veg Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 Having got the point where I am likely to take a hammer to my latest ac build (72nd Lancaster). I’ve decided to go back to my other love. Two wheels. ive a fair stash of rare and unusual bikes as well as numerous resin updates etc for this I’ve decided to build the following 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veg Posted November 17, 2021 Author Share Posted November 17, 2021 I’ve also got the following for the race bike Etched brass-turned alloy etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veg Posted November 17, 2021 Author Share Posted November 17, 2021 For the road bike I’ve got some 3D printed parts to turn it into a variety of production racers as well as 3 different colour schemes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veg Posted November 17, 2021 Author Share Posted November 17, 2021 I have started the builds so will post some pics later this was more of a test to see how we got on. I bought loads of alclad years ago but never got round to using it so I’m hoping it’s still ok and I’ll crack on eventually with both. thanks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef N. Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 I will follow along with interest. I think the Skoal Bandit colouring looks really appealing. All the best in your builds.👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuppa_joe Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 I second the Skoal, not a usual thing you see on Suzuki's! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veg Posted December 21, 2021 Author Share Posted December 21, 2021 I’ve only done a little on the yoshimura gsxr Motor Metal rear disc made of 7 parts Swing arm filled ive done the body work and primed it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veg Posted December 21, 2021 Author Share Posted December 21, 2021 I’ve also started several Kawasaki z90-1000 AMA super bikes incl this Wayne Gardner moriwaki replica based on a Z1R this is the frame braced as per the racer and the left hand side engine mount brackets removed so I can complete the frame then fit the engine having made new engine plates I started with a set of brembo discs that have had all holes drilled but may use different ones motor with uta design updates motor with Kr1000 alternator cover oil breather over flow catch tank left hand side frame ive also braces the swing arm amongst lots of other bits. I tend to flick between builds so chances are I will end up listing of builds here as well, incl a Wes Cooley gs1000, katana AMA racer, a fast Freddie cb750 etc etc 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veg Posted December 29, 2021 Author Share Posted December 29, 2021 So more progress had to make more bracing and brackets for the frame, brace the swing arm, made number plates for race numbers, build a race exhaust the moriwaki ones were pressed alloy. Made out of various cones tubing etc, exhaust clamp on the collector. The original brake calipers only show the front not rear of the calipers so cut up spare calipers to make them complete, I’ve used new discs more in keeping The seat had an extra piece of foam duct taped in place so I’ve done that I have to re engrave the seat to show the quilting The oil cooler on showed fins on the front so I’ve cut up a spare to show it complete and fitted alloy goodridge hose junctions New bottom yoke being made 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veg Posted December 29, 2021 Author Share Posted December 29, 2021 (edited) When I get to painting the bodywork it won’t be pristine and some of the decals will be deliberately placed over the lacquer as they were just stickers. I’m after a used look this wasnt ever a show queen but a used race bike from the early 80’s all my reference pics show it as a used work in progress eg the use of duct tape Edited December 29, 2021 by veg 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jam Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 I'm about 3/4 of the way through a Hasegawa GSX-R G ... decided on the Blue Stuff colour way as it was my dream bike back in the day Loving the saddle "upgrade" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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