Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Matador Drag Bars


Been awhile since I have updated much about my bike… if you have seen the pictures, you will notice that I am using a beach baumer handlebar (one of 2 of the handles given to me). Now, seeing how accessories are expensive here in Malaysia, I had to think of something… was thinking of trading my ape hangers for something else but nothing I liked was around for trade. So I found a pair of risers from my regular shop and decided to try out the welders skills… he cut my apes and made a simple little cut and paste with a twist. We powdercoated it and tried it out…

What I feel so far:
-          I'm stretched forward so my spine absorbs bumps and holes much better. Now, some of you may not feel it, but I do because of my spinal issues. I had the theory that it helped because I used to ride a rigid with a bad spine. Seems I was right.
-          Able to take corners much better now. It is more stable when leaning in.
-          Stable on the straights.
-          I don't feel like flying off while riding fast. Feels great.
-          Only bad point: Sucks at U turns.

 Before

 After


 My Mechanic Removing The Handles

 Naked Bars

 The Powdercoat Guy Said He Has All Colors, As Long As Its Black

A Closeup of the Dragbars With A Twist

 Before

 After




By Vy

Engine Polishing / Diamond Cut

These are what you need:
- small sand paper applicator/ sand paper on a stick
- 150 grit sand paper.
- 100 grit sand paper
- sander if you have one.

- use the sander or your hand to sand the block with 150 grit sand paper. if you are using a sander, just roughly do it then use your hand for the parts you missed
- (obviously) only sand the outside of the fins
- use a stick or sand paper applicator to get those hard to reach places.
- sand in an orbital motion to make it very nice and shiny.
- once the paint is stripped, use the 100 grit (or 80 if you want a rougher look) and sand in ONE direction only.
- be very careful when doing this to avoid any accidental sanding of parts you dont want sanded.
- wash your bike after... viola


 Sandpaper Applicator

                               Before                                                                        After

                                     
Completed

By Vy