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Message started by Scott_H on 12/06/10 at 20:14:09

Title: Slow but steady progress
Post by Scott_H on 12/06/10 at 20:14:09

I have a guy fabing up a lot of stuff for my bike. This is the progress so far. New tank, rear fender and bars. Still working on the seat (I will not be using the one in the pics) Also, I will be changing out the headlight to something much smaller. Yes I'm keeping the shocks. I'm too old for a hardtail. ;)

http://j8ksdad.com/images/skinny-1.jpg
http://j8ksdad.com/images/skinny-2.jpg

I can't wait to finally ride it!

Title: Re: Slow but steady progress
Post by Edgar on 12/06/10 at 21:38:28

Looking good man! Are you having a shop fab stuff? If so which one?

Title: Re: Slow but steady progress
Post by Reesetricted on 12/06/10 at 21:47:31

1) That is sick! Everything.
2) Whats up with the bars on the wheel? I see the throttle connected to the mounted set, but.... I just dont understand and cant even ask a reasonable question.

Title: Re: Slow but steady progress
Post by Scott_H on 12/07/10 at 06:56:23

6D4C4F495A280 wrote:

Looking good man! Are you having a shop fab stuff? If so which one?

Cheapskate Cycles - Eli Wolf

He works out of his garage in Oceanside. He is on ChopCult.

Title: Re: Slow but steady progress
Post by Scott_H on 12/07/10 at 06:58:57

0C3B3B2D3B2A2C373D2A3B3A5E0 wrote:

1) That is sick! Everything.
2) Whats up with the bars on the wheel? I see the throttle connected to the mounted set, but.... I just dont understand and cant even ask a reasonable question.

Thanks man!

Those are the old bars. They still have the clutch attached that's why they are hanging. I'm still trying to decide if I want a jockey shift or not.
The throttle housing and cable are new.
Just got the new master cylinder in the mail yesterday. It's nice and small.

Title: Re: Slow but steady progress
Post by MotoBuddha on 12/07/10 at 07:10:30

The second shot reminds me of how much I hate belt drive. The swingarm and shock are way out to the left. It makes the bike look asymmetrical. I've considered modifying the swingarm or having a new one built after I convert to chain drive.

But, anyway, not meaning to threadjack -- the bike is looking very cool. Hurray for giant metalflake.

Title: Re: Slow but steady progress
Post by Scott_H on 12/07/10 at 07:12:42

17352E35182F3E3E323B5A0 wrote:

Yep, I thought a lot about that but in the end decided to keep the belt.

The flake paint will only be on there until I can afford to get the whole bike painted.

Title: Re: Slow but steady progress
Post by MotoBuddha on 12/07/10 at 07:21:55

Ah, too bad. So I guess you're not going with the mismatched tins look of a rat bike.

Title: Re: Slow but steady progress
Post by Scott_H on 12/07/10 at 07:29:30

62405B406D5A4B4B474E2F0 wrote:

Ah, too bad. So I guess you're not going with the mismatched tins look of a rat bike.

I will be rockin' the rat look for a while. I'm running out of money.

Title: Re: Slow but steady progress
Post by Savage_Amusement on 12/07/10 at 08:45:03

That looks awesome man! Love the fender supports!

Title: Re: Slow but steady progress
Post by babyhog on 12/07/10 at 09:59:04

Sleek tank design. How much fuel will it hold?

Title: Re: Slow but steady progress
Post by Scott_H on 12/07/10 at 10:09:30

565554595B41380 wrote:

Sleek tank design. How much fuel will it hold?

About 1.8 gal

Title: Re: Slow but steady progress
Post by Scott_H on 12/07/10 at 10:09:52

153924383324252239243365666666560 wrote:

That looks awesome man! Love the fender supports!

Thanks!

Title: Re: Slow but steady progress
Post by JohnBoy on 12/07/10 at 11:27:07

Hey Scott, can you explain how the rear fender is mounted front and back?

Great look!
JB

Title: Re: Slow but steady progress
Post by Scott_H on 12/07/10 at 13:26:36

4B6E696F436E78010 wrote:

Hey Scott, can you explain how the rear fender is mounted front and back?

Great look!
JB

As best I can...

There is an "L" shaped bracket welded to the front of the swing-arm. The front of the fender is bolted there.

There are holes drilled in the rear of the swing-arm on each side to mount the struts, which in turn bolt to the fender.

This allows the fender to move with the swing arm and maintain the narrow gap between the tire and fender. Everything bolted instead of welded allows me to remove the fender for paint, and/or to remove the rear tire.

I'll get a few, better pictures the next time I am over at the shop.

Title: Re: Slow but steady progress
Post by 04 Savage on 12/07/10 at 15:21:33

Looking good, thanks for sharing pics.

Keep us updated ;)