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StreetfighterKz wrote:

good to see some progress on this. I personally am not a fan of the "fenderette"things if the bike has side covers on it. It seems redundant; like shocks with a springer seat. If you're going for the open subframe look i think it can look can look good. just my $.02. keep up the good work.

I think the fenderette won't be part of the final product. The muffler will pretty much hide it from the right side and I haven't figured out a way to mount it securely and I plan on running a full inner fender anyways.

Later, Doug

I was just messing around yesterday in the garage and noticed the fairing sticks out a bit. Took some measurements and was able to get it about 3/4" closer after some cutting, grinding, and welding. Not super noticeable but I think it helps.

Before...


During...



After...


I'm running out of things to do that are a priority and don't require a lot of money.

Sooner or later, I'm going to have to lay out the cash for final TIG welding the rear suspension mounts.

Later, Doug

Its small things like that that contribute to the overall look. Well done.

Been too long without an update.

I have been plugging away working on the bike and it's not a long ways of from being finally done.

I'm just going to throw up some of the major updates but if you guys want more pics or info on something particular, I'm sure I have them.

Electrical Panel...


Indicator light panel...


License plate and turns signal bracket...


Fabricated mid-pipe...




Started -AN oil cooler lines...


Top mount steering stabilizer (with temp fitting bracket)...



Custom rear caliper bracket for a Brembo caliper from a Ducati...







There's a few other small tasks not mentioned but that covers the major ones.

Later, Doug

Nice work on the caliper bracket Doug.

nice work doug!
bracket looks great,did you get a mill?

leon

531blackbanshee wrote: did you get a mill?

leon

I've wanted a mill for a long time and everything fell into place about a month ago.

Long story short. I traded a Bandit 600 in September for a Kz900 that I never got titled due to a small titling issue. Sold the 900 on a Monday, found the mill that night and the seller held it until Saturday for me.

It came with everything in the first picture. I did have to buy a clamp kit and belts to start using it. Then A couple weeks ago I picked up a Phase II 6" rotary table for a decent deal.

That caliper bracket is my first real project outside of the machining class I took several years ago. We only were on a mill for a couple class periods though.





Later, Doug

nice!
congrats on the acquisition!

that should take care of whatever you need.

leon

Good progress Doug Feeling jealous of that mill

Haven't been posting in my build thread much but I'm still at it. Progress was slow as my attention was divided among too many bikes so I put a couple into storage so I can focus better.

Still haven't finished the wiring but scored a free fairing and windscreen, just had to pay shipping. (Thanks kz10006!)

Started by mocking up the position that I wanted. Kinda tough as I was dealing with handle bar, tank, and fork/lower triple clamp clearances.


Started making my own custom fairing mounting brackets as I would have to modify the stock one too much for what I'm planning.




Then started on modding the fairing.



Some prep work and a slightly smaller fill panel.


Fiberglass.


Sand, fill, repeat. Sand, fill, repeat.




Still need some spot putty in places but close.



Next step of the plan. (I picked 83 as it's the model year of the bike.)


That's where it sits so far. Hopefully much more progress this weekend.

Later, Doug

oh
no you dent!

looks awesome man like endurance faring.

are you putting some trick headlights in there somewhere?

keep us posted,

leon