Got the tail sanded and finished, well pleased with it



Fitted some nice anodised countersunk washers for the tail mounts, yes I know they can't be seen with the seat on but I know they are there


Started fitting the tank side sections, will have the tank top half finished tomorrow night


And deciding if the bike should be painted or polished?

 

Got the top half of the tank's sheet metal work done ready for welding, I'm doing all this without power tools now due to noise warning!! ****ing biceps are getting bigger



And a few profile pix with it on

 

Awesome!
Keep it up and keep posting your progress. I feel like I have learned a lot in just those two posts of pictures. You are a big inspiration. I'd be interested in following your other projects if you have any links to those.

One questions is how did you get the armature out of the tail after welding it? Or did you weld the top and bottom and then remove the armature and weld the two pieces together?

 

POLISHED!!!!! that would look sick!!!!

 

I didn't even notice that question among the eye candy. I'm 100% with cgrace986 POLISHED!!!!! I think paint would be a total disrespect to your great craftsmanship on all those pieces.

On a side note I noticed this on The Kneeslider today and it reminded me of your other build.
XJ500T Jaybuilt Kawasaki 500 Bellytank Triple

 

glad you updated on here cabbie, not everyone makes it over to CF to see it.


what an amazing job you've done. great work

 

wow, what an inspiration! your builds are just... wow man. would you mind telling me what you do for a living? im hoping that it has something to do in the automotive/body work field. because if those skills you have are just a hobby i would be awestruck.

 

this build is incredible. freakin awesome

 

davideokills, welded the top and bottom halves together, removed ply pattern then welded on the front piece.

trippmann, I do property maintenance, this is my first attempt at bodywork in sheet alloy.

Got the tank base finished with air box and battery cut out's ready for welding

 

Great stuff! Keep it coming.