duke182's -"worlds slowest build thread"
Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2011 5:37 pm
i have been on this site for a little while now and have been really enjoying the place.
there is so much to view and learn that it is hard not to.I
when i joined i figured to glean a few ideas and apply them to my bike, in addition to what i had already done.
well since then i have just about driven myself nuts deciding wether or not to continue on the already choosen path or to take the bike in an entirely new direction.
it would have been easy to alter my view entirely because there are so many great ideas on this site.
what i decided was to follow my original plan and finish the bike according to my first vision of it while incorporating those ideas found here that fit the style i wanted.
so i guess its time to twist the throttle, so to speak, and get this project back underway.
my intention is to chronicle the effort up to and past the first ride as a completed project.
there have been so many great builds here that i dont expect to make an impact, i just want to do it and see what you guys think as it happens.
i expect this to be the slowest build thread on here so i hope ya'll will be patient.
what i hope to get from you is feedback. good or bad. im sure i wont like all your comments or use all your ideas but i am looking forward to them.
i will list and revise my basic list of ideas in this first post and will try to provide plenty of pics along the way.
THE LIST:
-completely dissassemble the bike--------------------in progress
-front fender removed-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------done
-www tire-----------------------------------------------
-forks extended----------------------------------------extended fork tubes-------------------
-raked trees?--------------------------------------------
-stock headlight and bracket with custom grill ------------------------
-stock bars with custom risers--------------------------------------------done
-frame modified at the neck for rake and/or stretch
-customized shelter------------------------in progress
-custom seating-----------------------------------------in progress
-rear of frame modified accordingly--------------------still undecided about rear frame treatment
-custom sissy bar---------------------------------------have one, need to make it fit
-side covers customized---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------done
-shorter shocks-----------------------------------------maybe solid struts
-rear fender bobbed----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------done
- stock rear wheel with solid discs added-------------have discs, need to modify
-www rear tire---have tire needs to be mounted
-custom taillight----------------------------------------in progress
-custom radiator grill----------------------------------in progress
-radiator and fan detailed-----------------------------in progress
-belt covers removed???------------------------------thinking about custom made covers
-alternator conversion---------------------------------contemplating a poorboy conversion---leaning more towards jake2012's example
-custom wiring harness--------------------------------skematic is done, now the fun part
-gel battery---------------------------------------------have one located, just have to get it bought
-k&n air filter-------------------------------------------have one located, just have to get it bought
-new belts----------------------------------------------have one located, just have to get it bought
-carbs rebuilt(possible single carb conversion)
---refinished
---stainless hardware
---tuned
-engine cleaned and detailed
---new belts
---new gaskets
---water pump inspected
---head work as necessary
---valves adjusted
---stator removed/replaced???-----------------------------must study this some more
---custom cover if stator removed???-----------this too
---stainless hardware kit
---paint and polish as necessary
-custom pegs including passenger and highway
-custom jiffy stand--------------------in progress
-center stand removed-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------done
stock exhaust removed------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------done
- custom exhaust installed-----------------------------some pieces on hand, some parts located
-gas tank removed-------------------------------------going to modify the stock tank to allow a seat to set lower
-custom gas tank?--------------------------------------
-color????-----------------------------------------------to be decided by poll------------------------very close voting so far
-maintainance and performance mods as needed or desired
-hopefully a lot of detail work that will make the project fun and draw a little attention from those in the know when its finished.
-present finished bike
any way that pretty much sums up the wish list.
you dont have to wish me luck but i would like to know what you think about it.
i have also included a poll about the color. please tell me what you think would be a good choice of color(s)
there is so much to view and learn that it is hard not to.I
when i joined i figured to glean a few ideas and apply them to my bike, in addition to what i had already done.
well since then i have just about driven myself nuts deciding wether or not to continue on the already choosen path or to take the bike in an entirely new direction.
it would have been easy to alter my view entirely because there are so many great ideas on this site.
what i decided was to follow my original plan and finish the bike according to my first vision of it while incorporating those ideas found here that fit the style i wanted.
so i guess its time to twist the throttle, so to speak, and get this project back underway.
my intention is to chronicle the effort up to and past the first ride as a completed project.
there have been so many great builds here that i dont expect to make an impact, i just want to do it and see what you guys think as it happens.
i expect this to be the slowest build thread on here so i hope ya'll will be patient.
what i hope to get from you is feedback. good or bad. im sure i wont like all your comments or use all your ideas but i am looking forward to them.
i will list and revise my basic list of ideas in this first post and will try to provide plenty of pics along the way.
THE LIST:
-completely dissassemble the bike--------------------in progress
-front fender removed-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------done
-www tire-----------------------------------------------
-forks extended----------------------------------------extended fork tubes-------------------
-raked trees?--------------------------------------------
-stock headlight and bracket with custom grill ------------------------
-stock bars with custom risers--------------------------------------------done
-frame modified at the neck for rake and/or stretch
-customized shelter------------------------in progress
-custom seating-----------------------------------------in progress
-rear of frame modified accordingly--------------------still undecided about rear frame treatment
-custom sissy bar---------------------------------------have one, need to make it fit
-side covers customized---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------done
-shorter shocks-----------------------------------------maybe solid struts
-rear fender bobbed----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------done
- stock rear wheel with solid discs added-------------have discs, need to modify
-www rear tire---have tire needs to be mounted
-custom taillight----------------------------------------in progress
-custom radiator grill----------------------------------in progress
-radiator and fan detailed-----------------------------in progress
-belt covers removed???------------------------------thinking about custom made covers
-alternator conversion---------------------------------contemplating a poorboy conversion---leaning more towards jake2012's example
-custom wiring harness--------------------------------skematic is done, now the fun part
-gel battery---------------------------------------------have one located, just have to get it bought
-k&n air filter-------------------------------------------have one located, just have to get it bought
-new belts----------------------------------------------have one located, just have to get it bought
-carbs rebuilt(possible single carb conversion)
---refinished
---stainless hardware
---tuned
-engine cleaned and detailed
---new belts
---new gaskets
---water pump inspected
---head work as necessary
---valves adjusted
---stator removed/replaced???-----------------------------must study this some more
---custom cover if stator removed???-----------this too
---stainless hardware kit
---paint and polish as necessary
-custom pegs including passenger and highway
-custom jiffy stand--------------------in progress
-center stand removed-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------done
stock exhaust removed------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------done
- custom exhaust installed-----------------------------some pieces on hand, some parts located
-gas tank removed-------------------------------------going to modify the stock tank to allow a seat to set lower
-custom gas tank?--------------------------------------
-color????-----------------------------------------------to be decided by poll------------------------very close voting so far
-maintainance and performance mods as needed or desired
-hopefully a lot of detail work that will make the project fun and draw a little attention from those in the know when its finished.
-present finished bike
any way that pretty much sums up the wish list.
you dont have to wish me luck but i would like to know what you think about it.
i have also included a poll about the color. please tell me what you think would be a good choice of color(s)