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Latest project (non-turning)
Sep 7^th, 2010 at 12:36am

Since Brad asked in my (re) intro thread, I thought I would share what I did this weekend...custom motorcycle tank bib, fully wet molded around the bottom of the tank to create a full wrap. The design was hand tooled (artwork provided by the client) and is in the process of being colored a deep crimson red. The rest of the bib will be black. Spent more time today dying/painting the darn thing than it took me to tool & wet mold it!

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This is the first of 3 that I have to do this week (3 different clients)...fortunately the next two designs are easier with one of them being all black.

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Chris Wright WR Addict Offline Woodturners: 21st century Druids Posts: 3,725 Los Angeles, CA California USA Gender:	Re: Latest project (non-turning) Reply #1 - Sep 7^th, 2010 at 12:39am Forgot to mention, and Rev will love this...this one and the next one both sport religious symbols. The next one is getting the fish symbol at the bottom with the pocket up top. At least the last one is the typical "Flames" motif.
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Ville Rosenberg Junior Member Offline WR Rocks! Posts: 32 Gender:	Re: Latest project (non-turning) Reply #2 - Sep 7^th, 2010 at 4:54am I don't personally like custom bikes. But the leather looks really cool! Nice job!!
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Ken Ward WR Noob Offline I Love WR Posts: 0	Re: Latest project (non-turning) Reply #3 - Sep 7^th, 2010 at 8:04am Hey I like it,but then I love a good custom built chopper,(sorry Ville )brings back memories when I lived in CA.Can't wait to see the finished product.
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Brad_Mortensen WR Addict Offline WR Rocks! Posts: 610 Gender:	Re: Latest project (non-turning) Reply #4 - Sep 7^th, 2010 at 8:28am That is some nice tooling work!!!! Nice job on those cute little bags too.... A man of many talents in deed... Brad
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Re: Latest project (non-turning)
Reply #5 - Sep 7^th, 2010 at 4:01pm

Thanks guys. These bibs are actually for Honda Shadow Aero 750s. The bikes aren't custom but the bibs are. The normal bibs you can find in parts catalogs only protect the very center of the tank and narrow down to just a 3" wide strip at the bottom so they don't do much to protect against jeans or chaps rubbing on the tanks. This style keeps the paint in the lower corners nice and adds a bit of style at the same time. Wink

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Mike Oyama WR Addict Offline Happy Holidays WR! Posts: 729 Gender:	Re: Latest project (non-turning) Reply #6 - Sep 7^th, 2010 at 4:06pm Beautiful work, Chris. Do you just happen to have the same bike, or do they leave theirs with you for a custom fit? How does that work? I love your avatar too. Really cool work. smiley=thumbsup.gif
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Chris Wright WR Addict Offline Woodturners: 21st century Druids Posts: 3,725 Los Angeles, CA California USA Gender:	Re: Latest project (non-turning) Reply #7 - Sep 7^th, 2010 at 4:54pm Hey Mike, I have a 2005 Aero 750 and my wife has a 2006 Spirit 750 so I have those two covered. I can do other bikes but that requires the person bring the bike to me for measurements, etc. Thanks for the compliments!
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Mike Oyama WR Addict Offline Happy Holidays WR! Posts: 729 Gender:	Re: Latest project (non-turning) Reply #8 - Sep 7^th, 2010 at 5:21pm Right on. That's pretty cool. I got my Leather Working Merit Badge when I was younger, and I can remember how hard it was to make a tiny flower look right. It's pretty hard to imagine how much work you put into those pieces.
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Re: Latest project (non-turning)
Reply #9 - Sep 9^th, 2010 at 7:19pm

you'd be surprised Mike...hours and hours...sometimes more than I charge for, LOL!

Here's the finished project (on my bike to make sure it came out right):

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Ðave Wendell WR Addict Offline Posts: 815 Charleston, SC South Carolina USA Gender:	Re: Latest project (non-turning) Reply #10 - Sep 14^th, 2010 at 8:26pm Dang, now I want a bike... Chris, that looks sweet!
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Chris Wright WR Addict Offline Woodturners: 21st century Druids Posts: 3,725 Los Angeles, CA California USA Gender:	Re: Latest project (non-turning) Reply #11 - Sep 15^th, 2010 at 1:57am Thanks Dave...I have 2 more (different tooling designs) in process right now. Did I mention I hate making pockets?
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Walt Nollan WR Addict Offline WR Rocks! Posts: 2,002 Hanford California USA Gender: PM 3520A	Re: Latest project (non-turning) Reply #12 - Sep 16^th, 2010 at 12:22pm Beautiful work Chris!
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