Aussie Steve
As useful as an ashtray on a motorcycle!
G'Day to All,
Name is Steve, an Aussie living in Poland.
Last December I decided to beat the frigging winter blues and push myself to do something new.. buy and build a custom..
Before I jump into my thread I’d like to say a few things..
1. Holy shit there is some builder mastery and artistry flying around on this site.. Hive fives all round. I admire and aspire to the things I have seen. Keep it coming guys!
2. My mechanical knowledge is piss poor. I have only ever changed oil/plugs in a bike prior to this build. BUT that is why I took on this endeavour - to learn.
3. Frankly speaking I wish I read and knew this about DTT before I started my bike. I have made some huge cardinal sins and still dealing with them. I’m sure some members will just shake there heads in disbelief if they read my thread. But hey, live and learn, it’s been worth it. I’ve enjoyed the challenge.
That being said, I thought it was time to post my learning experience so other dudes don’t make the same f@ck ups like me!!!
I will add a few things to the thread that I have found useful along the way.
Let me get into the gritty stuff..
Why a Honda VT500E?
I wanted a bike that was different than most builds ie. Not a SOHC CB750 (Hey don't get me wrong. Dig ‘em and want one) Just wanted something smaller and affordable. So if I f__ked it up. I wouldn't cry too much about it. Also, I didn’t want anything too big because most of my riding will be spent slicing between cars in traffic.
Two days before Christmas I sourced a Honda VT500 EURO, The Ascots butt ugly sister. I liked the V twin engine and comfortable riding position and thought it would be good base to start. So I did. Ace!
I’m 10 months into the build, I drive 20km through midtown traffic to get to the garage where I store the bike. I can only understand and speak about 5% of the Polish language and my tools are limited. Also, just had my first kid. Little bugger steals some time too! Aint stopped me yet though! I’m committed
& still have plenty of enthusiasm 8)
Gezzzz enough of the monologue hey…so last thing for today
If you are in Poland. Send me a shout out!
This is how it all began :
And for a fuckin laugh:
Check out the DIY arc welder I was using!!
Thanks for reading and point out any blatant errors as I post.
I’ll throw more up here soon!
Name is Steve, an Aussie living in Poland.
Last December I decided to beat the frigging winter blues and push myself to do something new.. buy and build a custom..
Before I jump into my thread I’d like to say a few things..
1. Holy shit there is some builder mastery and artistry flying around on this site.. Hive fives all round. I admire and aspire to the things I have seen. Keep it coming guys!
2. My mechanical knowledge is piss poor. I have only ever changed oil/plugs in a bike prior to this build. BUT that is why I took on this endeavour - to learn.
3. Frankly speaking I wish I read and knew this about DTT before I started my bike. I have made some huge cardinal sins and still dealing with them. I’m sure some members will just shake there heads in disbelief if they read my thread. But hey, live and learn, it’s been worth it. I’ve enjoyed the challenge.
That being said, I thought it was time to post my learning experience so other dudes don’t make the same f@ck ups like me!!!
I will add a few things to the thread that I have found useful along the way.
Let me get into the gritty stuff..
Why a Honda VT500E?
I wanted a bike that was different than most builds ie. Not a SOHC CB750 (Hey don't get me wrong. Dig ‘em and want one) Just wanted something smaller and affordable. So if I f__ked it up. I wouldn't cry too much about it. Also, I didn’t want anything too big because most of my riding will be spent slicing between cars in traffic.
Two days before Christmas I sourced a Honda VT500 EURO, The Ascots butt ugly sister. I liked the V twin engine and comfortable riding position and thought it would be good base to start. So I did. Ace!
I’m 10 months into the build, I drive 20km through midtown traffic to get to the garage where I store the bike. I can only understand and speak about 5% of the Polish language and my tools are limited. Also, just had my first kid. Little bugger steals some time too! Aint stopped me yet though! I’m committed
& still have plenty of enthusiasm 8) Gezzzz enough of the monologue hey…so last thing for today
If you are in Poland. Send me a shout out!
This is how it all began :
And for a fuckin laugh:
Check out the DIY arc welder I was using!!
Thanks for reading and point out any blatant errors as I post.
I’ll throw more up here soon!
