Paulwhite Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 hi there im thinking of building me own aluminium furnace in the back yard and just need ideas as to what to make for me 1st try at casting, thaught might as well do something for a bike. any ideas welcome cheers. Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator mervin Posted March 21, 2010 Moderator Share Posted March 21, 2010 RD400E engine barrels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MaD.VeZ Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 Would have to be a piston (like the guy did in the film 'worlds fastest indian' ) or maybe a set of foot pegs would be a good place to start. You will have to post pics if you do, a furnace would be a interesting project. Vez. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulwhite Posted March 22, 2010 Author Share Posted March 22, 2010 well its going to be me 1st try at casting so i think a barrel or piston is a bit advanced for my skills lol maybe in the future i would post pics but i cant as i dont pay membership i might have to sort that when i start building the furnace yeah foot pegs are a good idea my idea is to make the bike lighter by replacing heavy steel with light aluminium but dont want to compromise on overall strength im going to use the lost wax technique its a bit long winded but produces the best results cheers for the ideas got anymore? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MaD.VeZ Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 well its going to be me 1st try at casting so i think a barrel or piston is a bit advanced for my skills lol maybe in the future i would post pics but i cant as i dont pay membership i might have to sort that when i start building the furnace yeah foot pegs are a good idea my idea is to make the bike lighter by replacing heavy steel with light aluminium but dont want to compromise on overall strength im going to use the lost wax technique its a bit long winded but produces the best results cheers for the ideas got anymore? You can post pictures without membership, see this thread in faq http://www.yamahaclub.com/forums/topic/14685-posting-pictures/ As for simple projects, maybe just start with a bolt, say from the engine casing or similar. Bar ends also jump to mind. Vez. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulwhite Posted March 22, 2010 Author Share Posted March 22, 2010 ok a bolt is a bit too simple lol might do a skull shaped headlamp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted March 22, 2010 Moderator Share Posted March 22, 2010 finned engine cover! new tacho/speedo mounts/bezel? luminum rear hugger? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulwhite Posted March 22, 2010 Author Share Posted March 22, 2010 oh i forgot to mention the part will b going on a xvs 125 with a custom engine so lots of things could be done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R6Ricky Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 Would be an exhaust for my R1 i reckon, a titanium 4-2-1 system, just 1 nice simple Termi can behind the foot brake, 08 R6 sorta way(or like the Moto GP bikes). Not a big fan of the twin exit under seat affair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barkwindjammer Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 What about a wing rack, or tail rack ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kishan Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 gothic style led lights for motorcycles or custom handlebars and frames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulwhite Posted March 28, 2010 Author Share Posted March 28, 2010 good idea but dont think iv got the resources to do them properly i.e custom lenses (for lights) plus i dont want to compromise on safety so im sorry but handlebars and frames are a no go at the mo. il just stick to the usual hand controls, grips, pegs, bits of bodywork ooo might make a belly pan lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MaD.VeZ Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 good idea but dont think iv got the resources to do them properly i.e custom lenses (for lights) plus i dont want to compromise on safety so im sorry but handlebars and frames are a no go at the mo. il just stick to the usual hand controls, grips, pegs, bits of bodywork ooo might make a belly pan lol Belly pan sounds like a cracking idea You have really got my interest with this casting project, if you don't post pics i think my head may explode Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulwhite Posted March 29, 2010 Author Share Posted March 29, 2010 lol well i still need to source some parts b4 i can start building the furnace i.e an old oil drum and an old gas bottle might take a trip to me scrappy. its surprising how simple it it to build a furnace and the things you could cast is endless iv been designing a metal lathe with a milling attachment for a project then i can use that to make more complex items. but yeah il take pics of the whole proses when i get the parts i need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MaD.VeZ Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 lol well i still need to source some parts b4 i can start building the furnace i.e an old oil drum and an old gas bottle might take a trip to me scrappy. its surprising how simple it it to build a furnace and the things you could cast is endless iv been designing a metal lathe with a milling attachment for a project then i can use that to make more complex items. but yeah il take pics of the whole proses when i get the parts i need. Excellent When you post some pics and i can see how successful you have been, i may even have a go myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulwhite Posted April 3, 2010 Author Share Posted April 3, 2010 you might b waiting a while MaD.VeZ iv just got me dragstar back so im workin on that for the timebeing but il repost when i get round to building it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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