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Re: Polishing the Turd
Posted: Sun May 13, 2018 8:57 pm
by sirch345
Good work
That heavy duty paint stripper looks more like Nitro-Mors used to be many years ago, in doing a good job of lifting the paint.
Is that seat unit from an MV Augusta

it's going to look great
Chris.
Re: Polishing the Turd
Posted: Sun May 13, 2018 11:55 pm
by mik_str
actually, the more I look at it, it looks like an Aprilia RSV/Tuono tail... could be wrong though...
Re: Polishing the Turd
Posted: Mon May 14, 2018 7:55 am
by motojohn
mik_str wrote: ↑Sun May 13, 2018 11:55 pm
actually, the more I look at it, it looks like an Aprilia RSV/Tuono tail... could be wrong though...
Its from a Ducati 1098
Re: Polishing the Turd
Posted: Mon May 14, 2018 7:58 am
by motojohn
mik_str wrote: ↑Sun May 13, 2018 4:06 pm
Nice work. Are you looking at using the Duc subframe or adapting the VTR unit to accept the Duc cowling? Inquiring minds want to know, lol
i was going to use what was left of the vtr subframe but i got a ducti one for a good price so we will see how it goes
Re: Polishing the Turd
Posted: Mon May 14, 2018 4:25 pm
by agentpineapple
i'd love to have the fabrication skills to properly fit a different rear subframe and seat unit. I've always thought the std one was a tad bland.
keep up the good work buddy, you have some serious skills.......

Re: Polishing the Turd
Posted: Mon May 14, 2018 4:42 pm
by alanfjones1411
That tail will look really good.The turd will be great when finished.Well done.

Re: Polishing the Turd
Posted: Mon May 14, 2018 10:26 pm
by sirch345
motojohn wrote: ↑Mon May 14, 2018 7:55 am
mik_str wrote: ↑Sun May 13, 2018 11:55 pm
actually, the more I look at it, it looks like an Aprilia RSV/Tuono tail... could be wrong though...
Its from a Ducati 1098
Thanks for clearing that up John
mik_str wrote: ↑Sun May 13, 2018 4:06 pm
Nice work. Are you looking at using the Duc subframe or adapting the VTR unit to accept the Duc cowling? Inquiring minds want to know, lol
Well done Micky, you were right the first time and I was wrong
Chris.
Re: Polishing the Turd
Posted: Tue May 15, 2018 8:27 am
by Duffy1964
That’s coming along nicely
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Re:the subframes here
Posted: Tue May 15, 2018 9:15 pm
by motojohn

the 1098 frame is quite a good fit , just a bit of filing for the top mount but the bottom will need cutting and made longer ,i did order a under tray but its not much use as its a very poor fit to the seat unit due to the seat unit being a race rep
Re: Polishing the Turd
Posted: Tue May 15, 2018 10:21 pm
by sirch345
Sh1t

for a split second I thought you'd chopped your hand off, glad it's only your glove
That seat unit is going to look great
Chris.
Re: Polishing the Turd
Posted: Tue May 15, 2018 11:54 pm
by mags@port
That subframe is art, maybe naked with a hugger and just a seat and small box to hide the battery and gubbins. Gonna be nice this
Re: Polishing the Turd
Posted: Wed May 16, 2018 2:29 pm
by motojohn
mags@port wrote: ↑Tue May 15, 2018 11:54 pm
That subframe is art, maybe naked with a hugger and just a seat and small box to hide the battery and gubbins. Gonna be nice this
yes you are right it is a work of art shame to cover it with the seat pod
Re: to polish or not to polish
Posted: Fri May 18, 2018 7:15 pm
by motojohn
Re: got the seat hump
Posted: Fri May 18, 2018 7:25 pm
by motojohn
Re: Polishing the Turd
Posted: Fri May 18, 2018 8:22 pm
by sirch345
The Buel wheels look amazing, and your seat unit is getting there. I know how much work and time is involved to do both jobs, well done
Chris.