ORBO J.C. Klunkins

[metalchewy]

No way to get that fork to really fit.

So, back to the higgins fork. Strut rod plate doesn't fit with the headset.

Cut in the chain. Had to add some plack to fit it.

Getting close. Still need a 175mm 8 spline arm. The weld job may be fine, yet it may not be.

 

[Captain Awesome]

Still need a 175mm 8 spline arm. The weld job may be fine, yet it may not be.

I can probably help

PM me if you need something. Assume you want black, might have to patina to match or to your liking

 

[metalchewy]

I can probably help

PM me if you need something. Assume you want black, might have to patina to match or to your liking

So kind of you to offer. I am so very thankful! Pm sent.

I really love this site and.every on it. Such great great people on here. It really touches my heart

 

[MattiThundrrr]

I really love this site and.every on it. Such great great people on here. It really touches my heart

That's the coal that makes this train roll. Still the nicest place on the internet

 

[metalchewy]

A cool care package came from @Captain Awesome .

Thank you so much. Such a great person and you do so much for this site.

I got this rock shox Judy fork for my birthday at the first of the month. 1-1/8 conversion executed...

Ground the cups and head tube a bit with the dremel and used the mallet to set them.

Threaded the steerer. That was a bit of a pain to get started. Went smoothly once started.

Trimmed the brake bosses off of Judy. So the wheels would fit. Shied the quill stem.

Put it all back together with the new arms.

Worked to get this ready for the first off road ride. Tomorrow will rain. Will work out another day soon.

 

[Captain Awesome]

A cool care package came from @Captain Awesome .
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Thank you so much. Such a great person and you do so much for this site.
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I got this rock shox Judy fork for my birthday at the first of the month. 1-1/8 conversion executed...
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Ground the cups and head tube a bit with the dremel and used the mallet to set them.
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Threaded the steerer. That was a bit of a pain to get started. Went smoothly once started.
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Trimmed the brake bosses off of Judy. So the wheels would fit. Shied the quill stem.
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Put it all back together with the new arms.
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Worked to get this ready for the first off road ride. Tomorrow will rain. Will work out another day soon.
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I know you didn’t need that sprocket but it was already in the package

Glad it worked out and happy to help!!

 

[metalchewy]

I know you didn’t need that sprocket but it was already in the package

Glad it worked out and happy to help!!

I love that 25tooth Kink sprocket. I can't wait to find somethimg.to use it on. Really cool piece!

 

[MattiThundrrr]

Stance with the Rockshox is looking right. That steed is ready for action!

 

[OddJob]

Been a pretty bad week here at the house. After 29 years with the company, I'm looking for a job. In need of a systems engineer, senior IT architect, Data Privacy Expert, Data Engineer or similar, DM/PM me. I've got mad skills....
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Don't respond to the build thread, was just throwing.it out there. Admins, Delete this if you need to, I'll understand...

Brother, just saw this now, been trying to catch up on build threads.
Sorry to hear about the job situation. I was about 25 yrs into my career when I was forced to make a change. In my case, it worked out for the better and I've got high hopes and confidence that yours will as well!

The build is absolutely klunker kool at its finest! The fact that you have had 3 forks on it, and they all fit like a glove; proves the tightness of the build and the skill of the builder.

@MattiThundrrr say right, and OJ say tight!

I like the late day wall shots (or is it early day?) for a final photo, unless you grab one out in the high desert elements. And yes, it's taking it's time to warm up in the Southwest this year.

 

[metalchewy]

Stance with the Rockshox is looking right. That steed is ready for action!

Judy was my favorite fork in the 2000s. Was trying to find the rare 1" threaded.. I was lucky to have change.1" to 1-1/8 before. Irregardless of steerer size, they react well in the Rockies and Sierras.

The thought of a solid fork on the MTB trails around here... my hands would probably hurt for days. Any off road that I do, I try to have a soft nose and a hard tail...

Brother, just saw this now, been trying to catch up on build threads.
Sorry to hear about the job situation. I was about 25 yrs into my career when I was forced to make a change. In my case, it worked out for the better and I've got high hopes and confidence that yours will as well!.

I talked to a few friends who got it last ges years, and they weren't happy how it happened, but are in better jobs than they were. One absolutely loves his move to AWS.
Will take this as it comes, I have about 5 weeks left, till the door hits me in the rear.

The build is absolutely klunker kool at its finest! The fact that you have had 3 forks on it, and they all fit like a glove; proves the tightness of the build and the skill of the builder.

@MattiThundrrr say right, and OJ say tight!

Thank You OddJob

Hehe Right and Tight.

I like the late day wall shots (or is it early day?) for a final photo, unless you grab one out in the high desert elements. And yes, it's taking it's time to warm up in the Southwest this year.

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I'm on almost a half acre. The shots are the east side of the yard, under my pime trees, about an hour before sundown. And taken about 10-15 minutes to have other pine trees ahade the area.

I know a spot near the base of black mountain in Red Rock with these tall black graniteboulders, with red rock in the background that would be perfect for final shots.

I have time to scout out that and a few others areas as spring starts next month. Can't wait for the warmup.

 

[metalchewy]

The more I ride this bike the more I love that red band. Shifts so much easier tha the KT 2 speeds.

Stopped by a buddy's house up the street and he was just wrapping up the LS he's been building.

He has a Bassett he built hanging around.

He saw I was close to finishing up the bike and gave me this spacer for it when I trim down the steerer tube.

 

[metalchewy]

A little trim, grind and wire wheel...

Seat post clamp upgrade. No dropper posts for 7/8 posts, better than a bolt when on the mountain.

Closer still