Dirtbag Oil-Boiler

[doc_rot]

thanks guys. got a bunch of updates coming soon.

 

[doc_rot]

Some of the bigger ticket items i wanted to complete are finished. I had some Tarozzi footpegs, Moto-bits levers, and a Brembo MC left over from some old projects. I machined some parts so they work together and also designed and machined some adjustable plates. no CNC just manual machining. fun stuff.

I also finished this belly pan up, its made from 5052 sheet. Ill get better photos once i can roll it outside. I really like how it cleaned up the profile of the bike. This list of things to complete for the show is getting short. only two and a half weeks left!

 

[doc_rot]

The dirtbag ethos is completely out of the picture at this point. Some dirt-bags end up lawyers or politicians i guess. I don't commute anymore so having a daily beater isn't a necessity. That being the case, this bike got the full spa treatment.

The tank had a failing liner that i stripped out with paint stripper (HORRIBLE JOB) and re-coated with Caswell 2k sealer. I really wanted to do a slick retro paint job but I was worried you would see all the blemishes in the carbon so I decided to go with something a little more out there. The "Elephant Pattern" is inspired by the Jordan III shoes which MJ wore in the 87-88 season. I did it all by hand using sharpies and rattle cans. Followed up with Spray Max 2k Clear. The matte finish really hides a lot of the imperfections in the carbon fenders. The show was a blast I had a great time. Now to ride the wheels off this season!

 

[sandmanred]

The dirtbag ethos is completely out of the picture at this point. Some dirt-bags end up lawyers or politicians i guess. I don't commute anymore so having a daily beater isn't a necessity. That being the case, this bike got the full spa treatment.

The tank had a failing liner that i stripped out with paint stripper (HORRIBLE JOB) and re-coated with Caswell 2k sealer. I really wanted to do a slick retro paint job but I was worried you would see all the blemishes in the carbon so I decided to go with something a little more out there. The "Elephant Pattern" is inspired by the Jordan III shoes which MJ wore in the 87-88 season. I did it all by hand using sharpies and rattle cans. Followed up with Spray Max 2k Clear. The matte finish really hides a lot of the imperfections in the carbon fenders. The show was a blast I had a great time. Now to ride the wheels off this season!

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Looks great!

 

[Bama704]

Turned out awesome. The show looked like a ton of fun from what I was following along with instagram. Nice work, bud.

 

[ridesolo]

Hot dog, man you're famous!!!!

https://www.bikebound.com/2022/05/05/the-one-moto-show-2022-cafe-racers/

Congratulations!

 

[doc_rot]

haha. thanks man. dunno if some pics on the internet get me that far...

 

[doc_rot]

the bike was featured on bikeexif. bunch of new photos.

Pre-sling Perfection: A GSX-R750 with Bandit power

The Suzuki GSX-R has been in production for almost 40 years, but the first-generation bike is still a banger. The round headlights, slabby bodywork and 80s color scheme look as good now as they did then. As far as we're concerned, it's ripe for customization. Victor Wilkens of Seattle...

www.bikeexif.com

 

[Rider52]

Great write up!

 

[Luugo86]

Great build.. that bike rally looks like a cool scene