usafstud Posted April 16, 2011 Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 bling blinghow much you selling it for when ur done??? LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottie.harris Posted April 17, 2011 Report Share Posted April 17, 2011 i cant wait to see this thing finished, im picking up a cb500 and want to do some changes like this(nowhere near this custom). im gonna have to hit you up on how to do somethings.. im impressed and motivated by what i see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scheetz31 Posted April 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2011 Thanks guys...I get so excited everytime i look at it. i just want it done. ive always wanted to build a bike, but it was a bucketlist item-thinking it wouldnt be a possibility till much later in life. doing some finishing work on the seat...and sealing the tank this weekend. will update as always. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottb Posted April 17, 2011 Report Share Posted April 17, 2011 My first bike was a 1972 Honda 500 Four, green and black.My father and my 2 uncles all bought this model new in 72.I purchased mine from my uncle in 1987. I sold it to my friend when I got married in 1993. Friend crashed it in 1994. I was able to locate the crashed bike. I am thinking of buying it back just to restore. I know I will end up spending way more money that what an already restored/streetable 72 500 is worth. BUT, any other bike would not be MY bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scheetz31 Posted April 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2011 thats pretty amazing that your able to find your actual bike after all those years...id be very tempted to getting it back depending on condition Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottb Posted April 17, 2011 Report Share Posted April 17, 2011 The bike is still in "as crashed" condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scheetz31 Posted May 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 Update...Got a hold of the engine builder...eta for engine is next week.Spent some money yesterday on eBay...picked up a trail tech vapor and dash along with a gsxr1000 master cylinder.Picked up a battery that fits nicely under seat cowl.Finishing up seat and cowl...just a yoga mat for q cushion...just need to touch up some body filler...paint it...wrap cushion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scheetz31 Posted May 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 pictures of nearly finished seat/cowl...just have a few spots to fill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted May 13, 2011 Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 very cool! you pick out a color yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fazer1sniper Posted May 13, 2011 Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 This bike is gonna be just AWESOME. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scheetz31 Posted May 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 very cool! you pick out a color yet?Not yet...I have an idea to do a black with a metallic flake rootbeer...but I'm not sure how complicated that maybe being my first time painting with a legit gun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted May 14, 2011 Report Share Posted May 14, 2011 That would be cool on a cafe style bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scheetz31 Posted May 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2011 MAILS HERE....Trail Tech Vapor (steath) with idiot lights...no the hard part...creating a good mount. But im very happy with the product, cant wait to get it wired and running. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scheetz31 Posted May 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2011 ...aslo, master cylinder is in, seems to be in good shape. need a fluid resi and some brake lines. Put in an offer on some goodridge lines off ebay for 60bucks, that are priced at 70...well see if the sell takes. The lines are the dual lines from the master and not the split lines at the lower triple tree. Ive read that these give best feel...i just thought theyd be easier to route. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natedogg624 Posted May 14, 2011 Report Share Posted May 14, 2011 this thread makes me want to build my own cafe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scheetz31 Posted May 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2011 possible mounting location...also trying to mockup headlight...i love the grill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4DAIVI PAI2K5 Posted May 15, 2011 Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 SOOOOO bitchin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scheetz31 Posted May 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 Made some brackets...Got the speedo mounted along with the light...they essentially mount together off where the stock gixxer ignition screws to the top clamp.I do not have a welder so my brackets are quite simple and just bolted together but they work...atleast for a mock-up.As you can see in the last pic, i cut the ring that housed the ignition so i could position the speedo better. i will still need to clean the cuts up however.All in all im very happy with the vapor thus far...and i havent even gotten it hook-up.Also, i think i might try to make some type of cowling to cover the wires and and opening above the headlight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyler524 Posted May 15, 2011 Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 The bike is looking pretty damn nice so far. Every time I see your updates, it makes me look harder for a bike to start building one with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scheetz31 Posted May 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 The bike is looking pretty damn nice so far. Every time I see your updates, it makes me look harder for a bike to start building one with.http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/mcy/2381418721.htmlHere ya go...time to get started...lolactually right down the road from me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyler524 Posted May 15, 2011 Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/mcy/2381418721.htmlHere ya go...time to get started...lolactually right down the road from me.That is exactly what I have been looking for but damn now I am paying to fix all the damage from my little mishap last night http://www.ohioriders.net/showthread.php?t=76587 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mello dude Posted May 15, 2011 Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 (edited) Also, i think i might try to make some type of cowling to cover the wires and and opening above the headlight.Tip for some classic body work, maybe a front quarter fairing/cowl will suit your taste. http://www.airtech-streamlining.com/Just an example, there are plenty others...http://www.airtech-streamlining.com/ducati/250350singleconv.htmLooking good! Edited May 15, 2011 by mello dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scheetz31 Posted May 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 perhaps a bit too classic for what im going for...im thinking something a bit smaller like a old style buell flyscreen or duc monster screen. ive got some extra fiberglass materials so maybe ill make something tomorrow...and after all the experience i gained from making the tail section (LOL)...it should be a sinch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mello dude Posted May 15, 2011 Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 perhaps a bit too classic for what im going for...im thinking something a bit smaller like a old style buell flyscreen or duc monster screen. ive got some extra fiberglass materials so maybe ill make something tomorrow...and after all the experience i gained from making the tail section (LOL)...it should be a sinch.A monster screen would be cool. heres a thruxton fly toohttp://www.airtech-streamlining.com/triumph/bonneville2001-06.htmgood luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scheetz31 Posted May 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 thats the idea...but with a 5 3/4" light Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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