SEBSPEED Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 I'm pretty excited because today I got my modded frame and other parts back from the powdercoat shop! Have a look and watch this space for a future build-up thread, from start to finish! B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEBSPEED Posted February 7, 2008 Author Share Posted February 7, 2008 Rough estimate of the goal, special thanks to BlueFireIce & Toro1 for the p'shop help! Lots of details will be changing, I will list most of the mods/parts used later. As you can tell this is not a true restoration, but I can guarantee that the bike will be better than new! :thumbsup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FLYONWALL9 Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 SSSAAAAWEET! MAN OH MAN, tape up that frame before you go near it with tools Curious, what did the rim coat cost? I just epoxy coated mine and hope I get a good year or two out of it. The factory believe it or not used paint on NC/RC's so they chip anyway over time. I would like to know how well it holds up for you with cleaning solvents degreasers and so forth. Looks like a fun project! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEBSPEED Posted February 7, 2008 Author Share Posted February 7, 2008 I'm going to be putting a LOT of wax on those wheels! :P I had the frame, swingarm, upper triple, and wheels done by a friend of the family(in a professional shop) for $200. Regular cost is $85 per wheel, $115 for a frame. :thumbsup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer AussieinUSA Posted February 7, 2008 Member Contributer Share Posted February 7, 2008 :rolleyes: Sofar very impressive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoxmole Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Go Seb, go! And I'm glad you settled on that paint job. Excellent scheme! Will it be done by May? Now THAT is the question! You would certainly be forgiven for trailering if that was in it (from the guy that trailered down last year). :thumbsup: I can't tell from the pics if the seat was shop'd or not, but if you're in need of recovering it (your imagination is the limit), believe me, I'm the guy to talk to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEBSPEED Posted February 7, 2008 Author Share Posted February 7, 2008 Go Seb, go! And I'm glad you settled on that paint job. Excellent scheme! Will it be done by May? Now THAT is the question! You would certainly be forgiven for trailering if that was in it (from the guy that trailered down last year). :thumbsup:I can't tell from the pics if the seat was shop'd or not, but if you're in need of recovering it (your imagination is the limit), believe me, I'm the guy to talk to. Yeah, actually I do have a plan for the seat... can I send you a pic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlueFireIce Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Wow man, looking good, can't wait to see what this thing looks like "real" and done. Glad I could help with the color scheme! Good luck with it, will be waiting for more photos! :rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer FotoMoto Posted February 7, 2008 Member Contributer Share Posted February 7, 2008 From the ashes..... Man, fresh powdercoat sure looks suh-weeeeet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer vfrcapn Posted February 7, 2008 Member Contributer Share Posted February 7, 2008 Looking great! :rolleyes: I love the white wheels but it seems like they would be so much maintenance. What's that shock from again? Must post more pics! :thumbsup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
douglasthecook Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 It looks hot now, I can't wait to see the finished product!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEBSPEED Posted February 7, 2008 Author Share Posted February 7, 2008 Looking great! :beer: I love the white wheels but it seems like they would be so much maintenance. What's that shock from again? Must post more pics! :thumbsup: The shock was built for Chev(Zack) by Works Performance for his VF700F. I bought it from him when he popped his motor, along with his gas tank, rear fairing, and some other assorted bits. His weight is just a little higher than mine, so it should be set up well for my kind of riding. Front end will be taken care of with .95 Sonic springs, and RaceTech's Emulators(in VF1000R forks). edit - more pics and story/write-up coming, might not have tie today though. Every day is a busy day. <_< :rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer VF1000R Posted February 7, 2008 Member Contributer Share Posted February 7, 2008 edit - more pics and story/write-up coming, might not have tie today though. Every day is a busy day. <_< :rolleyes: Well, at least you put "teaser" in the subject line. :P Looking good so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEBSPEED Posted February 7, 2008 Author Share Posted February 7, 2008 edit - more pics and story/write-up coming, might not have tie today though. Every day is a busy day. <_< :rolleyes: Well, at least you put "teaser" in the subject line. :P Looking good so far! Heh, I'd be happy to oblige w/ a few more pics from my break here at work... except Photobucket is now blocked here. <_< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Rivcyko Posted February 7, 2008 Member Contributer Share Posted February 7, 2008 Cool. Done yet? :rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V4 Rosso Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Looking forward to see the buildup progress. Won't be long before this one is on the cover of some bike mag :thumbsup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskan Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Very, very nice concept. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enzed_viffer Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Great work, Mr Seb! :thumbsup: Looking forward to updates. :rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest drewl Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Don't TEAZ me, bro!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEBSPEED Posted February 8, 2008 Author Share Posted February 8, 2008 Here's a few more of the powdercoat; some from the shop when I picked it up, and one with Chev's old gas tank. The RWB on the black frame would look really good too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soichiro Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 There is nothing like a bare frame straight from the powder coaters. It's a blank canvas and beautiful on it's on. Did they mask all the bolt holes and such? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vfrrider Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Are you SURE you want the grayshades paint job? That RWB scheme looks dynamite against the black with the white wheels. Larry VFRrider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEBSPEED Posted February 8, 2008 Author Share Posted February 8, 2008 There is nothing like a bare frame straight from the powder coaters. It's a blank canvas and beautiful on it's on. Did they mask all the bolt holes and such? Yes, everything was plugged or masked where I specified, except for one side of the front wheel. the guy goofed and only masked the left rotor mount posts, not the right, so I have a little careful grinding to do. No big deal, I went through the same thing with the chrome wheels I bought for my F4i, pc should be easier to get off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEBSPEED Posted February 8, 2008 Author Share Posted February 8, 2008 Are you SURE you want the grayshades paint job? That RWB scheme looks dynamite against the black with the white wheels.Larry VFRrider It sure does, but I dare to be different. :D edit - then again, I do have a second set of bodywork... could always do both! The 700 will likely die a death of a thousand pieces anyway... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer VF1000R Posted February 8, 2008 Member Contributer Share Posted February 8, 2008 RWB makes me feel all tingly. :rolleyes: It would look really sweet with that black frame. Guess I'll have to buy one and do it. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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