Beat The Clock

Re: 360 beat the clock update 04/07/10

You betcha bud. I'll post up photos tomorrow. This seat is really not what I had intended but it just kind of evolved. I really don't give it much of a chance though and figure I'll be doing another real soon. Nothing wrong with the quality because I think it turned out very well, but I'm wondering if a different shape/style will look better... We'll see
 
Re: 360 beat the clock update 04/07/10

Thanks man. I stoked to see what else comes of this project.

Thought I'd post the latest project.

Onan came out of a motor home. Damn thing weighs every bit of 450# . I don't know how old it is but after cleaning the carb she purs like a kitten. Very quiet and smooth with electric start. fabed a cart with wheels, an exhaust, added breaker panel and outlets and for less than $100 a damn good (very heavy) generator.

(excuse the messy garage)
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Re: 360 beat the clock update 04/07/10

awesome!!!

now what are you gonna do with that
 
Re: 360 beat the clock update 04/07/10

Damn I step away for 5 minutes and you post cool shit!

I like the seat man, it looks very cool. I think you should still whip up the more "brat-ish" seat too like Von said that follows the seat rails. Then look at the two and see what works. Im on the hunt for a skate deck. I have a couple of buddies that skate. Ebay has some blanks for $25 with free shipping...I think I can do better.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Blank-SKATEBOARD-DECK-7-75-NATURAL-w-Jessup_W0QQitemZ110510570038QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item19baf17a36#ht_1676wt_1167
 
Re: 360 beat the clock update 04/07/10

Troy that seat is super sweet. I agree you should try the brat style with the deck though. I am really tempted to try the style you have now even wrapped in leather for my bike, that is something I could do. My only hesitation is now that the idea came up there seems to be quite the following, oh well. We'll see.

Keep up the good work!
 
Re: 360 beat the clock update 04/07/10

You have the nose of that skate left? Try again with matching the frame rails like Von wants to see?

Cool anyways. I had a skate deck on my moped. I wanna see you on one!
 
Re: 360 beat the clock update 04/07/10

Go! I've wanted a back up generator for a few years. Last winter we lost power for 10 days :(. It wont be leaving the garage though because it is so heavy, otherwise I could power up some tools in the field. However I'm stoked though because it will run the pumps (think 75 watt light bulb) that circulate hot water from the wood stove (hot baths during power outages, woohoo). It should keep the refrigerator/freezer going, as well as a few other comforts.



Kanticoy said:
Damn I step away for 5 minutes and you post cool shit!

I like the seat man, it looks very cool. I think you should still whip up the more "brat-ish" seat too like Von said that follows the seat rails. Then look at the two and see what works. Im on the hunt for a skate deck. I have a couple of buddies that skate. Ebay has some blanks for $25 with free shipping...I think I can do better.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Blank-SKATEBOARD-DECK-7-75-NATURAL-w-Jessup_W0QQitemZ110510570038QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item19baf17a36#ht_1676wt_1167
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Thanks man I plan to do the bratstyle today. I can't wait. Thanks for looking for the board. I think I may go hang out at the park in a trench coat and when someone puts one down I'll pick it up and hide it under the coat ;D I really want to do a used one just based on principle. Why buy new... sort of thing. While I want to do the natural wood, I'm interested to see what a leather covered deck turns out like. We'll see

ryanglade said:
Troy that seat is super sweet. I agree you should try the brat style with the deck though. I am really tempted to try the style you have now even wrapped in leather for my bike, that is something I could do. My only hesitation is now that the idea came up there seems to be quite the following, oh well. We'll see.

Keep up the good work!
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Thanks amigo. No problem at all using this idea. There are all kinds of ways to finish it off or do it up like mine. I'd say go for it and it will be unique because you built it. Keep in mind that it will need to be predrilled because the wood is stout as hell. I don't think you could pound a nail through it. Do one up bud.

Curbcast said:
You have the nose of that skate left? Try again with matching the frame rails like Von wants to see?

Cool anyways. I had a skate deck on my moped. I wanna see you on one!
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Thanks Curb. I kept the front just for that reason. It is exactly like the back so i'm pumped to get working on it. I really liked that moped. Very cool.

I'll keep you good folk posted.
 
Re: 360 beat the clock update 04/07/10

Bars came today. Joel at solo cycles did a kick ass job. If you need anything custom built ie: tanks, bars, etc look him up. High quality work, at a very fair price. I highly recommend his services! I'm dropping everything for a few hours today and devote a few hours to the bike
Well I did manage to bolt the seat on and I can't get past its attitude.
First the bars:
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Re: 360 beat the clock update 04/07/10

That seat is pretty bitchin Troy... And those bars are going to badass. Cant wait to see it all together.
 
Re: 360 beat the clock update 04/07/10

It's disgusting how easy you make this shit look, disgusting. I love the bars man. Are you going to mount them on a single post?
 
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JustinLonghorn said:
It's disgusting how easy you make this shit look, disgusting. I love the bars man. Are you going to mount them on a single post?
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Thanks man I really appreciate it. I decided to do the bars on normal risers.

Again thanks von.
I have no idea why but the seat works on there. I really like how it trurned out but honestly didn't give it a chance in the world that it might work. I'm shocked to say that I love it.

did the bars today and I really like them alot. With that said I may not use them. I know, I know, but the more I think about it one of the things I really liked about the cafe type bars is the racer stance and you just don't see many like that. Besides if I change to FU bars I would have to give up my ton up plate. I'll have to do some thinking...
Here is todays progress:

Notches were a little tough to do but they turned out real nice (that is glue from being taped to the bars on the second one)
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Welded em up and cut the width
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Let the debate begin. The good bad and the ugly
 
Re: 360 beat the clock update 04/07/10

Whats next, forward controls, leather saddle bags, a leather vest, and a 300 rear?


Just kidding bro! I love the bars! How comfortable are they?
 
Re: 360 beat the clock update 04/07/10

You really do great work. I love how this build evolves continually. The bars are not my thing to tell you the truth, but your attention to detail and overall build quality is top notch. 8)
 
Re: 360 beat the clock update 04/07/10

tWistedWheelz said:
Whats next, forward controls, leather saddle bags, a leather vest, and a 300 rear?


Just kidding bro! I love the bars! How comfortable are they?
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All of those would be fine...but you are not playing nice ;D
Thanks bud.
As hard as it might be to believe the Bars are not as comfortable as the clubmans.
m357.5 said:
You really do great work. I love how this build evolves continually. The bars are not my thing to tell you the truth, but your attention to detail and overall build quality is top notch. 8)
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Thank you very much man. Coming from you that means a lot. I'll tell ya I love the Fu bars from the front (way better than the clubmans from the front) but from all other angles I love the stance of the clubmans. One thing that I always notice are peoples faces when they sit on the bike. With the clip ons and clubmans 100% everone got a big smile immediately (even me). It just feels low, fast and racy. Even with the mid controls it feels like you are putting the bike on. As much as i like the fu bars it lost that feel. Can you tell what way i'm leaning? ;D
 
Re: 360 beat the clock update 04/07/10

I like low bars. Do not get me wrong those are awesome fu bars. The thing that bothers me most about high bars like that is they almost look like they don't belong on some bikes. I like the low profile bike builds and your fits that description to the T. I think the clubmans or another lower bar would fit this bike better.
 
Re: 360 beat the clock update 04/07/10

i've been lurkin for a while now and i love this bike man. I have 2 74 CB360's and youve really lit a fire under my ass. Anyways, i really liked the clean look of the clip-ons but i guess thats not really realistic with your headlight mounts. maybe you could retro fit some bars/clamps from something like a suzuki katana?
 
Re: 360 beat the clock update 04/07/10

Man Troy, I do like those new bars. It is almost as if you could just keep both and swap them back and forth if you like it. The FU bars definitely give you the bobber look but like you said the clubmans give it a racier look/feel.

Either way the bike is absolutely gorgeous. I wish my only dilemma was bar choice ;D I gotta get my ass in gear and finish mine.
 
Re: 360 beat the clock update 04/07/10

love the seat, but i liked the other bars. awesome work on both!
 
Re: 360 beat the clock update 04/07/10

+1 on the clubs, looks like you'll just have to build another bike for the FU's. ;)
 
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