Project Ride Red (CL160) now with actual progress.

[Red Head Bastard]

Does anyone see what is wrong with this picture?

 

[saywhat]

They look a little different... One looks to be repaired and missing a collar on the bottom.

 

[Red Head Bastard]

Yeah, the repair work is the result of my attempt to weld something beyond my ability. The collar is somewhere in the garage. I threw it when I saw what I did. Hint: There is something fundamentally wrong here.

 

[Curbcast]

both riders right?

 

[Red Head Bastard]

Ding Ding Ding. I cut the brackets and rewelded the to drop the headlight about an inch. Welded the left bracket on upside down. The result is two identical bracket/fork covers. Some days it just doesn't pay to pick up a wrench.

 

[Sonreir]

One of your bricks is a funny brown color. Not as red as the others.

 

[Red Head Bastard]

One of your bricks is a funny brown color. Not as red as the others.

LoL, I kinda needed that...that and a drink.

 

[Curbcast]

I think a drink mighta birthed this...so try a coffee?

 

[Red Head Bastard]

You know, you're probly right. Fuck it. No turning back today. Wrenches are down. Beer is in hand.

 

[Curbcast]

Uber respect on the fact your doing all that to lower the headlight. I HATE "nice" bikes with a headlight that doesnt flow. The stock mounts are too high. Good man.

 

[Erskine]

Everyone either 'ks up or lies
'k ups make better reading though.
Class build!

 

[Red Head Bastard]

Thanks guys. I could make a massive thread on my drink inspired screw ups alone. Yeah, headlight alignment is something I'm kinda anal about. For me, it doesn't matter if it's bobbed, chopped or cafe'd, the headlight should fall in line with the tank (esp for a cafe). This is what I was going for. Course, you're only gonna see the right side. . Wondering though, whether I should try to drop it just a bit more? Course, it's gonna have clubmans that provide a break in the line between the tank and light.

 

[RedPlastic]

Get the bars on an see where she lies...and you would need several editions of encyclopedias to cover your fuck ups...an the next time you wanna welds something critical, I'll put down your beer, and help more

 

[Red Head Bastard]

Meh, at least my shitty welds are going to be easier to cut through. :

 

[saywhat]

Looks good.

 

[Red Head Bastard]

Kinda a productive day. More so than yesterday anyway. My key came and it works ;D . Got smashed and broke the original. $6.50 for a NOS precut. Praise Allah for Ebay. Like to think this was final assembly. I know it wont be though, so I'll just consider it another mockup. Pleased with the headlight.

 

[Red Head Bastard]

Working on a back up plan in case the glass tank doesn't hold up.

 

[RedPlastic]

K, time for you to quit being a bitch and finish this!

 

[Red Head Bastard]

Teaser...

 

[surffly]

where did you get that tank?
I had one a while ago and sold it on as i got rid of my 160
now that im thinking about another i wish i hadent sold it.

good looking bike