Building long fendered bike

From basic novice to the hard core cutomizing. Sharing tips, tricks and knowledge. Feel
free to ask question or give us your "2 cents".

Moderators: sunnbobb, Neil, Forum Moderators

Post Reply
digschopper
Titanium Member
Titanium Member
Posts: 304
Joined: Tue Jan 04, 2011 12:33 pm
Location: Goatpoop ,florida

Re: Building long fendered bike

#46

Post by digschopper »

CYBORG wrote:I'm in the process of building a gas tank out of Fiberglas. A lot work.....as all custom is
I'd like to see that. Are you using a sealer inside?
User avatar
CYBORG
Moderator
Moderator
Posts: 24538
Joined: Mon Jan 14, 2008 12:52 pm
Location: Muskegon mich

Re: Building long fendered bike

#47

Post by CYBORG »

I'm using a two part epoxy liner from Caswell. Tank is done, and painted. And installed, but I still need a fuel valve that is separate from the tank with main, reserve function. I mounted it on my 76 with the mono rear shock and the 1200 engine. Looks good...but as most know, I don;t do pictures. There are some pictures with the original custom tank somewhere on the site. Looks about the same, with the exception of a different tail lite. And instead of two separate tanks, its all in one. Still a tail section tank
1978 custom GL1000
1977 custom with 1200 engine
1985 gl1200
digschopper
Titanium Member
Titanium Member
Posts: 304
Joined: Tue Jan 04, 2011 12:33 pm
Location: Goatpoop ,florida

Re: Building long fendered bike

#48

Post by digschopper »

I'm making a flat track tailpiece for a 73 cb750. I hate to waste space,the spare fuel is a great idea.
digschopper
Titanium Member
Titanium Member
Posts: 304
Joined: Tue Jan 04, 2011 12:33 pm
Location: Goatpoop ,florida

Re: Building long fendered bike

#49

Post by digschopper »

The buck is almost ready for glass.
Attachments
IMG_20160227_191318.jpg
IMG_20160227_191318.jpg (26.32 KiB) Viewed 550 times
digschopper
Titanium Member
Titanium Member
Posts: 304
Joined: Tue Jan 04, 2011 12:33 pm
Location: Goatpoop ,florida

Re: Building long fendered bike

#50

Post by digschopper »

Shell finished. It needs a bottom so it has storage capacity.
Attachments
IMG_20160321_172157.jpg
IMG_20160321_172157.jpg (38.46 KiB) Viewed 520 times
IMG_20160321_172210.jpg
IMG_20160321_172210.jpg (34.72 KiB) Viewed 520 times
0323160935.jpg
0323160935.jpg (60.99 KiB) Viewed 520 times
User avatar
Norbert R
Gold Member
Gold Member
Posts: 1373
Joined: Wed Apr 03, 2013 3:13 pm
Location: Johannesburg South Africa

Re: Building long fendered bike

#51

Post by Norbert R »

WOW !! That looks fantastic!

So you lay your glass over the buck right ? which means the inside of the fibreglass tail piece is nice and smooth - what do you do to get the outside looking nice, do you sand and use body filler ?
Nulla futuit datum...
1977 GL1000 - BOTM April 2015
Image
Cafe Maximus Build Thread
digschopper
Titanium Member
Titanium Member
Posts: 304
Joined: Tue Jan 04, 2011 12:33 pm
Location: Goatpoop ,florida

Re: Building long fendered bike

#52

Post by digschopper »

Right. This is a one-off piece,so a permanent 'female ' mold was unnecessary. I haven't found a foam yet that doesn't dissolve from resin,so it gets bondo coated ,shaped very carefully,then wrapped in aluminum tape. Turtle wax over the tape,let dry,then lay up glass over it. A helper makes it easier,mixing up the next small(about 6 oz.)batch of resin.3 plastic quart cups on your bench; one has acetone for cleaning brushes,the other two for resin.as you run out in one cup,your buddy should have the second ready. DO NOT STOP till you have four layers thick of mat layed up. If you stop,let it set up,start again,it's not as strong. Other than being a mess,it's rather fun.
digschopper
Titanium Member
Titanium Member
Posts: 304
Joined: Tue Jan 04, 2011 12:33 pm
Location: Goatpoop ,florida

Re: Building long fendered bike

#53

Post by digschopper »

Almost forgot the outside. Let it set up 24 hrs,even though it feels dry. Sand it halfway decent,see if you are sanding into the fibers. If so,stop sanding and mix up some resin. Coat it well,let it kick off several hours and resand.it should be petty straight by now,so remaining flaws can be filled with bondo filler,or better yet,bondoglass fiber reinforced filler. Sand,wipe with alcohol. You can use any primer,but I like catalyzed urethane.wetsand with 400 grit and paint.
digschopper
Titanium Member
Titanium Member
Posts: 304
Joined: Tue Jan 04, 2011 12:33 pm
Location: Goatpoop ,florida

Re: Building long fendered bike

#54

Post by digschopper »

IMG_20160402_111850.jpg
IMG_20160402_111850.jpg (174.83 KiB) Viewed 499 times
IMG_20160402_111928.jpg
IMG_20160402_111928.jpg (177.3 KiB) Viewed 499 times
IMG_20160402_112523.jpg
IMG_20160402_112523.jpg (170.13 KiB) Viewed 499 times
The opening on the front of the 'bump' is going to have a door,but the padding and vinyl will hide it. Storage compartment.
User avatar
Norbert R
Gold Member
Gold Member
Posts: 1373
Joined: Wed Apr 03, 2013 3:13 pm
Location: Johannesburg South Africa

Re: Building long fendered bike

#55

Post by Norbert R »

Thanks for the explanation. Looking forward to seeing it painted.
That storage compartment is actually quite generously sized, should prove quite usefull.
Nulla futuit datum...
1977 GL1000 - BOTM April 2015
Image
Cafe Maximus Build Thread
digschopper
Titanium Member
Titanium Member
Posts: 304
Joined: Tue Jan 04, 2011 12:33 pm
Location: Goatpoop ,florida

Re: Building long fendered bike

#56

Post by digschopper »

I'm hoping so! I cut three inches out,as it was silly long,and made a new end cap,bonding it in and blending it as one. This is my 73 cb750k that's becoming a tracker/scrambler.
digschopper
Titanium Member
Titanium Member
Posts: 304
Joined: Tue Jan 04, 2011 12:33 pm
Location: Goatpoop ,florida

Re: Building long fendered bike

#57

Post by digschopper »

IMG_20160406_194308.jpg
IMG_20160406_194308.jpg (162.61 KiB) Viewed 450 times
User avatar
Norbert R
Gold Member
Gold Member
Posts: 1373
Joined: Wed Apr 03, 2013 3:13 pm
Location: Johannesburg South Africa

Re: Building long fendered bike

#58

Post by Norbert R »

Nice! Good proportions now :2thumbs

Hey Digs, just saw your location - Goatpoop Florida ? lolol lolol lolol lolol :lol: :lol: :lol:
Nulla futuit datum...
1977 GL1000 - BOTM April 2015
Image
Cafe Maximus Build Thread
digschopper
Titanium Member
Titanium Member
Posts: 304
Joined: Tue Jan 04, 2011 12:33 pm
Location: Goatpoop ,florida

Re: Building long fendered bike

#59

Post by digschopper »

Yep. I'm from new Hampshire,way up north,I listed my location back then as " goatscrotum,nh". I love that Latin phrase,BTW. Googled it,and I think this cb750 ' dirtbike' would wear it proudly on the tailpiece,lol.
User avatar
ericheath
Honored Life Member
Honored Life Member
Posts: 9580
Joined: Wed Jul 29, 2009 11:20 am
Location: Winnipeg, Manituba

Re: Building long fendered bike

#60

Post by ericheath »

Cow Hampshire
Whatever I suggest here should be given ample time for a moderator to delicately correct. I apologize in advance.
77 WING, 1200 engine with 77 heads, cams, gl1100 foot pegs, Magna V65 front end, 764A carbs, [-gone Suzuki M109 monoshock--, replaced with gl1100 shocks] gl 1200 swing arm, gl1500 final drive, wheel and rear brakes Valkyrie seat, Meanstreak tank, Sportster pipes, Power Arc ignition off crank.
77 Wing. black
83 Wing, in pieces
"Continuing education is important even if the subject matter is fairly useless (as in this case)."---Greg Foresi
Post Reply
  • Similar Topics
    Replies
    Views
    Last post

Return to “GoldWing UnderGround CustomiZing”