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Re: 1976 YAMAHA MOTO BIKE PROJECT (6/7 UPDATE)
Nice, neat, beautiful... 8)
Nice, neat, beautiful... 8)
1976 YAMAHA MOTO BIKE PROJECT (FAT GUY PHOTO & VIDEO)
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Rat Rod
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Re: 1976 YAMAHA MOTO BIKE PROJECT (6/7 UPDATE)
A little more progress this evening. Decided to pull the Shimano coaster brake appart....pretty dirty inside.
Shiny hub waiting for parts to finish soaking in Simple Green. :mrgreen:
Anyone care for a Jedi Coaster Brake Cocktail? :lol:
Got my pedals in the mail today too...
A little more progress this evening. Decided to pull the Shimano coaster brake appart....pretty dirty inside.
Shiny hub waiting for parts to finish soaking in Simple Green. :mrgreen:
Anyone care for a Jedi Coaster Brake Cocktail? :lol:
Got my pedals in the mail today too...
Rat Rod
Owner & Founder
Re: 1976 YAMAHA MOTO BIKE PROJECT (6/8 UPDATE)
I also think I figured out why the front hub housing is bent like it is...one of the front forks has zero resistance when you push in on it and the other one does spring.
I know diddly about shocks...how do you put oil in these things?
I also think I figured out why the front hub housing is bent like it is...one of the front forks has zero resistance when you push in on it and the other one does spring.
I know diddly about shocks...how do you put oil in these things?
Re: 1976 YAMAHA MOTO BIKE PROJECT (6/8 UPDATE)
hey man looking good same stage im at with mine your front shocks are perfectly fine thats how they where made to save weight they only put the push back spring in one shock but when mounted togahter the one will contorl both and the oil goes in the bolt hole at the very top if you take that bolt out tip it upside down and compress it you will have all the old oil shot out.
hey man looking good same stage im at with mine your front shocks are perfectly fine thats how they where made to save weight they only put the push back spring in one shock but when mounted togahter the one will contorl both and the oil goes in the bolt hole at the very top if you take that bolt out tip it upside down and compress it you will have all the old oil shot out.
Re: 1976 YAMAHA MOTO BIKE PROJECT (6/8 UPDATE)
yup only one spring in the front.. bent axles were the norm on those.. :roll:
yup only one spring in the front.. bent axles were the norm on those.. :roll:
Rat Rod
Owner & Founder
Re: 1976 YAMAHA MOTO BIKE PROJECT (6/8 UPDATE)
Thanks guys!
Just trying to find someone who can repair the fork now.
Uncle Stretch said that it's a little trickier than normal since it's made from cast iron. Says you have to heat the cast iron up until it is red hot and then weld it.
Thanks guys!
Just trying to find someone who can repair the fork now.
Uncle Stretch said that it's a little trickier than normal since it's made from cast iron. Says you have to heat the cast iron up until it is red hot and then weld it.
Re: 1976 YAMAHA MOTO BIKE PROJECT (6/8 UPDATE)
no problem the cast is a little tricky to weld if you don't know how but its very easy to do if you heat it up like you said weld it and then this is where what you do will determan if your weld with crack you need to bring the temp down slow by reheating with torch several times a little less each time but personally i like to use a BBQ makes it very contorled with bring it down good luck you shouldn't have a problem!
no problem the cast is a little tricky to weld if you don't know how but its very easy to do if you heat it up like you said weld it and then this is where what you do will determan if your weld with crack you need to bring the temp down slow by reheating with torch several times a little less each time but personally i like to use a BBQ makes it very contorled with bring it down good luck you shouldn't have a problem!
Rat Rod
Owner & Founder
Re: 1976 YAMAHA MOTO BIKE PROJECT (6/8 UPDATE)
Dropped the frame off at the powder coater today and made a decision to keep the bike Yamaha Yellow.
I decided that if I ever wanted to sell the bike off I'd have a harder time since they didn't make an orange version in 76.
The frame and handlebars are supposed to be ready in the morning so hopefully I'll have some photos to post tomorrow.
I did stop by a welding shop on the way home from work today and had a guy fix the crack in the fork bracket. He did it while I waited and only charged me $25 to do it.
He said that he heliarc welded it with stainless and that seemed to do the trick. Just need to grind down the weld a bit to smooth it out.
Also managed to get the back wheel put back together...hopefully it still stops. :lol:
Got my AME CAM grips in today too.
Dropped the frame off at the powder coater today and made a decision to keep the bike Yamaha Yellow.
I decided that if I ever wanted to sell the bike off I'd have a harder time since they didn't make an orange version in 76.
The frame and handlebars are supposed to be ready in the morning so hopefully I'll have some photos to post tomorrow.
I did stop by a welding shop on the way home from work today and had a guy fix the crack in the fork bracket. He did it while I waited and only charged me $25 to do it.
He said that he heliarc welded it with stainless and that seemed to do the trick. Just need to grind down the weld a bit to smooth it out.
Also managed to get the back wheel put back together...hopefully it still stops. :lol:
Got my AME CAM grips in today too.
Rat Rod
Owner & Founder
Re: 1976 YAMAHA MOTO BIKE PROJECT (6/8 UPDATE)
Got the frame back today from the powdercoater...."Mirror Orange"....nobody will miss this bike...ha ha! :lol:
I decided to have him do a flat finish on it because I just thought it would look cool with the orange color.
Had the bars powdercoated too and found me some matching OURY BMX grips...they look closer to the orange on the frame than these photos show.
Got the 20" x 2.125" ARAYA front wheel last week with a SUZUE hub. Waiting on a new front axle to arrive. Also installed a new set of Kenda Knobbies.
Here's the repro decal set that came in...pretty much exact replicas...
Got the frame back today from the powdercoater...."Mirror Orange"....nobody will miss this bike...ha ha! :lol:
I decided to have him do a flat finish on it because I just thought it would look cool with the orange color.
Had the bars powdercoated too and found me some matching OURY BMX grips...they look closer to the orange on the frame than these photos show.
Got the 20" x 2.125" ARAYA front wheel last week with a SUZUE hub. Waiting on a new front axle to arrive. Also installed a new set of Kenda Knobbies.
Here's the repro decal set that came in...pretty much exact replicas...
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Double Nickle
Re: 1976 YAMAHA MOTO BIKE PROJECT (6/18 UPDATE)
Hot stuff. Get that thing put together.
Hot stuff. Get that thing put together.
Rat Rod
Owner & Founder
Re: 1976 YAMAHA MOTO BIKE PROJECT (6/18 UPDATE)
I still need to do the following...
1. Polish up all the hardware.
2. Find a 6.5" crank to replace the bent original.
3. Install the decals.
4. Figure out what to do for the seat.
5. Order a new chain.
6. Put it all back together.
I still need to do the following...
1. Polish up all the hardware.
2. Find a 6.5" crank to replace the bent original.
3. Install the decals.
4. Figure out what to do for the seat.
5. Order a new chain.
6. Put it all back together.
Re: 1976 YAMAHA MOTO BIKE PROJECT (6/19 UPDATE)
this thing is looking sweet. Ive never seen one in person. Is it big enough for you to ride it when its done?
this thing is looking sweet. Ive never seen one in person. Is it big enough for you to ride it when its done?
Rat Rod
Owner & Founder
Re: 1976 YAMAHA MOTO BIKE PROJECT (6/19 UPDATE)
It's a 20" bike and probably not as large as some 80s model BMX bikes, but with the seat high enough I can ride it.
This is more about the joy of bringing something cool back to life. :wink:
It's a 20" bike and probably not as large as some 80s model BMX bikes, but with the seat high enough I can ride it.
This is more about the joy of bringing something cool back to life. :wink:
Re: 1976 YAMAHA MOTO BIKE PROJECT (6/19 UPDATE)
Looks 10 times better with the fresh paint 8)
Looks 10 times better with the fresh paint 8)
