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Old 02-14-2009 | 06:16 PM
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I got to practice welding the .063 gauge aluminum that ill be building the tank out of.

This is the valve cover.

Old 02-14-2009 | 06:58 PM
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I've gotta be careful cuz if I blink I might miss someting...LOL!

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Old 02-14-2009 | 08:06 PM
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for some stupid reason i decided to make the valve cover look stock. I smoothed out all the welds and cleaned it up. looks pretty good. Got to decide on a paint color soon.



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Steering damper location



Old 02-15-2009 | 03:09 PM
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truckinduc,
this thread is much better than tv, and WAY better than hollywood movies.
your skills are simply amazing, particularly when considering your age. if you keep impressing me so much i'm gonna have to ask you for id to prove you're only 19!(20 now?)
love the bed liner spray for the chassis. great choice. i still remember seeing it on a hardley in daytona years ago. i will use it someday on body work or on a frame. nicely done.
Old 02-15-2009 | 03:50 PM
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thanks man.

Ill be 20 in 2 days, or whenever the 17th is.

I also machined new riser bolts, and some aluminum spacers that are a really interesting design. BUT i forgot to take pictures.
Old 02-15-2009 | 05:32 PM
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decided to do a little mock up







I think its sexy
Old 02-15-2009 | 05:38 PM
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your bike is looking damn sexy... it's going to look very nice when complete.
Old 02-15-2009 | 09:54 PM
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so whats everyone else think? I LIKE OPINIONS
Old 02-15-2009 | 10:10 PM
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This is the thread I keep coming back to because you're getting it done! The mock up looks great but I would like to see a pic of the lights from the front to see what the vertical setup looks like. No worries though if you don't, just keep the other pics coming!

Oh yeah I like the reinforcement to the cases on the sides. It looks like it could handle a spill.
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opinion, i'm blown away so far.
too many likes to list but i have to mention your choice of bed liner for the frame again. it's awesome.
you did say white for body work? that wouldn't be my choice but you definitely know what you're doing so i'll wait and see how it looks. i bet you'll make it work nicely.
one thing i've been into lately is one old school round headlight. simple, classic.
Old 02-16-2009 | 07:21 AM
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I think pearl off-white would look good with carbon fiber would look very classy.
Old 02-16-2009 | 08:43 AM
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Well your other option for headlights (side by side) would give it a kind of Speed Triple look, only without the huge bulbs.. Without seeing it, I don't know if what you have or that would look better.

But over all it looks great!
Old 02-16-2009 | 08:53 AM
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This is an amazing project and the speed that you are going in incredible. I look forward to logging on everyday to see what you've gotten done. I can't wait to see the finished product, would you mind going a little faster please. I agree, I think a pearl white with carbon accessories would look great!
Old 02-16-2009 | 09:12 AM
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looking good!

cant wait to see your tank setup.
Old 02-16-2009 | 12:31 PM
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I have been following this thread for a while now and I am still amazed at the progress and the speed in doing this. Keep it up she looks good.

Kids got skillz
Old 02-16-2009 | 06:38 PM
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I like the stacked light. If I was to do a Naked Superhawk. I too would paint/sprayliner the frame swingarm and subframe,Front mount Rad, upright bars, Upsidedown forks, highmount exhaust. I have always had a love for flatblack on black with carbonfiber trim here and there. Basicly make it look like an Monster S4R.
Old 02-16-2009 | 06:56 PM
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as has been said, amazing. And you make such fast progress, I think you have a team of elves or oompa loompas working for you. You should go on that chopper build show they used to have - build it in 30 days and you got to keep the thing. You would have blown it away.

I like the bike. Not sure about the headlight/damper yet - but that is just style preference - and I'm not sure what overall look you are going for.
Really impressive stuff though.
Old 02-16-2009 | 06:57 PM
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Nice looking project! Can't wait for the next update.
Old 02-17-2009 | 06:08 AM
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should the rear set be bed liner black?
Old 02-17-2009 | 12:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Truckinduc
so whats everyone else think? I LIKE OPINIONS
First things first...HAPPT BIRTHDAY TO YOU...
Ok , read all the thread and loving it, I noticed you started this bike about a year ago so well done in the patients department.
In your ms paint picture the rear looks tooo high for me, and I would have a rear somewhere near a gsxr 6 k6, I think it would compliment the lovely clean rear you have created. Pearl white is absolutely perfect but have you thought about pinstripes or decals to break up the lines,
Apart from that the bike looks superb and your work is amazing.
Anyhoo keep up the good work and good luck .
PS the cct's you made have made a lot of controversy over here in the UK,
Would you post to the UK??
Old 02-17-2009 | 12:54 PM
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Originally Posted by tosh23
I noticed you started this bike about a year ago so well done in the patients department.
First post is from Nov of 08, so ~4 months since he found out he can get the bike.. Far less than a year.

Edit: Oh and Happy Birthday Truckinduc
Old 02-17-2009 | 02:00 PM
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Yep your right, I must have been looking at a different post, thanks for pointing that out,my bad
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Originally Posted by Truckinduc
so whats everyone else think? I LIKE OPINIONS
I'm not a fan of "naked" projector beam lights, I much prefer something like the Speed Triple setup or a traditional single light, which looks less cluttered to me...I also feel that the tail section would look better with less gap between it and the rear wheel, in other words, not so much of an upward angle...

That said, I really dig the bike and commend you for your imagination and your ability to bring your ideas to fruition...
Old 02-17-2009 | 04:23 PM
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happy 20th birthday
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All i can say is wow..I cant wait for the final product.
Old 02-19-2009 | 01:58 PM
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Four days without an update fix from Truckinduc and I'm heavy into withdrawal...he must be busy filling his CCT orders...can't wait for him to get back to the bike...
Old 02-19-2009 | 02:45 PM
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i know, come on back truckinduc!!!
Old 02-19-2009 | 03:45 PM
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He is still getting over his birthday with any luck, lets hope he had a great day and no doubt he will update us soon .


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