street tracker/ bastard kz650 build

street tracker/ bastard kz650 build 13 Apr 2012 10:07 #515561

mark1122 Offline User Keep twisting it Posts: 5359 Thank you received: 109	Very cool! 76 KZ, frame gusset work,1200CC.Ported by Larry Cavanaugh, 1.5mm.over intakes, Carron Pipe, ZRX12 rear end, and seat,96zx9 front end. 01 CBR600F4i Track bike. Cobourg, Ont. Can. ~ ~ ~_@ ~ ~ _- \, ~ (k) / (z) The following user(s) said Thank You: ultimate fighter
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street tracker/ bastard kz650 build 13 Apr 2012 22:26 #515670

ultimate fighter Topic Author Offline User Posts: 178 Thank you received: 6	some much needed play time after work gave me some motivation quick change cage built for laying down some "fiber" love building motorcycles one headache at a time
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street tracker/ bastard kz650 build 16 Apr 2012 21:27 #516246

ultimate fighter Topic Author Offline User Posts: 178 Thank you received: 6	'bout to get the real work started love building motorcycles one headache at a time
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street tracker/ bastard kz650 build 23 Apr 2012 22:03 #517637

ultimate fighter Topic Author Offline User Posts: 178 Thank you received: 6	4 piston rear brake needs more foam buildup at the peak under the seat flatslides on, they needed some proping as they sag a little love building motorcycles one headache at a time
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street tracker/ bastard kz650 build 04 May 2012 22:14 #519883

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street tracker/ bastard kz650 build 08 May 2012 20:38 #520810

ultimate fighter Topic Author Offline User Posts: 178 Thank you received: 6	love building motorcycles one headache at a time The following user(s) said Thank You: fizzer_$tfighter
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street tracker/ bastard kz650 build 09 May 2012 22:15 #521111

ultimate fighter Topic Author Offline User Posts: 178 Thank you received: 6	got my tank smoothed and sand blasted/primer sealed the bottom. used a new system called 4th dimension. It's a variant of sherwin williams. We'll see how it goes. looks to me like the sealer is a little plasticky/glossy when cured. It's extremely affordable though. Most likely going to use a rock guard and black single stage. love building motorcycles one headache at a time
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street tracker/ bastard kz650 build 10 May 2012 21:09 #521334

ultimate fighter Topic Author Offline User Posts: 178 Thank you received: 6	love building motorcycles one headache at a time The following user(s) said Thank You: fizzer_$tfighter
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street tracker/ bastard kz650 build 14 May 2012 22:50 #522412

ultimate fighter Topic Author Offline User Posts: 178 Thank you received: 6	i dig it love building motorcycles one headache at a time The following user(s) said Thank You: fizzer_$tfighter
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street tracker/ bastard kz650 build 28 May 2012 20:03 #525460

ultimate fighter Topic Author Offline User Posts: 178 Thank you received: 6	did some speed holes and candy on the oil cap, matched the anodizing on the bolts pretty well. love building motorcycles one headache at a time
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street tracker/ bastard kz650 build 05 Jun 2012 21:57 #527128

ultimate fighter Topic Author Offline User Posts: 178 Thank you received: 6	i know it's not the greatest but until i get my TIG back and some time on the mandrel this will have to work. 'notha clear cover to watch the tick tock go around got a harley vrod headlight love building motorcycles one headache at a time
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street tracker/ bastard kz650 build 06 Jun 2012 04:00 #527194

porchev914 Offline User Whats that? Half of my swingarm is missing?!?!? Posts: 2716 Thank you received: 19	An up close shot of the tank would be great. I'd love to see how you blended the seam on the carbon overlay. Bang up job on all the custom parts, you've got a keen eye for what looks custom/cool. FRANKEN Z! 1978 KZ1000 A2A with 08'Speed Triple SSSA and '06 GSXR1000 front end The following user(s) said Thank You: ultimate fighter
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street tracker/ bastard kz650 build 06 Jun 2012 13:24 #527247

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There isnt much "blending" going on.
I had planned on one piece but i did 3 instead. The bias of the weave angles towards the center line on the sides.

With the scallops and some keen airbrush shading it will mask the seams and give it a cool look.

Not even half done with the custom parts.

After seeing your sssa arm i started making a jig for a tube single sider, that might end up on this bike eventually

Thanks for the kind words

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street tracker/ bastard kz650 build 06 Jun 2012 14:18 #527257

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It was smart to orient the fabric on the sides at +-45, as it aids the fabric in contouring to more complex or compound curves. It would be more of a challenge to overlay the entire tank in a single piece. How many layers of fabric did you use? Depending on the fabric manufacturer and cloth weight, there can be some gaps in the weave, though your cloth looks tight. Keep the pics coming. I still want to see close up shots of the tank and tail pieces.

FRANKEN Z!
1978 KZ1000 A2A with 08'Speed Triple SSSA and '06 GSXR1000 front end