tWistedWheelz
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Re: CB750-F3 'Filthy Beast'
Just do wht the voices in your head tell you to! Thats what I do! ;D
Just do wht the voices in your head tell you to! Thats what I do! ;D
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Re: CB750-F3 'Filthy Beast'
I've been thinking about this ever since you posted the engraving. One recurring theme is the use of brass, copper and some nice patina. So you could do a little brass inlay on the cover you engraved. Just hit it with antique brass paint (it really does look like brass!). Do a light coat so the details remain. Then sand off the high spots to reveal the polished cover with brass inlay. Hit it with some clear and its done. You could carry the same theme other places as well. The side covers could be done with the same antique brass. Maybe hit the screens with the brass (brass screens ..whoooo) and do a light polish on the outside trim complete with rivits just like that light. I think it would look killer.
Just a couple of ideas to throw at you.
I've been thinking about this ever since you posted the engraving. One recurring theme is the use of brass, copper and some nice patina. So you could do a little brass inlay on the cover you engraved. Just hit it with antique brass paint (it really does look like brass!). Do a light coat so the details remain. Then sand off the high spots to reveal the polished cover with brass inlay. Hit it with some clear and its done. You could carry the same theme other places as well. The side covers could be done with the same antique brass. Maybe hit the screens with the brass (brass screens ..whoooo) and do a light polish on the outside trim complete with rivits just like that light. I think it would look killer.
Just a couple of ideas to throw at you.
CresentSon
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Re: CB750-F3 'Filthy Beast'
I'm down with a nice patina, but I really want to stick with the industrial color scheme. Might work in a little, but the diesel greys and blacks just tickle my fancy. I might work in some pewter and gunmetal grey just to give some depth.
I think I figured out how to work in the gears on my rearset linkage. Sprockets of an old kid's two wheeler and some creative fab and there you go, plus torque to spare. Quick sketch of the general idea. Maybe use the smallest gear off a scrap mountain bike?
Whatcha think? I've got a few other ideas that need to either get on paper or in the metal soon. Last night's brainstorming has me on overload for sure... I don't even know where to start, so I best get some tools in my hand and channel this stuff.
I'm down with a nice patina, but I really want to stick with the industrial color scheme. Might work in a little, but the diesel greys and blacks just tickle my fancy. I might work in some pewter and gunmetal grey just to give some depth.
I think I figured out how to work in the gears on my rearset linkage. Sprockets of an old kid's two wheeler and some creative fab and there you go, plus torque to spare. Quick sketch of the general idea. Maybe use the smallest gear off a scrap mountain bike?
Whatcha think? I've got a few other ideas that need to either get on paper or in the metal soon. Last night's brainstorming has me on overload for sure... I don't even know where to start, so I best get some tools in my hand and channel this stuff.
Swapmeet Louie
Put some metal in yer eye....
Re: CB750-F3 'Filthy Beast'
I just read this whole thread....? You guys sound like a bunch of women trying to decide what to wear to the prom.
I just read this whole thread....? You guys sound like a bunch of women trying to decide what to wear to the prom.
Maritime
Over 10,000 Posts
Re: CB750-F3 'Filthy Beast'
This is awsome, Can I steal it for a build sometime? I am totally loving the amount of inspiration in this thread. I can't wait to get may hands on my next project. I am so close to a free titled frame if my wifes cousin would just get to looking for the paperwork.
This bike is going to look cool if you can incorporate even a small percent of the ideas. I just read throuhg this and all the steampunk and bikes has me planning like made for what I can do on my build.
Keep the creativity flowing
CresentSon said:I'm down with a nice patina, but I really want to stick with the industrial color scheme. Might work in a little, but the diesel greys and blacks just tickle my fancy. I might work in some pewter and gunmetal grey just to give some depth.
I think I figured out how to work in the gears on my rearset linkage. Sprockets of an old kid's two wheeler and some creative fab and there you go, plus torque to spare. Quick sketch of the general idea. Maybe use the smallest gear off a scrap mountain bike?
Whatcha think? I've got a few other ideas that need to either get on paper or in the metal soon. Last night's brainstorming has me on overload for sure... I don't even know where to start, so I best get some tools in my hand and channel this stuff.
This is awsome, Can I steal it for a build sometime? I am totally loving the amount of inspiration in this thread. I can't wait to get may hands on my next project. I am so close to a free titled frame if my wifes cousin would just get to looking for the paperwork.
This bike is going to look cool if you can incorporate even a small percent of the ideas. I just read throuhg this and all the steampunk and bikes has me planning like made for what I can do on my build.
Keep the creativity flowing
Re: CB750-F3 'Filthy Beast'
that would be cool, i know on my bikes i do not have near that room to clear the cases with a reg chain... but there are some micro chains and sprockets out there bud, i know my buddy that works in robotics and mold making has some super small chains and gears that would prob work, that is a really cool idea!
that would be cool, i know on my bikes i do not have near that room to clear the cases with a reg chain... but there are some micro chains and sprockets out there bud, i know my buddy that works in robotics and mold making has some super small chains and gears that would prob work, that is a really cool idea!
Maritime
Over 10,000 Posts
Re: CB750-F3 'Filthy Beast'
That's what I was thinking. To use it on the brake side would need a stop or a spring of some sort to stop the arm from drooping I think. But a set of these done with small brass or gold color chains and sprockets, like the gears in the watches etc earlier in thread would be cool on the right bike.
JRK5892 said:
That's what I was thinking. To use it on the brake side would need a stop or a spring of some sort to stop the arm from drooping I think. But a set of these done with small brass or gold color chains and sprockets, like the gears in the watches etc earlier in thread would be cool on the right bike.
CresentSon
Over 1,000 Posts
Re: CB750-F3 'Filthy Beast'
As long as her dress doesn't match mine I'm ok with her wearing the same shoes.
Thanks for the encouragement everybody. It is a fledgling idea, but I like it so much I'll do what it takes to make it work.
Feel free brother. I rely on the hive brain enough, I'm glad to think I might have paid a little back.
I am also looking into casting aluminum, but I doubt I'd be set up anytime soon. Some great mad science out there on backyard casting. I could see all the bits sand cast and chunky looking.
http://www.backyardmetalcasting.com/
This guy made a blast foundry out of scrap, that will melt iron, and runs on waste oil!
troybilt said:
As long as her dress doesn't match mine I'm ok with her wearing the same shoes.
Thanks for the encouragement everybody. It is a fledgling idea, but I like it so much I'll do what it takes to make it work.
Maritime Biker said:
Feel free brother. I rely on the hive brain enough, I'm glad to think I might have paid a little back.
I am also looking into casting aluminum, but I doubt I'd be set up anytime soon. Some great mad science out there on backyard casting. I could see all the bits sand cast and chunky looking.
http://www.backyardmetalcasting.com/
This guy made a blast foundry out of scrap, that will melt iron, and runs on waste oil!
CresentSon
Over 1,000 Posts
Re: CB750-F3 'Filthy Beast'
"They're all gonna laugh at you."
"They're all gonna laugh at you."
tWistedWheelz
BUILT NOT BOUGHT!
Re: CB750-F3 'Filthy Beast'
I never know what I am going to get when I come to this thread! I love it!
I never know what I am going to get when I come to this thread! I love it!
Re: CB750-F3 'Filthy Beast'
Not to be a downer, but the whole gear/chain concept for the rearset linkage (which is cool) will require perfect alignment between the sprockets.
You should be able to manage it, but just something to consider. My rearsets on my XS650 use traditional rod-ends, which allow for things to be offset a bit. And they are - probably 1/4-1/2" or so difference from one end to the other.
Not to be a downer, but the whole gear/chain concept for the rearset linkage (which is cool) will require perfect alignment between the sprockets.
You should be able to manage it, but just something to consider. My rearsets on my XS650 use traditional rod-ends, which allow for things to be offset a bit. And they are - probably 1/4-1/2" or so difference from one end to the other.
Big R
Heaven is so far away.
Re: CB750-F3 'Filthy Beast'
Good thinking Tim. After reading your reply I thought about it.... wouldn't the chain/sprockets have to be a perfect length/diameters too? I mean, it's not like a rear axle which is adjustable.
But great idea CrescentSon! Way outside the box!
Good thinking Tim. After reading your reply I thought about it.... wouldn't the chain/sprockets have to be a perfect length/diameters too? I mean, it's not like a rear axle which is adjustable.
But great idea CrescentSon! Way outside the box!
CresentSon
Over 1,000 Posts
Re: CB750-F3 'Filthy Beast'
I had thought about that, and hopefully i won't have to set the pegs back too far as I'm planning on drag bars and a low seat. Should be fun either way. I had thought briefly about a tension device like a mountain bike shifter arm or a slack compensator, but K.I.S.S. kicked in. I might have to mount an arm in the front and rear close enough to prevent the chain slipping off.
I had thought about that, and hopefully i won't have to set the pegs back too far as I'm planning on drag bars and a low seat. Should be fun either way. I had thought briefly about a tension device like a mountain bike shifter arm or a slack compensator, but K.I.S.S. kicked in. I might have to mount an arm in the front and rear close enough to prevent the chain slipping off.
Re: CB750-F3 'Filthy Beast'
What about the small cogs and chain from a cb starter motor? Should be strong enough and small enough?
CresentSon said:I'm down with a nice patina, but I really want to stick with the industrial color scheme. Might work in a little, but the diesel greys and blacks just tickle my fancy. I might work in some pewter and gunmetal grey just to give some depth.
I think I figured out how to work in the gears on my rearset linkage. Sprockets of an old kid's two wheeler and some creative fab and there you go, plus torque to spare. Quick sketch of the general idea. Maybe use the smallest gear off a scrap mountain bike?
Whatcha think? I've got a few other ideas that need to either get on paper or in the metal soon. Last night's brainstorming has me on overload for sure... I don't even know where to start, so I best get some tools in my hand and channel this stuff.
What about the small cogs and chain from a cb starter motor? Should be strong enough and small enough?
