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Flaming Valk

Started by Ramie, Thu 08, Sep 2016, 07:54:22

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Ramie

Thu 08, Sep 2016, 07:54:22
I had some aluminum stock left over from another project and decided to put it to use.  I didn't like the fact that my Black Valk had those ugly engine hangers showing.  I took the hanger covers off the Interstate and used them as a template.



After cutting them out on the jig saw, and putting a number of coats of black enamel I decided I didn't want just plain black hanger covers so I turned them over to my son in-law the Canuck, talented guy for coming from Winnipeg, and told him to use his imagination and here is what I got back.



Well he surprised me, hadn't expected the flames and I'm not really a flame guy but I think they turned out well.  Looks like flames coming off the back of the engine when I put them on.



"I am not a courageous person by nature. I have simply discovered that, at certain key moments in this life, you must find courage in yourself, in order to move forward and live. It is like a muscle and it must be exercised, first a little, and then more and more.  A deep breath and a leap."

Paladin528

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Thu 08, Sep 2016, 08:07:14
Hey.  If you happen to have a template for making them pass it along.  I have some Polished Stainless that would be perfect for these but I have nothing to go by.

Paladin528

#2
Thu 08, Sep 2016, 08:11:58
OH YEAH... THat looks awesome.

pancho

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Thu 08, Sep 2016, 08:57:41
Nice work Ramie,, now for the tank, fenders side covers...... ;D ;D
The most expensive things you will purchase, are those things you would not have needed if you had listened and obeyed.

Ramie

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Thu 08, Sep 2016, 09:08:59
Quote from: pancho on Thu 08, Sep 2016, 08:57:41
Nice work Ramie,, now for the tank, fenders side covers...... ;D ;D

Most of the credit should go to the Canadian, I just might think about letting him loose on the bike.
"I am not a courageous person by nature. I have simply discovered that, at certain key moments in this life, you must find courage in yourself, in order to move forward and live. It is like a muscle and it must be exercised, first a little, and then more and more.  A deep breath and a leap."

pocket aces

#5
Fri 09, Sep 2016, 05:51:23
Sweet!! I think you will have several people wanting a set of those.

Jess from VA

#6
Fri 09, Sep 2016, 07:29:51
Nice..... but don't be surprised if some (nearsighted) good Samaritan runs over and douses her with a bucket of water.   ;)

Ramie

#7
Fri 09, Sep 2016, 07:48:36
Quote from: Paladin528 on Thu 08, Sep 2016, 08:07:14
Hey.  If you happen to have a template for making them pass it along.  I have some Polished Stainless that would be perfect for these but I have nothing to go by.


I thought about it but forgot, next time I take them off I'll make sure to at least make a cardboard template. 
"I am not a courageous person by nature. I have simply discovered that, at certain key moments in this life, you must find courage in yourself, in order to move forward and live. It is like a muscle and it must be exercised, first a little, and then more and more.  A deep breath and a leap."

Paladin528

#8
Fri 09, Sep 2016, 08:38:46
cool thanks

h13man

#9
Fri 09, Sep 2016, 08:46:22
Now those are really nice! I made a cover out of aluminium to cover the fuel side mount do to the previous owner installed a Pingle shutoff thus leaving a ugly motor bracket visible.

Gavin_Sons

#10
Fri 09, Sep 2016, 11:29:44
would be cool if you scanned a drawing with dimensions to share.

Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005

#11
Fri 09, Sep 2016, 17:14:22


I've seen alot of people that thought they were cool , but then again Lord I've seen alot of fools.
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