June 18th, 2014, 07:18 PM | #1 |
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Location: Niagara Region
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My never goin back 05 kinda cafe
Well I've been done for a while and have been meaning to post a build thread but was having trouble on my ipad so here goes.
Bought a 77 KZ750 and got stuck tearing the engine down so decided to do my valve adjustment on the ninja and powder coat a few things and this is what happened IMG_0075.jpg Before the night was out I had the tail tabs all buzzed off and never looked back IMG_0121.jpg I used an old street sign to make all the various pans and panels, cut it with a jigsaw, sanded the pieces and powder coated it all IMG_0172.jpgIMG_0191.jpg IMG_0160.jpgIMG_0080.jpg IMG_0235.jpgIMG_0221.jpg Heres some installed IMG_0200.jpgIMG_0209.jpg IMG_0217.jpg My good friend Rob did the tig work for me I got a front fender off an 86 honda interceptor and used the original ninja inside support IMG_0123.jpg Then started on the seat. i used my original amd had my pal tig some aluminum to change the shape a little then I got my wrap on and it turned out pretty damn good for my first try IMG_0143.jpgIMG_0144.jpg IMG_0148.jpgIMG_0247.jpg IMG_0248.jpgIMG_0249.jpg IMG_0250.jpg Just becareful of the staples on the ground after and its probably best to not wear crocs IMG_0294.jpg Off to bed for tonight I've hit my max pictures as well, will check in tomorrow and continue |
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June 18th, 2014, 07:43 PM | #2 |
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June 23rd, 2014, 05:52 PM | #3 |
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Been a little busy so heres where I left off
I had to get a little creative with a seat catch and this is what I came up with IMG_0260.jpg I carried around a piece of stainless rod that fit through a slot under the tail and hooked the loop to release the seat. I have since made a tab that sticks through under panel that you just reach under and release the seat. I figured since its a one of a kind not many know how to release it lol. Then I got to work making the panels for the tank. Lots of bristol board templates were made and I used the best one to trace the shape on the street sign. A little hand bending with the help of some 2x4s and a bench vise. IMG_0137.jpg Then I powder coated them with super wet black and they look like this IMG_0276.jpg I taped off the tank to paint under the panels and ended up with this IMG_0268.jpg Then my parts came back painted and it was all starting to look like a bike again IMG_0253.jpg I taped off the back half of the frame and hit it with some universal black auto paint and was left with this baby IMG_0292.jpgIMG_0290.jpg But I wasnt happy, My dinner just walked in the door so I might be back on later to fininsh up |
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June 23rd, 2014, 05:59 PM | #5 |
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That orange is awesome!
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June 23rd, 2014, 06:08 PM | #6 |
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Wow very nice work!
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June 23rd, 2014, 07:05 PM | #7 |
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Thanks guys, @Snake, she used to be just like yours, same colours and all.
Heres why I wasn't happy. I didnt like the frame piece that trails all the way to the tip of the bike and since its a solo seat I wasnt worried about supporting a passenger. So this is where I went with it. IMG_0302.jpgIMG_0303.jpg IMG_0304.jpgIMG_0308.jpg Couldn't be happier with the outcome, such a slicker look Then I went through a bunch of light changes, first china cheapy leds for signals (they sucked). So I spent 60 bucks for 2 pairs of aluminum incandecent ones. Then the 12 dollar china integrated tail (sucked as well), to a 30 dollar incandecent (sucked worse than the china one) IMG_0277.jpgIMG_0315.jpg Now I spent 100 bucks on the Joker Machine cafe style aluminum led, Its incredibly bright and I love it. Worth every penny (sorry no pics....Check them on instagram @UnshavenCanuck) Lastly I bought some Woodcrafts and reworked my cluster a little but mostly I'm done IMG_0336.jpg Before IMG_00000009.jpg After IMG_0321.jpg Any Questions? Fire away I'm happy to help |
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June 23rd, 2014, 07:21 PM | #8 |
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June 23rd, 2014, 07:34 PM | #9 |
I'm crazy,your excuse is?
Name: Winston
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Nicely done! What size tires?
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June 23rd, 2014, 08:50 PM | #10 |
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I'd have to check. They're the Bridgestone battle axe just slightly bigger than stock
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June 23rd, 2014, 08:52 PM | #11 |
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Nice!!
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June 23rd, 2014, 09:33 PM | #12 |
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Very nice! Great job
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June 24th, 2014, 05:29 AM | #13 |
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I like the tail section! I think the sides need some filler panels so you can't see straight through all of them, but the bike looks pretty nice. Well done.
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December 20th, 2014, 05:25 PM | #14 |
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great job!!
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December 21st, 2014, 12:20 PM | #15 |
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December 21st, 2014, 02:29 PM | #16 |
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Really cool! The side panels on the front of the tank are clever and good looking. And I think being able to see daylight through the frame looks good: a nice "old school" touch.
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