(MBBO 4 - Class 1) Corvette Stingray, big boys need Muscle Bikes too..........DeLuxe......Back In!!!
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Thanks, I should be back working on it Dec. 1 Then it will be a mad dash to the finish line!!
awesome build,cool seatpost idea,should look way cool when complete
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Hey man, I really dig what you did with the fork extension plates, it's an elegant solution to a problem that's vexed me for years. Years back I wanted to build a bike along a similar vein, 26" rear 5 speed, 20" front drum brake, basically a giant Krate, but couldn't figure a way to rectify the stance problem with the springer fork. Extension plates, dang, what a great solution.
Cheers, Geoff
Cheers, Geoff
Thanks Geoff, the first set that I did were on my wife's 24" el camino. I installed a 26" Springer on it and didn't like the stance, so I made up some plates to lower it! I think that everyone has those moments when they see a simple solution to a problem. That is part of why this site is so cool, you get to look and everyone else's idea, and then use them on your builds!
Well, another build off, another no finish. This is turning into my theme! With Christmas get togethers the next two weekends and no time during the week, I will have to finish this bike later. I will finish as soon as I have time to do it right.
Aw man! Dang it, I was really looking forward to seeing this crossing the Finished line! Can you send out an all points bulletin so we don't miss it when it reaches completion? Rat on!
Sure thing
Bummer. I wanted to see it done.
NEWS FLASH!!! I may be back in. I am going to rush around and see if I can finish. I doubt that I will get the wheelie bar done, but we'll see. I don't know how much detailed information I will be able to supply since I will be in a hurry. I just don't want to not finish two build offs in a row.
I installed my modified seat post and made up some rear brackets, trying to make the seat LOOK longer and get the sissy bar angled the way I wanted it.
This is the overstuffed seat that is supposed to be comfortable. Retro bikes says that they use it on their 26" bikes. I still think that it doesn't quite look correct, but, I have no time to change it now.
I had some problems with the original decal on the seat tube. It had been super glued on and trying to remove the glue damaged the powder coating. I turned to the fine folks at www.twistedchrome.com to make me a cool pinstripe decal that I think works very well with this build.
Here is a rear view showing the my reflector and a little more detail of the rear seat brackets.
l gotta start working on the shifter mount this afternoon.
I installed my modified seat post and made up some rear brackets, trying to make the seat LOOK longer and get the sissy bar angled the way I wanted it.
This is the overstuffed seat that is supposed to be comfortable. Retro bikes says that they use it on their 26" bikes. I still think that it doesn't quite look correct, but, I have no time to change it now.
I had some problems with the original decal on the seat tube. It had been super glued on and trying to remove the glue damaged the powder coating. I turned to the fine folks at www.twistedchrome.com to make me a cool pinstripe decal that I think works very well with this build.
Here is a rear view showing the my reflector and a little more detail of the rear seat brackets.
l gotta start working on the shifter mount this afternoon.
After some thought, I think that I have figured out a non invasive way to attach my shifter bracket to the frame. I went to the auto parts store and got two 1" rubber freeze plugs. Then I cut the thickness of the rubber down to match the thickness of the double tubes. I then cut a wedge shape into the rubber so that it will mount snug between the tubes.
And now, I have two 5/16" studs that I can mount my shifter bracket to, that do not interfere with the tank or add any holes to the frame.
And now, I have two 5/16" studs that I can mount my shifter bracket to, that do not interfere with the tank or add any holes to the frame.
Reminds me a little bit of my wooden "plug" mount on Shelby Woody....After some thought, I think that I have figured out a non invasive way to attach my shifter bracket to the frame. I went to the auto parts store and got two 1" rubber freeze plugs. Then I cut the thickness of the rubber down to match the thickness of the double tubes. I then cut a wedge shape into the rubber so that it will mount snug between the tubes.
And now, I have two 5/16" studs that I can mount my shifter bracket to, that do not interfere with the tank or add any holes to the frame.
Glad to see you back in it Big Ape! Rat on!
Yeah, that is my favorite part of the build offs. Members willing to share ideas and plans!! Thanks for the encouragement!
I did add a thin fender washer to the top of each mount, just to add some insurance that they will not pull through...done. Now, to fab up the bracket.
Welcome back! Get r done!
