TX500 build
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cool concept! but i have no way of getting that much pressure... my power washer is industrial with an 8 HP motor and it would still not do that... i would do heating and wedge forming if i was you... much easier.... I just got an email from a chopper buddy, he told me to pack with sand and bend away, smooth clean bends no problem, plus that way i do ot have to wait for the ice to harden to make additional bends... i am going to try it... need to get some $$$ to buy some pipe
ok... got a few hours of sleep, ready to roll! here is what i did last night... I was able to get the rear sets assembled... they are officaly on the bike, (the nuts need to be replaced and i am having trouble finding the metric 10x1 nuts) but they look KILLER!!!!!
I was able to powder the brackets for the rear turns as well, polished the bolts those are on, i also used a translucent gold and "watered it down" a bit with some clear in hopes that it would get more of a dull brass look... WORKED, well close enough workd... so i did the kicker and the air scoop in that... coming along, maked a bunch off the list... as you can see the bike is going to be called "No Regrets" named after a buddy that passed away this year... I am going to script this on the rear cowl
turn sig brackets
I was able to powder the brackets for the rear turns as well, polished the bolts those are on, i also used a translucent gold and "watered it down" a bit with some clear in hopes that it would get more of a dull brass look... WORKED, well close enough workd... so i did the kicker and the air scoop in that... coming along, maked a bunch off the list... as you can see the bike is going to be called "No Regrets" named after a buddy that passed away this year... I am going to script this on the rear cowl
turn sig brackets
boomshakalaka
Over 1,000 Posts
ya, I mean Im not going to throw the disc brake away, Ill rebuild it at some point. But Using a drum from one of the other bikes is a short cut that doesnt sacrifice build quality. On top of that, Ive come to really like the look of twin drums.
It's getting so much closer Joe. I really like the rear set brackts powered the same color as the frame. Can't wait to see this in the show in shine section. There are so so many cool builds going on right now on this sight. I wish I hade more time to post on them all. Anyway, I'll continue to lurk everywhere. I've always been kinda a voyeur,LOL. Troy
ahh man this this is so comfortable... got the riding possition right where i want it!... got the oil cooler mounted up, new fittings done to run the oil strait out and not down.... tied that back and moved the cooler back behind... still will get plenty of air flow and is out of way of your foot... the lines are above where hte chain passes and there is a guard under there for them as well... these lines will of course be wrapped in the chrome wrap... also did a mock up of what i am going to do on the exaust.. simple and clean, ill wrap the header pipe in white wrap...
oil cooler
oil cooler
ha ha ha, no had a few buddies over an my best friend... i could not figure out where to mount the cooler, so while i did some other stuff they drank a bit and came up wiht the idea of where it sits... i am modeling the riding possition to be an exact match to a newer GSXR... so far it is DEAD on!
*what do you guys think of the rear sets? think i should ditch those brackets and come up with a diff plate or something?
*what do you guys think of the rear sets? think i should ditch those brackets and come up with a diff plate or something?
tomsljr
Been Around the Block
It's looking great, Joe. I think the rearsets look fine, they kind of disappear into the frame, which is what you want I think. The only suggestion I have is shorten the bars. You could lose 1.5 to 2 inches off each end and they would be more in proportion to the bike. It's gonna be hot no matter what.
boomshakalaka
Over 1,000 Posts
ya, I think wrap would look out of place on your bike, good choice.
Holy ring pieces!!! you dat big lad angry in fer net the video in the still picture! Geeezezzes, you lay down some good pigmitions,,,liquier,emianals,yourethanes,rattle bombs?? whats the coloured goo of the day lad!!!!!!!! come heres to the rock eyes need a boat painted!,,shit sky blue!!!(just like the cadillac)