The Norda

[Rat_ranger]

Nice to know if I ever get into shaping metal

Definitely a learning curve, before this I had never used a bead roller or an english wheel. Luckily I managed not to send a finger through the wheels of either.

 

[Maritime]

Definitely a learning curve, before this I had never used a bead roller or an english wheel. Luckily I managed not to send a finger through the wheels of either.

that's good, Either would do a number on a finger for sure

 

[Rat_ranger]

that's good, Either would do a number on a finger for sure

Yeah, with how easily they both move metal they'd do a number to a finger.

 

[Rat_ranger]

Progress on the front fender. Leaving the extra material on until after bead rolling the edge really did make it easier. I might redo the fenders later, but I'll wait until I do the other needed parts. Oil tank and seat are the main parts remaining before I start saving for engine bits.

 

[ridesolo]

I suppose a master metalworker might look at your work and point to this or that where you could have done differently but that master started off as a novice, too. Looks great to my less-than-novice eyes!

 

[Rat_ranger]

I suppose a master metalworker might look at your work and point to this or that where you could have done differently but that master started off as a novice, too. Looks great to my less-than-novice eyes!

Thanks! I learned a ton from watching Ron Covell and Wray Schelin on youtube. I feel it's similar to welding, the only way to get better is to do it. Videos give you an idea of how it's done, but doing it fills in the gaps.

Overall I'm pretty happy with the outcome. I did adjust the reinforcement in the mounting area to get the fender to be more even with the tire. At first it was too low in the front, then too low in the back, now it's pretty good.

 

[Maritime]

looks pretty damn good to me.

 

[ridesolo]

looks pretty damn good to me.

Yup, I'd proudly display it on any bkie I own.

 

[Rat_ranger]

Thanks, I'll start polishing them soon. I guess the next big thing will be the oil tank and seat. I'll have to make patterns for those.

 

[Luugo86]

The fenders look great man, I'm sure it felt great to see your vision slowly materialize out of raw steel.

 

[Rat_ranger]

The fenders look great man, I'm sure it felt great to see your vision slowly materialize out of raw steel.

Thanks, I honestly expected to end up scrapping atleast 1 attempt before getting anything acceptable. The video series Wray Schelin has on making a fender was a huge help. I wouldn't have guessed you need to stretch the metal until it almost forms a circle to end with the right shape.

 

[Rat_ranger]

Distracted by a side project. Building a work stand that tilts so no ramp will be needed. It's going to get casters with leveling feet. Currently working on the wheel clamp.

 

[Rat_ranger]

Work stand is now useable, but it needs a lighter strut. It doesn't drop down until the bike is pretty high.

 

[ridesolo]

Interesting, that slimline frame, the width of the Honda four, and the angle of your picture work together to give the thing the look of a CBX. Lookin' nice.

 

[Rat_ranger]

Interesting, that slimline frame, the width of the Honda four, and the angle of your picture work together to give the thing the look of a CBX. Lookin; nice.

Yeah, the frame is pretty narrow compared to the stock cb frame.

 

[Rat_ranger]

The front fender polished up nice.

 

[Luugo86]

Looks nicer than an NOS honda front fender, heck ya man

 

[Maritime]

Very Nice!

 

[Rat_ranger]

Thanks, I'm honestly surprised the fenders came out this nice. While I wouldn't say it was easy, it was less complicated than I thought.

 

[interceptor]

I just got done reading the whole build.
Very impressive work! I’m going to be waiting impatiently now for any new progress updates/pictures.