Recent content by 80sDweeb

Great work! The subframe and number plate fit the bike perfectly, and the seat looks great. Good luck getting the wiring together, certainly not the most fun part of a build. Scott in Penfield NY

This "quick build" of yours is going to look awesome. What is your experience with the starters on these Yamahas? What are your plans to reduce the chance of hearing the dreaded grinding? Scott in Penfield NY

Paint is coming along beautifully. The little details you're paying attention to say anything but "quick build." Very nicely done. That perfectly round engine sidecover looks like a perfect opportunity to do something custom. Do you have anything like that planned? Scott in Penfield NY

A 25cc increase doesn't sound like much, but it's a 20% increase in displacement, over and above the lost power from many miles on a little Chinese clone engine. I imagine you'll love the improvement, and 150cc is a great size for a city commuter, especially when you're on a budget (you won't...

"More cow bell", I LOVE IT! I cannot wait to see what the parts look like when put together. We'll have to wait for the tank to get done to see the full effect. Even on a "quick build", you don't want to rush the tank, as that's the centerpiece of any bike (as far as the viewer's eyes are...

Re: 1973 XL175 Orange Soda Hell Ride I've got one of these with the broken shaft, and a replacement to install, so this is very interesting to me. I am so afraid of breaking the new shaft. I wonder if there's some way to "blueprint" a kick lever so that it's perfectly fitted to the shaft...

I wonder if you could make a plexiglas timing cover, that timing belt would look sweet if you could see it. I suppose its already been done? I can't imagine I'm the first to want to see that exposed. Lighten up the look of the motor, too. Scott in Penfield NY