Now that's some bling!

[Roostabunny]

Anybody seen one like this before? Wowsa.

http://www.engravingart.co.uk/gs850.html

[wayne cooper]

Bling!

Someone has either too much time or too much money. Beautiful work, reminds me of the 70's when that type of work was done on show bikes to give them the edge at shows.

[tkent02]

I'd like to see the rest of the engine, and the whole bike.

[Zooks]

Amazing. I've seen that done on hot rod engine parts but never on a bike.

[bwringer]

I've got a couple of those covers lying around if anyone wants to practice...

[briyenkieth]

dang.......

One can dream.

[Bubba67]

More engraving

Here's a guy in Texas who also engraves. Great stuff!

http://www.ottocarter.com/motorcycle.htm

[80GS1000]

Hrm, wonder if a CNC mill/router with a good program could do something similar on other case covers. How thick is the aluminum anyways?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6mrXiZfDeI

[jwhelan65]

hmmm

Actually, I think it is borderline gaudy. Maybe done with a Suzuki "S" or something, but looks kind of chopper-ish other wise. I can appreciate the creative detailed work though...very impressive.

[slow_heavy_750]

Actually, I think it is borderline gaudy. Maybe done with a Suzuki "S" or something, but looks kind of chopper-ish other wise. I can appreciate the creative detailed work though...very impressive.

I agree...too gaudy for my tastes

[tkent02]

Hrm, wonder if a CNC mill/router with a good program could do something similar on other case covers. How thick is the aluminum anyways?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6mrXiZfDeI

Cut all the way through, that would look good with the right design.

[drhach]

I remember that stuff from way back when too. It used to also be a common thing to see on high-end shotguns. I don't know if it still is or not. I suppose its a little easier to do aluminum than hardened steel. Amazing skill though. That seems like a tattoo, one screw up and its ruined. I would love to see how they actually do that. I admire people that can do things like that and pinstripes. Very creative and detailed. I'd bet bet when it all shakes out the guy is working for about $6 an hour.

[Roostabunny]

I remember that stuff from way back when too. It used to also be a common thing to see on high-end shotguns. I don't know if it still is or not. I suppose its a little easier to do aluminum than hardened steel. Amazing skill though. That seems like a tattoo, one screw up and its ruined. I would love to see how they actually do that. I admire people that can do things like that and pinstripes. Very creative and detailed. I'd bet bet when it all shakes out the guy is working for about $6 an hour.

Yeah - a shotgun kind of look is what I like about it. Even though it's very ornate, I actually think it's a pretty subtle effect.

[howling60]

i know it's not a bike... but still semi-related...

hand-"carved" I've actually seen one of them (yes, here in the backwoods of maine)



supposedly fully functioning too!

-Nate

[howling60]

And, the final version (from a different model, obviously)