CX500 Build: Huzzi

[alec.korver]

super sick bike!

 

[two-smoker]

Hey, if you've got a link to where I can find one of those t/s switches, I'd be most appreciative. I've been looking for one like that for over a year.

 

[full on tin]

http://www.posh-factory.com/product.htm
hunt through here...

 

[manualofman]

i wish i had the PS skills to mock up a bike and play around with colors/designs. Great stuff.

I'm definitely following this one, looks like a real head turn shaping up!

 

[full on tin]

My working method is a bit reversed. I get all the visual components down, make sure I'm set on the final direction....then split it all apart and finalize all the parts.

IMG_5103 by full of tin, on Flickr
PO did an awesome job with the internals. looks like a lot of refreshed parts. new chain tensioner, stator, clean clean.
Thanks you for the saved head aches.

IMG_5106 by full of tin, on Flickr

 

[smvirili]

hell yeah. this is so nice.
sketch to product process is as is. sweeeeet as

 

[Nein_Collins]

VERY cool, I'll be following along to see the progress. I'll be picking up my 82 CX500 tomorrow...future project cause I've gotta finish my 900f.

Thanks for sharing!

 

[full on tin]

Just refreshed all the gaskets on engine case. NOTE: be cautious when removing the rear case, the starter gear and shift linkage like to hold on / pop off at will and drop washers all over the place.

Kill Switch just came in from Ride Engineering. Cleans up the control clutter.
Needs to be shimmed a little. It's actually a momentary switch, I was expecting an off-on-off clicker.
Great quality part, but the rubber cover is a little mushy and shifts a little :/

http://www.ride-engineering.com/products.php?d=1&p=c&pn=MX-KS00B-AS

Untitled by full of tin, on Flickr

 

[manualofman]

nice and clean looking kill switch! does it also have a starter button? What brake lever+perch is that? the one from DCC?

 

[full on tin]

nice and clean looking kill switch! does it also have a starter button? What brake lever+perch is that? the one from DCC?

Key Ignition + Start Button + ACC Switch are relocated to the left side cover. (SEE PICS in older posts)

All of these will be finished to match each-other, the various blacks are annoying the crap outta me.
Brembo Master Cylinder: 2004 R1 OEM
Adjustable Billet Short Levers: eBay
Kill Switch: Ride Engineering
OEM look Push/Pull Throttle: DCC
Supermoto Grips: ...for now.

 

[CafeRacer650]

I realize that this is off topic, but I was wondering if "Full of Tin" was an Industrial Designer. I'm an Industrial Designer, and I rarely see photoshop talent like that in other careers. Nice work. Your craftsmanship would also hint at an ID. Just curious.

 

[tron97]

How did the pattern look for the seat cover?

Did you cut one big oval shaped flat section for the top, then a few strips for around the edges?

Ive been trying to sort the best way to cover a seat, very similar to yours..

 

[LeChu]

man i love your seat bro!!.. very inspiring.

 

[full on tin]

I realize that this is off topic, but I was wondering if "Full of Tin" was an Industrial Designer. I'm an Industrial Designer, and I rarely see photoshop talent like that in other careers. Nice work. Your craftsmanship would also hint at an ID. Just curious.

Easy to spot another ID'er I guess!!! Not many people even know what we do...
Bikes are a great way to get your hands dirty and away from the Wacom Screen

Tron97 & others:
The seat is done in 4 patterns
Top / Side / Side / Tail.
This is only my 2nd seat, getting better with practice.

getting a rough idea for pattern.

IMG_4957 by full of tin, on Flickr

Top panel sewn to sides (you really need to see the underside to get the seam, sorry)

IMG_4973 by full of tin, on Flickr

Stitch detail in black thread to show paths. Leather / foam strip / canvas liner : Dbl stroke exposed stitch to make the ribs p0p. then over-stitch the side panel for a crisp finished edge.

IMG_4970 by full of tin, on Flickr

PRE mounting: you can see the rear transition, the hardest part of the whole seat!!
Pulling tight underneath, 3M Super-90 to mount leather to metal

IMG_5016 by full of tin, on Flickr

IMG_5074 by full of tin, on Flickr

 

[tron97]

Nice, just like I thought. Thank you sir!

 

[xruze56]

wow im loving the paint job and the red seat. The red seat flows well. Thinking it should go well with my bike with the bare metal and plain jane black look i got going on

http://www.dotheton.com/forum/index.php?topic=38300.msg416569#msg416569

 

[CafeRacer650]

Easy to spot another ID'er I guess!!! Not many people even know what we do...
Bikes are a great way to get your hands dirty and away from the Wacom Screen

That is true. I still laugh when people ask if I design factories. lol.

Bikes are the best way to get your hands dirty, as well as keep your calluses.

Great minds think alike!

Nice work with the seat!

 

[manualofman]

Thanks for that mini seat write up! I'm trying to plan a very low profile seat similar to yours. I was thinking about doing a criss-cross pattern on the top as I've seen others do around here.

 

[full on tin]

CX500 Final Assembly!

After the engine seals were replaced and frame was welded up, I got this far on FINAL assembly.

Untitled by full of tin, on Flickr

With some of the other girls...

Untitled by full of tin, on Flickr

 

[two-smoker]

I really dig the Subaru Brat! You don't see many if those these days.