I shall call him wilfrid the klunker(action video)

[jats]

Re: I shall call him wilfrid the klunker (today much done)

Great work Jats!
The jute theme is carrying through the build nicely!

Luke.

Thanks Luke!!!!!!! your build is looking way killer to

Troy

 

[jats]

Re: I shall call him wilfrid the klunker (beta test #1)

epic fail, lost the rear tube to catastrophic fail. 15 feet into initial DH shredded a tube, 1/2 inch tear and green goo every where. thank you sag wag!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Troy

 

[jats]

Re: I shall call him wilfrid the klunker (beta test #1)

so its a good thing that i had a flat, forgot to tighten down the crown nut :!: :!: :!: :!: 2.0 tomorrow

Troy

 

[jats]

Re: I shall call him wilfrid the klunker (beta test #1)

Hope all you Dads have a great day tomorrow

Troy

 

[jats]

Re: I shall call him wilfrid the klunker (beta test #2)

THE TESTING SITE




Wilfrid in staging


Me in staging


first ride



slide test action shots




another test



spectator did not seam impressed


So conclusions of the test ride: crank arms need to be shorter, seat clamp needs to be better, seat needs to be softer and some final adjusting to gears and brakes. then pull him apart finish the finish, then headlight, remount portage strap, and on to the trailer!!!

Troy 8)

 

[kingfish254]

Re: I shall call him wilfrid the klunker (beta test #2)

These Klunker contest action shots are gonna be fun to watch!

 

[dracothered]

Re: I shall call him wilfrid the klunker (beta test #2)

THE TESTING SITE




Wilfrid in staging


Me in staging


first ride



slide test action shots




another test



spectator did not seam impressed


So conclusions of the test ride: crank arms need to be shorter, seat clamp needs to be better, seat needs to be softer and some final adjusting to gears and brakes. then pull him apart finish the finish, then headlight, remount portage strap, and on to the trailer!!!

Troy 8)

Just love the look on your face as if you are saying I can't believe I am really doing this... :mrgreen:

 

[Laurie Thom]

Re: I shall call him wilfrid the klunker (beta test #2)

These Klunker contest action shots are gonna be fun to watch!

Especially if you get to be there to view the live action!

Momma JATS

 

[jats]

Re: I shall call him wilfrid the klunker (beta test #2)

These Klunker contest action shots are gonna be fun to watch!

Especially if you get to be there to view the live action!

Momma JATS

and laugh at the scew ups :!:

 

[jats]

Re: I shall call him wilfrid the klunker (beta test #2)

ok had to ride him one more time to make sure he worked before i take him apart to finish the varnish lights etc. thought I would take him to Smith Rock for a little ride!















so there is the short story of his shake down ride, and since he carried me down, I carried him back up :!: (need to correct the portage strap!) I like the brooks better then the other seats so will keep it. well should get to work on getting him done! got a trailer to build

Troy

 

[jats]

Re: I shall call him wilfrid the klunker (shake down)

clunkers rock!!!!!!!!

 

[kingfish254]

Re: I shall call him wilfrid the klunker (shake down)

There are few things I like more than seeing a build off bike actually getting used!

 

[The Renaissance Man]

Re: I shall call him wilfrid the klunker (shake down)

Great pictures. :!:
Kept looking for these guys somewhere in the background.

I'm guessing your to far north of the Ponderosa. :mrgreen:

 

[jats]

Re: I shall call him wilfrid the klunker (shake down)

There are few things I like more than seeing a build off bike actually getting used!

having a real hard time taking him apart so


gave him a rose and we talked and he agreed that it would be for the best!! my daughter did the little grass weave for him. think it will stay

 

[noodlenoggin]

Re: I shall call him wilfrid the klunker (shake down)

Pretty cool...love the action shots. I mean, what would you do with a build-off bike if you didn't ride it? And I agree with everyone else, that finish is really nice.

 

[jats]

Re: I shall call him wilfrid the klunker (shake down)

Great pictures. :!:
Kept looking for these guys somewhere in the background.

I'm guessing your to far north of the Ponderosa. :mrgreen:

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: Bonanza :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: ( LOL'd to the bonanza theme song)

Troy

will need to take another test ride in the Ponderosa forests just east of us now :wink: :wink:

 

[jats]

Re: I shall call him wilfrid the klunker (shake down)

Pretty cool...love the action shots. I mean, what would you do with a build-off bike if you didn't ride it? And I agree with everyone else, that finish is really nice.

the overall finish stays need to varnish some straps and other parts and areas that have not been done yet. thinkin of leaving the forks the same color also! Have to redo the portage strap and finish up some of the jute straps etc.

 

[Laurie Thom]

Re: I shall call him wilfrid the klunker (shake down)

having a real hard time taking him apart so


gave him a rose and we talked and he agreed that it would be for the best!! my daughter did the little grass weave for him. think it will stay [/quote]

And you call me a tree-hugger????? So I will not be running my beta runs at Smith Rock....I am thinking Grey Butte and Skeleton Hollow?

Are we still on for an overnight-er?

Laurie

 

[jats]

Re: I shall call him wilfrid the klunker (shake down)

uuuuuuuuuuuuhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, yeah you can ride that one,,,,,,,,,,,, just let me,,uuuhhh unload Wilfrid. my Testing is done after all :roll:

Troy

can I keep Wilfrid in our room?

 

[Jake Sensi]

Re: I shall call him wilfrid the klunker (shake down)

GO JATS GO!! LOOKING GOOD MAN!!