Bike is currently in the process of being put back together. I must say I really like the looks of the black frame (will give it a real "sleeper-esque" look)
OCMD circa 2016
OCMD circa 2016
It's winter here in Montreal and so that means modding season. Tired of constantly worrying about the status of the oval steering neck in my bike's frame, I picked up a replacement frame and had it reinforced (slightly; combined with the HARC-Pro replica brace, it should firm things up nicely) and powdercoated (with help, as always, from my trusty and well connected bud Jack Flash). Thought I would share some pics of said frame with you.
Bike is currently in the process of being put back together. I must say I really like the looks of the black frame (will give it a real "sleeper-esque" look)
Bike is currently in the process of being put back together. I must say I really like the looks of the black frame (will give it a real "sleeper-esque" look)
99 VTR1000F Firestorm, a.k.a. The Carbon Express
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lloydie
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Re: OCMD circa 2016
Why didn't you get the rears boxed in and the extra brace at the front? Like the moriwaki frames , if I was going to all that trouble I would of gone the extra mile .
Still looks very nice tho [THUMBS UP SIGN]
Still looks very nice tho [THUMBS UP SIGN]
Re: OCMD circa 2016
Basically, had to draw the line somewhere.... These were relatively quick and easy to carry out, and should bring some improvement to the stiffness...
99 VTR1000F Firestorm, a.k.a. The Carbon Express
Re: OCMD circa 2016
All these black frames popping up is not helping me at all 
I'm glad you're not slacking Micky, the frame looks great. Keep up the good work mate
Chris.
I'm glad you're not slacking Micky, the frame looks great. Keep up the good work mate
Chris.
Re: OCMD circa 2016
Gives a new meaning to the Dark Side,. huh? lol
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StormyRob
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Re: OCMD circa 2016
I recently stripped the storm right down so quite a bit of the bike can be powder coated eggshell black (basically satin)
I love seeing the black frames. This one looks pretty good.
Not sure exactly how much benefit there is in the reinforcements aside from what has been stated but perhaps it makes a big difference.
Looks good mate!
I love seeing the black frames. This one looks pretty good.
Not sure exactly how much benefit there is in the reinforcements aside from what has been stated but perhaps it makes a big difference.
Looks good mate!
If you don't try you never know if you can do it.
Re: OCMD circa 2016
thanks. As for the reinforcements, I can't see them hurting anyhow....StormyRob wrote:I recently stripped the storm right down so quite a bit of the bike can be powder coated eggshell black (basically satin)
I love seeing the black frames. This one looks pretty good.
Not sure exactly how much benefit there is in the reinforcements aside from what has been stated but perhaps it makes a big difference.
Looks good mate!
FWIW, subframe is also powdercoated black....
99 VTR1000F Firestorm, a.k.a. The Carbon Express