Honda VFR 750 XC Makeover - Page 7

aposaric · 01-10-2013, 09:04 PM

I just saw this thread :-) Amazing, how is your progres ?

Looking forward to seeing this beast finished

Lappeman · 01-10-2013, 11:45 PM

Never seen anything like this...can't wait to see the finished product in action! Good luck with the build!

Quacamole · 01-11-2013, 10:05 AM

Thanks for the thumbs up everybody!

Been quite busy with other matters.

Will post some pics of tank fab on sunday, first time using
tig welder so it aint pretty!

Quacamole · 01-13-2013, 10:38 AM

As mentioned before, will weld two tanks together. First will fabricate the lower pan
and then just weld the existing GS tank on top. Will try to fit in ventilation and overflow
pipes also as it was in VFR original tank.

Need to work on these tig skills.

Got the VFR tank cap opening welded in

Excess sheetmetal will be cut off

kellymac530 · 01-13-2013, 07:54 PM

There ya go....nice tank fab. PLEASE let us know how many gallons/liters it holds when you are done.

I stated earlier that I bought a Rockster tank to use the base, like you did with the VFR tank, but I also have a 1986 R80G/S BIG Paris/Dakar style tank, like the ones that are sometimes signed by Gaston Rahier. I am thinking of cutting out the tunnel on that and over laying the shell onto the Rockster tank base....a Vintage P2D 8 or 9 gallonish tank on an R1100 custom....someone will probably shoot me for ruining a perfect condition P2D tank, but You can still find them, it is not like they are 1 in a million...yet.

Nice job so far Quack

nzrian · 01-14-2013, 07:55 AM

i own a 4th gen vfr750 and the motor is sooooo smooth, sounds brilliant, and really broad spread of power from idle till about 9k rpm.
this bike will be the best dual sport ever.
good luck, cant wait to see it goin.

Quacamole · 01-18-2013, 11:04 AM

Managed to weld tank pieces together, still some plates to go.
Ventilation pipes were a pain in the ass so I decided to drop those,
will think something through the gas cap.

Not the winner of beauty contest but nothing putty and paint won't fit.
Hopefully the welds hold.

kellymac530 · 01-18-2013, 01:21 PM

To test for leaks you can get a big tub like those ones people use for camping gear, and fill it mostly full with water, push the tank down into the water and hold it so the filler is just above the water line. Hold it there for a couple minutes, pull it out and shake it to see if there is any water inside. If you mark the water line you can check how much fuel it will hold by using the displacement method. After you remove the tank pour pre measured amounts of water back in until it rises back up to the line and that is how much it will hold...minus a bit for the metals volume.

That or just go to the tried and true, fill it with water and let it sit...watch for leaks. Measure the water that pours out.

The only issue with that method though is water inside the tank can be a pain to get out sometimes.

Looking fantastic though. Keep us posted with more pics of that nice work. Too bad you are on the other side of the world, I could probably use a bit of help here and there on my beast project.

charlie264 · 01-22-2013, 03:15 PM

I need more.

Barnstormer · 01-22-2013, 06:08 PM

FWIW, it's pretty easy to measure how much it holds, weigh it full and empty.

achile · 01-25-2013, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barnstormer

FWIW, it's pretty easy to measure how much it holds, weigh it full and empty.

Like he said...use water

. 1 l of water = 1 kg

Lappeman · 02-08-2013, 05:36 PM

Anymore recent updates to this awesome project?

Ricardo Kuhn · 02-08-2013, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lappeman

Anymore recent updates to this awesome project?

Yeah me too, I'm dying to see more and more..

nzrian · 02-08-2013, 07:09 PM

Frank from Quebec · 02-09-2013, 06:51 AM

Congratulations on a superb build !!

One other way of checking tank leak is to put a little air pressure in it and to spay some bubly soap on the welds.

Frank

01-10-2013, 11:45 PM	#92
Lappeman He's Down Again! Joined: Jan 2010 Location: Lappe, ON Oddometer: 1,358	Never seen anything like this...can't wait to see the finished product in action! Good luck with the build! __________________ Lappeman My Photos http://s891.photobucket.com/profile/Lappeman Youtube http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB-w...7m3yBQA/videos 2010 KTM 530exc Orange Adventure 2003 KLR 650 Touring Adventure (in the works)

01-13-2013, 10:38 AM	#94
Quacamole ^OP Adventurer Joined: Nov 2011 Location: Tallinn, Estonia Oddometer: 43	Tank fab As mentioned before, will weld two tanks together. First will fabricate the lower pan and then just weld the existing GS tank on top. Will try to fit in ventilation and overflow pipes also as it was in VFR original tank. Need to work on these tig skills. Got the VFR tank cap opening welded in Excess sheetmetal will be cut off

01-13-2013, 07:54 PM	#95
kellymac530 motorcycle addict Joined: Feb 2010 Location: so. cal. Oddometer: 927	There ya go....nice tank fab. PLEASE let us know how many gallons/liters it holds when you are done. I stated earlier that I bought a Rockster tank to use the base, like you did with the VFR tank, but I also have a 1986 R80G/S BIG Paris/Dakar style tank, like the ones that are sometimes signed by Gaston Rahier. I am thinking of cutting out the tunnel on that and over laying the shell onto the Rockster tank base....a Vintage P2D 8 or 9 gallonish tank on an R1100 custom....someone will probably shoot me for ruining a perfect condition P2D tank, but You can still find them, it is not like they are 1 in a million...yet. Nice job so far Quack __________________ it is easier to ask for forgiveness than permission

01-14-2013, 07:55 AM	#96
nzrian Adventurer Joined: Feb 2009 Location: brisbane, oz Oddometer: 98	awesome i own a 4th gen vfr750 and the motor is sooooo smooth, sounds brilliant, and really broad spread of power from idle till about 9k rpm. this bike will be the best dual sport ever. good luck, cant wait to see it goin. __________________ If you don't know where you are going, any road will get you there. -Lewis Carroll.

01-18-2013, 11:04 AM	#97
Quacamole ^OP Adventurer Joined: Nov 2011 Location: Tallinn, Estonia Oddometer: 43	Tank progress Managed to weld tank pieces together, still some plates to go. Ventilation pipes were a pain in the ass so I decided to drop those, will think something through the gas cap. Not the winner of beauty contest but nothing putty and paint won't fit. Hopefully the welds hold.

01-10-2013, 09:04 PM	#91
aposaric Garden mechanic ;-) Joined: Jul 2007 Location: Zagreb, Croatia Oddometer: 174	I just saw this thread :-) Amazing, how is your progres ? Looking forward to seeing this beast finished

01-11-2013, 10:05 AM	#93
Quacamole ^OP Adventurer Joined: Nov 2011 Location: Tallinn, Estonia Oddometer: 43	Thanks for the thumbs up everybody! Been quite busy with other matters. Will post some pics of tank fab on sunday, first time using tig welder so it aint pretty!

01-18-2013, 01:21 PM	#98
kellymac530 motorcycle addict Joined: Feb 2010 Location: so. cal. Oddometer: 927	To test for leaks you can get a big tub like those ones people use for camping gear, and fill it mostly full with water, push the tank down into the water and hold it so the filler is just above the water line. Hold it there for a couple minutes, pull it out and shake it to see if there is any water inside. If you mark the water line you can check how much fuel it will hold by using the displacement method. After you remove the tank pour pre measured amounts of water back in until it rises back up to the line and that is how much it will hold...minus a bit for the metals volume. That or just go to the tried and true, fill it with water and let it sit...watch for leaks. Measure the water that pours out. The only issue with that method though is water inside the tank can be a pain to get out sometimes. Looking fantastic though. Keep us posted with more pics of that nice work. Too bad you are on the other side of the world, I could probably use a bit of help here and there on my beast project. __________________ it is easier to ask for forgiveness than permission kellymac530 screwed with this post 01-18-2013 at 01:23 PM Reason: add

01-22-2013, 03:15 PM	#99
charlie264 Beastly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2007 Location: Blighty Oddometer: 5,202	I need more. __________________ Beauty is truth and truth is beauty. Charlie's Side Stand Relocator.

01-22-2013, 06:08 PM	#100
Barnstormer Jellyfish Proctologist Joined: Jun 2005 Location: Adventure Land, Central Africa Oddometer: 1,953	FWIW, it's pretty easy to measure how much it holds, weigh it full and empty.

02-08-2013, 05:36 PM	#102
Lappeman He's Down Again! Joined: Jan 2010 Location: Lappe, ON Oddometer: 1,358	Updates??? Anymore recent updates to this awesome project? __________________ Lappeman My Photos http://s891.photobucket.com/profile/Lappeman Youtube http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB-w...7m3yBQA/videos 2010 KTM 530exc Orange Adventure 2003 KLR 650 Touring Adventure (in the works)

02-08-2013, 07:09 PM	#104
nzrian Adventurer Joined: Feb 2009 Location: brisbane, oz Oddometer: 98	me too __________________ If you don't know where you are going, any road will get you there. -Lewis Carroll.

02-09-2013, 06:51 AM	#105
Frank from Quebec Adventurer Joined: Feb 2013 Oddometer: 11	Congratulations on a superb build !! One other way of checking tank leak is to put a little air pressure in it and to spay some bubly soap on the welds. Frank

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