kdotlowe Posted September 12, 2016 Author Share Posted September 12, 2016 Believe it or not, I'm still working on this bike. Been away travelling. Rode the length of Vietnam on a 100cc Honda which was somewhat terrifying/exciting. Bike is currently with a friend having some minor fabrication work done. While that's happening, I'm prepping the engine (making it pretty). Hopefully have some progress shortly. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdotlowe Posted November 27, 2016 Author Share Posted November 27, 2016 Frame's back! A friend has done some fab work for me. New mounts for the tank, new redesigned tail section along with a seat pan. Very happy. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdotlowe Posted December 14, 2016 Author Share Posted December 14, 2016 Did a rough assemble to get an idea of how the bike looks, the bars look like absolute rubbish but I just needed something to move the bike around with. Seeing as my garage is full of CB360 parts, I'm going to cut down a rear fender to use on the 175. Just need to fabricate a bottom mount headlight bracket, a battery mounting solution, and some new foot pegs and then I'm pretty much happy with the frame. Nearly up to the fun part of making everything pretty, and purchasing shiny new parts! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Gruntfuttock Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 Curses, a shiny tank is now on my Ali wish list. Nice to see some progress... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdotlowe Posted December 21, 2016 Author Share Posted December 21, 2016 Decided to tidy up the engine by chucking on a coat of primer. And mockup up the rear fender to where I'd like it to sit. Just need to figure a way out to mount it. Have ordered some new handlebars which should be with me in the next day or two which will give me a better idea of how the bike will look. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdotlowe Posted January 14, 2017 Author Share Posted January 14, 2017 Purchased and installed some new handlebars which I'm pretty happy with. Also painted the engine. Going to get the side covers polished to a chrome finish. I really need to finish up all the fabrication work so I can get the frame powder coated and start the process of reassembling. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdotlowe Posted February 22, 2017 Author Share Posted February 22, 2017 Decided to go for a smaller rear fender. Now using a front fender off a CB360 rather than the rear. Made some little brackets up: Ready to weld: Mr.Vapour also blasted my engine side covers and a few other bits and pieces. Hit a wall now. I'm at the stage where I need to start purchasing new parts. Probably will look at getting the seat reupholstered next. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdotlowe Posted February 23, 2017 Author Share Posted February 23, 2017 Picked up the side covers, look bloody great. Going to leave them raw. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abarth Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Those side covers look mint man, I'm keen to do this on my K0. Are you going to spray them with matt clear coat to keep them crisp? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdotlowe Posted February 24, 2017 Author Share Posted February 24, 2017 @Abarth Hadn't thought about that to be honest - but yeah it sounds like a good idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKD Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 total buzzkill lol but im digging that red tank over the chrome. Nice frame work though 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdotlowe Posted February 27, 2017 Author Share Posted February 27, 2017 @MKD haha fair! It's still sitting here, so can always go back on if the bike doesn't end up looking how I imagined. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKD Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 something boxy could add some staunch to its brat-ness too. I've seen a few builds now using the AG100 tanks which look pretty cool i think. cheaper than an RD50 tank (which are on aliexpress if you go for that look too) and pretty readily available. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdotlowe Posted March 21, 2017 Author Share Posted March 21, 2017 New carb day! 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post kdotlowe Posted March 30, 2017 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 30, 2017 New gaskets, and engine mocked up. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdotlowe Posted May 3, 2017 Author Share Posted May 3, 2017 I'm removing the side cover badges so I've patched up the mounting holes with fibreglass. Also decided to try weld my fender brackets on myself. Considering I'd never welded before, and only had about an hours practice prior to doing this, I'm pretty stoked! Hopefully it holds. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdotlowe Posted July 12, 2017 Author Share Posted July 12, 2017 I'm pretty useless at taking photos and documenting what I'm doing. Started prepping everything for paint, body filling side panels and paint stripping the frame and brackets etc Will be sandblasting at home and probably painting with POR15. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdotlowe Posted July 16, 2017 Author Share Posted July 16, 2017 More stripping. Pretty much ready to be blasted and painted. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post kdotlowe Posted August 8, 2017 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 8, 2017 Just purchased a distraction..... 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PINTO Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 Flip has that thing ever been ridden! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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