I've got Maille

A2rider · 03-18-2008

Chain maille, that is.

Drilled some holes in my side covers and attached with cotter pins to see what it looks like. I like it, and will be adding a skirt to my rear fender when I can find of buy another rivet gun.

gpzrider · 03-18-2008

I already posted in the vintage section but have to say again, I like it.

Scruffy · 03-19-2008

Hope you bought it from a reputable armorer in good standing with the Society for Creative Anachronism. Who knows that each link MUST be soldered, welded or riveted shut for durability...

Wish I'd known, my son and I make that stuff...we prefer aluminum electric fence wire, buy the 1 mile spools.

Nice look, wonder how a stainless 8 on one chain mail mudflap would look on an 800 Classic...
-Scruffy

A2rider · 03-19-2008

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Originally Posted by Scruffy

Hope you bought it from a reputable armorer in good standing with the Society for Creative Anachronism. Who knows that each link MUST be soldered, welded or riveted shut for durability...

Wish I'd known, my son and I make that stuff...we prefer aluminum electric fence wire, buy the 1 mile spools.

Nice look, wonder how a stainless 8 on one chain mail mudflap would look on an 800 Classic...
-Scruffy

I got it from The Ring Lord, a place out of Canada. I ordered 2.1'' wide Strip of Welded Stainless Chainmail. It took quite a bit of pressure from the side cutters to separate it.

Alf · 03-20-2008

I like it...

fretbuzz · 03-20-2008

Can't see the pics but if you say it's cool, it's cool.

A2rider · 03-20-2008

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Originally Posted by fretbuzz

Can't see the pics but if you say it's cool, it's cool.

It's on my avatar, if you can see that.

fretbuzz · 03-20-2008

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Originally Posted by A2rider

It's on my avatar, if you can see that.

I thought that's what that was but wasn't sure. You should mount a jousting pole and freak out the HD riders.

A2rider · 03-20-2008

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Originally Posted by fretbuzz

I thought that's what that was but wasn't sure. You should mount a jousting pole and freak out the HD riders.

Thought about it.

fretbuzz · 03-20-2008

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Originally Posted by A2rider

Thought about it.

Not surprised.

**2WheelFun** · 03-21-2008

Tina, how do you fasten it?

Very cool by the way!

A2rider · 03-21-2008

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Originally Posted by 2WheelFun

Tina, how do you fasten it?

Very cool by the way!

Drilled holes on the edge and used cotter pins threaded through the rings front and back and twisted, like a bread tie.

ImpactG · 03-21-2008

Looks good! That theme could take you in a lot of directions with your bike. You might be opening a can of worms 'cause as they say... one thing always leads to another.

"Hmmm?, you know what would look good with he chain maile?

Enjoy the project!

A2rider · 03-21-2008

Thanks, Todd. I don't do chrome, so this is as close as I can get to adding more metal!

*Tod* · 03-21-2008

I've seen some wild bikes, but I can't wait to see what Piece looks like when Tina gets finished and starts riding again.

A2rider · 03-21-2008

I wanted to put teeth on the side covers, but remembered my legs may not like that! Will finish up the tail section today, and may add my leftover teeth from the windshield to the tail section!

A2rider · 03-21-2008

Finished it up today.

Added some to the tail piece, and had a left over tooth from my windshield that I added.

*Lobocop* · 03-21-2008

Tina, not only is that unique ... it is cool, I like it.

**2WheelFun** · 03-21-2008

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Originally Posted by A2rider

Drilled holes on the edge and used cotter pins threaded through the rings front and back and twisted, like a bread tie.

That sounds easy enough to do. You do good work, Tina!!!

A2rider · 03-22-2008

Thanks, guys. It was easy to put on, but the rings are hardened, and it took some time to cut through them for the angle to match the tail angle.

03-18-2008	#1 (permalink)
A2rider Banned BTK Expert Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: KCK Posts: 19,729	I've got Maille Chain maille, that is. Drilled some holes in my side covers and attached with cotter pins to see what it looks like. I like it, and will be adding a skirt to my rear fender when I can find of buy another rivet gun.

03-18-2008	#2 (permalink)
gpzrider Forum Supporter Forum Supporter Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 2,145	I already posted in the vintage section but have to say again, I like it. __________________ 93 Yamaha FZR600 70 F5 Bighorn 350

03-19-2008	#3 (permalink)
Scruffy Scooter Trash! BTK Expert Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Buckley Wa USA Posts: 2,365	Hope you bought it from a reputable armorer in good standing with the Society for Creative Anachronism. Who knows that each link MUST be soldered, welded or riveted shut for durability... Wish I'd known, my son and I make that stuff...we prefer aluminum electric fence wire, buy the 1 mile spools. Nice look, wonder how a stainless 8 on one chain mail mudflap would look on an 800 Classic... -Scruffy __________________ Eagle Scout. Veteran. Patriot Guard Rider. 1950s style Savage barhopper 1950s style VN800B bagger

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Alf Alf not Elf BTK Expert Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 2,742	I like it... __________________ When arguing with a idiot make sure he isn't... My bike 900 LT Red/Black.

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fretbuzz Non Omnis Moriar BTK Expert Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Heart o' Texas Posts: 7,785	Can't see the pics but if you say it's cool, it's cool. __________________ I'd rather you offend me with the truth than appease me with a lie.

03-21-2008	#11 (permalink)
2WheelFun the "fun old" guy Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Albion, Washington "Pacific Northwest" Posts: 30,383	Tina, how do you fasten it? Very cool by the way! __________________ *KING KAHUNA* *2007 V2K LT* ****PICS** 2007 Brute Force 650i **PICS** I love the smell of SeaFoam in the morning**

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ImpactG Perpetual Motion Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Harrisburg, PA Posts: 6,183	Looks good! That theme could take you in a lot of directions with your bike. You might be opening a can of worms 'cause as they say... one thing always leads to another. "Hmmm?, you know what would look good with he chain maile? Enjoy the project! __________________ ImpactG 2004 V2K ---------------- Proud member of Julie's Avatar Cleavage Club (JACC#3)

03-21-2008	#14 (permalink)
A2rider Banned BTK Expert Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: KCK Posts: 19,729	Thanks, Todd. I don't do chrome, so this is as close as I can get to adding more metal!

03-21-2008	#15 (permalink)
Tod The Pondering MOD Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Round Rock, TX Posts: 19,868	I've seen some wild bikes, but I can't wait to see what Piece looks like when Tina gets finished and starts riding again. __________________ “Laughing at our mistakes can lengthen our own life. Laughing at someone else's can shorten it.” - Cullen Hightower

03-21-2008	#16 (permalink)
A2rider Banned BTK Expert Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: KCK Posts: 19,729	I wanted to put teeth on the side covers, but remembered my legs may not like that! Will finish up the tail section today, and may add my leftover teeth from the windshield to the tail section!

03-21-2008	#17 (permalink)
A2rider Banned BTK Expert Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: KCK Posts: 19,729	Finished it up today. Added some to the tail piece, and had a left over tooth from my windshield that I added.

03-21-2008	#18 (permalink)
Lobocop Last 007 MOM Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Carson City, Nevada Posts: 7,056	Tina, not only is that unique ... it is cool, I like it. __________________ Build it if you can - Buy it if you must VROC #11416 *07 Red Lodge Survivor - DR# 009*

03-22-2008	#20 (permalink)
A2rider Banned BTK Expert Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: KCK Posts: 19,729	Thanks, guys. It was easy to put on, but the rings are hardened, and it took some time to cut through them for the angle to match the tail angle.

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