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Ivan RoachCoach
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Joined: Thu Nov 03, 2011 11:08 am
SELF INTRODUCTION: I've been into motorcycles of all types for 35 years & Harleys for the past 25. I do all of my own work, including fabricating & adapting parts. When you own a '74 ironhead like I do, it's either sink or swim --- if you can't roll your own you're going to spend a lot of time walking.

So glad to see this site back up & running...

Post by Ivan RoachCoach »

...I'm going to be jumping into a lot of little mod projects for my '74 IH and every bit of tech info & savvy is going to help.
I'm working at a severe disadvantage in that my work space consists of a motorcycle parking spot in my condo building's garage and I don't have any place to set up or use a welder. :cry:
Fortunately, I'm used to making do (the whole lemons into lemonade deal) with what I've got and DO have the basics for getting myself into trouble --- drill press, angle & bench grinders.

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The '74 is up & running well but I need to relocate my oil filter mount from where it now sits, blocking removal of the battery.

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I'm leaning towards an axle-mounted plate that can double as a home for my license plate on one side and the remote filter on the other.
It's going to have to be a bolt-together due to the limitations mentioned above, but I've got a nice 1/4" thick 12" X 6" aluminum plate & a 1/4" thick L-shaped brace as raw materials to start so hopefully it'll be sturdy enough without weighing a ton.
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Maxthegardener
Builder
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Joined: Tue Oct 25, 2011 11:28 am
SELF INTRODUCTION: Name is Max living in scotland ,and building my first bike, Which is derived from a buellM2 Cyclone..Started with an engine and a Drop seat frame wich was made to my spec by a more experienced builder. would like to learn more about the skills and techniques required to build a frame so I value being a member here...Cheers Max
Location: Angus, Scotland

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Welcome Ivan
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Ivan RoachCoach
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Joined: Thu Nov 03, 2011 11:08 am
SELF INTRODUCTION: I've been into motorcycles of all types for 35 years & Harleys for the past 25. I do all of my own work, including fabricating & adapting parts. When you own a '74 ironhead like I do, it's either sink or swim --- if you can't roll your own you're going to spend a lot of time walking.

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Post by Ivan RoachCoach »

Thanks, Max.
I was just digging through my scraps bin and came across a 4" X 4" steel maltese cross weldment, 1/8" thick, that I'm going to use as the building block for my Wile E. Cotote bracketry contraption.
Was just getting into opening up the 3/4" axle hole on it when the girlfriend came in to bitch about the noise.
Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrggggggggggggggggggghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Maz
Biker Mistress
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Joined: Tue Oct 25, 2011 4:02 pm
SELF INTRODUCTION: The Biker Mistress, Blonde, blue eyes, English Lady bike builder and previously a member of the CBH. I run my own custom bike and chop shop (MazChopz) on the south west coast of England. I have been building custom bikes for over 35 years and have built some 130 bikes so far. I am happy to share my knowledge and "expertise" and also hope to learn from the other forum members. I look forward to meeting up with many of my friends from the CBH and especially to seeing how Dan got on with his Knuck.
Location: South West Coast of England
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I don't get that problem......... :dance: :banana-dance: my boyfriend wouldn't dare bitch at me in my own workshop :laughing-rolling:

Maz xx
Blonde, blue eyes, English Custom Bike builder and Biker Mistress!!!

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Bikesandfires
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Joined: Tue Oct 25, 2011 12:01 pm
SELF INTRODUCTION: I'm a 54yo, fat, balding, bearded motorhead living in the hills of Eastern Ky. 35 year and counting firefighter, retired from 31 years as a crane operator, car nut from birth. I hope my free-mail account doesn't keep me from becoming a member of this message board. Current toys: 1966 Ford Fairlane 500, 1967 Sunbeam Tiger clone project, VW trike project, 18' Thundercraft boat.

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Post by Bikesandfires »

Maz..I'd say if he's a smart man, he doesn't bitch at you about much of anything..... :whistle: :whistle:

If he ever does tho...we want the whole story of how it went...with :banana-gotpics:
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gearhead1951
Builder
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Joined: Wed Oct 26, 2011 4:49 am
SELF INTRODUCTION: I am an expat tennessee hillbilly and retired us navy engineer livin' in Scotland and I have a love of old cars , trucks, motorcycles and most any other machinery !

I dont know if I can think of enough to say to reach the two hundred charactor minimun set by the mods , but I will persevere
Location: Greenock Scotland

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After 29 yrs of bein' married to a redheaded scot , I long ago learned when to shut up and when to duck !!
:laughing-rolling: :whistle: ;) :obscene-drinkingcheers:
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curt
Long in the Tooth
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Joined: Tue Oct 25, 2011 11:36 am
SELF INTRODUCTION: hi everyone its me from the old bord hopeing to see everyone come here and all the newcomers . lets make this as good as the old one or even better . lookin foreward to seeing everyones projects continue and ill be continueing mine too
Location: utica new york

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Post by curt »

Bikesandfires wrote:Maz..I'd say if he's a smart man, he doesn't bitch at you about much of anything..... :whistle: :whistle:

If he ever does tho...we want the whole story of how it went...with :banana-gotpics:

people pay good money for those videos
ever notice when you hit somethin or someone with a hammer you feel instantly better
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railroad bob
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SELF INTRODUCTION: Hi Dan, thanks for your time and energy spent on this new board. I hope you will give me a waiver on the email account, I have used gmail so long I don't have a clue what my service provider account is.
I just returned home from a 2 week trip in New Mexico, have a few good pix, can't wait to share my off-highway traveling. Got to put 1400 miles on the scoot.

Best, Bob Davidson
Location: Alaska

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Post by railroad bob »

Ivan RoachCoach wrote: when the girlfriend came in to bitch about the noise.
Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrggggggggggggggggggghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Damn, you ARE working at a disadvantage... :lol:
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