Recent content by 63SSRagtop

I'm really digging the old school look where the seat actually sits down into the frame rails a bit... going to start getting that setup this weekend with any luck... I did the geometry on the front end all wrong (didn't have engine or factor in rider weight) and ended up with slightly...

No worries, it's a cool piece.. cant wait to get it test fitted, but will be when I can get an exhaust system to play around with... Did manage to get my hands on an original Denver Choppers tank... going to go ahead and put the same mounting tabs and paint both tanks for a quick change up lol

Got the latest edition in from SumpThing folks in the Netherlands.. Have to pull the 836 I'm using in the chopper out of another bike and get her on the stand to start detailing the engine... Going to fabricate a pseudo oil tank now mid section under frame to hide all of my electronics in.. Not...

Making progress, sort of!

Haven't had much time lately to make any progress but did pick up a re-pop GME tank from Cycle-X that I like with the frame.. Hoping to get the new rockers cut this week.. Will be draggin the 10 spoke invaders with me to San Diego to get them chromed or powder coated down there sometime in January..

Yeah, I’m a little miffed about the price but after looking at what I could do with the free space I think it’ll be better option for the Amen frame. I haven’t measured it yet but I believe my engine rides a little higher in the frame and I plan on 4/4 exhaust with long runners down the sides...

Newest edition I should be ordering this week.. a sump pump thing from the UK.. will be pimp so long as it works! Now I can build a pseudo oil tank to hold all of my electronics.. schwing!

Got the mock up engine in.. what a pita to do solo! Suspected the rockers where a little long and they are.. going to have to make another set.. SO glad a buddy talked me into test fitting everything before finish welding the spacers and dressing them up, could have blown hours just to toss em...

Got the rockers roughed on.. have to verify my trail sometime today or tomorrow but with the engine in the frame to see where I'm at.. Looks like its going to be 0-1" or so which is fine... worried a bit about frame dive with engine in so will be checking that, worst case is start over and make...

Latest project is an 70's amen savior chopper.. turning more steel than i'd originally thought, but she's getting there.. Punched CB750 going in when I get back to start frame mockup, then starting the 77 CB750 with a CBR front end..

Made a prototype female for the lowers.. think i'm armed now to cut the stainless ones.. wish i knew exactly how wide they are across the flats but hey it'll be close enough...

I actually contemplated but decided not to just yet.. have digits for a stiffer upper spring for the rear which will tone it down some i'm hoping.. wont need for sure till i get the engine in and see how she feels... I've got an extremely narrow turn radius as the fork legs have zero offset so...

Got rockers cut today.. Still working on the making the convex head fasteners... Going to be a large head female from the outside in with a grade 8 hex from the inside of the lower rockers.. Still will do some final shaping once i get them tacked together, but makin progress!

Re: 70s Era CB750 Plunger Hellride Dig the frame, I've never seen one quite like this either.. can't tell if it's a weld on rear half or whole frame.. You are probably aware that the front end may be really spongy for the weight of the bike as the build goes on.. they are designed for much more...

Having issues now deciding on which type of rocker to roll with.. front wheel will have a single large o.d. Brake rotor that's drilled and am thinking about using punch screen behind the neck area to fill the recess.. think the springer will look better with old school sugar bear or something...