I actually did this about 2 months ago, bbut am only posting it now!
Being bored I figured I would get started on the tail
So pic 1
SR 500 polystyrene tail 1
Started out with some polystyrene (knew I kept this rubbish for a reason!!) Pushed a screw in each side to keep it together.
Pic 2
SR 500 polystyrene tail 2
Top view as you can see the back looks REALLY wide, much too wide for my tastes
Pic 3
SR 500 polystyrene tail 3
So after alot of jigging and looking and head scratching I actually cut a section off the back of the bikes frame, it was just pushing it too wide, a few extra pieces to help form the shape later. Spaced off the back wheel by another piece of polystyrene.
Pic 4
SR 500 polystyrene tail 4
My supervisor making sure I am doing my job properly
Pic 5
SR 500 polystyrene tail 5
Side view of the bits and bobs stuck together
Pic 6
SR 500 polystyrene tail 6
Foam filler, to fill the big gaps between the polystyrene, says its easy to cut and sandable, lets hope
Pic7
SR 500 polystyrene tail 7
Ready for filling
Pic 8
SR 500 polystyrene tail 8
Top view, shoved some old paper in so I don’t waste foam
Pic 9
SR 500 polystyrene tail 9
Side view after filling with foam
Pic 10
SR 500 polystyrene tail 10
View from the back
Pic 11
SR 500 polystyrene tail 11
Piccie of bike with chassis surgery complete
Pic 12
Showing how much I cut off
Pic 13 and 14
SR 500 polystyrene tail 13
Ain’t she a beaut?!?!? Almost ready for paint
Can you see it though? hey?
The next day was a Sunday and I started cutting the basic shape out.
Posted under SR 500 Project Bike
This post was written by Shaun on June 22, 2009
