Hades

[Surt]

You are a mad fucking nutter Surt.

In a good way.

why i dont build a rocket bike. yet...

[Surt]

thanks lots blokes your moral support is precious for me besides other assets lol

havent had a chance to continue welding the holes around bungs therefore trimmed the i.c. side plates instead

http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r638/Surt_Rafrrirr/DSCF5105.jpg

the i.c. levitates, bloody miracle!

http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r638/Surt_Rafrrirr/DSCF5106.jpg

you got the idea

http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r638/Surt_Rafrrirr/DSCF5107.jpg

will have to set the coolers off to the right due to the compressor housing
will be hidden by scoops tho

http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r638/Surt_Rafrrirr/DSCF5108.jpg

the coolers r prolley gunna be set at the same angle but i don't promise

http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r638/Surt_Rafrrirr/DSCF5109.jpg

[Surt]

http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r638/Surt_Rafrrirr/DSCF5110.jpg

http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r638/Surt_Rafrrirr/DSCF5111.jpg

http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r638/Surt_Rafrrirr/DSCF5112.jpg

http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r638/Surt_Rafrrirr/DSCF5113.jpg

[geesexar]

are there any other nutters like you in Russia surt? or did they break the mold

[Surt]

spot on mate, all the russians r evil bastards, keep em away from Oz or they'll start breaking the molds, buildin communism and shit and jolly good aussies will have to relocate to nu zealund bahaha!

[rock hard]

Nice try Surt..cause of all the people we want here you are on the short list ..what if we swap you for a current and a deposed prime minister..surely they can find a use for them cause we cant here..mate i just re read the first sentence of this thread and it made me laugh..

[Surt]

holy shit Morry all you have to do is to comfirm that you're my father
as for madam Gillie from wat i heard you'd donate her to some african cunt'ry's zoo
just checked up this thread beginning what can i say? the story of my life, saw the ride fast and simple but in for a penny in for a pound... and sheilas just can't wait till the bikes finished bwahaha!

[Surt]

the bungs for fuel pick up and return as well as for tank vent and engine vent are all made

http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r638/Surt_Rafrrirr/DSCF5115.jpg

breather nipple's gotta be turned away off i.c. piping

http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r638/Surt_Rafrrirr/DSCF5116.jpg

been workin out the best location for the bungs, the lowerest point of the tank for fuel pick up is the front part of the "sink" so be it! pretty close to the head cover thats why the bungs r welded directly in the tank instead of using traditional scheme where weld on metric bung with metric to AN adapters are used...

http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r638/Surt_Rafrrirr/DSCF5117.jpg

http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r638/Surt_Rafrrirr/DSCF5119.jpg

AN8 fittings r borrowed from the christCRUSHER project may Satan keep it at hand at the gates of hell

http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r638/Surt_Rafrrirr/DSCF5120.jpg


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0t1FplvMH6I

[Mishdog20]

Damn thats some sexy craftmanship there Surt. Keep up the great work mate.

[K6Thou]

This build just keeps getting better Surt.

So when are you starting to lathe up wheels.... ;)

[Surt]

thanks mates, nah no billet wheels, making just what i can't buy, really keen to finish the project asap

http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r638/Surt_Rafrrirr/DSCF5121.jpg

http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r638/Surt_Rafrrirr/DSCF5127.jpg

http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r638/Surt_Rafrrirr/DSCF5129.jpg

http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r638/Surt_Rafrrirr/DSCF5130.jpg

[Surt]

lets tank!

http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r638/Surt_Rafrrirr/DSCF5131.jpg (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/Surt_Rafrrirr/media/DSCF5131.jpg.html)

http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r638/Surt_Rafrrirr/DSCF5132.jpg (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/Surt_Rafrrirr/media/DSCF5132.jpg.html)

http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r638/Surt_Rafrrirr/DSCF5133.jpg (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/Surt_Rafrrirr/media/DSCF5133.jpg.html)

http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r638/Surt_Rafrrirr/DSCF5134.jpg (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/Surt_Rafrrirr/media/DSCF5134.jpg.html)

http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r638/Surt_Rafrrirr/DSCF5135.jpg (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/Surt_Rafrrirr/media/DSCF5135.jpg.html)

http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r638/Surt_Rafrrirr/DSCF5136.jpg (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/Surt_Rafrrirr/media/DSCF5136.jpg.html)

http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r638/Surt_Rafrrirr/DSCF5137.jpg (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/Surt_Rafrrirr/media/DSCF5137.jpg.html)

[Surt]

rear mounts are simple as

http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r638/Surt_Rafrrirr/DSCF5138.jpg (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/Surt_Rafrrirr/media/DSCF5138.jpg.html)

http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r638/Surt_Rafrrirr/DSCF5140.jpg (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/Surt_Rafrrirr/media/DSCF5140.jpg.html)

but they do their job alright - the tank can be easily removed or just raised

http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r638/Surt_Rafrrirr/DSCF5141.jpg (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/Surt_Rafrrirr/media/DSCF5141.jpg.html)

http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r638/Surt_Rafrrirr/DSCF5143.jpg (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/Surt_Rafrrirr/media/DSCF5143.jpg.html)

[Surt]

the rear panel is ready for welder

http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r638/Surt_Rafrrirr/DSCF5144.jpg (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/Surt_Rafrrirr/media/DSCF5144.jpg.html)

http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r638/Surt_Rafrrirr/DSCF5145.jpg (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/Surt_Rafrrirr/media/DSCF5145.jpg.html)

[K6Thou]

How are you planing to form the sides of the tank Surt ? English wheel ?

[Surt]

yup the same e'wheel that formed the upper panels mate

[K6Thou]

Sweet ! Get to it then.... lol

[Azrael]

This thread is motivating me to finish something..

Lookin evil mate

[ozzy1100]

This thread is motivating me to finish something..


you and I both know that is bullshit tom lol

[Azrael]

you and I both know that is bullshit tom lol

Have ally welder, will shed..

[Surt]

same here mate! keen to finish the project and switch to other 3! or 4? lol

[Surt]

http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r638/Surt_Rafrrirr/DSCF5146.jpg (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/Surt_Rafrrirr/media/DSCF5146.jpg.html)

http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r638/Surt_Rafrrirr/DSCF5147.jpg (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/Surt_Rafrrirr/media/DSCF5147.jpg.html)

http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r638/Surt_Rafrrirr/DSCF5148.jpg (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/Surt_Rafrrirr/media/DSCF5148.jpg.html)

http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r638/Surt_Rafrrirr/DSCF5150.jpg (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/Surt_Rafrrirr/media/DSCF5150.jpg.html)

http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r638/Surt_Rafrrirr/DSCF5151.jpg (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/Surt_Rafrrirr/media/DSCF5151.jpg.html)

[Surt]

http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r638/Surt_Rafrrirr/DSCF5158.jpg (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/Surt_Rafrrirr/media/DSCF5158.jpg.html)

http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r638/Surt_Rafrrirr/DSCF5159.jpg (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/Surt_Rafrrirr/media/DSCF5159.jpg.html)

http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r638/Surt_Rafrrirr/DSCF5160.jpg (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/Surt_Rafrrirr/media/DSCF5160.jpg.html)

http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r638/Surt_Rafrrirr/DSCF5161.jpg (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/Surt_Rafrrirr/media/DSCF5161.jpg.html)

http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r638/Surt_Rafrrirr/DSCF5162.jpg (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/Surt_Rafrrirr/media/DSCF5162.jpg.html)

http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r638/Surt_Rafrrirr/DSCF5163.jpg (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/Surt_Rafrrirr/media/DSCF5163.jpg.html)

[ALBI]

Lovin it mate.

[Surt]

thank you Albi!

so... due to the may holidays it took a while to carry on
however its happened
had to cut in halves the side panel coz of their multiple curves and the voices in my head told me to do so lol

http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r638/Surt_Rafrrirr/DSCF5164.jpg (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/Surt_Rafrrirr/media/DSCF5164.jpg.html)

http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r638/Surt_Rafrrirr/DSCF5165.jpg (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/Surt_Rafrrirr/media/DSCF5165.jpg.html)

http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r638/Surt_Rafrrirr/DSCF5166.jpg (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/Surt_Rafrrirr/media/DSCF5166.jpg.html)

http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r638/Surt_Rafrrirr/DSCF5167.jpg (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/Surt_Rafrrirr/media/DSCF5167.jpg.html)

actually i pretty pleased with the result, the both sides are symmetric

[BANDITROD]

that looks fucking awesome surt

[wackyrider]

Looking good Surt

[hutch]

looking good surt

[Hagarr]

As always, bloody good stuff!

[Surt]

thanks heaps mates gotta do smth to keep my mind and hands busy haha!

[slingy88]

Hey Buddy,

Hows this beasty going? The speed you build stuff it should be running by now lol

[Surt]

no updates slingy, bought 4 bikes for cheap for modifying or restoring, pretty busy with the fuckers, keen to get rid of them asap

[slingy88]

no updates slingy, bought 4 bikes for cheap for modifying or restoring, pretty busy with the fuckers, keen to get rid of them asap

Fair enough mate. Any interesting out of the 4 cheap bikes?

[Surt]

all of them 4 r interesting to me mate coz they r my babies
not that im gunna just to refresh their paint and to sell off well judge yourself, here r 4 new rides, 3 of them i call quickies like having fast sex with a bike bwahaha
1. a Blasphemy project: a '96 virago 535, now stripped off, its frame and tank r 110mm stretched, a hardley's single carb mod, a straight thru exhaust, a fresh paintjob

http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r638/Surt_Rafrrirr/The Blasphemy/DSCF0037.jpg (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/Surt_Rafrrirr/media/The Blasphemy/DSCF0037.jpg.html)

http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r638/Surt_Rafrrirr/The Blasphemy/DSCF1008.jpg (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/Surt_Rafrrirr/media/The Blasphemy/DSCF1008.jpg.html)

http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r638/Surt_Rafrrirr/The Blasphemy/DSCF1035.jpg (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/Surt_Rafrrirr/media/The Blasphemy/DSCF1035.jpg.html)

2. a Nightrider project dedicated to the Mad Max movie character, a 84 kz750 ltd (shafty) is stripped, the engine is dissasembled completely for restoring (its barrels and pistons r scratched and rings r worn off, so i bought a gpz750 engine to borrow cyl block and pistons from it) and powder coating, the harleyish looking bastard is gunna turn into a cafe racer, so a custom tank and seat unit r soon to be born lol

http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r638/Surt_Rafrrirr/the nightrider/DSCF0042.jpg (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/Surt_Rafrrirr/media/the nightrider/DSCF0042.jpg.html)

http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r638/Surt_Rafrrirr/the nightrider/DSCF0107.jpg (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/Surt_Rafrrirr/media/the nightrider/DSCF0107.jpg.html)

http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r638/Surt_Rafrrirr/the nightrider/DSCF0198.jpg (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/Surt_Rafrrirr/media/the nightrider/DSCF0198.jpg.html)

http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r638/Surt_Rafrrirr/the nightrider/DSCF1006.jpg (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/Surt_Rafrrirr/media/the nightrider/DSCF1006.jpg.html)

actually firstly i intended to convert it to a chain drive and researched that it could be easily done, here, the shafty motor with the sprocket installed

http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r638/Surt_Rafrrirr/the nightrider/DSCF0128.jpg (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/Surt_Rafrrirr/media/the nightrider/DSCF0128.jpg.html)

and see the difference

el shafto's (or ciabtos lol)

http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r638/Surt_Rafrrirr/the nightrider/DSCF0126.jpg (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/Surt_Rafrrirr/media/the nightrider/DSCF0126.jpg.html)

dick chainy's

http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r638/Surt_Rafrrirr/the nightrider/DSCF0127.jpg (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/Surt_Rafrrirr/media/the nightrider/DSCF0127.jpg.html)

but after good reckoning i refuted the mod for building a brand new cafe fighter named Kawasooka

3. a Kawasooka project. the same gpz engine with the same kz worn out cyl block but bored off for +3mm wiseco kit (already bought and eagerly expected)... i looked for a frame and papers for the future bike and bought that

http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r638/Surt_Rafrrirr/the nightrider/Kawasooka/DSCF0178.jpg (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/Surt_Rafrrirr/media/the nightrider/Kawasooka/DSCF0178.jpg.html)

but the engine was to big for the frame

http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r638/Surt_Rafrrirr/the nightrider/Kawasooka/DSCF0194.jpg (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/Surt_Rafrrirr/media/the nightrider/Kawasooka/DSCF0194.jpg.html)

so i stretched the frame haha

http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r638/Surt_Rafrrirr/the nightrider/Kawasooka/08e691b5-1d38-4d3c-955b-8d8824cb719c.jpg (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/Surt_Rafrrirr/media/the nightrider/Kawasooka/08e691b5-1d38-4d3c-955b-8d8824cb719c.jpg.html)

now its big enough for any engine lol
but then i decided to build a frame either from polished stainless steel or ally, so now im lookin for alpha numeral bits of that type

http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r638/Surt_Rafrrirr/the nightrider/Kawasooka/DSCF0230-G.jpg (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/Surt_Rafrrirr/media/the nightrider/Kawasooka/DSCF0230-G.jpg.html)

http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r638/Surt_Rafrrirr/the nightrider/Kawasooka/DSCF0230-A.jpg (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/Surt_Rafrrirr/media/the nightrider/Kawasooka/DSCF0230-A.jpg.html)

4. a Katorga/Gulag project is about cross breeding a ural with my b12 leftovers: the front end, tank and seat. to bad that i threw away the bandits cut frame (the upper tubes), so now im gunna make them anew

http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r638/Surt_Rafrrirr/Katorga/902a1091-a53e-4550-9a89-0b7cf3f7e29d.jpg (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/Surt_Rafrrirr/media/Katorga/902a1091-a53e-4550-9a89-0b7cf3f7e29d.jpg.html)

http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r638/Surt_Rafrrirr/Katorga/DSCF5175.jpg (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/Surt_Rafrrirr/media/Katorga/DSCF5175.jpg.html)

http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r638/Surt_Rafrrirr/Katorga/DSCF5176.jpg (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/Surt_Rafrrirr/media/Katorga/DSCF5176.jpg.html)

the b12 tank was pretty much fucked up so i had to make an autopsy lol

http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r638/Surt_Rafrrirr/Katorga/DSCF1017.jpg (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/Surt_Rafrrirr/media/Katorga/DSCF1017.jpg.html)

then sand blasted it, not really successful for the inside part, the bloody silicone filler or what ever it was didn't surrender

http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r638/Surt_Rafrrirr/Katorga/DSCF1018.jpg (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/Surt_Rafrrirr/media/Katorga/DSCF1018.jpg.html)

http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r638/Surt_Rafrrirr/Katorga/DSCF1019.jpg (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/Surt_Rafrrirr/media/Katorga/DSCF1019.jpg.html)

then i cut out the upper part with the fuel throat to weld in a new one instead, no pics sorry

also the rear wheel will be borrowed from the b400 above and a custom ally swinger will be made... not really a quickie but i can't help it bahaha!

[geesexar]

fuckin hell Surt you're gonna be busy

[slingy88]

fuckin hell Surt you're gonna be busy

your not wrong geesexar lol.

And i have to say out of all 4, i like the look of the Virago the best which is something i NEVER thought i would be saying, as its, well..... a fucking Virago lol

Bloody awesome work as always Surt

[Surt]

lol thanks heaps mates, yup im bloody busy like hell
outta finish virago and kz first, then proceed with the b12 and then all the others, 9 is their number in sum
my coming home to the land of Oz is being postponed for a while... well Oz is where I am \m/

[Surt]

when i was a kid, i read in a book that one bloke had build a bike from a Singer's old german sewing machine and a few bike parts. the deed stuck in my head for years and i decided to prove that that wasn't a fable. but i had to build a sewing machine first

http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r638/Surt_Rafrrirr/DSCF1153.jpg (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/Surt_Rafrrirr/media/DSCF1153.jpg.html)

http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r638/Surt_Rafrrirr/DSCF1154.jpg (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/Surt_Rafrrirr/media/DSCF1154.jpg.html)

http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r638/Surt_Rafrrirr/DSCF1155.jpg (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/Surt_Rafrrirr/media/DSCF1155.jpg.html)

http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r638/Surt_Rafrrirr/DSCF1156.jpg (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/Surt_Rafrrirr/media/DSCF1156.jpg.html)

[Surt]

siberian sleigh with oil heating

http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r638/Surt_Rafrrirr/DSCF1157.jpg (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/Surt_Rafrrirr/media/DSCF1157.jpg.html)

http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r638/Surt_Rafrrirr/DSCF1159.jpg (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/Surt_Rafrrirr/media/DSCF1159.jpg.html)

[Surt]

took 6 months to find the best place for oil coolers and just a coupla weeks to fab their mounts/holder
now they are gonna be always full being below the oil level, i can make a separate duct to each cooler and even to add fans if needed

http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r638/Surt_Rafrrirr/DSCF1164.jpg (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/Surt_Rafrrirr/media/DSCF1164.jpg.html)

http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r638/Surt_Rafrrirr/DSCF1160.jpg (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/Surt_Rafrrirr/media/DSCF1160.jpg.html)

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http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r638/Surt_Rafrrirr/DSCF1165.jpg (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/Surt_Rafrrirr/media/DSCF1165.jpg.html)

http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r638/Surt_Rafrrirr/DSCF1166.jpg (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/Surt_Rafrrirr/media/DSCF1166.jpg.html)

[xa-mont]

Impressive as always Surt my man

[Gix11]

Wow! Looking good Surt. Keep it coming mate. This bike is going to be nuts.

[M.V.]

Fuck me, this is insane. Love it!

[Surt]

cheers mates i of always been around just messing with a virago project named Blasphemy

[Surt]

checking the clearance between the wheel and cooler, forks free and squeezed. mind that the forks are just for check up, i'll use a '08 gsxr1000 front end

http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r638/Surt_Rafrrirr/DSCF1167.jpg (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/Surt_Rafrrirr/media/DSCF1167.jpg.html)

http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r638/Surt_Rafrrirr/DSCF1168.jpg (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/Surt_Rafrrirr/media/DSCF1168.jpg.html)

[Surt]

now thats when my weight lifting came in hand - to roll about a 200 kg bike and not to damage anything. none the less she bit me by the fuck funger, having jammed it between the frame and lower yoke. thus the hell dog's been baptised in my blood. perhaps she avenged me for neglecting the project for 6 long months or was she just hungry?

http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r638/Surt_Rafrrirr/DSCF1169.jpg (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/Surt_Rafrrirr/media/DSCF1169.jpg.html)

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[Surt]

the beast takes no rider! but i'm gunna break her in.
the bike's looking really hellish in the flesh - a broad back, massive body, stocky, with powerful legs..this animal will bring me to the land of Oz, dead or alive bahaha!

http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r638/Surt_Rafrrirr/DSCF1173.jpg (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/Surt_Rafrrirr/media/DSCF1173.jpg.html)

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feel free and share your thoughts on the scoop design. actually i like it open, without a top part, thinking thinking

[wackyrider]

I just love this bike. Bit of a mongrel, but a mad a fuck, no fuck given mongrel. Always look forward to your updates mate

[slingy88]

I just love this bike. Bit of a mongrel, but a mad a fuck, no fuck given mongrel. Always look forward to your updates mate

Have to aggree, was only thinking the other day, about this build. Stop messing with Virago's Surt and get this TOP machine running ;)

[ozzy1100]

mate the strecth in the frame was genius just looks right

[Surt]

thanks mates actually ive done with the bloody witch (it took 3 times longer than expected) until spring, all is left is a paint job and final assembling in the shed, i believe by the time i'll have to spray over 2 bikes... or even 3 who knows
which part is of a mongrel wackyrider? im keen to raise up a thoroughbred predator so feel free to show me my omits on the way

[Surt]

took those fotos for my personal use, to sort out the design of the scoop, seat and mask, but if somebody is interested and having ideas (and good with paint or photoshop), feel free to come forth with offerings lol would be real nice of you!

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[Redmohawk]

Paint ? Pfft just clear coat it and let the world see your madness for all its worth.

[wackyrider]

Mate, I meant mongrel beast in a good way as it looks like it is ready to tear your arms off

[Bob]

Im with Red, that subframe looks mad mate. Love it :)

[ozzy1100]

whole bike should be left unpainted

[ozzy1100]

leave the swing arm black, and paint front wheel to match the back and just leave every thing else natrual or clear

[Surt]

thanks for replies i might consider that coz i fucking hate a paint job lol
heres the front end im using, not the one with red wheel

http://i41.tinypic.com/28by3us.jpg

http://i43.tinypic.com/skzx9x.jpg

[hutch]

likey likey

[K6Thou]

Any thoughts on how you are going to protect the oil coolers Surt ? They look like they'll wear everything coming off the front wheel.

[Surt]

a mesh grill if you mean protection from and stones and not ride out in the rain

[Surt]

a 3mm ally sheet. took 3 blokes to bent it

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[Surt]

still thinking what shape to choose
any opinions?

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[Gix11]

It's a shame that it has to come so high at the front to protect the cooler, looks like a slab. Is there no way you could keep the pointed scoop as it is at the front but incorporate a single flap upwards (and set back) to cover the cooler? From the side it would be invisible and keep the scoop and then from the front it would protect the cooler.

[Surt]

awesome idea Si i luv flaps bahaha!

[Surt]

i was really rocking yesterday

http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r638/Surt_Rafrrirr/DSCF1191.jpg (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/Surt_Rafrrirr/media/DSCF1191.jpg.html)

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[Gix11]

Yea man, that's the shape! That will tie in nicely with the tail.

[Surt]

yup Si and follows the outlines of the tank as well

[Surt]

the 1st variant looks nice but i found it uncomfortable for sitting, its front corners hurt legs and the back was too short and i was unwilling to use the welder, i'd rather make another try

http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r638/Surt_Rafrrirr/DSCF1194.jpg (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/Surt_Rafrrirr/media/DSCF1194.jpg.html)

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btw when i looked at the seat template cut off i've seen that it had a perfect shape for new head mounts

http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r638/Surt_Rafrrirr/DSCF1196.jpg (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/Surt_Rafrrirr/media/DSCF1196.jpg.html)

[Surt]

slava trudu (labor glory) memorial bwahaha!

http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r638/Surt_Rafrrirr/DSCF1199.jpg (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/Surt_Rafrrirr/media/DSCF1199.jpg.html)

the seats made from a 2.5mm heat treated hard ally sheet, the seat's turned out strong enough to be bolted straight to the frame without the seat subbie. had to use the sledgehammer to bend it. then mullets and e'wheel made their part nice

http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r638/Surt_Rafrrirr/DSCF1200.jpg (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/Surt_Rafrrirr/media/DSCF1200.jpg.html)

the gaps r non significant, but i'll continue e'wheeling tomorrow
another idea came into my head - to make recesses in the seat like in the subbies and scoop and to upholster it with the recesses exposed, hopefully you get what i mean

http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r638/Surt_Rafrrirr/DSCF1201.jpg (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/Surt_Rafrrirr/media/DSCF1201.jpg.html)

[Surt]

btw i weighted the new parts,
oil coolers and subbie 4200g
the scoop 2500g
the seat 1000g so far

[Surt]

taken awhile to make the 2.5mm seat base follow the subbie profile but now im quite happy with the result. now it weighs just 800g and less than 2kg with subbie!

http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r638/Surt_Rafrrirr/DSCF1202.jpg (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/Surt_Rafrrirr/media/DSCF1202.jpg.html)

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[Hagarr]

Interesting transition from Steel to Ally but as usual great originality.

did you sketch this design before you started the build or is this just morphing as you go along?

Bloody ripper ride this is going to be and good on you for having the patience to continue!

I'm going to wait patiently for your comments on the first ride LOL!

[Surt]

thanks heaps Dan yup i draw a 1:10 scaled sketch with a general layout but i make a final design of every detail as i'm approaching to fabbing it. guess its a bush engineers usual way bahaha!

http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r638/Surt_Rafrrirr/DSCF4478.jpg (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/Surt_Rafrrirr/media/DSCF4478.jpg.html)

http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r638/Surt_Rafrrirr/DSCF4477.jpg (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/Surt_Rafrrirr/media/DSCF4477.jpg.html)

had to look through 17 of 20 pages on my bucket album, a bloody long ride, 2 bloody years on a go. well tbh i have longer rides, nones forsaken

[ALBI]

hey surt you da man and you just named my fourth version of the tls

[Surt]

which is mate?

[K6Thou]

I'm loving this Surt.

[Hagarr]

thanks heaps Dan yup i draw a 1:10 scaled sketch with a general layout but i make a final design of every detail as i'm approaching to fabbing it. guess its a bush engineers usual way bahaha!
had to look through 17 of 20 pages on my bucket album, a bloody long ride, 2 bloody years on a go. well tbh i have longer rides, nones forsaken

Don't worry my Harris is an ongoing transformation since the day I bought it back in 1983.

That's why I make the comment as to keeping the drive as I can understand (as wel as many others on here would atest) what it takes to keep going!

There's a book that Aprilia were involved with years ago , can't remember the name at the moment, which explained in detail the effects of changing wheelbase sprocket centre position amongst a few things and was a really great read.

Only problem is I reckon if you read this book before modifying your bike you'd be too scared to make any changes LOL!

Have you based your dimensions on a known set of values (bike?)

Oh and by the way finally got some shots of my mates Egli which I promised to send you, they're a bit lacking in detail but the effort to do what he's done is hidden a lot in the bodywork, painting etc.

He changed the Egli thinking a bit in how the engine was cradled by the frame but if you've ever seen an Egli frame, Man are they thin tubing, you'd understand.

Anyway, awesome keep going Man!

[ozzy1100]

egli.... did someone mention egli......hhhmmmmm

[ALBI]

which is mate?
email sent !

[opindown]

loving your work. will be watching this one. :cool:

[Hagarr]

Hey Surt, not a very detailed shot of the stuff he's done but still very tidy.

Enjoy.5395

[Surt]

yip can't see anything of egli but the plate haha, still a tidy bike tho bro

[Surt]

loving your work. will be watching this one. :cool:

thanks mate spawning my kinky shit bahaha

[Surt]

finishing the tank

both right and left doles are the same

http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r638/Surt_Rafrrirr/DSCF1206.jpg (http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r638/Surt_Rafrrirr/DSCF1206.jpg?t=1393863988)

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[The Phantom]

Incredible work.

[Gix11]

That is awesome Surt.

[MDM]

I'm really liking the way that this build is going - keep up the good work Surt!

[Surt]

thanks lots for the feedback mates, really appreciate!
well i dont like everything about the bike, the oil coolers placement to be exact
so i decided to consult to Dave Dunlop from fastbyme turbo systems concerning the needed size and some other stuff
heres it:

"Surt Rafrrirr
hi Dave what size oil coolers do you use on your turbo charged b12s? my 14&15 row coolers are a wee bit overkill?

Dave Dunlop
I use a 16 row deep on et with b12 motors And just standard 19 row on Gsxr

Surt Rafrrirr
thanks heaps for reply mate how about piistons and con rods?

Dave Dunlop
Pistons ... If u can afford proper je or weisco , ,mtc Or budget used busa ... Rods dependants on what u plan

Surt Rafrrirr
yup i know about the wiseco and carrillo, i wonder how much boost a stock setup woud endure, from you experience?

Dave Dunlop
I've run 10psi on medium sized turbo chargers ... Reliable and over 40 thousand miles

Surt Rafrrirr
i see. i put on a bigger chinese t4/t5, intercooled and megasquirt. so the aim is to have a huge potential and not to blow up the engine before i sell the bike lol. then i have another project on a wait list which is just a mid size turbo and cv carb setup, thanks heaps for replies mate! sorry for disturbance, atm im on a sickie and have no business to do but bothering people haha

Dave Dunlop
For a start if it's a t4/5 by the time that spools up it will destroy the motor ..... What engine ???????

Surt Rafrrirr
b12 stock

Dave Dunlop
With a t4/5 ??

Surt Rafrrirr
yup thats what i was advised, i was into smaller turbos

Dave Dunlop
Well I can tell u right now that's far too large .... U will break that motor

Surt Rafrrirr

sorry just checked up, its a t03\t04 http://www.ebay.com/itm/270926439363?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Dave Dunlop
That makes better sence 225 ish at 7 psi

Surt Rafrrirr
yeah cool!"

therefore, i leave just a 15 row cooler which is gunna move upstairs to its original place under the neck, the 2nd one and awesomely awesome mounts r moving to the shelf.
the move will let me to lower the bike as i planned from the beginning

[Surt]

yesterday receved 16\42t sprockets (hopefully i aint gunna fuck up with the ratio) and the braided hose cutter, well it works!

http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r638/Surt_Rafrrirr/DSCF0434.jpg (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/Surt_Rafrrirr/media/DSCF0434.jpg.html)

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[Surt]

the tanks finished just wondering how to tidy up the seams, any thoughts?
taken more than a year, the tanks looking simple and flattish but in fact it has pretty complex shape, i had to make side panels from 3 pieces. but after all ive made what i wanted and bloody pleased with the result

http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r638/Surt_Rafrrirr/DSCF1210.jpg (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/Surt_Rafrrirr/media/DSCF1210.jpg.html)

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[Surt]

the tank weighs 3.100kg vs 5.500kg of a stock one!
gotta measure its volume yet

http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r638/Surt_Rafrrirr/DSCF1218.jpg (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/Surt_Rafrrirr/media/DSCF1218.jpg.html)

http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r638/Surt_Rafrrirr/DSCF1219.jpg (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/Surt_Rafrrirr/media/DSCF1219.jpg.html)

another projects down my arse, living in hell!

http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r638/Surt_Rafrrirr/Katorga/DSCF1221.jpg (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/Surt_Rafrrirr/media/Katorga/DSCF1221.jpg.html)

[Gix11]

Have you considered leaving the seams on there and making them a feature as opposed to hiding them? Just a thought. Maybe you could use the theme throughout the bike? Kind of "Franken-bike" style.

[ozzy1100]

i still think he should leave this bike raw

[Hagarr]

Have you considered leaving the seams on there and making them a feature as opposed to hiding them? Just a thought. Maybe you could use the theme throughout the bike? Kind of "Franken-bike" style.

Si where the Fck is the Like button??????

[Surt]

thanks heaps berserk, come forth with your harris mate!

yip Si, i considered that but just because im a lazy cunt and hate finishing things making them look perfect, but i'd also stay away of a rat bike look to kick arse them bike manufacturers so the bike must look as factory as i can make it, thanks for your comments that helped me to come to the conclusion hehe

now i wonder how to get an original grey colur of ally after the tank is tidied up? without painting it, naturally?

[slingy88]

After you clean the tank up, get it blasted. This will give it an even colour all over, but can be hard to clean. Might still need clear lacquer.
Oh, and looking bloody great Surt.

[Redmohawk]

+1 for a light sandblast , gives a nice matt finish and hides the welds a little without having to file them back. If you file finish first the welds will vanish. Then a clear coat over the top to keep it clean (finding a clear that wont yellow over time on Ali is tricky though)

[The Phantom]

The clear to use is Nyalic (aka EverBrite). I have been using it for years, it's pricey but absolutely the ducks guts.

- won't yellow
- self levelling
- clean up with metho
- UV inhibitors
- self blending (just spray on any scratches and it will blend to the existing coat!)
- indefinite shelf life

I am still using the last spraypack I bought in 2006... it was $55 then, as I said it's not cheap, but it is worth the money...

http://www.nyalic.com.au/nyalic.com.au/what_is_Nyalic.html

[Redmohawk]

Good to know I've been looking for a while