Re: Yard Ornament - Lights Added 6/30
Looking great!
Just wondering how those lights would look at the sides of a tank... :roll:
Looking great!
Just wondering how those lights would look at the sides of a tank... :roll:
Yard Ornament -7/31 AS GOOD AS IT'S GONNA GET!
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Re: Yard Ornament - Lights Added 6/30
Or hung from the top tube AS the tank?
Love the front end work on this ride, true vision, skill and craftsmanship at work here.
Cheers,
Dr. T
Or hung from the top tube AS the tank?
Love the front end work on this ride, true vision, skill and craftsmanship at work here.
Cheers,
Dr. T
Re: Yard Ornament - Lights Added 6/30
Listen to the Doctor!
Dr. Tankenstein said:
Listen to the Doctor!
Re: Yard Ornament - Lights Added 6/30
sweet bike front end is awsum great job
sweet bike front end is awsum great job
Re: Yard Ornament - Lights Added 6/30
one of the best looking springer forks i have seen in a long time. excellent execution , fantastic looks that forks has it all simplicity at its finest..........
one of the best looking springer forks i have seen in a long time. excellent execution , fantastic looks that forks has it all simplicity at its finest..........
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Re: Yard Ornament -Drillin holes & makin guard brackets
I thought the bike was gettin a little heavy so drilled some holes in the spring fork dropouts. Good for maybe 2 grams weight loss?
Had to make chain guard brackets. The first was pretty conventional:
The second slightly more complex. Started with this:
Made this:
Fits like this:
Just gotta finish drillin some holes to attach the bracket to the guard. I'm a little nervous about welding the two aluminum parts with a torch and some rod. A little too much heat and the guard is toast
I thought the bike was gettin a little heavy so drilled some holes in the spring fork dropouts. Good for maybe 2 grams weight loss?
Had to make chain guard brackets. The first was pretty conventional:
The second slightly more complex. Started with this:
Made this:
Fits like this:
Just gotta finish drillin some holes to attach the bracket to the guard. I'm a little nervous about welding the two aluminum parts with a torch and some rod. A little too much heat and the guard is toast
Re: Yard Ornament -Drillin holes & makin guard brackets 7/7
i cant fathom your incredible ability to make your own parts, i just rely on what i may have thrown on my shelf over the years :mrgreen:
i cant fathom your incredible ability to make your own parts, i just rely on what i may have thrown on my shelf over the years :mrgreen:
Re: Yard Ornament -Drillin holes & makin guard brackets
i wouldn't weld it. It's only holding up the chain guard.....maybe just a tac?z-bikes said:
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Re: Yard Ornament -In Primer & Paint Color Preview
I've been busy on the bike but haven't posted in a while. Been working on the paint and prepping all the parts for hopefully the final assembly. The frame had a lot of pitting in the metal so I had to use a filler primer and do a lot of wet sanding to get it ready for paint. Here it is in the back yard where I wet sanded it.
Hangin in the garage ready for the final coat of primer.
In primer and ready for paint!
Sneak preview of the color.
I've been busy on the bike but haven't posted in a while. Been working on the paint and prepping all the parts for hopefully the final assembly. The frame had a lot of pitting in the metal so I had to use a filler primer and do a lot of wet sanding to get it ready for paint. Here it is in the back yard where I wet sanded it.
Hangin in the garage ready for the final coat of primer.
In primer and ready for paint!
Sneak preview of the color.
Re: Yard Ornament -In Primer & Paint Color Preview
AAAARRRGGGHH!!!(CHARLIE BROWN SCREAM) I WAS WAITING FOR THIS AND NOW IT'S ON...GET TA PAINTIN'!! PEACE
AAAARRRGGGHH!!!(CHARLIE BROWN SCREAM) I WAS WAITING FOR THIS AND NOW IT'S ON...GET TA PAINTIN'!! PEACE
Re: Yard Ornament -In Primer & Paint Color Preview
I'll go ahead and say it before anyone else does.
I am Green with envy. :roll:
I'll go ahead and say it before anyone else does.
I am Green with envy. :roll:
yoothgeye
I build stuff.
Re: Yard Ornament -In Primer & Paint Color Preview
:roll:
kingfish254 said:
:roll:
Re: Yard Ornament -Drillin holes & makin guard brackets
Excellent fab work on the bracket! Thats what its all about! You made it!! Can't buy that at your LBS!!
Excellent fab work on the bracket! Thats what its all about! You made it!! Can't buy that at your LBS!!
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Re: Yard Ornament -In Primer & Paint Color Preview
wow this is taking shape very nicely but i did have a question on the trus rods you made you used a hollow ss steel rod?? i love the direction your going with this and everything you have done keep it up ...
wow this is taking shape very nicely but i did have a question on the trus rods you made you used a hollow ss steel rod?? i love the direction your going with this and everything you have done keep it up ...
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Re: Yard Ornament -In Primer & Paint Color Preview
The truss rods are made from 1/2" Stainless tubing, the kind used for hydraulic or pneumatic lines in industry. A 7/16" fine thread tap worked perfectly to tap the top for the studs I made out of 7/16" bolts. I cut a screwdriver slot into the top of the studs so you can turn them in or out of the truss rods before tightening the lock nuts. This changes the overall length of the truss rods and allows you to center the wheel in the fork.
The truss rods are made from 1/2" Stainless tubing, the kind used for hydraulic or pneumatic lines in industry. A 7/16" fine thread tap worked perfectly to tap the top for the studs I made out of 7/16" bolts. I cut a screwdriver slot into the top of the studs so you can turn them in or out of the truss rods before tightening the lock nuts. This changes the overall length of the truss rods and allows you to center the wheel in the fork.
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Re: Yard Ornament -7/23 New Parts & Ready for Assembly
Worked on buffing the new parts to get them ready for installation. Not a fun job! Here's a picture of the new parts made for the build. Most are ready to be installed, some need final buffing. The new SS seatpost has to be bent yet but I'm waiting for the seat to arrive before I do it. It's longer than normal so it can be raised for longer rides.
Ran the new springs and the bearing cups through the buffer too.
Buffed the raised portions of the chain guard, then painted the rest. Have to clean up where the paint got under the tape. I used Thin Line Tape and wasn't too happy with it.
Got my new grips today. I'm liking them!
Worked on buffing the new parts to get them ready for installation. Not a fun job! Here's a picture of the new parts made for the build. Most are ready to be installed, some need final buffing. The new SS seatpost has to be bent yet but I'm waiting for the seat to arrive before I do it. It's longer than normal so it can be raised for longer rides.
Ran the new springs and the bearing cups through the buffer too.
Buffed the raised portions of the chain guard, then painted the rest. Have to clean up where the paint got under the tape. I used Thin Line Tape and wasn't too happy with it.
Got my new grips today. I'm liking them!
Re: Yard Ornament -7/23 New Parts & Ready for Assembly
I'm Gumby Da.mnit! :lol:
I'm Gumby Da.mnit! :lol:
Re: Yard Ornament -7/23 New Parts & Ready for Assembly
I am digging that color.
kingfish254 said:
I am digging that color.
Re: Yard Ornament -7/23 New Parts & Ready for Assembly
im green with envey bike is SWEEEEEEEEEEEEET :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
im green with envey bike is SWEEEEEEEEEEEEET :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
