The boy spent hours polishing the bars while I worked on the other tank. Hes still not done, but it was time for a break, and some pictures in the light since my picture taking skills suck.......
Kandy
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spidr
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Re: Kandy
As long as guys keep looking, I'll keep posting. Thanks.
The boy spent hours polishing the bars while I worked on the other tank. Hes still not done, but it was time for a break, and some pictures in the light since my picture taking skills suck.......
The boy spent hours polishing the bars while I worked on the other tank. Hes still not done, but it was time for a break, and some pictures in the light since my picture taking skills suck.......
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Re: Kandy
Is the young'un gonna be "Spidrmyte" !
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Re: Kandy
Borrowed some shocks from a buddy of mine so I can mock up my front end tomorrow, I pulled the rod ends out, and he made me some aluminum bushings. Once UPS shows up tomorrow I can finally see this stuff come together.
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Re: Kandy
So this happened..........
So this is happening tonight.
So this is happening tonight.
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Re: Kandy
nice Christmas present! and now, playing in the garage.
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Axle sliders fit beautifully, its a little anti-climatic without the wheel, but at least the drum can just hang out there for now.
Put the front end together though, everything fit together with minimal effort, I need to do some tweaking of the spacers that I made, a few adjustments here and there but Dereks parts are awesome. Just cant get enough of them. So tonight since we slammed this together so quick I think I'm just going to chill on it and watch the kids play video games.....
Put the front end together though, everything fit together with minimal effort, I need to do some tweaking of the spacers that I made, a few adjustments here and there but Dereks parts are awesome. Just cant get enough of them. So tonight since we slammed this together so quick I think I'm just going to chill on it and watch the kids play video games.....
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My youngest wants to ride this one. She'll actually be able to reach the controls......
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It was bugging me that the ass was sitting a little low, sitting here visualizing things.
So while me and the boys got it up to ride height, we threw stuff on the scale at the same time.
Frame as it sits with the tanks, front end, and wheel is right at 100lbs
motor is 130lbs
Rear drum is 10lbs
Figuring 20lbs for the rear wheel, another 20lbs for tires, 40(?) for the trans, 50lbs for seat, rear fender, primary and final chain, putting it up to 370lbs?
Shouldnt be a big deal keeping it under 400lbs if I watch the weight......
I've got a buddy that has a hardtail kick only shovel, and swears his is 550 and its pretty stripped down, am I missing some big weight somewhere?
So while me and the boys got it up to ride height, we threw stuff on the scale at the same time.
Frame as it sits with the tanks, front end, and wheel is right at 100lbs
motor is 130lbs
Rear drum is 10lbs
Figuring 20lbs for the rear wheel, another 20lbs for tires, 40(?) for the trans, 50lbs for seat, rear fender, primary and final chain, putting it up to 370lbs?
Shouldnt be a big deal keeping it under 400lbs if I watch the weight......
I've got a buddy that has a hardtail kick only shovel, and swears his is 550 and its pretty stripped down, am I missing some big weight somewhere?
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gww25
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Re: Kandy
That sounds about right for a bare-bones bike. My philosophy is that if you go over 450 pounds you're just carrying around dead weight somewhere in the design. I've been working on a friends chopped Knuck and having to manhandle it around the shop and doubt that it weights 370 and it's even using a stock frame.
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Got some temp spacers in so my front wheel sits nice while I finish buttoning up the front end.
Then while I worked, my boys made some spacers to replace the bearings on a random cb750 wheel I had around, so that at least I have something to look at until my wheel is done at Buchanons.
Then while I worked, my boys made some spacers to replace the bearings on a random cb750 wheel I had around, so that at least I have something to look at until my wheel is done at Buchanons.
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In love a little with this wheel. Opened it in the truck before I even got home. Just couldnt wait. Dereks hub that replaces a star hub wheel, All polished stainless spokes laced to a stock italian made harley 16x3.5
After some honey-dos me and the boy got it slipped into the frame and mocked up. Got some spacer work to do, and Buchannons just loose laced the wheel, so I'm offset lacing it to gain myslef a little room but it looks phenomanal.
After some honey-dos me and the boy got it slipped into the frame and mocked up. Got some spacer work to do, and Buchannons just loose laced the wheel, so I'm offset lacing it to gain myslef a little room but it looks phenomanal.
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Did some spacer work today. Got the hub located, now I just need to true up the wheel to center and we're good to go.
Happens quicker with it sitting in the living room at least.
Happens quicker with it sitting in the living room at least.
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Rolled it outside to try to get some clearer shots in the light, and put it into perspective. It feels tiny even beside my 400.
I love the way the drum sits, I was worried if I'd be able to get it tight to the frame, but it all tucks in there really nice.
I love the way the drum sits, I was worried if I'd be able to get it tight to the frame, but it all tucks in there really nice.