Aluminium Hugger
- legendlives
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These two pictures show why I wanted to make the new hugger. The original one (on the right) is the wrong shape and has been rubbed through by the tyre. The chainguard is fully open on the inside so all of the road sh*t from the tyre is dumped straight onto the chain, and similarly any excess chail lubricant could be flicked onto the tyre.
The new hugger has a 'U' section chainguard as per the original 'Storm unit.
After the first smooth & polish:
It just needs some very small reshaping, a little bit of welding and another good polish!
I like my bikes like my women - Loud with two big cylinders
- legendlives
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All polished up and finally fitted.
Took it for a ride this afternoon, and it looks sooooooperb out in the sunlight!
Took it for a ride this afternoon, and it looks sooooooperb out in the sunlight!
I like my bikes like my women - Loud with two big cylinders
- lloydie
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Nice bling factor [THUMBS UP SIGN]
- turbo_billy
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Proper talent you have there my friend
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Well done. It's good to see some skills put to good use, as opposed to just buying gofaster bits and bolting them on.
Tank next?
Tank next?
It's not falling off, it's an upgrade opportunity.
- legendlives
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Probably belly pan.....tony.mon wrote: Tank next?
I like my bikes like my women - Loud with two big cylinders
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Looks good that, wish I could do stuff like that
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Very talented. I'll be asking you to knock out the dents in my van
I like it. Would you think some cutouts in the chain guard may enhance the effect??
I like it. Would you think some cutouts in the chain guard may enhance the effect??
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I was toying with the idea of cutting the 'VTR' logo into the sides, but was too desperate to start using the bike again.darkember wrote:Would you think some cutouts in the chain guard may enhance the effect??
Maybe next winter......
I like my bikes like my women - Loud with two big cylinders
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I'm still confused why you would expect to have an English wheel in NZ
Nice skills
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Nice skills
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That looks fantastic. It makes me realize how talented other people are and just how truly lazy I am.
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- bigtwinthing
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+1 0n that. Id buy one!!! Sorry. i can weld, repair and maintain, can't make owt but a mess.Big_Jim59 wrote:That looks fantastic. It makes me realize how talented other people are and just how truly lazy I am.
missing the noise, not the vibes. However never say never!
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Great job, well done
Chris.
Chris.
- legendlives
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Thanks for the nice comments guys.
It's good to be appreciated!
It's good to be appreciated!
I like my bikes like my women - Loud with two big cylinders