I realize I'm like a year late on this fab, I would have loved being in alongside of this from the get go. I don't say this without great consideration and thought, I too, much like you, am meticulous. You really are a Jedi craftsmen. Try not to beat yourself up like you kinda did during the fabrication of the seat pan and seat cowl. I believe that (failing) is a matter of perspective, without error, then how else would we become a master, how else would we understand and educate ourselves. Whomever was your teacher / teachers, I know that they are incredibly proud of your accomplishments as a designer, fabricator, mechanical tech and most of all a man with integrity, a gentleman, and well rounded solid human being. All rare qualities to find within. Keep on keeping on with your awesome work and content. Love your videos man!
Well done. Good job. Just an advice : if you a better finish pro job, make a mold using gelcoat also use gelcoat for your desired piece. You’ll get a perfect piece this way. That’s what i do to personalize a create pieces
Looks good man. I have worked with resin and fiberglass before and it is super versatile. You can make some really cool shapes. Bike is coming out super slick.
Awesome work. As said, making a mold of your initial piece with gel coat would give you a better finish and the possibility to do a few differents copys ( if you break it ) and you will not have to bondo the whole thing for the high and low spots you probably have now.I Did one fiber glass seat a few years ago and beefed it up from the inside with few more layers for a better tickness, also you may add thin strips of metal to re inforce it. Keep rocking, your work is awesome
Thank you much, Im still undecided on what to do but Im leaning toward just gel coating the existing piece to use. We will see. Strength wise have been working on an internal cage for it to prevent any movement.
Real nice result there bud!! That was cool to watch. And as you said, it's all about learning new skills eh? Fiberglassing is one I still have to have a go at. 😉🤘
Loving your work brother, I especially like that you just have a go and work it out on the fly, making mistakes is the fastest way to learn, You could even use that part you made as the mould to make another one, just be sure to use a gel coat if you do :) Is this your bike or a build for someone else?
I'm making some custom side covers for my GS450L and love your videos for help and inspiration (you helped me shim my valves). Anyway I'm looking at your products list and was wondering if the pint size of resin was enough for you? Do you think it would be enough for 2 side covers? Also I could be wrong but it looks like your using fiberglass cloth. Your product link sent me to a fiberglass mat product. Is this correct?
I would think it would be enough as I still have some material left over. It would be close regardless. The links are correct as you are seeing me use pieces I have already cut off of the main mat section.
That's exactly how my garage looked after making a rear cowl. They look great, the work is worth it, but that mess. Always makes me think again. Watch the weather and do it all outside. :-D
@@BrickHouseBuilds yeah i saw the structure, and at the end of the video you mention something about needing to finish the cowl structure, but it doesnt show me how it would attach. Im just confused about that part and im blank upstairs as ive never done glass either so i dont even know where to begin
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I realize I'm like a year late on this fab, I would have loved being in alongside of this from the get go. I don't say this without great consideration and thought, I too, much like you, am meticulous. You really are a Jedi craftsmen. Try not to beat yourself up like you kinda did during the fabrication of the seat pan and seat cowl.
I believe that (failing) is a matter of perspective, without error, then how else would we become a master, how else would we understand and educate ourselves. Whomever was your teacher / teachers, I know that they are incredibly proud of your accomplishments as a designer, fabricator, mechanical tech and most of all a man with integrity, a gentleman, and well rounded solid human being. All rare qualities to find within.
Keep on keeping on with your awesome work and content. Love your videos man!
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Dude, that was very cool!!!
Thanks! Total pain in the butt but a cool thing to learn!
Ah! that's where it came from (foam dust).....it's over here in the UK too😉
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Wow, fantastic job! You've got a new sub!
Oh helllllll yes!!!
very cool man, thanks for this video, it will help me when I attempt to make mine!
Hopefully it helps even if just a bit! I'm no expert on fiberglass
Well done. Good job. Just an advice : if you a better finish pro job, make a mold using gelcoat also use gelcoat for your desired piece. You’ll get a perfect piece this way. That’s what i do to personalize a create pieces
Thanks for the tip!
Looks good man. I have worked with resin and fiberglass before and it is super versatile. You can make some really cool shapes. Bike is coming out super slick.
This was a good learning experience with the stuff. Im more confident to make different stuff now
Awesome work. As said, making a mold of your initial piece with gel coat would give you a better finish and the possibility to do a few differents copys ( if you break it ) and you will not have to bondo the whole thing for the high and low spots you probably have now.I Did one fiber glass seat a few years ago and beefed it up from the inside with few more layers for a better tickness, also you may add thin strips of metal to re inforce it. Keep rocking, your work is awesome
Thank you much, Im still undecided on what to do but Im leaning toward just gel coating the existing piece to use. We will see. Strength wise have been working on an internal cage for it to prevent any movement.
Real nice result there bud!! That was cool to watch. And as you said, it's all about learning new skills eh? Fiberglassing is one I still have to have a go at. 😉🤘
I think there is still fiberglass and foam particles in my hair from this lol
@@BrickHouseBuilds Ha!! I've used bodyfiller before, so can imagine with this stuff!!! 🥴🥴
I know it's to late,but to keep the foam together you could have used wooden barbecue sticks .
Hey info is info. I can use that tip next time I build a mold!
Loving your work brother, I especially like that you just have a go and work it out on the fly, making mistakes is the fastest way to learn, You could even use that part you made as the mould to make another one, just be sure to use a gel coat if you do :) Is this your bike or a build for someone else?
Yea I think im going to add another couple layers and then gel coat it as it fits well. This is a customer bike.
I'm making some custom side covers for my GS450L and love your videos for help and inspiration (you helped me shim my valves). Anyway I'm looking at your products list and was wondering if the pint size of resin was enough for you? Do you think it would be enough for 2 side covers? Also I could be wrong but it looks like your using fiberglass cloth. Your product link sent me to a fiberglass mat product. Is this correct?
I would think it would be enough as I still have some material left over. It would be close regardless. The links are correct as you are seeing me use pieces I have already cut off of the main mat section.
That's the way I do it! :-D What they don't tell you is how much that foam stinks and sticks to absolutely everything.
Hahaha I made sure to let the people know!
That's exactly how my garage looked after making a rear cowl. They look great, the work is worth it, but that mess. Always makes me think again. Watch the weather and do it all outside. :-D
@@AdamMcNutt thats a solid idea. My shop hasnt recovered fully yet
Awesome, but quick question, how does it get attached to the frame?
I have a frame work made on the frame it attaches to. In the frame final welding/teardown video I show some of it.
@@BrickHouseBuilds yeah i saw the structure, and at the end of the video you mention something about needing to finish the cowl structure, but it doesnt show me how it would attach. Im just confused about that part and im blank upstairs as ive never done glass either so i dont even know where to begin
His bj, hope all is well. I cant seem to figure out how you have secured the rear cowl to the frame. Could you please advise me? Thanks
I have a small cage welded to the bike with a few mounting tabs. I show some photos of this on my Facebook page under this build album