TRADITIONAL SHAOLIN SPITFIRE (Wu Tang Forever)

marshall hudson · Jul 28, 2024

BobbyStillz said:
Me: "When will it stop raining?"

Nature: "Monsoon."

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I have never begrudged rain. I'm from Colorado, originally, which is a desert a mile closer to the Sun. I welcome rain, AND I'm so happy I did paint on the front end of the build-off.

@kingfish254 how are things on your side of Georgia? Atlanta is drowning

I managed to get some pics this morning before the skies opened up. It poured hard but has let up now. I should have a couple hour window this afternoon to finish.

BobbyStillz · Jul 28, 2024

Ok, bars are done!

BobbyStillz · Jul 28, 2024

I think my modified headlight-bracket(s) idea is going to work!

BobbyStillz · Jul 28, 2024

We have a winner!

Headlight is done.

BobbyStillz · Jul 28, 2024

I can't guarantee what will happen, but I can be certain it will happen.

kingfish254 · Jul 28, 2024

Light look great there.
Hope you don't end up with bloody knees from the whirling buzzsaw bee !

BobbyStillz · Jul 28, 2024

kingfish254 said:
Light look great there.
Hope you don't end up with bloody knees from the whirling buzzsaw bee !

I removed the motors, so no whirlin' and twirlin'

However, that leaves 2 ports that may be viable for something else?

Pondo · Jul 29, 2024

Headlight mount came out clean. It would be kind of cool if the headers emitted lazer beams or smoke. Bike looks amazing!

BobbyStillz · Jul 29, 2024

after completing the headlight mount last night, my subconcious decided to do some additional problem solving while I slept.

Woke up today and realized I could flip the tab for the headlight (backwards), and it would pull the headlight into the position I wanted from the start.

BobbyStillz · Jul 29, 2024

Bee is plugged in, and reassembled! I will eventually have sound as well, but for deadline sake...look into my eyes.

MattiThundrrr · Jul 29, 2024

BobbyStillz said:
after completing the headlight mount last night, my subconcious decided to do some additional problem solving while I slept.

I love when that happens! One of my teachers in college actually advised it as a technique. Work on it right before bed, and let caveman brain take over

BobbyStillz · Jul 29, 2024

Oh! I forgot to post this as well. The mounting tab for the light is stamped 'Z 3'

Anyone know the mathematics (in the context of WU TANG)?

BobbyStillz · Jul 29, 2024

Here ya go! Proof of concept.

BobbyStillz · Jul 30, 2024

BobbyStillz · Jul 30, 2024

After taking the SHAOLIN SPITFIRE out for a ride, I had to tweak a couple things. The bars had to be tightened a bit more, and the headlight...needed more obsession

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I added a tab to literally 'inch it forward', and now I'm at ease with the position.

BobbyStillz · Jul 30, 2024

It was a tight 2hr window, yesterday (for photos), but it worked out.

Going through photos today. Might have this in the finished thread later today. Wish me luck!

kingfish254 · Jul 30, 2024

Those bee eyes are LIT!!
Looking forward to the photos
These has been a blast to follow and it came out great. So many cool and creative details.
CONGRATS!!

BobbyStillz · Jul 30, 2024

kingfish254 said:
Those bee eyes are LIT!!
Looking forward to the photos
These has been a blast to follow and it came out great. So many cool and creative details.
CONGRATS!!

Thank you so much @kingfish254
I know we share an affinity for the details. I am stoked to submit my final images. I went through and pulled all my favorites last night, then edited those this morning. Drafting up my synopses now. I might just wait to drop it tomorrow, on...
'Wu Tang Wednesday'.