That is going to look so badassTim said:BTW - this is on the other side of me (both in my 10 x 8 home office with my desk in between). On the 2nd floor of my house. 2 motorcycles and me in the office
Tim said:So, anyone of the opinion that lacing the XT rear rim to my XS rear hub won't work? Too late, as I've ordered spokes from Buchanan to do it (they know the hub and rim I'm using so they'll make the spokes the right lengths).
Think it has the same lacing pattern and the hubs are about the same diameter. I'm not using the spokes I have with the XT hub because the XS hub is 1/2 the width from spoke flange to flange as the XT hub, and I assumed the angles on the spoke ends would be an issue.
Tim said:Just working with David on the final details for the frame - it's on the jig - hoping to get some pics soon.
Also think I've selected the tires for the bike - at least for the moment. I could go all 'Firestone' on it, but not really feeling that at the moment. But I do like the vintage tire look, and recently I've been liking the more aggressive treads. So for the time being it's Shinko SR241 dual sport tires for this one.
They come in all manner of sizes and are up to P rated for 94 MPH - plenty fast enough for this bike and those tires. And they're CHEAP - $100 for a set.
Will be a 4.00-18 on the rear and a 3.00-21 on the front.