An introductory build thread...cafe style

Very nice.

Stu came to us for welding on this crazy idea for a bike. Ended up, he and I did other work, filler, sanding, etc. Then I mentioned a friend (Gary) that did this work with a company (mostly on pistols and rifles), so this might be the first and last one LOL. It looks great though.

I wonder how they line up the other side of the swing arm?

This bike is totally one off.

 

The frame is taking a while but perfection is a slow process.

 

Curiosity is piqued. How do you do that? Is it the thing where you have a decal floating on the surface of the water and you dip the parts in?

 

^exactly. Check out the video for the process.

 

I'm amazed at how well it's following the contours with no noticeable warping or overlapping.

 

I really don't know why with all the crazy custom things people do that this hasn't been done. I've seen tanks and fenders but not the whole frame

 

I was just informed that they are laying the clear(matte finish). Prep for PICS!

 

Gary will probably never speak to me again. lol.

That had to be a lot of work to align it all.

http://www.submersionprinting.com/ shows what they normally do.

Know one else has one for sure. For now.

It's looking good. Don't forget the shock still needs to be done and other things I am sure. It is still over here, saw it while working on the Jeep last night.

Well, it's 100% apart, now to put it all back together.

 

Ok so heres the deal. The shop says they are not satisfied with one spot on the frame so they will try to get it perfect....taking forever but expect some pictures next week.

 

You know you've found a place that deserves your money when they are just as much of a perfectionist as you are. Can't wait to see the results.

 

I'm excited too. I decided since my bike has so much work into it I might as well refurbish everything so the suspension items are now in another shop(seaside powersports in Lantana, FL) getting a once over to see if they need any/further repair. They will be doing the final syncing and mechanical certification for the bike; I kinda of need a piece of mind so I don't kill myself.

 

Some pictures of the finished product.

 

Sick work so far! Keep the pics coming!

 

That thing is going to be so sick looking really GREAT job on that mono conversion, I truely wish I had that kind of patience!!! :lol:

 

Awesome looking build, however because of people as dedicated to their bikes as you, I now feel a stronger urge to do something with my project 650...

 

Yes a lot of patience lol. Bluesbass you're from west deptford? South NJ was my old stomping ground. I live in Woodstown for 18yrs.

 

This is already shaping up to be an amazing build! I LOVE it - nice work man!

 

Sure am! Been here 13 years (and counting). Grew up in Spartanburg, SC though. Better jobs in NJ, better / less densely populated roads and hills in SC: each state has it's good and bad.

 

thanks for all the praise guys. I have the frame in my GTI now. It's not done to my perfection but still what do you expect on something thats completely experimental. It's just some little spots that need a touch up. I probably should have gone glossy or satin(it really sets off the metal flake in the paint). Mike and I are going to brainstorm some ways to cover some of the imperfections. We did put this stuff called detail doctor on it to see if it would add some shine to it and it looks good but we will see if it fades. I'll be taking the frame to get a custom metal seat done in the next weeks(english wheel and all). Then assembly begins....

 

Looking forward to seeing the bike done