husoi Posted May 16, 2020 Author Share Posted May 16, 2020 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Swagman Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 Looking good just watch that little prick doesn’t get you again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
husoi Posted May 18, 2020 Author Share Posted May 18, 2020 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. Will be fitting these beauty when I complete the whole thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Swagman Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 I thought I asked for tuning forks on the sides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
husoi Posted May 18, 2020 Author Share Posted May 18, 2020 I thought I asked for tuning forks on the sides. You mean the dessert ones? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Swagman Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 Ooh puddings yes please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gymwitch Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 Awesome work [mention]husoi[/mention] bet there was a teeny weeny bit of swearing involved with the vampire needle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gymwitch Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 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 Any pics??and prices?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
husoi Posted May 19, 2020 Author Share Posted May 19, 2020 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... Mostly Portuguese ones so doesn't really count Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gymwitch Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 [mention]husoi[/mention] portugese swearing must sound even better !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
husoi Posted May 19, 2020 Author Share Posted May 19, 2020 @husoi portugese swearing must sound even better !!! Think of it as highly therapeutic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyrider Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 [/img]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 Any pics??and prices?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyrider Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 [/img]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 Any pics??and prices?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyrider Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 %5Bimg%5D' alt=''>[/img]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 Any pics??and prices?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyrider Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 will take a reasonable offer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
husoi Posted May 23, 2020 Author Share Posted May 23, 2020 After a 2 day push I got this far Top straps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 [/img]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 Any pics??and prices?? how much for the flying carpets ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyrider Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 yea they keep me warm them when im working on the bikes but they have yet to take off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
husoi Posted May 24, 2020 Author Share Posted May 24, 2020 [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... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 @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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
husoi Posted May 30, 2020 Author Share Posted May 30, 2020 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
husoi Posted June 6, 2020 Author Share Posted June 6, 2020 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 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
husoi Posted June 20, 2020 Author Share Posted June 20, 2020 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
husoi Posted June 22, 2020 Author Share Posted June 22, 2020 This concludes this thread 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 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 If anybody would ask me to do another one? Don't be silly!! 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. 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. 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gymwitch Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 Thats awesome !!! Clever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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