Your non Caravan Projects

[jaderd]

Hi All, figured i would start a "non caravan projects" thread where ppl can show others things they are interested in and projects they have completed, just for show or so others can get an idea to make something similar.


Ill start us off.

First one is my first real project, dads old 1975 Kawasaki F11B Enduro, full stripped, powdercoated, fixed replaced, altered to my likings etc.

around 11 months to complete (didnt touch engine internals, only done 10k piston n rings fine)

Pic Below, before resto with dad, dragged out of shed after 10 years +



Completed resto



Commencing restoring these two next

Dads first bike ever, same one got off uncle as dad handed to his little brother back in the day. 1972 Suzuki TS185

Dad in 1972 on it



Current State, i have slowly bought bits n pieces i need



Final bike is a Grey Import (JAP) honda VT250FII. just needs carby cleanup and tank fixed (leaks) etc and tidy up / find a fairing




Currently though working on a Mobile Peg Board for some old school tools i recently acquired, my current tools, and my grandpas orig carpentry tools which i will acquire over the next few months.

Had an old door and some pine laying around, bought some castors and some hooks...will be finished soon. It will be double sided use, with everday tools on one side and larger / rarer use tools on the other side.

Tools i recently bought off Ebay, deceased estate, got all of them for basically nothing.





Peg Board













This final item is a folding tool trolley that i have altered slightly for putting my motorbike frames on the main part and just some tools off to the side, got it off gumtree for $50 did not want to barter as its too good. Guy made it 30 + years ago as an apprenticeship project / task. All fits underneath when not in use, wheels can be "disengaged" so doesnt roll around etc. I just degreased, rubbed back, painted, regreased wheel bearings etc. It came with the tool boxes, see below





After a cleanup



Cheers, looking forward to seeing everyone elses projects / ideas.

[Deleted]

I have always like modifying bikes. A few years ago I got a postie bike (Honda CT110) so I thought why not have a little fun with it.

In a nutshell it was repainted, rear end chopped and new blinkers and lights all around. New handle bars and speedo modified, new mirrors. Engine skid plats and various other non essential pieces removed.

Here's how it arrived in its original untouched form.



Mid chop:


And complete.

[jaderd]

looks great mate,

yeah i love fiddling with bikes as everything is light and they are an easy thing to alter to your tastes.

I want to see more projects from ppl

[Caprinut]

Bricktop,
I just love the creative conversions of CTs all over the place.
Here is my modern version I could not resist when it came out. The Sachs MadAss. It fits on a rack at the back of my caravan for trips around the country

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[Caprinut]

Spotted this Ct conversion up in Newcastle on our latest trip

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[jaderd]

the sachs mad ass looks great.

Perfect for back of camper im guessing they only weigh around the 80kg or bit more ?

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The madass are great. Attached is the CT I took some inspiration from.

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[jaderd]

Very nice,

Im currently having a go at making some baby / toddler presents.

Looking at making baby shower presents for friends and family expecting and toddler seats for friends / nieces first birthday.

This is the toddler chair im copying, though on the sides instead of holes i am putting little 25mm recessed cabochon, little wooden ones with girly images on them, bought two different designs cheap from a craft shop online & rear hole a diff shape. Unfortunately the Y gen im a part of (all my mates) dont understand the appeal of making something fully by hand with no power tools, im using the old brace and bit for any drilling and then just hand saw, rasp, sand paper etc they all say why use hand tools when you have power tools, albeit they are all not handy at all when it comes to tools and mechanical aspects. Figure a hand made item should make a nice gift that actually means something & the personal satisfaction you get of making something.

For the baby showers im making a wooden baby play gyms, found this design below i like which i will copy and alter a little. Ill chuck up pics when im done.

Keep the projects / ideas flowing ppl, i like to get ideas from things ppl have made