CB250 Build - Side Covers

CB250 Build - Side Covers - Ep.18!

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5 жыл бұрын

G'day guys, well we got there in the end... side covers for the CB250 are DONE! Hope you enjoy :-) Cheers... Mark
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Пікірлер: 73

@bikernation136 3 жыл бұрын

That contour/profiling at the top of the side panel made all the difference. Looking good gents 👌👍

@whitecompany18 5 жыл бұрын

Looks great guys, when tapping do a full turn and then turn it back a quarter and it ejects and clears the swarf making it easier to turn next time. Great show.

@viewsfromedsshed5356 5 жыл бұрын

Probably easier to use a starter tap, it will make the main tap easier I reckon. Then follow the bushcraft and fishing fella

@hotfire04 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah what he said 😁

@smittyk7810 5 жыл бұрын

I like the covers, they look like they fit the area. Once painted they will look even better. If you keep with the black idea they will blend in.

@BikerBits 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah I reckon you’re right! :-)

@boarder989 5 жыл бұрын

Looking good

@toby7504 5 жыл бұрын

A empty tank is more dangorus then a full one. I think this bike starting to look very cool..

@jeeves6490 5 жыл бұрын

That seam at the top, thought of filling it with solder? Some pinchweld, along that edge where you trimmed the sidecover mounts should tidy that up nicely, in black it may just help that area vanish from sight. I had my doubts to begin with, but damned if you guys haven't done a great job. Cruising down the road, the flannelette waving in the breeze as hipsters everywhere kneel and bow, "We are not worthy" Looks great, built not bought. Congrats.

@BIG-K 5 жыл бұрын

Looks bloody great to me. Nice lines and neatly fabricated. Top job, guys. KOR 👍

@bigbiketrip9182 3 жыл бұрын

Im loving this series and the bike is really coming together. Not sure why the tapping was so strenuous though, always found it to be fairly straight forward. You absolutely can use the drill press (ive also used a lathe) to tap. Great job so far, and giving me some great inspiration for my own CB250 build..

@porthos6118 5 жыл бұрын

Looks heaps better. Well done.

@BikerBits 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks heaps mate! :-)

@4x4touringviewsreviews45 5 жыл бұрын

The covers came up great 👍, you guys need to invest in a Air hacksaw, that way you can do all the cuts without the sparks ⚡️ keep up the good work 🏍

@metaldog7128 5 жыл бұрын

Great job looks miles better 👍 like they was made for it😜

@stevemcdermott62 5 жыл бұрын

Just a thought, could have use those captive nut clips. They allow a bit of free play and save all the welding and tapping. Anyway, good job.

@outie555 5 жыл бұрын

Side panel/cover shape looks great guys

@frankfeely9235 5 жыл бұрын

Side panels look the biz. Nice and secure as well!

@mikeborud9130 5 жыл бұрын

Looking good boys... Was expecting Matt to lose a thumb there for a bit lmao.., if the panels vibrate add a couple of mill. Droplet of automotive silicone on the mounting face like a rubber gasket. It will act like a rubber gasket not allowing any rattling noise.. Cheers

@azlong4596 5 жыл бұрын

There are different size RivNuts for different depth metal that you could have used, quick and easy install and work well for holding things like side covers in place.

@phamoo 5 жыл бұрын

Really love those side panels. Great work!

@MrNosajwhitey Жыл бұрын

Awesomeness 👌

@JustTex 5 жыл бұрын

I was more worried about the water and electricity mixing more then the petrol and sparks haha. With taping those holes it seems like the holes was too small for the tap, i'm sure there would be a guide on the net somewhere about the right size drill bit for the certain tap. Got there in the end anyway. Side covers do look better for sure. Cheers.

@KolonelKrakazTimeMachine 5 жыл бұрын

You're a bloody hellman Mark! I dunno what's more dangerous? The water and electricity or the sparks and the petrol... 😨

@rmlewaz 5 жыл бұрын

Good job, guys. Looks great.

@Bob_Keen 5 жыл бұрын

Its looking fantastic guys. Great work. Love it. :)

@brewey0454 5 жыл бұрын

All I can say is even custom shop have the problem like your guys on deciding what look good and what work in customising motorcycle so I say to you guys in the backyard well done 👍 don’t give up power on at the end of hard work it will show how nice it will look

@elliot7179 5 жыл бұрын

Hi mark just a thought with painting the tank maybe try coloured wrap as it takes alot less time , I've recently painted a tank on an mc19 but it took about 15 days haha

@markgatward8765 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Mark, Mark here Manitoba, Canada. I agree it is starting to look like a café racer. In my opinion , I think the bike would look even better with a set of straight handle bars. Would like to hear what you guys think. keep on keeping on.

@alexmorton8659 5 жыл бұрын

Hey guys, you doing an episode 19?

@ChaoticDetour 5 жыл бұрын

What about that rust paint on the side covers? It would be a bit rugged, almost a perpetually dirty dirt bike look. Coming along nicely!

@rmlewaz 5 жыл бұрын

Hey, Mark. You're a good fabricator (of parts...not a bullshitter). Have you taken a welding course? If.not, check out Bendigo TAFE. There are also online welding courses. Christ, I sound like my dad 😉

@magnusconsul 5 жыл бұрын

Well done guys, the bike is looking very good. Just a simple question Is Nay being consulted? Is she happy with the set up of the bike? If she is going to ride it, there may be some little personal things she may want...Again great job guys....

@alvarhansetun4267 5 жыл бұрын

Nice job guys...

@Sam-mh9sz 5 жыл бұрын

jeez, you mad buggers...Bloody Crazy LMFAO

@motosteve6127 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Mark - it shouldn't be that hard to tap those threads. Did you use the correct size drill before tapping? There's charts to tell you the correct drill diameter, but a quick way to know is to subtract the thread pitch from the diameter and that's the drill size. For example M5 x 0.8 thread would need a 5 - 0.8 = 4.2mm drill.

@PaleHorse68 5 жыл бұрын

Superb series of vids. I learned ALOT from you guys. Believe it or not, I intend to use that knowledge on my VMax "Mad Max/Cafe Racer" build. Much obliged to you both.

@garthhowe297 5 жыл бұрын

A few years ago, just for fun, I took a night course in TIG welding at a technical college. It's a great way to learn techniques and tips from a pro. Maybe something like that is offered near you? This was my polite way of not commenting on those welds ... lol . The side panels are going to look good!

@MVDBR 5 жыл бұрын

Good job lads. Love ya welds Mark haha you do better than me :)

@leepratt7770 5 жыл бұрын

How about your rust paint on the tank and side panels ?

@AfricaTwin-Stuff 5 жыл бұрын

Side covers are keepers. Good job. Had to cringe and laugh about your thread tapping though! I’m thinking black tank and bare metal side covers now .....

@TheTrailHammer 5 жыл бұрын

What was sprayed in the area (can) before you were welding on the bike?

@kingyachan 2 жыл бұрын

Geezus watching you with that tap was painful Haha

@BikerBits 2 жыл бұрын

🤣

@alexmorton8659 5 жыл бұрын

Have you also stopped the cb 250 build?

@cristapherandrade9757 3 жыл бұрын

Way better!!! How much was the total cost of the build?

@lindsaymillard2881 5 жыл бұрын

Well done you two. Looks heaps better. Just to give it a better finish on the side covers, you could use some Allan Key bolts from Bunnings. Cheers.

@AfricaTwin-Stuff 5 жыл бұрын

Lindsay Millard - I agree. Dome head Alan key bolts would be the go.

@Overture 5 жыл бұрын

What thickness is that sheet metal? :O Looking at giving this a go!

@markssmallengines3542 5 жыл бұрын

Some heated moments haha bikes looking great guys just keep practicing on the welder an use will get there. Remember less is more an pretend your drawing C's. cccccccc.

@germoto 5 жыл бұрын

Extra sweary episode! Great job fellas, when are we going to see Victor Victoria Customs founded? :o)

@IRONMAN-kb4su 5 жыл бұрын

Tail,brake light ?

@albertheaton6455 5 жыл бұрын

Looks great mark and matt. Rivnuts, would have worked on side panel brackets. Cheers from uk

@Northernlanes 5 жыл бұрын

what happened to Episode 17 ?

@ChaoticDetour 5 жыл бұрын

You are right. I bet they looked back at their channel to see where they were and yesterdays video MCT ep 117 threw them off.

@michaelwilliams3861 5 жыл бұрын

Hi guys, ive never seen tapping that difficult, i think the tap you were using was to big for the hole.

@rumchaser1able 5 жыл бұрын

Use a taper tap instead will start easier .

@domonkosbatai8621 5 жыл бұрын

Nice build! Is this side panel aluminium?

@BikerBits 5 жыл бұрын

No it’s steel

@domonkosbatai8621 5 жыл бұрын

@@BikerBits Thank you.

@michaelkwan6283 2 жыл бұрын

what metal did you use bro

@BikerBits 2 жыл бұрын

Steel

@thebigw3377 5 жыл бұрын

If you had that much trouble starting the tap the hole was to small. I really wish you sort some help from a tradesman on this build as the poor fab work is a downer on a otherwise great build. If I lived closer I would have been happy to help out.

@ChaoticDetour 5 жыл бұрын

The point of Mark's channel is what the average guy can do with a little gumption on a limited budget. He is knew to this as are many of his viewers. If you have followed him very long you will notice how much his skills have progressed over the years. I am sure his fab skills will improve the more he does. If he always had someone do it for him how would he learn from his mistakes?

@rosendojaviergomez6598 4 жыл бұрын

UN CB250 MENOS!!!

@phamoo 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah the starter hole must be too small. Shouldn't be that hard to cut the threads....

@berttrombetta4953 3 жыл бұрын

Also when hand tapping, use a back and forward motion: ,cut a quarter turn or so of thread, then back out the tap a little , lube, rinse, repeat. Avoid using hand taps in power tools, they are not designed for the torque and may shear catastrophically.

@RogerBY 5 жыл бұрын

I watched a video a few years ago of a super bike ...it had no rear fender with a huge back tire . Well his female passenger flew off on a bump and landed on the wheel and it sucked her tight . happened fast and before the driver could stop it burned threw her clothes black smoke and all. had to of burned to her tailbone spine whatever . It was horrific and I bet it was life altering for her.

@clodagharmitage 5 жыл бұрын

That sounds horrific.

@stanodle7818 5 жыл бұрын

A hacksaw would not spark!!!!!!!

@leepratt7770 5 жыл бұрын

Your taps must be as blunt as f@#k ! 5mm hole for an m6 and easily tapped with one hand . use a bit of oil / wd40 as lube . JB weld would work well to fill and fix the split in the side covers .