A couple of years ago I looked around the garage and realized I had enough leftovers to build a "sweep the floor" bike. That's exactly what I did and BOY was it fun! I rode it for about a year and a half and then sold it on eBay.
Well, last Summer it dawned on me that I could do it again! It took me quite a while to find a titled frame. My original intent was to use a stock wiring harness, side covers, etc., and slap this thing together very quickly and very cheaply.
However....things rarely go as planned. The frame I ended up with was already detabbed and the triangle opened up. Hmmm, this is going to force me to go a little more wild and step up my game a bit.
The biggest hurdle (for me, anyway, because I can't weld) is getting some sort of support welded on where the passenger pegs were. I'll be using Tarozzi rear sets and they use the passenger peg mounts just as a support.
Anyway, the real purpose of starting this thread is to keep me motivated and get me on track. I have a couple of small projects to wrap up (that will help fund this build) and then I plan on really getting the ball rolling.
I tend to lurk here more than I post. Last year, I really enjoyed watching all the excitement build up to Barber. I've been going to the Aces Corner every year and seeing the bikes that I followed online in person.
It is my intent....even if it's a long shot...to have this bike there with you guys this year. Follow along and wish me luck!
Well, last Summer it dawned on me that I could do it again! It took me quite a while to find a titled frame. My original intent was to use a stock wiring harness, side covers, etc., and slap this thing together very quickly and very cheaply.
However....things rarely go as planned. The frame I ended up with was already detabbed and the triangle opened up. Hmmm, this is going to force me to go a little more wild and step up my game a bit.
The biggest hurdle (for me, anyway, because I can't weld) is getting some sort of support welded on where the passenger pegs were. I'll be using Tarozzi rear sets and they use the passenger peg mounts just as a support.
Anyway, the real purpose of starting this thread is to keep me motivated and get me on track. I have a couple of small projects to wrap up (that will help fund this build) and then I plan on really getting the ball rolling.
I tend to lurk here more than I post. Last year, I really enjoyed watching all the excitement build up to Barber. I've been going to the Aces Corner every year and seeing the bikes that I followed online in person.
It is my intent....even if it's a long shot...to have this bike there with you guys this year. Follow along and wish me luck!