Beat The Clock

Re: 360 beat the clock update 01/22/10

Congrats with the new additions to the family, and don't worry you DTT family will be here awaiting your return. Gotta take care of the important stuff in life first. Enjoy the work Brother.
 
Re: 360 beat the clock update 01/22/10

Thats awesome Troy! Let me know if ya need anything man. Im only a few hours away!
 
Re: 360 beat the clock update 01/22/10

Hey Troy I haven't been postin' in awhile, but still following your build......I have to say it's still an awsome bike. You've inspired a few of us here that's for sure!
 
Re: 360 beat the clock update 01/22/10

that is awesome! Now my wife is really excited to come out there! very cool troy very cool!
 
Re: 360 beat the clock update 01/22/10

Hey Troy, what do you think about this.

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1941 Indian Police Special
 
Re: 360 beat the clock update 01/22/10

Hey bro,
dumb question: What does one *DO* with a Lama? I don't think you can ride one can you? Are they tasty? Do you sell the hair? Just curious, always thought they were cute little guys but I grew up on a working cattle ranch so I'm all about quarter-horses and beef cows. Hell if I could make a living at it I'd still be doing the cowboy thing.
 
Re: 360 beat the clock update 01/22/10

Hey Swagger they are really cool animals. Our Llamas were rescues so I really didn't worry about selling their wool. It was of a lower quality. However, with these guys I will def be selling wool. It is sold by the ounce and the good stuff brings in good money. People raise Llamas and Alpaca for different reasons. This goes into it a little bit: http://www.lamalot.com/visit.html (this is the farm that the previous owner purchased them from)

Hey Von, I really appreciate the offer. Very cool. I'm getting it done though and farm work is like therapy for me. It's jsut like building a bike. You bust your ass and the world kind of goes away. Feels awesome when you get done. Strike that. Guess we are never done ;D

Right to my heart Cresent. I love the old Indians and I love the leaf forks. I think it takes a pretty big bike to be able to pull of the look of leaf forks.
Thanks for posting that it's very cool!

Joe I got the DTT badges today and they rock. Honestly they kick ass! I really appreciate it bud! I'll be sticking something back in the mail as soon as I can get to the post office. If you can use it cool, if not feel free to pass it on. Maybe tomorrow if I can get out. But fuck I've not had a shower in two days (my wife reminded me this afternoon ::)). I got rained on all day yesterday and again this morning and then it was snow this after noon. I love it though. I walked in the door last night at midnight and sat on the couch. Next thing I knew it was 5am and my wife was heading to work. I slept the whole night sitting up on the couch with my work clothes still on. I'm on the downward swing now though. I have all the animals in the barn and the pastures are good enough for now. I still have a bunch to do but its things that I can go at a slower pace.
You said that she likes cats? We have 5 :'( I don't like cats too much but I guess these are ok. I think she'll flip when she sees the alpacas and llamas though. Can't wait for everone to come down!

Bike is looking really good Rawfish. I really like the fender you found. Really nice work and thanks for the props on my bike greatly appreciated!

Just so you guys know I probably won't be doing much on the bike for a couple of weeks
 
Re: 360 beat the clock update 01/22/10

glad to hear you like them! figured that would be something you would dig brother!
 
Re: 360 beat the clock update 01/22/10

Can you believe an update!


OK, I started to make another thread (I'm pretty lazy) but decided to move everything back to this thread. Today I dug the bike out and did a little work to her.
66 deg today I mean WTF??? I can't remember ever having flies and mosquitos this early but I killed several yesterday. Its been in the 50s and 60s all week. Craziest thing ever. Don't get me wrong but what the hell...?
Anyhow, I had a fellow farmer call late last night and needed some welding done. Since my garage is full of garage sale shit he traded some help for welding. He showed up this am at 4 and we took care of my animals and chores until 8am. We then started working on rebuilding his brush hog. We were done by noon. He then helped me dig my bike out of the back of the garage. Awesome guy to say the least.


go! close yer eyes ;D


My garage :'( We had to clear out a storage rental and needed a place to put all this crap. This stuff will be sold as soon as weather permits. My bike was behind all this wonderful crap


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my temporary work space
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this was step one of the frame re-do that I did earlier this winter
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Finished the ass end.
(sent shocks pictured above off to Joe for powder. Kick ass shocks from Kanticoy!)
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Headlight ears
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They look a little high in mock up, but I put the tank back on they didn't look too bad. I still may re-do them with a little smaller tubing Also I think I'm going to go with some fork boots now too.
The forks aren't as long as they look in the pic. The jack is still holding
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I plan to rewire and do some other PITA stuff. Hopefull more to come...
Now I'm off to an Arts Councel meeting (time to drink a little homemade wine ;D)
 
Re: 360 beat the clock update 03/10/10

I diggs it Troy. It looks sportier now low in the back and the cleaned up front. Can't wait for a tank on teaser shot...
 
Re: 360 beat the clock update 03/10/10

Great idea for the ears man. And the ass is lookin slim and sexy! Good job brother!
 
Re: 360 beat the clock update 03/10/10

Looking good Troy! Let me know if you need some fork boots. We just got a whole palette of them... :)

When is the big event at your place? I'm thinking we may try to make it up.

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Re: 360 beat the clock update 03/10/10

Oh yeah, and the bike looks good with the new light and mod in the rear end. Nice shop, I got the same one, ain't work'n on gravel fun!
 
Re: 360 beat the clock update 03/10/10

God dammit do I love this motorcycle. Its so bitchin! Looks great Troy!
 
Re: 360 beat the clock update 03/10/10

Thanks for the props fellas. Your opinions means a lot to me. Thank you, each and everyone of you!

Crap Jason I just ordered a pair of boots last night :( I would have bought a set from you in a heart beat
Would be awesome if you can make the trip up. I can't wait to meet all you guys and gals. I don't have the exact dates in front of me (maybe someone can help me out?) but its July 20 something. would love to see ya brother!

Maritime that bike is killer. Thanks for posting. When I get the chance I want to enlarge the photo and go over it a little better. And hell yeah the gravel sucks. I did it for 18 years and said never again. And look at me now ::) But I'm glad you like the direction I'm heading.

Next I hope to score a set of micro switches with a momentary switch for the horn. Then to get rid of the key switch and move the horn under the seat. Today I'm going to drill the throttle to accept the factory cable. Thanks to cthor for the tap measurements. Its posted in his thread.

tossed the tank and fender back on for a photo. I think the front end will look better once the ears are black, headlight will have the lace job and the boots are on. .

Anyhow, Is the light too high? I did tuck it in as tight as it would go. I appreciate your opinions
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Re: 360 beat the clock update 03/10/10

I actually like the light where you have it. And I think you are right, with the black on the ears and boots it will all tie in together well. Check out kneeslider for the bike I posted there is a like to the builders site etc. I haven;t had a chance to check it out as I am at work.

Cheers.

Maritime
 
Re: 360 beat the clock update 03/10/10

IMO the light looks great there. Has a real vintage feel, like the old HDs and whatnot...
 
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