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Reply #75 - 05/30/23 at 22:12:32
 
Mine were about the same as yours , always reaching , stressing lower back.
The 33” have more pullback and it’s harder to get tucked in , but super comfy and look even better. Years ago most flat track bars were 36” , trim to fit. Bars made a huge difference, she’s a pleasure to ride , nothing like a big bore thumper. A very satisfying bike to ride.
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Reply #76 - 05/30/23 at 22:19:11
 
Definitely Not good bars for lane splitting !!! Grin
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Reply #77 - 06/01/23 at 13:52:40
 
Ooh a seat showed up . Doesn’t quite look like it’s going to fit. Think I’ll use the cover with my padding and a seat pan I made or a pan I may have to make from aluminum. Nevertheless it’s going to get a seat sooner than later. A replacement rear tire and tubes on the way , she will regain her evil menacing stance when done. Can’t wait to get rid of the truck tires I have on it (Dunlop 404s) make it look like a bobber. Goal is /was to have a look  that she is ready to out run local Leo’s, absolutely menacing , looking for trouble , just oozing evil from any angle , that’s what I’m after ! Years & years of riding cookie cutter bikes , kinda like my father giving me & my brother crew cuts once a month , forever and now I only cut my hair once a year. Well that has transcended into an endless project with an open budget. I’m too old to be running from Leo but I love it  when I’m at a intersection and Leo won’t take his eyes off me in anticipation of me doing something stupid and running , yup that’s the look ! Cool
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Reply #78 - 06/02/23 at 20:17:37
 
New rear tire coming from Spain. I can’t believe how much this bike rules my need for the perfect ( in my eyes ) stance for this bike . But new tires won’t go on till winter. 2 tires , tubes and rim bands will be ready and waiting. Ride it tomorrow to get a caliper for the BSA and then I’ll down it for the seat. Then it’s time to spark the sporty .
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Reply #79 - 06/06/23 at 14:22:32
 
Seat I bought was not a good fit to the tail section. So took it apart , pan  , pad , cover all seperated. Off to the hardware store , scored a nice piece black foam. And there it all sits . I hate downing this bike for anything other than oil changes. When the time is right , I might need RIDE it in the meanwhile. Right. Without a seat.
The seat will be the stamp on the bike as done. I think in my mind I don’t want the say it’s done , a mental block that has been keeping me from finishing the bike.
There it sits !
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Reply #80 - 06/07/23 at 12:30:11
 
Yeah I was out riding it with no seat , my hip hurts , that’s enough of that.
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Reply #81 - 06/08/23 at 07:19:43
 
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Reply #82 - 06/08/23 at 14:37:51
 
With more misery in the garage.    Grin
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Reply #83 - 06/10/23 at 07:26:38
 
Hey, Rutt - I sent you an email.  Let me know what you think (time sensitive).
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Reply #84 - 06/10/23 at 16:44:40
 
Well now that the 2.0 Version of the tracker is almost complete. I ain’t wasting anytime planning the 3.0.
And you thought it was dun ! No rear disc brake keeping the drum brake.
Loose the gps , replace with a mini tach or just nothing at all. A pure focus bike maybe one small mirror to be legal , absolutely no distractions. Swap out the old larger turn signals on the forks some tiny front turn signals on the bars and leaving the problem of indicator lights for high beam & t/s & neutral light. No severe changes , a leaner look , no distractions !
And better tires too
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Reply #85 - 06/10/23 at 23:02:36
 
Ruttly wrote on 06/08/23 at 14:37:51:
With more misery in the garage.    Grin

Sweet jeebus! That looks amazing!
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Reply #86 - 06/11/23 at 11:34:33
 
Thanks Edub , Wish I could take better pics , not a great pic.
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Reply #87 - 06/14/23 at 12:35:03
 
The seat is done , till winter. Looks ok , wife says we ARE going to Corbin seats and have them make one , I bought some time said ok this winter. I’m goin ridin ! It is comfy but I haven’t actually ridden it , I’ll let my butt write that review ! And somewhat signifying  completion , that will be the day !
But now she’s a turn key daily rider ! And not a moment too soon.

Adventure , so many roads

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Reply #88 - 06/15/23 at 07:48:15
 
I know Corbin has been around forever, and does really good quality work.  But you may want to consider getting a quote from the guy who did mine.

http://www.tuffside.com

I made my own pan using 1/8" thick ABS plastic, and formed it to shape using heat.  Shipped him the pan, and was blown away with his work when it came back.  Never hurts to get multiple sources.
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Reply #89 - 06/16/23 at 08:42:25
 
That’s hella funny my seat pan was previously a truck mud flap 3/16-1/4” thick , foam from hardware store and cover from another tracker seat. My $7 H/F heat gun does wonders for shaping plastic. It’s a seat. Saturday I’m  gonna test it out. Then back on the BSA brakes.
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