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New Last Build Thread "maybe"
- Thread starter halfmile
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I spent the entire day "Boxing the Bishop" on this tail section/seat. I had to make a form to center the seat and get the general shape of the bend then make pattern`s (3) before I got one I can barely tolerate. The green tape is covering a window I cut in the pattern so I could match up the center lines. I did one side at a time then folded it in half and was off about 1/16". Unacceptable.
When I transfer it to the aluminum sheet I`ll leave about 1/8" at the bottom where it meet`s the upper frame rails so it can be trimmed as it has to be sloped inwards at the same angle as the downward bend from the bottom of the form to the frame rails and the very front of the seat has to taper in too. The flat seat bottom/back should be easier than the structural ass kicking I`m currently enjoying.
On a lighter note the lifting spool mounting tabs were a piece of cake.
When I transfer it to the aluminum sheet I`ll leave about 1/8" at the bottom where it meet`s the upper frame rails so it can be trimmed as it has to be sloped inwards at the same angle as the downward bend from the bottom of the form to the frame rails and the very front of the seat has to taper in too. The flat seat bottom/back should be easier than the structural ass kicking I`m currently enjoying. On a lighter note the lifting spool mounting tabs were a piece of cake.
I like the way the tail section is shaping up! 
Thanks. It`ll look way better in the trash can than the first one I did.I like the way the tail section is shaping up!
Pssst.... hey Phil.... 
What the heck are you up to now?
How does the fabric hold it`s shape?
Epoxy
I spent the entire day "Boxing the Bishop"I spent the entire day "Boxing the Bishop" on this tail section/seat. I had to make a form to center the seat and get the general shape of the bend then make pattern`s (3) before I got one I can barely tolerate. The green tape is covering a window I cut in the pattern so I could match up the center lines. I did one side at a time then folded it in half and was off about 1/16". Unacceptable.
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Hey @halfmile, in Blighty we have a saying ''Bashing the Bishop''.....
Aparently some solo sexual activity with your Gentleman Sausage........ Just sayin'
Punchin' the munchkinI spent the entire day "Boxing the Bishop"
Hey @halfmile, in Blighty we have a saying ''Bashing the Bishop''.....
Aparently some solo sexual activity with your Gentleman Sausage........ Just sayin'
Starting to remind me of a old George Carlin skit. Oh well I can`t spend the day "Spanking the Monkey" on the computer. I`m going out to the shop and try to accomplish something XS650 related.
Oh well I can`t spend the day "Spanking the Monkey" on the computer. I`m going out to the shop and try to accomplish something XS650 related.
Starting to remind me of an old George Carlin skit.
Starting to remind me of a old George Carlin skit.
I transferred the poster board template to a piece of .063 aluminum and cut it out "again" and bent it into shape on the form I made. Worked OK so far I guess. I did look on line at some other tail sections and they looked worse than the one I just made so I`ll keep it for now. At least the mounting tabs are in the right place and at the right angle so if I decide to try something else all I have to do is make it to fit the existing tabs. I will finish the actual seat part of the tail section and weld it while the tail section is fastened to the frame. I trimmed the tank mounts and installed grommets and test mounted the tanks. Tomorrow I`ll finish tacking the lifting spool tabs and brake reservoir mount and make a couple of braces for the rear axle plate and then it`s ready for the final welding of the frame (maybe)??
Finished the frame rails to axle plate braces and tacked the lifting spool tabs and M/C reservoir bracket. That finishes the frame with exception of a side stand mount and I`ll have to mock it up again with the exhaust on to see what room I have? Welding shop tomorrow then back to finish the tail section that I`m on the fence about already. Powder coat soon I hope. The sooner I get it back from the powder coater the sooner I`ll remember what else I should have done to it.
Powder coat soon I hope. The sooner I get it back from the powder coater the sooner I`ll remember what else I should have done to it.
Everything welded up and mocked up (again) to see what I forgot. The list is long! The outside welds on the tail section won`t be there tomorrow, they`ll be ground smooth. Tanks need more detail too. At least everything fits. I still need to make a boss for a side stand to plug into. Frame is finally on the downhill side. Sandblast and powder coat with my usual gray hammered finish. Carbs are on to make sure they fit with the UNI filters. In all honestly my back hurts just looking at the damn thing.
I still need to make a boss for a side stand to plug into. Frame is finally on the downhill side. Sandblast and powder coat with my usual gray hammered finish. Carbs are on to make sure they fit with the UNI filters. In all honestly my back hurts just looking at the damn thing.
