bring them into the house when they are curing... only have them outside to shoot them. you can make a rack to carry both at the same time and have it so you shoot them and then can move them... getting the metal to temp is the important part here... you can have the garage warm and the metal cold and it will not stick for crap! ... does look good so far though man!
Sleek & Sexy CL360
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Yeah, just a long & tedious process getting those wheels finished.
I know there are several people on here who are going to hate me for painting that tank, but I gotta do it! It really does look better in the photos than in real life, and I've always been a sucker for black. This is a blackout build, and I would have built the whole thing differently if I was planning on going with the retro look. But, who knows... The tank will probably be one of the last things I do on this, so maybe I'll decide I like the orange by the time I get closer to finishing it.
I know there are several people on here who are going to hate me for painting that tank, but I gotta do it! It really does look better in the photos than in real life, and I've always been a sucker for black. This is a blackout build, and I would have built the whole thing differently if I was planning on going with the retro look. But, who knows... The tank will probably be one of the last things I do on this, so maybe I'll decide I like the orange by the time I get closer to finishing it.
I just think a custom job like your doing actually looks more unique when you leave something like that stock, but then have all these other radical changes. People will get thrown off...like what's that? I know things photograph better than they actually are...but leave the patina just on the tank adds character. But now that I've thrown my 2 cents in 
...we return you to your regularly scheduled sick project ;D
...we return you to your regularly scheduled sick project ;Dalpinaclone
Been Around the Block
Here's another vote for not painting the tank. It has a cool retro vibe and patina, that even if you repainted it stock, you would not be able to recapture. Black is cool and all, and I am running around on a black bike myself, but the orange has so much more character.
Nice job btw. Updates please.
Nice job btw. Updates please.
Hey Sausage, You are catching it left and right about that tank. But I have to be honest, I'm glad you haven't painted it yet. I know, I'm sorry. I realize you've had your heart set, but man with the mods you've done and that tank (in all its patina glory) just look sick!!
Just think of it this way, anyone can paint black, but very few, if any, would have a bike like that. It's not that we are all trying to 'save a retro', but instead, I think it's that as this thing is comming together, it is taking on a certain look of its own, and that tank is the icing on the cake. However, if painted black, it may look like alot of other bikes out there. I think this is what most of us are thinking.
With that said, if you paint it, that's cool too! It's your bike. I'm sure I've made a few people cringe at some of the stuff I've done on mine ;D But thats ok because it's my bike and I look at it like art. Its what makes you happy. You are the one that is going to be riding this thing around. So its ok to tell me to piss off ;D
Just think of it this way, anyone can paint black, but very few, if any, would have a bike like that. It's not that we are all trying to 'save a retro', but instead, I think it's that as this thing is comming together, it is taking on a certain look of its own, and that tank is the icing on the cake. However, if painted black, it may look like alot of other bikes out there. I think this is what most of us are thinking.
With that said, if you paint it, that's cool too! It's your bike. I'm sure I've made a few people cringe at some of the stuff I've done on mine ;D But thats ok because it's my bike and I look at it like art. Its what makes you happy. You are the one that is going to be riding this thing around. So its ok to tell me to piss off ;D
Look what I did all afternoon:
Not the most fun work, but I figured out my problem with the paint not laying correctly was the cold and I also used primer, so the paint had to come off. I'm currently taking the rest down with a dremel and some sandpaper, and if it's as warm tomorrow as it was today-- I'll repaint. Live and learn, I guess. Otherwise, still slow going over here. Been stupid busy with work, and still just getting stuff ordered.
Regarding the tank-- like I said, if it gets painted it will be another couple of months... I'll get a little further on the build and see how it all fits together before I decide.
Not the most fun work, but I figured out my problem with the paint not laying correctly was the cold and I also used primer, so the paint had to come off. I'm currently taking the rest down with a dremel and some sandpaper, and if it's as warm tomorrow as it was today-- I'll repaint. Live and learn, I guess. Otherwise, still slow going over here. Been stupid busy with work, and still just getting stuff ordered.
Regarding the tank-- like I said, if it gets painted it will be another couple of months... I'll get a little further on the build and see how it all fits together before I decide.
Man, that sucks! That epoxy is very picky. Once you get it down though it looks tits! Don't make the mistake I did and try to touch up or "give it another coat" outside of that first hour. If you wait past that hour you really need to let the paint set up for a week or two first. (It seems to offgas forever. Next time I'll give it at least two weeks if not more.) I sanded these down and tried to repaint after about 4 or so days and this is what I got.SausageMahoney said:
Ok gents, I think an update is long overdue. Like I said, I've been completely buried with work and have been waiting for parts to show up... but as of today anything that's not here is in the mail, and I've got a couple of things moving forward in the meantime:
Forks finished, boots on (will probably need clipped so they don't bunch up and look all wonky), otherwise ready to go:
Clipons showed up, will be getting painted with epoxy:
Goddamn-pain-in-the-ass wheels:
Those tires were almost as difficult to get taken care of as the paint on the wheels (which still isn't perfect). Long story short, I don't plan on doing business with Extreme Cycle in Newberg, OR ever again.
Quick Mockup:
I wish I had better light for that picture. Also, the profile will be a little better (lower) when it's back on a rolling chassis-- those wheels will be a little tighter in and the front wheel will sit forward a little more. The clipons will also sit a little lower. I should have the front end completely rebuilt by the weekend-- the headlamp & turns should show up any day now.
Forks finished, boots on (will probably need clipped so they don't bunch up and look all wonky), otherwise ready to go:
Clipons showed up, will be getting painted with epoxy:
Goddamn-pain-in-the-ass wheels:
Those tires were almost as difficult to get taken care of as the paint on the wheels (which still isn't perfect). Long story short, I don't plan on doing business with Extreme Cycle in Newberg, OR ever again.
Quick Mockup:
I wish I had better light for that picture. Also, the profile will be a little better (lower) when it's back on a rolling chassis-- those wheels will be a little tighter in and the front wheel will sit forward a little more. The clipons will also sit a little lower. I should have the front end completely rebuilt by the weekend-- the headlamp & turns should show up any day now.
valvesprung
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looks great buddy
jason teamshralp
Been Around the Block
looks good. are you going to keeping that tank that color? I kinda like the way it looks with all the fresh black.
are you in portland, or newberg? I'm in Vancouver, WA.
are you in portland, or newberg? I'm in Vancouver, WA.
jason teamshralp said:
Thanks, man. The tank color has been a big issue on this thread-- I am still up in the air. Either I keep it or I'm considering silver scallops on a black gloss.
Technically I'm in Hillsburrito. You should hook up with us for some rides this summer, man. My neighbor has a new thruxton, Valvesprung has the KZ, and we've got another guy on a nice cb550 who wants to do some rides. I really want to do a camping trip on the bikes, and we've been talking about doing the Hells Canyon rally in Baker City.
looks awesome! i really love that seat! man you know what i think... keep that tank it is so perfect! SO SO PERFect! if anything you may want to use some 2000 grit and wet sand it all then lay on 3 more coats of clear to help to deepen it! either that or take it to a prof painter they will do that for you and buff it for prob 50 bucks!
brewtown16
what, me worry?
where is your battery gonna go?