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Message started by Zook on 11/20/18 at 18:36:26

Title: Engraving some parts
Post by Zook on 11/20/18 at 18:36:26

I am a hand engraver so I am engraving a few parts on my bike. I did these chrome plated steel pieces that are on the head and then put a clear powder coat on them. I had no clue that chrome was so hard. I am thinking that the side cases will be a lot easier and I do something with more detail.

Title: Re: Engraving some parts
Post by Zook on 11/20/18 at 18:38:33

A pic on the bike

Title: Re: Engraving some parts
Post by danimule on 11/20/18 at 19:09:09

Beautiful work Zook! You have a great hand. Nothing like adding your own touch.

Title: Re: Engraving some parts
Post by Tocsik on 11/21/18 at 06:29:45

Very nice. Would you consider taking on some work from us forum members? I might like a "652" or something on my chrome cylinder covers.
Might be a chance to make a few bucks over the Winter months if we send in smaller parts to you.

Title: Re: Engraving some parts
Post by ohiomoto on 11/21/18 at 07:17:44

Very nice work!!! I'm not so much into the "650" part, but I do like the old school detail work you've done. Not overly done like a lot of "Harley" engravings you see out there. I think it's pretty cool and more or less forgotten art form in motorcycle building.

One of my favorites, the SR400 BSR has "the wheel rims and tank and oil caps have been treated to elegant filigree-style engraving."

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SvFxcmHTJvg/UnmVe9GL5DI/AAAAAAAAozo/duyWlA1TuCk/s1600/009.jpg

Portside builds pretty cool old school choppers and they use some nice engravings.

http://https://www.superfly-autos.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/IMG_8491.jpg

Title: Re: Engraving some parts
Post by ohiomoto on 11/21/18 at 07:23:07

While this "Harley" style engraving is nice work ( call it that because I don't know what it's actually called) isn't really my style. I like your style better.

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RlJ6dXLDtng/VBdnQLKRPjI/AAAAAAADWRw/6HPEyNvTzVc/s1600/10415586_635021209927995_6368867628071087487_n.jpg

Title: Re: Engraving some parts
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 11/21/18 at 07:31:55

Well, not to nitpick, but it Is a 652 cc.

But you probably don't have an eraser for that....

Just jerking your chain.
That's good work.

Title: Re: Engraving some parts
Post by Tattooed hooligan on 11/21/18 at 08:28:15

Looks awesome man! If you are interested in making some money doing it I would definitely be interested. PM me if you would be interested

Title: Re: Engraving some parts
Post by Zook on 11/23/18 at 18:44:25

One of the reasons I Posted it was to see if anybody would like some work done. My business is called Wade Designs. I do hand engraving for the jewelry trade. Monograms, lettering and decorative work on jewelry. I can even make you a great deal on a diamond if your silly enough to be getting engaged. I do some big trophies and pitchers so it not much of a stretch to do motorcycle parts.
I didn’t realize it was a 652. Too late now. Technically it is a S40 Boulivard but I am going to engrave Savage on the side cases.
And I can do gold plating and powder coating too.

Title: Re: Engraving some parts
Post by Zook on 11/24/18 at 17:42:21

The gas cap engraved nicely.

Title: Re: Engraving some parts
Post by Armen on 11/24/18 at 17:55:25

Spectacular work. Thanks for sharing!

Title: Re: Engraving some parts
Post by jcstokes on 11/24/18 at 20:06:59

Very good enhancements of stock components, and prove you don't HAVE to throw the side covers away.

Title: Re: Engraving some parts
Post by batman on 11/24/18 at 21:18:50

It even looks good mounted on the tank upside down! ;)

Title: Re: Engraving some parts
Post by LANCER on 11/25/18 at 10:05:06

Really beautiful work dude.
It is the LS650 and yes, it is a 652cc engine.
My engine is 694.5cc but I call it a 700, just a little rounding as is normally done in motorcycles anyway.
Oh well.

Title: Re: Engraving some parts
Post by playhard67 on 11/25/18 at 16:43:55

That looks great!

Title: Re: Engraving some parts
Post by Zook on 11/27/18 at 17:31:39

I sanded down the master cylinder cover and clear powder coated it. Then I hand engraved it and gold plated the engraving.

Title: Re: Engraving some parts
Post by IslandRoad on 11/28/18 at 01:07:47

That is cool!!

Title: Re: Engraving some parts
Post by suzi-q on 11/29/18 at 12:21:05

classy. love your work great job

Title: Re: Engraving some parts
Post by Ruttly on 11/29/18 at 22:27:32

I met a guy years ago with fully plated and engraved Sportster. With the gold inlay too ! It was a work of art. His name was Scratch , no joke.
Very nice work , adds a very personal touch to your build !

Title: Re: Engraving some parts
Post by sandmanred on 12/06/18 at 15:23:10

Very cool! Nice work!

Title: Re: Engraving some parts
Post by GOF on 12/06/18 at 16:07:20

What would it run to have you do a brake cover like that with RON on it? I inherited my bike from my father Ron. Think it would be a nice tribute.

Title: Re: Engraving some parts
Post by Zook on 12/09/18 at 09:11:10

4840490F0 wrote:

What would it run to have you do a brake cover like that with RON on it? I inherited my bike from my father Ron. Think it would be a nice tribute.

I think $125 would cover it, plus some shipping.

Title: Re: Engraving some parts
Post by GOF on 12/09/18 at 09:41:13

Hmmn...I'll have to start a swear jar or something. ;)

Title: Re: Engraving some parts
Post by Zook on 12/15/18 at 13:24:54

It would not have to be the same lettering style. You can have Roman block, old English, script, lots of others. I designed those letters after the Suzuki S.