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Tmax has been busy........ #240063 02/13/2008 9:40 PM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 585 Cumby, Texas tmax OP Adjunct
OP tmax Adjunct Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 585 Cumby, Texas	A few Teaser's for the Good folks of BA.com Several folks on the forum has asked me about my custom made lower triple clamp and how I made it work with the fork lock. The shaft was extended and a pin was installed to clock the lock slot. It's made from a piece of 6061 billet. It''s a little thicker than stock and added thickness where the lower shaft connects. It was just polished but would not hold the shine so now it's triple chromed. the top clamp is also. The shrouds are just sanded (until all the "brush" lines were removed and polished. Feel free to visit my photobucket to see all the pic's at: http://s177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/tmax612/?start=all Comments and questions welcome. Thanks for looking "Will Ride or Fly for food"

Re: Tmax has been busy........ tmax #240064 02/13/2008 10:12 PM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,179 77T140V Learned Hand
77T140V Learned Hand Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,179	Beautifully done Terry. You have a gift. Who does your chrome work? Regards, Tom

Re: Tmax has been busy........ tmax #240065 02/13/2008 10:27 PM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 9,223 Lake Placid, Fl. bonnyusa Big Bore
bonnyusa Big Bore Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 9,223 Lake Placid, Fl.	Wow, very nice. "Never underestimate the power of human stupidity" - Robert Heinlein

Re: Tmax has been busy........ 77T140V #240066 02/13/2008 10:29 PM
Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 5,616 Sammamish, Washington - USA Zmilin Check Pants
Zmilin Check Pants Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 5,616 Sammamish, Washington - USA	oooo shiny..... Man that looks good! SOLD: 07 Black BA, 39mm FCRs, TPUSA stage 1 head, TPUSA 813 cams, TPUSA 10.8:1 pistons, TTP #3 igniter, Specialty Spares Long Cannons, Tsukayu Hard Bags. 82HP/55tq NEW: 19 Goldwing Tour DCT

Re: Tmax has been busy........ 77T140V #240067 02/13/2008 10:41 PM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 585 Cumby, Texas tmax OP Adjunct
OP tmax Adjunct Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 585 Cumby, Texas	Thank you Tom! The Chrome work was done at a couple of different places. The wheel was done by Classic Components in Santa Ana, Ca. Link: http://www.classiccomponents.com/index2.html They had multiple anodes so the chrome would throw into the hard to get to spots, That was what I was told to do by a couple of so called experts and since I didn't know better that's what I done. I had most of the machine tooling grooves removed by "hands off polishing" in Garland Tx. They done all the other chrome work besides the wheel. Link: http://www.handsoffpolish.com/ I finish sanded for 30 hours (NO JOKE my fingers was bleeding!)It took about 1 1/2 weeks sanding every chance I got until the surface was completely smooth starting with 220 grit and ending with 2000 grit, preparing the wheel for shipment to get chromed. Thanks for looking. T Last edited by tmax; 02/14/2008 9:11 AM.

Re: Tmax has been busy........ tmax #240068 02/13/2008 10:54 PM
Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 6,060 Likes: 6 Southeast ,Iowa, USA arstaren Worn Saddle
arstaren Worn Saddle Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 6,060 Likes: 6 Southeast ,Iowa, USA	God, I love chrome! Fidelis et Fortis

Re: Tmax has been busy........ tmax #240069 02/13/2008 10:54 PM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,500 Rockwall, Texas nuthin Learned Hand
nuthin Learned Hand Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,500 Rockwall, Texas	I've seen her in person, and she sure is pretty! That chrome rear speedmaster wheel and chrome front end should have come from the factory like that. I do think the chrome carb slide indicates some sort of mental illness however.... Learning from my mistakes... again and again.

Re: Tmax has been busy........ nuthin #240070 02/13/2008 11:00 PM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 585 Cumby, Texas tmax OP Adjunct
OP tmax Adjunct Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 585 Cumby, Texas	Thanks Nathen! I must go take my medication now! "Will Ride or Fly for food"

Re: Tmax has been busy........ tmax #240071 02/13/2008 11:18 PM
Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 23,194 Likes: 56 NE PA USA The_Dog33 Fe Butt
The_Dog33 Fe Butt Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 23,194 Likes: 56 NE PA USA	Looks really good, nice chrome work, it's all in the prep work you took such care in. I do stainless work too so I can relate to the time and effort in sanding. I have a set of shrouds to do but haven't had a chance to make much progress on them. My idea is to polish the shrouds and black powder coat the triple trees and lower legs. Want to eventually red powder coat my Speedmaster wheels. My tank is red and black I think it will go well. I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains. Eat right ,Exercise ,Stay fit, Die Anyway!

Re: Tmax has been busy........ The_Dog33 #240072 02/14/2008 1:08 AM
Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 117 Chicago, IL USA Jerkface Adjunct
Jerkface Adjunct Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 117 Chicago, IL USA	Sometimes I say to myself "I don't really like chrome, I want to black out my bike" but after seeing that set of photos....****** How much did it cost to get those chromed if I can ask? How much did your sanding save you in "sweat equity"

Re: Tmax has been busy........ tmax #240073 02/14/2008 2:19 AM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 5,172 SW Pennsyltucky Deon Saddle Sore
Deon Saddle Sore Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 5,172 SW Pennsyltucky	Hey, You missed a few spots.... Looks good. More flags More fun!

Re: Tmax has been busy........ tmax #240074 02/14/2008 5:47 AM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,012 Dark forests of south Sweden Gooseman Learned Hand
Gooseman Learned Hand Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,012 Dark forests of south Sweden	Sweeeeet! Gooseman Bonneville America 904 Black/Silver Triumph Tiger 1050 Black Ducati Multistrada 1200s

Re: Tmax has been busy........ Gooseman #240075 02/14/2008 6:46 AM
Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 334 Somerset co. Pa midlifespeed Adjunct
midlifespeed Adjunct Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 334 Somerset co. Pa	Chrome, I love it. Outstanding your hard work with sand paid off.You have a bike you can take pride in nice job. A motorcycle is a down payment on accessory

Re: Tmax has been busy........ tmax #240076 02/14/2008 8:42 AM
Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 2,525 Morris County, NJ Erwin Loquacious
Erwin Loquacious Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 2,525 Morris County, NJ	Beautiful job Terry, Looks great Erwin 05 America

Re: Tmax has been busy........ Jerkface #240077 02/14/2008 9:31 AM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 585 Cumby, Texas tmax OP Adjunct
OP tmax Adjunct Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 585 Cumby, Texas	Quote: How much did it cost to get those chromed if I can ask? How much did your sanding save you in "sweat equity" Hey David, I'm not sure what I truly saved $$$ wise, I know the chromer/polisher (Frank McCarthy)(hands off in Garland) was impressed with the finish I brought to him. He offered me a job! I told him he was cracked! there was no way I would do this on an everyday basis. I done the finish sanding myself because I know from experience that the finished product is not as good if they do the whole job. I'm not busting them down It's just that I'm a perfectionist and pay attention to detail. they get it to "acceptable to most" and chrome it. The fork tubes, upper and lower clamps, tube oil caps was $125.00 I have seen $90.00 ea fork tube advertised on various sites so I would say there was "sweat equity" savings. The wheel was $275.00 but I think you can just send it to them as is they will do all for the same price. Not sure I saved anything there but knowing it met my standards when shipped to them was important to me. Thanks for looking T "Will Ride or Fly for food"

Re: Tmax has been busy........ Jerkface #240078 02/14/2008 11:31 AM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,753 cambridge massachusetts Frank Loquacious
Frank Loquacious Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,753 cambridge massachusetts	looks shiny nice job Frank (Former)05 BA tbike pipes, ai removed, Freak, mikuni hsr 42's, 904, ported/polished head, 1mm oversized valves NOW-2010 silver and black tbird

Re: Tmax has been busy........ Frank #240079 02/14/2008 6:07 PM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,643 Lancashire UK birchr Monkey Butt
birchr Monkey Butt Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,643 Lancashire UK	Now then Terry, that looks really, really nice and the triple trees look brilliant, you want to start taking orders mate. Just love the look of the front end and the rear wheel looks great in chrome... Pricey I bet though.. Ray(UK)

Re: Tmax has been busy........ tmax #240080 02/14/2008 9:13 PM
Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,284 Westborough MA chopperpaul Learned Hand
chopperpaul Learned Hand Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,284 Westborough MA	That's a great deal for such high quality chrome work Strangler

Re: Tmax has been busy........ chopperpaul #240081 02/15/2008 1:14 AM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 438 Lewisville, TX Wyrm74 Adjunct
Wyrm74 Adjunct Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 438 Lewisville, TX	Looks great Terry! I can't wait to inspect it up close when we do Nathen's clutch. Not you fat Jesus!

Re: Tmax has been busy........ Wyrm74 #240082 02/15/2008 4:50 AM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,459 Likes: 1 N Ireland NIbiker Learned Hand
NIbiker Learned Hand Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,459 Likes: 1 N Ireland	looks good, well worth the time and effort.

Re: Tmax has been busy........ tmax #240083 02/15/2008 3:04 PM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 11,126 Likes: 13 Merritt Island, Fl moe Should be Riding
moe Should be Riding Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 11,126 Likes: 13 Merritt Island, Fl	Dang Terry. Seems to me that some of that time could have been spent cleaning the fire house dryer ductwork! Last August your motorsickle looked great. I bet it looks stunning now. Almost as purty as those gals at the Czech Stop. Course if you want it looking exceptionally purty, put Levi next to her. That contrast will set off the beauty of your motorsickle for sure! Blowing gravel off rural roads

Re: Tmax has been busy........ moe #240084 02/15/2008 3:52 PM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 585 Cumby, Texas tmax OP Adjunct
OP tmax Adjunct Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 585 Cumby, Texas	Quote: Course if you want it looking exceptionally purty, put Levi next to her. That contrast will set off the beauty of your motorsickle for sure! Your killing me Moe! But you know Levi thinks he's purty! Thank you so much Moe and to everyone else that responded with compliment! I am very proud of the way it has turned out so far......Meaning I'm not done yet! The tank, fenders and side cover go to the paint shop next week for a totally "non-conservative" radical(to me) paint job! If it turns out like I'm hoping it will be stunning! stay tuned..... "Will Ride or Fly for food"

Re: Tmax has been busy........ tmax #240085 02/18/2008 4:24 PM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 438 Lewisville, TX Wyrm74 Adjunct
Wyrm74 Adjunct Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 438 Lewisville, TX	Hey! You KNOW I'm pretty! I hope you are painting that bike green for the envy you're feeling. Oh, and Moe? I don't like you anymore! Not you fat Jesus!

Re: Tmax has been busy........ Wyrm74 #240086 02/18/2008 7:32 PM
Joined: May 2007 Posts: 6,432 Likes: 1 Alabama USA oldroadie Worn Saddle
oldroadie Worn Saddle Joined: May 2007 Posts: 6,432 Likes: 1 Alabama USA	You need an "I Like Shiny Objects" to wear with it, kind of an ensemble... Sure is purty. A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)

Re: Tmax has been busy........ tmax #240087 02/19/2008 12:02 AM
Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 175 Westport. Sth Island. New Zeal... wildmike Adjunct
wildmike Adjunct Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 175 Westport. Sth Island. New Zeal...	Some mighty fine chroming there, rear wheel looks awsome... 05 SM Neon Blue/Black. Thunder Bike Cams & Pipes & Flowed Head. AI&Snork removed, Airbox Mods, 135mains, 42/17T, 140x80x17" TBS Front Wheel

Re: Tmax has been busy........ Jerkface #240088 02/19/2008 12:09 AM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 291 Raeford, North Carolina skydivejeff Adjunct
skydivejeff Adjunct Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 291 Raeford, North Carolina	Your chrome is beautiful! More Chrome, more polish! Best looking black girl around! 2004 SM-spokes, solo seat, lowered rear, 14 in apes, bobber rear fender, no front fender. Flat black all the way around. Jeff

Re: Tmax has been busy........ skydivejeff #240089 02/24/2008 2:48 AM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 381 Longwood, La bad406 Adjunct
bad406 Adjunct Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 381 Longwood, La	The owner of the Y-City Resort and Golf Club thought Levi was purty! The early bird gets the worm but the second mouse gets the cheese!

Re: Tmax has been busy........ bad406 #240090 02/24/2008 4:21 PM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 438 Lewisville, TX Wyrm74 Adjunct
Wyrm74 Adjunct Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 438 Lewisville, TX	Charlie! You promised NEVER to tell! Not you fat Jesus!

Re: Tmax has been busy........ Wyrm74 #240091 02/25/2008 12:31 AM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 761 Texas brent 3/4 Throttle
brent 3/4 Throttle Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 761 Texas	Uh Oh... I gotta hear this story some time. Surely the owner was a guy, right? -brent newspeedmaster.com

Re: Tmax has been busy........ brent #240092 02/25/2008 7:51 PM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 381 Longwood, La bad406 Adjunct
bad406 Adjunct Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 381 Longwood, La	If I hadn't promised not to tell, I would say that the owner was a male. but a promise is a promise The early bird gets the worm but the second mouse gets the cheese!

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