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I DRAW MOTOS
Motorcycle Sketching Guide
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The I DRAW MOTOS guided sketchbook I’ve been working on for the past few months is now live on Kickstarter! This is a tutorial and reference guide for anyone interested in drawing and designing motorcycles; whether you’re planning out your next build project, conceptualizing a future vehicle or looking to accurately capture your dream machines.

The book is front loaded with a ton of foundational information on motorcycle dynamics so that readers understand the differences between model types. It covers basic anatomy, engine type and configuration, handling dynamics and how to set up a model-specific chassis. All that's in chapter 1. From there the book gets into step-by-step tutorials, perspective lessons, wheel drawing techniques and layout fundamentals paired with 100+ templates to sketch over.

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SHORTFILM: Yamaha Turbo Maximus

KTM 300 BUILD: Wrapping Up The Tail Light

Some shots of how the tail light came out.

KTM 300 BUILD: Piecing Together The Subframe

Some shots of subframe progress on the KTM.

KTM 300 BUILD: Assembling the Subrame Tail

While waiting for the pieces to come back from the waterjet I started boxing in the subframe tail. I decided to add a little scoop to the top side so I made a piece out of aluminum. 

KTM 300 BUILD: Designing The Tail

With the main subframe supports in place I could take dimensions and get it into CAD. I decided to start sketching around how the tail light area could look. I knew I wanted to do something interesting with the lens shape. 

I decided on integrating the lens into a rear spoiler that also housed the muffler. I built it all in CAD and rendered it up. 

Made a few tweaks then sent it to the waterjet along with a couple of frame gussets. The lens was machined out of clear polycarbonate and was designed to house a 25 LED light strip.

Custom CB360 2 into 1 Stainless Exhaust

I've built a couple custom T304 stainless exhaust systems lately for CB360s. Here's one with a straight pipe style rear. The pipe diameter actually steps up .25" to house a secret 9" glasspack baffle. It'll sound and run better without sacrificing the straight pipe look the customer wanted. The bike pictured is just a loaner for mock up purposes. This one's heading to Florida. 

KTM 300 BUILD: Welding Up The Subframe

More subframe work coming along. I tacked everything together while mounted to the bike. After it was rigid enough to remove I made a jig out of angle iron to mount it to. This way when I weld everything up it doesn't warp. Anytime I need to add a bunch of heat to the subframe I can bolt it to this jig first to keep everything in place. It works great.