Recent content by TexasChris

I'd decided not to come on forums anymore. Too many nerds telling you what you 'should' do based on their opinions rather than facts. But, i've had a couple messages asking about the bike, so i thought i'd come back and this could be the 'build threads' full stop. I'll admit, looking back at...

Thanks again for looking out, guys. At the risk of coming across arguementive (not my intention)... below are 2 small Honda CMs that I used as reference when deciding what to do with my bike. The first by Blitz motorcycles and the second from Classified Moto. Neither of which with a front...

Of course Von! I only mentioned it cause of what Scruffy had said about his expriences with commuting/slow riding. Not trying to make excuses for anything. I am working under the assumtion that any riding of a motorcycle is going to be dangerous. Anything I can do to minimize that danger will...

Hey Scruffy, Thanks for the info. I can't imagine this bike ever going much faster than 'slow' haha. it'll be just for getting to work or popping to the store when the weathers nice (so in England terms maybe 2-3 times a year) but I get what you're saying about the smaller bikes maybe not...

Morning, No tears at my end. I'm not into getting into name calling and arguing on the internet (that shits for teenagers). However, Milehigh, no need for 'bitch slaps' either- you aint my momma. I'll always listen to 'words to the wise' from people with more experience than me, and all the...

Hey Rich Ard, Yeah man, you're totally right. Got a good bit of sway in there. I'll look into it. I appreciate the constructive critism, dude. Chris

Hey y'all, So maybe not a complete 'atrocity' then? Thanks again for the tips, however, the mounts for the front fender have been cut off (as I'd seen done on larger bikes) my thought being if forks can hold the power of those without a brace, with the (lack of) power of this little thing...

Hey milehigh, Thanks for looking at my bike and thanks for giving me a heads up on stuff. What else should have been taped up on an engine before painting over it? (i can try to go back and fix it) There is a cross brace on the frame a few inches up from where it was cut? and there wasn't a...

And this is where I'm up to now. All the electrics work, and are stashed in a old wooden style box under the seat with an old belt holding it in place (not really, its bolted in place, the belts more for show). The front end has been dropped about an inch to try to balance out the stance...

I've said how much I like the bare metal look, I like the rust, I like the 'don't give a shit', rat rod kinda vibe. But I have been toying with adding a bit of paint to the tank. This is just a paper mock up to give me an idea, not convinced yet. It would just be that tear shape in black with...

My buddy Mike (from Survivor Customs in Middlesborogh) hooked me up with some old renthals that were just right for the bike and helped me get some juice flowing through the electrics. Started to feel like the end could be in sight!

The tail light got mounted on the end of the fender, and the engine was given its coat of BBQ paint.

Now, while the bike ran when I got it, the engine had a loud 'rattle'. The previous owners father suggested it was the values that needed adjusting so after alot a research and some step by step guides, I opened up the engine! Seemed to go back together right, but I'd have to wait til the...

Finally got some new bits to put on the bike. Sticking with the black/metal/rust/brown colors got some brown grips and some natural colored wrap for the exshuast. Also a small air filler and a smaller tail/brake light. Got some high temp matt black BBQ paint for the engine, and a new battery. I...

I'd done a bit of painting on it. Wheels went all satin black, and with the bare metal tank and brown seat...it was now the same color scheme as my other bike, the BMX! Next was turn signals. I had considered not running any, but as I will be new to the road, I figured they might be a help. I'd...