I tend to agonize about the fitment of my builds. It's not worth the time and effort if it's not comfortable, no matter how 'kool' it looks.
I had the bars on the B-2 bent 2 times after receiving them. Each time getting the span tighter and tighter. The original span was jacking my elbows...
ig C loading up Billy with some crisco oil and elbow grease
Set up in Collingswood with the addition of Clamdigger's stretch Dyno. Clamdigger won for the tallest apes of the bunch.
Chillin' in front of the Pour House
Damn Big Hit, I didn't notice the pomp on your head. You'd of made Conway Twitty green with envy. And Snidely's moose-tache should be registered as a deadly edged weapon.
It'll be hard to top that day and night. Can't wait for the next get together of tom foolery.
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The 1st Annual Jersey Devils Howl at the Moon Party
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My favorite time of the year is fast approaching. That autumnul equinox that brngs forth the witches...
To make the TV analogy, RRB is the F/X channel and UGV is HBO.
Both are great and each has its own spices and flavors.
This hobby flourishes becuase of what you both do.
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Re: Billy Jack - maiden voyage
Finally got it all buttoned up. Used the Steel-It paint to cover the custom made 1.25" apes and fork like done on the B-2.
Wrapped the grips like my other builds.
Ready for the Hoedown in Phillytown tomorrow!
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Re: Billy Jack - maiden voyage
"HEY SPINMAN YOU LIVE NEAR PHILLY!! YA GOTTA LET ME SEE THIS BIKE. ,,,,,"
It'll be at the Hot Rod Hoedown on Sept 10 in Philly and at th next Collingswood cruise night on Sept 22
The wonderful thing about this Forum is it answers your questions before you have them.
The raw steel axles on Billy Jack are starting to rust.
I just got my solution here. :D
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I don't have the frame around (p-coaters) so I rigged up this half-hiney rake & trail measuring jig.
current set up
proposed set up
looks like the proposed would give me negative trail, so back to the drawing board.
Thanks for the elaboration.
I'm gonna leave well enough alone. It's much of a chance to screw things up, just for a different look i want.
It rides amazing as is, givin it's girth.
I just love the look of that offset wheel on the Sugar forks. From what I've been reading, my idea would...