1989 3CV Streetfighter Project

[Millietant]

Nobody's gonna be able to say they didn't see you coming Fred.

I approve of your front light set up 

[aviationfred]

It has been awhile since I have done anything with the project.

I actually worked on my Streetfighter project today. Working on the rear subframe, the inner fender rear brace for the fuel tank, and tail cowling. I had to cut the rear subframe to make an adjustment. The welding will be done on Friday.


Fred

[aviationfred]

Instead of using Renntec crash bars for engine protection. I will be using Carbon Fiber case savers. These have a Steel plate embedded in the carbon fiber layers.

https://shop.carbonadi.de/product_info.php?info=p206_KIT-3x-YAMAHA-XJR1200-XJR1300-1995-2016-CLUTSH-PICKUP-CRANKSHAFT.html&XTCsid=83d5f3b92d91167a51cd48bde1c4719f

I will also be installing Dunlop Mutant tires.


Fred

[fj1289]

Awesome work Fred!  Like the choice of tires too. 

[Old Rider]

Interesting work i also want to make a streetfighter .But first i have to find a new home that has a big garage so i can fix on my car and motorcycles.

[aviationfred]

A little more progress on the Streetfighter. Installed some rivnuts and got the rear pan/fender mounted. Fabricated brackets for the battery and mounted the ignitor box/ECU. The rear fuel tank support is now welded.


Fred

[aviationfred]

I wasn't completely sold on the FJ-09 windscreen. I decided to go another direction with an all in one mini fairing. I think with some trimming of the plastic, I can get it positioned better

[fj1289]

I like the smaller windscreen/fairing combo.   I think the FJ-09 windscreen would work if you removed about half the height on it - more flyscreen than windscreen.   

[Pat Conlon]

That looks sinister.

[aviationfred]

All stripped and ready for the final (hopefully) welding appointment on Wednesday. Then the forks and swingarm will be removed. The frame and swingarm will get painted Black. I have picked out the colors for the bike itself. The main color will be  Kawasaki metallic Blue with a 4" wide stripe down the center of the tank and tail cowling and air scoops being a Honda metallic White. The wheels and some Graphics will be done in Hi-viz yellow. The wheels pictured are an example and not mine.


Fred

[aviationfred]

Since the welding won't be done until Wednesday. I decided to start working on the mounts for the Headlight Assy. and Air Scoops. The photos of the Ducati is how the paint will look with the Air Scoops being White. I found some stamped aluminum that I think is a good candidate for the open area where the Air Filters will be.


Fred

[aviationfred]

Continuing on my Streetfighter project. The welding was done on Wednesday. Cleaned all the surface rust from the rear subframe and got a coat of primer on before I was called into work. The tires were delivered.
I spoke with the welder about doing a custom 4-2 High-mount exhaust. I found serrated exhaust pies and a pair of Dual Stubby exhaust cans. The cans will be mounted just below the rear cowling.


Fred

[fj1289]

Fred - will you lose the serrated look when they get welded?  Can he tig from the inside maybe?  If you want the "lobster look" it might be cheaper to purchase a bunch of plain pie cuts - although it looks like the serrated ones would be easier to mock up, mark, and take to the welder.   Those are cool - haven't come across those yet.

[aviationfred]

Fred - will you lose the serrated look when they get welded?  Can he tig from the inside maybe?  If you want the "lobster look" it might be cheaper to purchase a bunch of plain pie cuts - although it looks like the serrated ones would be easier to mock up, mark, and take to the welder.   Those are cool - haven't come across those yet.

Yes, a regular weld bead will take away the serrated seam. They are expensive, but I will be able to easily get the bends that I want.

The project is on a short pause for this weekends Pikes Peak Run. The front end has been removed and the main frame is ready to be prepped for paint. Casper was on the lift having a going over for the ride out to Colorado.


Fred

[aviationfred]

The frame has been painted and the wheels have been sent off to be powder coated.
The trimmed tail cowling was a bit too wide at the front. An angled section removal and hot staples did the trick.
Since this is a true solo seat bike, I cut the footpeg brackets. They will not be symmetrical due to the rear master cylinder mounting on the right side.

The round Hi-viz blank is color that the wheels will be.


Fred