Thruxton Open frame Thruxton project.

Discussion in 'Thruxton, Scrambler & Trident' started by Batey74, Jan 3, 2016.

  1. PETER CLARKE

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    I wished I could something like this to my front brake fluid reservoir.
     
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    Batey 72 Its nice to see a plan coming together, a very brave thing to do with your bike you must be very happy with its progress a excellent skill you have there, I like it with the twin shocks.
     
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    It's just my opinion but I dont think I'd chance it with the front brake... You've very little oil in a small pice of pipe acting as a reservior, if the back brake fails you can still stop safely with the front. The other way round I think you'll struggle..
     
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    Thanks Peter, I think I'm well past the point of returning it back to standard but I'm really happy with the progress.
    I like to do something a little more challenging...
     
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    Almost done... image.jpeg image.jpeg image.jpeg image.jpeg
     
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    Proper nice bit of kit now!! What finish process is used on the tank out of interest? Battery box is well blended in now I see. Well done, good craftsmanship.
     
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    Coming along nicely batey!
     
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    Wow Batey, that is looking proper gorgeous !!!!! Lovely bike that - and unique.
     
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    I like everything except the seat. Don't get me wrong it a great job and I would love to own it myself. But the seat is bugging me. I would like the front to be lower than the back. A bit like the new Street a Twin perhaps. Or even a single seat following the curve of the tank down to the top of the air filters then back up.
     
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    That is very nice job Batey, now I'll tell you what I have done to my bike because of road resurfacing and loose road chippings I have removed my belly pan painted sump with Hammerite black gloss paint and treated the removed belly pan to a coat of clear stone chip and that took me all day to do that:D:D
     
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    Hi, the tank was painted by 8 ball custom they did an amazing job, they strip the paint and pollish the bare metal then just clear lacquer over, it's a really nice finish..
     
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    Hi Batey just to remind you to change your profile picture now:)
     
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    That is proper good! :D
     
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    before and after photos. image.png image.png
     
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    Cracking batey!!
     
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    Are you going to put mud shields on ??
     
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    I'm not 100% but I think the carb model need a support bracket and EFI model doesn't..
     
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    Hi, I might fit a front fender, I've seen one from Down and Out customs I like, I just need to save some money first!!
     
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    Its difficult making choices with what will look good on your bike as it looks good without but a front one will be needed unfortunately.
     
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    Down and out, loverly stuff but you need a second mortgage!
     
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