it!
I took it up north and gave my mother as father rides, my mother said she hadn't been on a bike since she was 18 and riding with her Harley bf...haha what an image that is!
8.6.12
New tail_MF
My new tank rules and there is a centerline highlight on it that I want to capture on the tail, so I am beginning mocking I up in foam and then I will clay it. This will give me a template build a steel one from.
Will be shaving much more off I think. I want a skinner tail section.
Will be shaving much more off I think. I want a skinner tail section.
New tank_MF
I shouldn't have waited so long to post because I have had way to much happen to post all at once!
I went to bearing burners swap meet at gm about a month ago and got me a new tank...it's just what I needed, as I war a more boxy look to my cafe.
Now I'm exploring with different tail fairings too match.
I went to bearing burners swap meet at gm about a month ago and got me a new tank...it's just what I needed, as I war a more boxy look to my cafe.
Now I'm exploring with different tail fairings too match.
7.5.12
LTU_Transportation Design Industry Show 2012_MF
As a graduate of Ltu Trans...I had to go and support the home team this year. They all did great, and the level of work was as good and better then CCS, and Art Center.
It was also nice going there as a professional this time instead of a student! Good job guys
It was also nice going there as a professional this time instead of a student! Good job guys
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