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So much work goes into this
Frame up Build with mods and carbon fibre.
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Looks awesome manSo much work goes into this
Amazing work!
I can only imagine....So much work goes into this
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Don’t think I could face doing another
How about writing a write up so others can do it themselves? Love that gas tank. Looks awesome.So much work goes into this
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Now.... If you could do one with the pump and filler mounts and in internal fuel bladder......Don’t think I could face doing another
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Yes i'll write something up and dig out more pics
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Slowly! I have two pairs of Yoshi’s. One pair in good condition (or so I thought) with stainless steel cans. A second pair damaged with carbon cans. My intention is it swap the steel sleeves for the carbon. This will be more in keeping with the carbon theme and they are actually considerably lighter. Upon stripping them down the inside perforated steel tube crumbled away due to corrosion. In fact the whole inside was pretty well rotten. So I’ve ordered stainless steel perforated sleeves, wire wool and mesh. Time to start cutting welding and rebuilding.
I just seen this build , mate you are gifted , your build is outstanding , be tuning in from now on .
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Thank you I could spend all day pottering with this bike, if only I had the time
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Apart from the exhausts, there’s still fairings to paint and also some additional carbon fibre work. I’m custom building the rear fairing it’s at mould making stage now. I’ll post some pics when ready. I’ve seen just about every modification in Busa history, I’ve not ever seen one I’m doing so I’m keeping it close to my chest until it’s finished
You are on to it , the time you are putting in is certainly paying off . I think your fabrication work is amazing , seems nothing beyond your scope . This is like a performance bike special build , loved that mag with builds by Steve Burns etc.
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I wish I could tig weld aluminium that would be useful. May have to send a couple of parts out to be welded, sometimes it’s better to know your limits
Well , I cant weld for my life , lots of respect for those that can . There are some master artisans out there , I always think good not to let them go to waste through no work . I be watching with interest , your bodywork shape mystery , that sounds very interesting bro .
Not to be critical but I think there is such a thing as too much CF. So I'm willing to take that tank off your hands just to save your build. Just to help you out I'll pay shipping !
Seriously Man this is really exciting. Thanks for taking the time to share.
Seriously Man this is really exciting. Thanks for taking the time to share.
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More carbon!
Lowered my foot position by fitting Buell foot pegs. Original mounting bolts replaced with ‘much’ lighter titanium torx head bolts backed up with black titanium washers. As the foot pegs are lowered original gear linkage required extending which pushed it close to the thread limit (don’t think I’ve much bend in my ankle… an age thing). I’ve replaced the linkage for a stainless steel yacht rigging fitting, this gives more adjustment range and by chance matches the right and left hand threads of the original so was a direct fit! Milled some holes in the gear lever just for show.
Lowered my foot position by fitting Buell foot pegs. Original mounting bolts replaced with ‘much’ lighter titanium torx head bolts backed up with black titanium washers. As the foot pegs are lowered original gear linkage required extending which pushed it close to the thread limit (don’t think I’ve much bend in my ankle… an age thing). I’ve replaced the linkage for a stainless steel yacht rigging fitting, this gives more adjustment range and by chance matches the right and left hand threads of the original so was a direct fit! Milled some holes in the gear lever just for show.
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Yoshi cans are coming along. I’ve removed all rotten internal metal and replaced with new stainless steel perforated tube. This is wrapped in stainless steel wool held in place with stainless steel wire mesh.
I have flatted and keyed the outer carbon sleeves together with pipe ends. These are sprayed in a special ‘expensive!’ 2 pack clear coat, it’s supposed to be 40% tougher than regular 2k clear coat (we’ll see). I’m airbrushing the Yoshi logos at present
I have flatted and keyed the outer carbon sleeves together with pipe ends. These are sprayed in a special ‘expensive!’ 2 pack clear coat, it’s supposed to be 40% tougher than regular 2k clear coat (we’ll see). I’m airbrushing the Yoshi logos at present
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