Well this was a massive mutt when I got it. 1" tubes were simply slid onto the 7/8" fork tubes that were terribly bent. The neck was cut and welded at a terrible angle. No jackshaft. No brake. No engine. But it had a nice seat!
Took the two stubby existing front forks off and welded in new 7/8" .120 steel tube. Bought a 7/8"ID x1"OD plastic tube as a sleeve for the front forks. Got a spring set with chrome springs and 4 spring cops which will be added to provide some suspension. Cut off the next and repositioned it. Added in some neck gusseting.
Stripped all the paint. Cut off the brake bracket (will go with a clutch brake). Replaced the tubes that help support the seat. Finished welding the rear tire mount. Got some ape hangers.
Next steps:
Mount the front fork spring cups
Create adjustable jackshaft
Mount the new kick stand (it didn't have one)
Mount foot peg tube
Sandblast rims for paint
Body filler the welds
Epoxy prime, high build, and plum metallic paint
Overall plan:
Chrome sissy bar
Chrome fenders
Plum metallic paint
Larger rear tire
Predator 212 motor
Should b a fun toy for someone.
Took the two stubby existing front forks off and welded in new 7/8" .120 steel tube. Bought a 7/8"ID x1"OD plastic tube as a sleeve for the front forks. Got a spring set with chrome springs and 4 spring cops which will be added to provide some suspension. Cut off the next and repositioned it. Added in some neck gusseting.
Stripped all the paint. Cut off the brake bracket (will go with a clutch brake). Replaced the tubes that help support the seat. Finished welding the rear tire mount. Got some ape hangers.
Next steps:
Mount the front fork spring cups
Create adjustable jackshaft
Mount the new kick stand (it didn't have one)
Mount foot peg tube
Sandblast rims for paint
Body filler the welds
Epoxy prime, high build, and plum metallic paint
Overall plan:
Chrome sissy bar
Chrome fenders
Plum metallic paint
Larger rear tire
Predator 212 motor
Should b a fun toy for someone.