Flying Merkel tribute build... the Flying Merkin?? - Page 7

SCQTT · 09-17-2010, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Loadedagain

looks great doode! i can hardly wait to see the finished bike.

See it?

Heck.....at the very least I want to ride it......The way it is going I really want to buy it.

Love Merkles (it's an OHIO thing)
Love Yamahas
Love this YaMerkle!

ducnek · 09-17-2010, 11:04 AM

Holy crap.

I am gonna go home and kick my tool box.

Awesome build.

lrutt · 09-17-2010, 11:05 AM

You might consider some faux engine covers, kind of like a clam shell, for both sides. Wouldn't be hard to do and could really give it a good old look if done right.

Also, on the old XR600 hondas they would weld extra metal to the fins for more cooling. That could also give it an interesting look. From what you've done so far, either of those should be fairly easy for you.

Rebuilder · 09-17-2010, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by SCQTT

See it?

Heck.....at the very least I want to ride it......The way it is going I really want to buy it.

Love Merkles (it's an OHIO thing)
Love Yamahas
Love this YaMerkle!

YaMerkel... I like it. Sort of a Minnesota thing too. Ya You betcha.

Everything is for sale for the right price

Quasi1960 · 09-17-2010, 12:18 PM

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Everything is for sale for the right price

So your not content with making us all jealous, you have to tempt us as well.

Rebuilder · 09-17-2010, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quasi1960

So your not content with making us all jealous, you have to tempt us as well.

Barnone · 09-18-2010, 05:09 AM

Rebuilder,
How about a mock-up photo with the engine, tank, wheels,seat,etc.?
Thanks,

Rebuilder · 09-18-2010, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Barnone

Rebuilder,
How about a mock-up photo with the engine, tank, wheels,seat,etc.?
Thanks,

Oh I can't wait for that either. These next pic's get me one step closer.

Rebuilder · 09-18-2010, 05:30 PM

Somebody stop me... the paint on the rim isn't done... I don't know what I'm doing.... I'm supposed to send these to someone for this.... I can't stop myself..... too much temptation.

Too late....

Oh boy, this doesn't look good.

OK, this is going pretty good.

Oh, that wasn't so bad.

Home-made truing stand.

I guess if you think you can't do something..... try, you might be surprised.

Now I need to take it apart and finish the paint.

bmwhacker · 09-18-2010, 05:50 PM

(This thread makes my sidecar project look like something from the "Flintstones")

Medic · 09-18-2010, 06:22 PM

I can but loosely describe my awe!

RecycledRS · 09-18-2010, 07:43 PM

Love the build, it opens ones eyes to what can be accomplished!

Hawk Medicine · 09-18-2010, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by RecycledRS

Love the build, it opens ones eyes to what can be accomplished!

Yeah...! Maybe I really can change my oil by myself!

RecycledRS · 09-18-2010, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by mymindsok

Yeah...! Maybe I really can change my oil by myself!

Shim or no shim?

Steve in NZ · 09-19-2010, 02:54 AM

what kind of shim ya want.

Doug has some in post 1020. http://www.advrider.com/forums/showt...m#post10841050

09-17-2010, 11:04 AM	#92
ducnek Misadventurer Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Rooster Poot Tennessee Oddometer: 910	Holy crap. I am gonna go home and kick my tool box. Awesome build. __________________ Calmer than you are.

09-17-2010, 11:05 AM	#93
lrutt SILENCE.....i kill you Joined: Jul 2005 Oddometer: 796	You might consider some faux engine covers, kind of like a clam shell, for both sides. Wouldn't be hard to do and could really give it a good old look if done right. Also, on the old XR600 hondas they would weld extra metal to the fins for more cooling. That could also give it an interesting look. From what you've done so far, either of those should be fairly easy for you. __________________ 2004 Harley Sporster 1200C, 2001 Ducati M900, 2001 Honda XR650L, 1994 Harley Heritage, 1978 Honda CB750K with sidecar, 1977 Moto Guzzi 850 LeMans, 1976 Honda CB750K, 1965 Honda 305 Dream, 1973 Norton 850 Commando, 1971 Triumph Trophy 650, 1970 Honda Trail 90, 1970 Triumph Tiger 650, 1973 Honda Z50, 1984 Yamaha Virago 1000, 1981 Honda Passport 70, 1970 Suzuki T250, 1971 Yamaha RT1 360

09-18-2010, 05:30 PM	#99
Rebuilder ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: May 2009 Location: Minnesota Oddometer: 198	Somebody stop me... the paint on the rim isn't done... I don't know what I'm doing.... I'm supposed to send these to someone for this.... I can't stop myself..... too much temptation. Too late.... Oh boy, this doesn't look good. OK, this is going pretty good. Oh, that wasn't so bad. Home-made truing stand. I guess if you think you can't do something..... try, you might be surprised. Now I need to take it apart and finish the paint. Rebuilder screwed with this post 09-18-2010 at 07:44 PM

09-18-2010, 05:50 PM	#100
bmwhacker Still on 3 wheels Joined: May 2009 Location: MONTANA NATIVE from NATIVE MONTANA Oddometer: 3,382	(This thread makes my sidecar project look like something from the "Flintstones") __________________ http://jupiterhack.blogspot.com Living proof you shouldn't play with matches

09-18-2010, 06:22 PM	#101
Medic Window licker Joined: Jun 2009 Location: Tanah Merah, Queensland AUSTRALIA Oddometer: 588	I can but loosely describe my awe! __________________ www.auskawasakiriders.com FarRider #332.

09-18-2010, 05:09 AM	#97
Barnone Beastly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2007 Location: WNC SWFL Oddometer: 2,404	Rebuilder, How about a mock-up photo with the engine, tank, wheels,seat,etc.? Thanks,

09-18-2010, 07:43 PM	#102
RecycledRS Along for the ride Joined: Nov 2008 Location: Vancouver Island Oddometer: 912	Love the build, it opens ones eyes to what can be accomplished! __________________ __________________________________________ "There's a fine line between a skinning and a shearing"

09-19-2010, 02:54 AM	#105
Steve in NZ scared/cheap Joined: Aug 2001 Oddometer: 1,004	shim what kind of shim ya want. Doug has some in post 1020. http://www.advrider.com/forums/showt...m#post10841050 __________________ Cheers Steve bike = the purple pig

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