Project Yamaha XZ 550 cafè racer

Here is my new project, a cafe racer with a Stainless Steel tank .....new updates soon

in begining was.....

bye bye mikuni  ....dellorto coming soon

... i love this big thingummy ... from an old alfaromeo...

From old school modelling..

 ....with adhesive tape and cardboard....

...but with  the help of an modern cad 3D developing....

...now the cap...

 ...scotch brite brushing...

nice , but I want  a more warm color....with the help of a blowpipe

now I have to brush again...

03/24/2012 new update ...I'll want to get more time!

 

....from rpm counter...

to odometer ...the old fashioned pointer it is obtained from a stainless steel sheet with laser cutting

15-06-2013

See also

http://rocket39.blogspot.it/p/yamaha-xz-550.html

Thanks!