Re: Teaser thread...
Posted by shinyribs on Dec 10, 2018; 6:21am
URL: http://vintage-and-classic-hondas.81.s1.nabble.com/CB1100F-The-Keeper-Build-tp4053992p4063853.html
Made some real goofy looking mounts for the front fender, but they are very light and strong. Once they get powdercoated black they will pretty much disappear. Pretty happy that the stock fender arch looked ok with the 17" tire. I really like the look of these fenders and wanted to use it.
Decided to recess the tail light and ended up dropping some more weight in the process. I like these big lights, but they do stick out pretty far. Like, really really far.
Lots of steel inner-structure to support the light and tag setup. Everything removed was 3lbs 6oz, but 6oz of it got reused. So another 3lbs shaved.
Stronger than it looks. Was gonna add some bracing for the middle section, but it's solid and would just be dead weight. That tab in the middle just keep the light from rotating on it's bolts.
Sinks the light in pretty good, but I had to make my own surround now.
Tail light surround is done. Very little forming needed and just a few tabs welded on to a cut out plate. Simple looking, but it'll get powdercoated satin and I might rivet on a Honda emblem if I can find what I want.
And made a quick tag mount.
Pretty pleased with the outcome. Over 6" of clearance to the tire and I've only got 4 1/4" wheel travel. I'll still double check the tire at full stuff next time I have the spring off just to be sure. The surround overhangs the tail light by about 3/4" taking some of the visual bulk away. Would've been a great project for a 3D plastic printer, but you work with what you got.
Made a piece of round stock not so round, and also turned up a ring I didn't photograph, but welded the two together and added some holes to make a clamp for the shock reservoir.
Sits at close in as is practical, but not sure I like the look. Seems to far out there. We'll see if it stays.
I think that's pretty much everything? I've got a headlight on the way so I can start building the front light setup. I would really like to find a set of stock grab rails if anyone has a pair they'd like to unload. Condition doesn't matter so long as they aren't bent.
Current tally on this build is $600 on the nose.
Current weight loss is 72lbs removed!
URL: http://vintage-and-classic-hondas.81.s1.nabble.com/CB1100F-The-Keeper-Build-tp4053992p4063853.html
Made some real goofy looking mounts for the front fender, but they are very light and strong. Once they get powdercoated black they will pretty much disappear. Pretty happy that the stock fender arch looked ok with the 17" tire. I really like the look of these fenders and wanted to use it.
Decided to recess the tail light and ended up dropping some more weight in the process. I like these big lights, but they do stick out pretty far. Like, really really far.
Lots of steel inner-structure to support the light and tag setup. Everything removed was 3lbs 6oz, but 6oz of it got reused. So another 3lbs shaved.
Stronger than it looks. Was gonna add some bracing for the middle section, but it's solid and would just be dead weight. That tab in the middle just keep the light from rotating on it's bolts.
Sinks the light in pretty good, but I had to make my own surround now.
Tail light surround is done. Very little forming needed and just a few tabs welded on to a cut out plate. Simple looking, but it'll get powdercoated satin and I might rivet on a Honda emblem if I can find what I want.
And made a quick tag mount.
Pretty pleased with the outcome. Over 6" of clearance to the tire and I've only got 4 1/4" wheel travel. I'll still double check the tire at full stuff next time I have the spring off just to be sure. The surround overhangs the tail light by about 3/4" taking some of the visual bulk away. Would've been a great project for a 3D plastic printer, but you work with what you got.
Made a piece of round stock not so round, and also turned up a ring I didn't photograph, but welded the two together and added some holes to make a clamp for the shock reservoir.
Sits at close in as is practical, but not sure I like the look. Seems to far out there. We'll see if it stays.
I think that's pretty much everything? I've got a headlight on the way so I can start building the front light setup. I would really like to find a set of stock grab rails if anyone has a pair they'd like to unload. Condition doesn't matter so long as they aren't bent.
Current tally on this build is $600 on the nose.
Current weight loss is 72lbs removed!
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