The Creamcycle bike lives (Sort of)

Bun-bun · June 16, 2009, 01:55:13 PM

After the accident a couple weeks ago, I decided that rather than just fix what broke, I'd do a few "upgrades". So I spent the past two weeks surfing the net, placing orders, and tearing the bike down.
Parts are finally starting to arrive, and the rat should see the light of day by the end of the month.

And yes, pics will follow.

Bun-bun · June 16, 2009, 03:29:38 PM

Before

Today

Bun-bun · June 17, 2009, 05:50:56 PM

Popped the dents out of the tank (mostly). Tank and fender are at the painters. The tank'll get smoothed and filled, then both get base coat(s) and clear.
Found some sick tank decals online, they'll get applied after the base coat(s) and then get clearcoated.
Pegs are in the U.S. now, and should be here next week.
Mirrors are AWOL. In shipping maybe? Hopefully.

Statler · June 17, 2009, 05:53:33 PM

cool. still need any parts?

Bun-bun · June 17, 2009, 09:01:05 PM

Quote from: Statler on June 17, 2009, 05:53:33 PM
cool. still need any parts?

I've got parts from 3 different DMF bikes on it already. I might need a right rear turn signal. I've got one, but the lens screw is rusted. If I can drill it out without destroying it, I'm good. If not. I'll need one.
Now, however, I have parts to trade. Stock parts, but better than straight charity.

I will say, this bike is going to spark some controversy here when I unveil it. I doubt there'll be many who see it who'll be neutral.

Statler · June 18, 2009, 03:54:40 PM

I've been meaning to put my aftermarket turn signals on for a while. When I do you're welcome to the stock ones.

Slide Panda · June 20, 2009, 05:52:40 AM

I've got some stock parts like singnals and even cans if needed. They are from a 900, but should all bolt right up. Signals would be easy to ship.. the cans are weighty (15-20 lbs each) so might not be worth shipping.

Bun-bun · June 20, 2009, 01:23:53 PM

Mirrors came in today.
Tank is fibreglassed, sanded and primed. First coats of paint go on Monday.

Bun-bun · June 25, 2009, 04:14:27 PM

Quote from: Bun-bun on June 20, 2009, 01:23:53 PM
Mirrors came in today.
Tank is fibreglassed, sanded and primed. First coats of paint go on Monday.

Silly rabbit!
Tank still not painted
Decals lost in space, and company I ordered from won't respond to emails
Pegs coming from Cali on the backs of UPS snails, should be here 6/29

Nekkid Tim · June 26, 2009, 12:01:55 PM

Quote from: Bun-bun on June 25, 2009, 04:14:27 PM
Silly rabbit!
Tank still not painted
Decals lost in space, and company I ordered from won't respond to emails
Pegs coming from Cali on the backs of UPS snails, should be here 6/29

Argh! How damned frustrating!

Bun-bun · June 26, 2009, 07:47:38 PM

The pegs arrived early. Bike porn to follow.

I initiated a claim to get my money back from the graphics co, and called another company tonight and placed an order. Hopefully this one won't screw me.

Bun-bun · June 29, 2009, 11:06:51 AM

Rear signals came today.

Thank Yuu Ian!

Really nice packing job BTW.

hypurone · June 29, 2009, 11:11:33 AM

Mike_D · June 30, 2009, 01:26:50 AM

Hi Jeff--sounds like the bike is coming along. I'm going to be out of town until the 16th, but maybe we can hook up and go to Poe's the weekend I get back. Maybe Dave and Will and Kris and anyone else who wants to join in can make it as well. I'll ride down to meet you guys.

Can't wait to see the pics. . .hopefully sans reflectors

Bun-bun · June 30, 2009, 02:02:56 PM

Mike, Sounds good.
Decals came in today. Thanks Eric(Eich) of Twisted Vinyl Graphics. I called him Friday night @7;00 and he had them in the mail Saturday morning! Now that's service!

Tank is STILL not painted. John says tomorrow for sure, and decals can go on Thursday. I'm headed out of town for the fourth, so hopefully I'll be riding soon after I get back.
Pics will be posted when there's progress made.
Jeff

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