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Message started by babyhog on 05/15/12 at 17:14:36

Title: Tank bib
Post by babyhog on 05/15/12 at 17:14:36

Well, I finally got around to working on the tank bib that arteacher so generously gave me for the price of shipping, when they cut his wrong and let him keep the original.

Didn't take much work, and it was actually easier than I expected. I used an x-acto knife, scissors, even tried my electric (ham/turkey slicing) knife, but the thing that worked best was my rotary cutter that I normally use for cutting fabric for quilting.

I had to widen the hole and cut the slot for the tank fill cap, and also had to cut about an inch from the bottom.

The heart that I added was to cover a hole, left from I assume whatever emblem he had ordered. I found it on an old purse. I like it, but I think a conch that matches my seat might look better, but I don't have one. This will work for now.

Nice thing is my phone slips right down in the pocket.

Thanks again to arteacher!! :)

Whatcha think?

http://i757.photobucket.com/albums/xx211/babyhog/S40/WP_003231jpg.jpg

http://i757.photobucket.com/albums/xx211/babyhog/S40/WP_003232jpg.jpg

Title: Re: Tank bib
Post by Greg on 05/15/12 at 17:30:35

I think it's awesome! Do you know the manufacturer? The only one I can find is this one from Chilhowee: http://www.chilhowee.net/suzuki-tankbra/TB047.html.

Title: Re: Tank bib
Post by babyhog on 05/15/12 at 17:35:24

Greg, I'm pretty sure that's it, but arteacher will have to verify.

(after looking at those pics again, I think I'll add some studs, which I already have (had to order 50 to get 1 for my Mustang seat!))

Title: Re: Tank bib
Post by Boofer on 05/15/12 at 19:20:12

bh, looks good. I especially like the choke and petcock moved to the right side for us right-handers. And the speedo is just too much. :)

Title: Re: Tank bib
Post by babyhog on 05/15/12 at 19:25:09

1C3131383B2C5E0 wrote:

bh, looks good. I especially like the choke and petcock moved to the right side for us right-handers. And the speedo is just too much. :)

OMG! I knew something strange happened when I was renaming the pic in photobucket! It was acting strange and locked up on me. I didnt even notice it mirrored my pic! Too funny lol

Title: Re: Tank bib
Post by Serowbot on 05/15/12 at 22:18:25

Boofer's got eyes like a hawk... :-?...

Like yer' bra, Piglet... :-[...

Like yer' tank strap, Piglet... ;)...

Title: Re: Tank bib
Post by Paraquat on 05/16/12 at 06:20:04

I like. I wanted one but couldn't find one and didn't want to risk getting one that didn't fit. I think studs up and down the sides would look nice.

--Steve

Title: Re: Tank bib
Post by babyhog on 05/16/12 at 07:27:02

I had to fix the pic above. Mirror image just looked too hokey. LOL :P

Title: Re: Tank bib
Post by arteacher on 05/16/12 at 11:38:27

Yes it is the Chihowee. When the one I sent Babyhog came to me and didn't fit I sent them a pattern I made and they sent me a new one made to my pattern, which did fit.
You did a great job Babyhog.
BTW there is another maker who would not ship to Canada. Can't remember who now.
Edit: It was Timberwolf Leather, but they don't list one on there site anymore.

Title: Re: Tank bib
Post by ALfromN.H. on 05/16/12 at 12:07:13

I have one made by suzuki that fits great but I can't seem to find any more of them. I think I found mine on ebay 4 or 5 years ago.

AL

Title: Re: Tank bib
Post by Paraquat on 05/16/12 at 14:08:37

6E65656C606F6E7475010 wrote:

Pics of the one they made you?

--Steve

Title: Re: Tank bib
Post by arteacher on 05/16/12 at 14:23:29

http://p1.bikepics.com/2012%5C05%5C16%5Cbikepics-2402179-800.jpg

Title: Re: Tank bib
Post by Savage_Rob on 05/16/12 at 14:51:03

Mine's an older one with no pocket. That pocket sure looks handy.

Title: Re: Tank bib
Post by Paraquat on 05/17/12 at 09:17:03

http://images.motorcycle-superstore.com/ProductImages/OG/0000-Mustang-Studded-Cruiser-Tank-Bibs.jpg

I like the pocket idea. I could live without the tassle. I like studded.

--Steve