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Making a tank cover while in lockdown


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Time for another wee update.


Making progress in joining sides (left) to the top bit.

The cut for the fuel cap will be done once the cover is done so it doesn't go out of line ;)

 

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First try on tank, not too bad ;)


Keep in mind that is just loose on top of the tank but will fit really well when I put the straps.

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Will be fitting these beauty when I complete the whole thing


:)

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i still have two bagalux tank covers for sale a black and a blue one they have cbr on both but i dont know what model they will fit :scratch:

 

Any pics??and prices?? 🙂

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Awesome work @husoi bet there was a teeny weeny bit of swearing involved with the vampire needle 😳

 

Thank you [mention]gymwitch[/mention] a wee bit of swearing... :roll:

Mostly Portuguese ones ;) so doesn't really count :P

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i still have two bagalux tank covers for sale a black and a blue one they have cbr on both but i dont know what model they will fit :scratch:

 

Any pics??and prices?? 🙂

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i still have two bagalux tank covers for sale a black and a blue one they have cbr on both but i dont know what model they will fit :scratch:

 

Any pics??and prices?? 🙂

 

how much for the flying carpets ?

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[mention]Stu[/mention]


I find it quite rude that people decided to hack a diy post to sell their rugs instead of creating their own threads on the dedicated section of the forum...

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@Stu


I find it quite rude that people decided to hack a diy post to sell their rugs instead of creating their own threads on the dedicated section of the forum...

 

noted, matter is being looked in to … case reference number ¬ tbag*0987mememe.

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Getting there...


Finished the fixing stripes, added the Honda wings and now doing the knee pads.

Next will be the fuel cap opening, try to find some hooks for the sides to hold it to the tank and the zip and anchor for the tank bag.


This was never about saving money but to have a use for the time in lockdown and to have a unique tank cover.

Total cost: £120 materials (approx.) and around £500 in labour and treatments :P

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Saturday 06/06/20 update :)


Last few days I have made good progress and all stitching in the cover is done.

It does fit, now just need to fix the side hooks (found a couple plastic nice ones fooling around the garage so those will do ;)

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Next and final stage is to stitch the fixings for the tank bag.

It's from a BMW 1100 that I got from a charity shop, a wee bargain of tank bag and 2 panniers bags for £35. ;)

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  • 2 weeks later...

You would think that I've been very quiet :)


This was the latest fitting.

Had to redo one of the seams on both sides because it was too loose.

Also the bottom fixing for the tank bag is not properly aligned and will need removed and placed in place. To hide the holes of the stitches I'm making the holder larger.


It's ready to cut the edges and then fixing the hooks for the sides.

Hope I can have it finish by tomorrow evening.

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This concludes this thread :D


After many hours, first time working with leather at this level and making up most of the materials.

I can say that I'm pretty proud of the achievement 8-)


Total cost:

Leather £70 (full hide)

Tools and ancillaries £40 (hooks, leather crafting tools, masking tape and thread)

Can't tell the number of total hours I worked in this project but I'm sure it was a lot :wink:


If anybody would ask me to do another one? Don't be silly!! :P


After a long consideration I decided to use a 3 lines fixing, it allows to maintain the hook steady and makes less stress on the leather.

The hooks have been made out of some plastic profile I have in the garage.

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The final fitting.

There is only one last touch to do and that is the symbol I've been planning.

Yes it is a bit rugged, it does looks handcraft and that is the idea.

I can proudly say that there is no other like it :)

The tank bag fixings are robust enough and the fill opening is pretty much where it should be.

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Tomorrow I'll post the very last photo of it once I make the symbol.


Thank you all who supported me and put up with my silliness :thumb: :cheers:

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