ismaelg Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 First a disclaimer: This is Jairus fault. Second: I am a total ignorant when it comes to motorcycles. I haven't even ridden one (unless you consider a 50cc moped a bike). So I have no clue as to where this is going. All I know is that I'll use the frame, engine and wheels, with everything else a toss up. Frame went together nicely. Yes the kit has 2 tanks. But I want my own tank. Extra points if you guess what this started out as... I want my bike to have a tail light. This means the fender can not go in the original location. I have many ideas for this. Too bad I'll be out of town next 2 weeks or so. It is nice to build something YOUR way. Even if it makes no sense Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ismaelg Posted December 29, 2006 Author Share Posted December 29, 2006 More progress on the tank: After all this effort, it looks way to close to the other one included in the kit :roll: I don't exactly love it. I guess I'll try to do another one and decide later.... Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mississippi Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 That looking great :shock: . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ariel Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 Tato looks really good. Ariel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ismaelg Posted December 30, 2006 Author Share Posted December 30, 2006 Gas Tank: Take 2 After finishing my own tank, I was not really in love with it. I made a second one so I could choose. I like the second one better. I'm having fun with this. Too bad I'm leaving now for a week. 'Till next year! Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Metallic Posted December 30, 2006 Share Posted December 30, 2006 That's a FAT tank, pun intended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonr Posted December 30, 2006 Share Posted December 30, 2006 It's being reeeeeeeeallllll good! Go ahead, keep on the good work. Simón Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTmike400 Posted December 30, 2006 Share Posted December 30, 2006 I like tank #2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve H. Posted December 30, 2006 Share Posted December 30, 2006 yeah, Tank #2 looks much better! Its got all those nice curves us guys like looking at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bestfreshman Posted December 30, 2006 Share Posted December 30, 2006 Great Job so far isma...You are putting this together just right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ismaelg Posted January 7, 2007 Author Share Posted January 7, 2007 Hello again! Back at the workbench after the holidays. It will be a very busy month at work but I was able to do some work on the chopper. The back fender was hacked by the tail light and the part was relocated to the front. After a lot of filling and sanding here is where I am now. A lot more to go, but you get the idea. Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ismaelg Posted January 9, 2007 Author Share Posted January 9, 2007 Hello, I threw away the kit's fork assembly and decided to build my own. I increased the rake slightly, without touching the frame. That is sheet styrene and aluminum tubing. The more I work on this the more I realize how much is still needed But I love it and I'm having FUN!!!!!! Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul@detaildownunder Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 Looking good Izzy ,ever thought about a Corvette Theme bike :?: lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ismaelg Posted January 10, 2007 Author Share Posted January 10, 2007 Thanks Paul, The original idea was to do something "Corvetty", but this project took a life of its own. I would like to do another one but with Corvette cues... Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ismaelg Posted January 20, 2007 Author Share Posted January 20, 2007 Machined fork bottom, shock, whatever the name is Eventually, 5 minute epoxy and a steady hand will attach them, hopefully in a straight line The wire wheels are for mockup purposes only. I'll use the other ones. I like the subtle increase in the rake. Noticeable but not radical. Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Christy Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 Looks Great Izzy, Now Im going to have to stock up on some Bike Kits GeorgeC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carsntrucks4you Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 Great idea! Can't wait for the finshed model! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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