StarFan Posted February 28, 2014 Share #1 Posted February 28, 2014 I have been speculating for quite some time to design and have a prototype made for the gap between the -V-cylinders on the sides of the bike. The only accessory available is the flat carb cover and that little cover that goes to the bottom of the -V-. The gap between is unattended. Yesterday I went to a metal shop that has a sophisticated laser cutter and bending machines, to have a template made for a brakelight. Had a discussion with the owner and have to say that the possibilities are practically limitless. Last night I made a rough template to see how this would look and get the general feel for it. Want to change some things in the design but will keep most of that for myself for now and would like to hear what you guys think and what changes you would make if any. I will tell you though that the V4 inscription I intend to move to the bottom part of the shield and have the Yamaha Star logo where the V4 is. These will be cut through the metal with laser, coloured plexiglasds on the inside and lit up with LED lights - any colour possible and any script could be laser cut out like "your name" etc,,,,, Here below is a picture of the template. A prototype will be made in the weeks to come and I will post when it is ready and installed on bike. But give me at least 4 to 6 weeks since I work abroad and am not to much at home. So get the design ideas flowing and tell me what you think. http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a501/jonaslill/Technical/SAM_2199_zps13e3df24.jpg http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a501/jonaslill/Technical/SAM_2201_zps313e8a06.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted February 28, 2014 Share #2 Posted February 28, 2014 Looks great Jonas!! My personal taste would have been for the top of the piece to arch from the top of the valve covers and not to the bottom of the gas tank but that's just me. Sure looks better than the chrome twinkie covers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rutman Posted February 28, 2014 Share #3 Posted February 28, 2014 Not sure I would like that but may change my mind when I see the final product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonslayer Posted February 28, 2014 Share #4 Posted February 28, 2014 Looks great Jonas!! My personal taste would have been for the top of the piece to arch from the top of the valve covers and not to the bottom of the gas tank but that's just me. Sure looks better than the chrome twinkie covers...I agree with Bongo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigLenny Posted February 28, 2014 Share #5 Posted February 28, 2014 I agree with Bongo. Going all the way to the gas tank is too much. Btw, that obviously would effect the natural airflow around the cylinders. I know thats not as crucial, if at all, with a water cooled bike, but, makes me wonder if it needs a least some airflow. It's a good idea though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonslayer Posted February 28, 2014 Share #6 Posted February 28, 2014 I agree with Bongo. Going all the way to the gas tank is too much. Btw, that obviously would effect the natural airflow around the cylinders. I know thats not as crucial, if at all, with a water cooled bike, but, makes me wonder if it needs a least some airflow. It's a good idea though.Maybe aesthetically placed louvers in line with the fins on the cylinders could be cool . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewser23 Posted February 28, 2014 Share #7 Posted February 28, 2014 Like the idea, couple things that pop out to me is ease of access to both the choke nob and the throttle adjustment nob. How were you thinking these would be mounted? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bert2006 Posted February 28, 2014 Share #8 Posted February 28, 2014 For some reason I get no picture when I open this thread, but Baron's makes a cover that is intended for that space. The problem with it is that it covers the choke so it really cant be used unless you modify it. . Whatever you do, remember to account for the choke. Here is a link to the baron one: http://www.phatperformanceparts.com/Barons_Mini_Teardrop_Covers_SMOOTH_Royal_Star_p/ba-7607-00.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonslayer Posted February 28, 2014 Share #9 Posted February 28, 2014 Like the idea, couple things that pop out to me is ease of access to both the choke nob and the throttle adjustment nob. How were you thinking these would be mounted?Good point, What about a left side view? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steamer Posted February 28, 2014 Share #10 Posted February 28, 2014 How about lasering the Venture riders logo into it? By the way, you need more chrome on that bike:whistling: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted February 28, 2014 Share #11 Posted February 28, 2014 ...and lights! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarFan Posted February 28, 2014 Author Share #12 Posted February 28, 2014 First of all this is just a rough template. My thoughts are that it is a little to wide in the top. I will make them not so wide and the will shoot upwards to the gastank in a line from the cylinder covers. There will be a cutout for the throttle adjustment knob as well as the Choke nob. The template I purposely made to go under the gastank just to keep it in place. The height will be the same as the small carburator cover one Yamaha makes that is inthe picture below..Note that it will also have to have a break (bend) in it like the Yamaha cover since there is a different angle on the carbs than the cylinders. I think that the bend (break) will make this look whole different - like braking it up into two pieces. I will make a precise template in the coming days and post again. I also think that when I have cut out the inscription V4 in the bottom and in this case RED BARON on the upper part where the V4 is in the picture, as well as putting plexiglass behind and light this thing up, this will look a whole kind of a different piece. The template looks very flat and monotonius and I think that will all chance when it is finalised with the above mentioned. The second picture below shows it a little better but note that I also plan to make it a little narrower than the template is. Asthetically placed louvers in line with the fins is a great idea but I will see how that works out when I have made a precise template with the V4 and RED BARON cutouts - to see if it is to much. Keep them ideas coming - The prototype is going to cost an arm and a leg and I want to get it as good as possible the first time if possible. I´ll post the finalised template as soon as I have gotten it done - but need a little bit of time for that. The left side is pretty much the same - only difference if I remember right is the cutout for the Choke but that is an easy design and least of my worries. I will make a precise DWG drawing when the design is finalised and approved by the manufacturer of this piece. Last, I have no worries about airflow for the engine. The liquid takes care of that and on top of that there is air flowing from other openings all around. If colling the engine was a problem Yamaha would never have put the fake fins on the outside of the cylinder case. http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a501/jonaslill/Technical/SAM_2194_zpsc975bf70.jpg http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a501/jonaslill/Technical/SAM_2200_zpsc8e80543.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarFan Posted February 28, 2014 Author Share #13 Posted February 28, 2014 How about lasering the Venture riders logo into it? By the way, you need more chrome on that bike:whistling: Chrome ? You aint seen nothing yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_wells Posted February 28, 2014 Share #14 Posted February 28, 2014 That looks nice I am really liking those White Walls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted February 28, 2014 Share #15 Posted February 28, 2014 Dunlop D404's I think... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tooch Posted February 28, 2014 Share #16 Posted February 28, 2014 I like it......the V 4 are these going to be laser etched or cut out? I like some thing like Yamaha does on some of their covers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoomerCPO Posted February 28, 2014 Share #17 Posted February 28, 2014 Inscribe a skull head on the template and see how ya like dat.... Boomer....who sez skulls and nekkid wimmen look good on our Ventures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarFan Posted February 28, 2014 Author Share #18 Posted February 28, 2014 I like it......the V 4 are these going to be laser etched or cut out? I like some thing like Yamaha does on some of their covers... They will be laser cut all the way through so I can put a coloured glass behind and some LED lights to light it up. Might even make an extra hookup to the turn signals just for fun and see how it turns out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarFan Posted February 28, 2014 Author Share #19 Posted February 28, 2014 Inscribe a skull head on the template and see how ya like dat.... Boomer....who sez skulls and nekkid wimmen look good on our Ventures. No skulls Boomer ! My Red Baron does not like dead bodys. Jonas who sayz zkullzz should be wrapped with flesh - and neeked women are hard to service while driving daz Baron !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dacheedah Posted March 1, 2014 Share #20 Posted March 1, 2014 diamond cut would be cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyinfool Posted March 1, 2014 Share #21 Posted March 1, 2014 If you sand blast the colored plexi and then paint the backside white, then edge light it it will have a nice even glow with no points of light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarFan Posted March 2, 2014 Author Share #22 Posted March 2, 2014 If you sand blast the colored plexi and then paint the backside white, then edge light it it will have a nice even glow with no points of light. That´s interesting. Had been speculating on how to avoid seeint the bulb dots and also if there was an alternative in material, using something else than Plexiglass. I will give this a try and see how it looks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coop Posted March 4, 2014 Share #23 Posted March 4, 2014 Nice piece. I like the lit idea. I'm made something smaller to fill just the upper triangle area..... I was thinking about offering it if my chrome neck pieces sell. Coop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigatcsi Posted March 4, 2014 Share #24 Posted March 4, 2014 I am anxious to see the finished product. Craigr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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