Recent content by Tactical

Thanks guys! Made a video from a ride when the sun was shining, helps get me through these ridiculous NY winters... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kx_PLN1V0nw&feature=youtu.be

Done!!!! First a before pic.....

Started wiring it up today... This thing will be on the road in July!

Got the valve spring remover tool in and I replaced the guide seals.. Pic of the battery box I made with most of the electronics installed Battery box after swingarm was installed. Doing final assembly now, then I just have to wire it up!

Tank is done...

Frame is done!!

Stripped down and ready to go out for sand blasting and powder coating. Gloss black.

I'm digging your build man! Looks great! You and I are of the same mindset. Here's a pic of the one I'm working on, it's an '80 CB650. I wanted it to look like a rigid but have rear suspension...

That was my goal. Here's pic from my first attempt. I had to relocate the bottom shock mount later to get the rate of travel just right but it should give you a good idea of how I did it. It's pretty simple really, cause it uses the stock swingarm.

Mounted the speedometer tonight. I'm going to go without a tach.

Been a cold and busy winter! Finally found some time and it warmed up enough so that my hands weren't sticking to the tools! Trying to get her together enough to fire her up and give it a shake down run, then I'll break it back down for paint and details.

I painted the rims first. Trick is lots of prep work, then several light coats of primer and paint, waiting at least day between coats for it to set up. It took a couple weeks but for me it wasn't an issue b/c it's a project bike. I've seen people paint them with the tires on by deflating the...

Just paint. I'm trying to keep the cost down. So far I'm into it $2100 and that includes the original bike, all the parts, supplies and even my helmet.

Found the sweet spot! Moved the rear shock mount up. Good travel, allows for shock preload adjustment and I actually like the look better, tends to hide the shock more. Now I just have to wait for some more tube to arrive and find more time to fab up the mount permanently and replace the section...

Sorry for the lack of posts.... Originally the position I had the shock in made it way too stiff, so I reworked the mounts. Now once I got it all back together with the engine in it it's way too soft...So back to the drawing board, cutting, grinding, measuring and welding to find just the right...