Electra Ghost Rider Build

[GeePig]

Did you warm the vinyl first? It is decades since I last used vinyl and I cannot remember the tricks.

 

[Starnger]

I tried my hand at do it yourself upholstery today for the first time. Picked up some "saddle" colored vinyl from the fabric store. Turned out not bad for my first time. There's a couple spots that are not perfect but I guess it's just like me then lol. Polished the seat guts while it was apart. View attachment 177838View attachment 177836View attachment 177837

Pretty good result! Those plastic pan seats can be quite hard to convince sometimes

 

[MattiThundrrr]

I tried my hand at do it yourself upholstery today for the first time.

Looks tight!

 

[Captain Awesome]

Did you warm the vinyl first? It is decades since I last used vinyl and I cannot remember the tricks.

That's the ticket

 

[dcoultis]

Thanks everyone, I have some left over material so I may give it another go at a later date. I didn't warm up the vinyl first but it's actually pretty stretchy and I was able to pull out most of the imperfections as I stapled it down. Used 3m super 77 spray adhesive to glue it onto the foam.

 

[dcoultis]

Finished sanding the stem to 2000 grit and hand polished it with some mothers mag and aluminum polish tonight. It came out pretty good. I'd like to get an actual polisher with proper wheels and compounds eventually to get better results but this will work for now.

 

[dcoultis]

I got a message from the powder coater yesterday that my parts were done. Picked it up on my lunch break and started reassembly tonight.

 

[GeePig]

I got a message from the powder coater yesterday that my parts were done. Picked it up on my lunch break and started reassembly tonight.

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Very pretty

 

[Captain Awesome]

I got a message from the powder coater yesterday that my parts were done. Picked it up on my lunch break and started reassembly tonight.

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Awesome color

 

[dcoultis]

Finished putting it together tonight, picked up some electra grips that match my seat. The chain ended up being too short but luckily B and P cycle hooked me up with a chunk of some matching chain to lengthen it a couple links.

 

[dcoultis]

Picked up some double sided tape this morning and reattached the head badge. There's a few lil things I still want to do it but for now it's basically done.

 

[dcoultis]

Took it out for it's maiden voyage after the rebuild today. Rode beautifully!

 

[dcoultis]

I built a stand for the Electra tonight, I am going to be putting the bike in a car show called the World Of Wheels in February and need a way for it to stand up since I ditched the kickstand for a cleaner look. I used some scrap metal and wrenches from work and welded up a lil stand. This is the first time I've welded in like 5 years and I don't have much experience either. Pretty happy with the results!

 

[MattiThundrrr]

The wrenches are a classy touch.

 

[dcoultis]

The wrenches are a classy touch.

Thank you sir!

 

[GracelandII]

Lovely bike! My daily rider is a Ghostrider as well! I should take a new photo by the way, since it got a few upgrades for the coming winter season, including a Nuvinci transmission.
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One thing to keep in mind with the stainless bolts and aluminium parts is that they start a galvanic reaction and over time degrade. It is basically not recommended to use stainless bolts with alu alloy because they practically weld together after some time and you will have difficulty to take them out. Some grease helps a little, but does not fix the issue completely only winning you some time.

What kind of headlight is that? I recognize the brackets. I am working on a Straight 8. Thanks.

 

[Starnger]

What kind of headlight is that? I recognize the brackets. I am working on a Straight 8. Thanks.

That's a standard headlight from aliexpress, rebuilt inside to run a 4v 3w LED instead of a stock 12v halogen. Feel free to ask me anything, good luck with your build

 

[GracelandII]

That's a standard headlight from aliexpress, rebuilt inside to run a 4v 3w LED instead of a stock 12v halogen. Feel free to ask me anything, good luck with your build

That's the exact size and style light I am looking for. Is there a how to somewhere on the rewire job?

 

[Starnger]

That's the exact size and style light I am looking for. Is there a how to somewhere on the rewire job?

Hm, not really. But i am going to build one soon and i can film a video if you want.

 

[GracelandII]

That and parts list would be awesome. I'm more of a mechanic than an electrician.