Tass's Bobber Build

Paticus

Paticus

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#41
#41
I don't know if it's the wheels, bars, frame, or all of it together- but that bike looks so tight. It's got an attitude. Can't wait to see the progress.
 
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Tass 928

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#42
#42
Thanks to everyone for the kind words :smile:

I have been thinking about the drive line and decided to ditch the chain and sprockets to go all belts. I'm trying to keep a "smooth" look to my frame so I'm avoid any sharp corners or bent sheet metal fabrication.

I took an unconventional approach to adding the jackshaft and I think it really fits with my theme. Here are a few pics.

One note....the rear pulley will gets some detail punched into it and not remain a solid pulley.











 
Sinner70

Sinner70

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#43
#43
incredible build. but, you lost me with the belt drive. A classic jack shaft would still look "period" correct and work nicely.

Keep up the good work.:thumbsup:
just my Opinion
 
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Tass 928

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#44
#44
Sinner70 said:
incredible build. but, you lost me with the belt drive. A classic jack shaft would still look "period" correct and work nicely.

Keep up the good work.:thumbsup:
just my Opinion
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Thank you and opinions are always welcomed :thumbsup:

I suppose my 4-engined build left me on chain-and-sprocket overload so this one is going to a belt driver:smile:
 
TANKSAREUS

TANKSAREUS

#46
#46
Nice reminds me of the simplex servicycle only cooler.:laugh::laugh:

Awesome build :thumbsup: :bowdown:

Are you glueing this baby together or welding buffing and priming as you go:laugh:
 
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Tass 928

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#47
#47
TANKSAREUS said:
Nice reminds me of the simplex servicycle only cooler.:laugh::laugh:

Awesome build :thumbsup: :bowdown:

Are you glueing this baby together or welding buffing and priming as you go:laugh:
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As it sits right now everything is welded. No fillers or spot putty type stuff yet In the end the bike is going to be a vintage gray color so I shoot rattle can primer on it as I build and it gives me an indication of the final look.

Once I'm sure I have all the brackets and other details I need, I will blast the whole bike again before the "real" prime and paint.


Shorter answer......I can't take pretty pictures for you guys if I don't throw some primer on it. :laugh:
 
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Tass 928

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#51
#51
I ditched the old carb with it's gas tank so I needed a manifold to run a bowl type carb.

Started with some 3/16ths plate and a short bend that I cut from a section of 3/4" electrical conduit.

First pic shows the rough welded part and then just a lot of handwork got it to the finished stage.

Works well and the carb sits level so now on to the exhaust side.







 
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Tass 928

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#54
#54
I have an exhaust tacked up. This was a trial but I think I like the look so it will probably stay. I am looking at balancing it with an intake filter on the other side of the bike.

Here's a few pics of the mockup







 
Harleys Papa

Harleys Papa

#55
#55
:bowdown: :bowdown: I love this build :thumbsup: I want to see it in person :shrug:
I would consider using a TAV and then a cog belt for the final drive(no slippage) but that's just me :shrug:
 
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