New Winter project part 2

Hello Peeps, It's me

I've been quietly amasing parts since the theft of my last bike, so that I can create the best custom "Dax" ever. (But not with Takegawa money!)

Now, if your a purist please dont read this entry, as it could offend.............. you have been warned

As you know my all-singing-all-dancing bike was stolen this year, and I went into mourning. I have now picked myself up and decided to create another custom bike based on the Skyteam 5.5L frame. This not only gives me a bigger fuel tank, it also allows me to fettle, without ruining a perfectly good original frame.

I've already started on the frame, buy welding in an infill piece to the rear wheel arch. This serves two purposes, one to strengthen the whole frame and to tidy the back end up. I'm going for a sleek look this time
I've ground down all the poor welding on the frame, so that it now looks smooter.(the original factory welding looks crap) With a bit of filling and sanding, its off to my trusty powdercoaters to be sprayed in brilliant white..........again, I think this colour makes the bike look bigger, and lets face it, it needs all the help it can get.
I'll keep you all updated as I go alone

All the best Si

must see this when your finished keith

Hello Keith,

Long time no hear. Things are going slowly at the mo, but methodically. I've now got my frame back from the beadblaster, so I can now start to fettle till my little hearts content .
First job to grind all the crappy welds left from the factory and to dress the frame ready for powdercoating. I wanna go for a sleek look this time. My seats stripped back to the base and has also been blasted, i'm gonna powder coat the pan in the same colour as the frame. The rear tail lights will also be incorporated on the seat as opposed to the rear frame, a bit more head scratching, but I think it will be worth it in the end.
Lots to do, see you soon

Si

hi simon hows you have texed u a few times but no reply have you changed your number want to catch up cheers keith *****

Simon, enjoy this built, be creative!

Hello keith,
Sorry mate, I haven't been ignoring you, I've just been bloody busy. Give me a ring mate (I've left you a message on your phone!)

Hello Waynus,
I intend to spend a bit of time and creativity on this one...............hopefully like this beauty!!
All the best Si

Hello Peeps,
Just a quick update. Started to "dry fit" some parts today just to make sure that everything fits before powder coating. There's a few bits I need to do, like continue to rub down the frame, and try and sort out the fit of the seat pan.
See you all soon

All the best Si

hello simon got your message sorry for the late reply been in the garage playing as well wife and kids were out for the day my time lol call you in this week some time keith

Hi Simon
I see what you mean about the forks thats a real toughy

Never one to be beaten Tufty...........i'll figure something out

All the best Si