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  1. phat13

    Dust monkey cafe xs 400

    Totally agree with you on that, just haven't had the time to finish the details on the bike Your right tho, it's those things that make a good bike a great bike
  2. phat13

    Dust monkey cafe xs 400

    Ha ha, this is defo it, no more paint Few things to finish up,mainly making the exhaust and a few odds an sods
  3. phat13

    Dust monkey cafe xs 400

    As she stands at the mo, getting there
  4. phat13

    Dust monkey cafe xs 400

    Had to make a few seat units to fund a few more bit Always satisfying when they pop right out
  5. phat13

    Dust monkey cafe xs 400

    Still alive and still can't post a normal pic!
  6. phat13

    Dust monkey cafe xs 400

    Still alive
  7. phat13

    Dust monkey cafe xs 400

    Evening people, So me and the bike are still together but progress is slow ATM ??? I still manage to spend lots of time looking and thinking tho 8) So one for the hell of it ! ;) Cheers wayne :D
  8. phat13

    Dust monkey cafe xs 400

    Belly pan progress :) This will be finished in carbon , but for now black, just to get the idea Cheers guys Wayne :)
  9. phat13

    Dust monkey cafe xs 400

    Soooooooo ! I have chosen the colour I never wanted , black 8) Well not black,it's a satin metallic black,think non stick pan colour,the tank will also be going the same way, Also made a decision to make a belly pan , out came the cardboard ;) Cheers wayne :D
  10. phat13

    Dust monkey cafe xs 400

    Hello fellow builders :) Had a long time off the bike but I have made a fresh start for the new year :) I got a great prezzzie in the form of my rear tyre,so I finally blasted the wheel and got it painted in my lovely chocolate velvet brown :P It's hard to explain but now the wheels are...
  11. phat13

    new cafe build cb450

    I'm here if u need me brother ;)
  12. phat13

    Dust monkey cafe xs 400

    Arrrgggggg! Try again
  13. phat13

    Dust monkey cafe xs 400

    Better shot of my batt covers Oh an also finished the carbon seat and small under tray The rear light is also custom made from a golf rear light ! Works awesome Cheers wayne
  14. phat13

    Dust monkey cafe xs 400

    :) thanx MJ More slow progress, I made the batt box and the sneaky side covers to hide it ;) It also fills the empty space befor the rear wheel :) Cheers guys Wayne :)
  15. phat13

    Dust monkey cafe xs 400

    Hello chaps :) After having a think I'm not going for the carbon lay on the tank, I found a lush black which I then added a bit more sparkle to it 8) So main color is the green, which then had the top blacked out and then a special sparkle Over the lot. Got the tank on the bike , wow!!! Way...
  16. phat13

    Dust monkey cafe xs 400

    You can use a few different things,wax or like liquid release . If u want a guarantee then you can use Pva release agent,it makes a barrier between the plug and part :) It's all cool stuff dude 8) Cheers Wayne :)
  17. phat13

    Dust monkey cafe xs 400

    Ryan,thank you mate :) you defo have the best weather then mate :o Rays, I am no way qualified to teach or advise with my skills on carbon work, I can say, just have a go mate,even laying up some flat sheet carbon is a buzz,the satisfaction is awesome :D Cheers guys Wayne :)
  18. phat13

    Dust monkey cafe xs 400

    Thanx guys :) Ryan, it's not that easy at all,I'm new to carbon but not fiberglass, Real terms u need to vac bag or infuse the resin in the carbon to get the best results. If u make a mold u need to make it with flanges so u can seal the bag , ie the proper way! My seat is actually made...
  19. phat13

    Dust monkey cafe xs 400

    I have decided that less is more, This is a seat I have done to have a play around with , I'm not keeping this one ;) , the red with gold pin stripe against the carbon looks lush, This is defo the way I'm going with the carbon on the bike now :) Cheers guys Wayne :)
  20. phat13

    Dust monkey cafe xs 400

    Hello chaps :) So I have been making a few seat units in carbon,but! Wet lay with carbon is hard work, I need a vac pump to get the best results but I've had fun trying. I will paint the seat unit but I'm going to leave some carbon on show, the whole seat in carbon is too much. Oh an I now...
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