Cosmetic mods done

It's not welded, it's bolted thru the tube on the left side.

 

your creativity amazes me... anxiously awaiting more pictures!

 

The pipes are gonna be awesome! Are you still gonna wrap them? When you painted your engine, did you use a specific paint and cleaning process? I really want to paint mine, but someone said it might cause it to overheat as well.

 

I'm undecided about the pipewrap. I used stripper and degreaser and powerwashed my engine thoroughly before painting. I used the duplicolor hi temp w/ceramic and have not really had any problems with it. It might cause your bike to over heat if you put on 12,000 or more coats. I used 3 and have not had a problem.

 

Hi temp paints are OK for air cooled engines. Powdercoating, on the other hand, will keep the heat in (= not good).

 

Cool, thanks guys. I'll have to give it some more thought before I make my decision.

 

Not really a lot of progress lately, added a bit more gusseting up front, started the pipes. I have #4 in the prettymuch how it'll be. #3 Is just kinda in there, I gotta make some changes, I'm not terribly happy with it as is. I'll work it out. Waiting for an 18" rear wheel to show up before I do #1and2. It's gonna be tight back there with the rear tire and all... Anyways, here's a pic.

 

Kevin, hope it all works out for ya, you've come too far to quit now! It's gonna look sick when you get it all back together! Keep us posted.

 

looks sick I would like that do but my bike has to pass a safty still...

 

It's going t looks great when it's done. I think chopping a scoot is almost as much fun as riding it. PD

 

No no, I was refering to the exhaust, not the whole bike. I'm not going to scrap the bike. I have a tranny to replace in my Jag, so the bikes on hold for a few days. I'll be back at it soon enough.

 

Well... um....... I've bought a house, sold a car, sold a bike, and generally been busy as he*l. I threw the bike together as best I could without paint so I can ride it to the new place. More details sometime soon. Well, as soon as I can, I should say.

Maiden voyage. Midnight. No headlight. No plates. No problem. Here's a pic or 3.

 

Looking meaner every time I see new pics....

That bike has undergone some transformation.

Nice work

 

looking real good

 

That exhaust is sick.

 

Looking awesome kevin. The pipes turned out great. How does she sound/ride/idle?

 

Looks awesome man! Can't wait to see a rear fender on it!

Btw, what amount of amps did you need to use to weld up your frame?

 

WOW!!!! I just read/skimmed thru this hole thread. N i have 2 say I love what ur doing 2 ur bike! I wish I had the knowledge/experience 2 do this type of stuff 2 my bike... Or I knew someone that knew how. That could teach me.

 

Most of everything we know is online research and self taught, or at least what I know...

Best way to learn is to pick up the tool and start working.

 

True! But now a days stuff cost some $$$. N I can't just start hackin' n retro-fitting things. If I don't have the $$$ 2 fund it. Just with guesstamation(spelling?)... Don't get me wrong here. I have the $$$ 2 do a project bike. BUT, anything I do "needs" 2 be "on point"!!! Know what I mean?