Hey there everyone! I figured after creeping so long long I would finally introduce myself. I have built quite a few bikes, mostly all mediocre at best... but thats the way I like them, and honestly thats where my abilities lie. I thought I would share with you my current projects:
This is my 99 Victory V92C, built it 7 years ago when I was nineteen in my parents basement on a strict budget. $2100 total investment. (thanks crashtoys and a neighbor with paint experience)
This is my currently most ridden bike.. Its an 87 XR600r that I traded for my 77 KZ650. I got a few buddies that dual sport/ ice race so I decided to get this... I have alot of KTM parts on it, along with some yamaha and suzuki bits. Its ugly, but dead reliable and I kick the snot out of it everyday. Oh yeah, I made it street legal! (cept the tires, don't tell the fuzz)
This is my 74 CB360. I bought it for $50 cuz it sat since '82. Had it running then stripped all the crap someone put on it ( mini ape hangers, king/queen seat, crash bars), and did some paint work. I left the middle of the tank original just cuz I am a fan of original paint with patina, i think that is tells a story... anyways I am building this one for the girlfriend since she took a shine to it and at 6'4 210 lbs its a bit small for me. This bike has most of my attention. Reliability/safety is key on this bike so it will mostly be stock running gear...she wanted the "dragon tattoo bike" i am glad I talked her out of it. (gotta be different right?)
Lastly we have my 77 XS650. I traded a set of military 37" tires for it to my buddy who doesnt appreciate old iron. I was after it for 3 years, and when he bought his gixxer it was time for this to go... it looks way different already (mostly because there isnt a lawn mower battery bungeed to the rear fender). It has been last on my priorities so excuse me for flipping that bars upside down! it wont stay that way!
I have been learning alot from you guys over the years. Maybe one day I will be able to build some of the stuff I see here! Keep building! And dont worry about oil stains on the floor, they add character, lol.
This is my 99 Victory V92C, built it 7 years ago when I was nineteen in my parents basement on a strict budget. $2100 total investment. (thanks crashtoys and a neighbor with paint experience)
This is my currently most ridden bike.. Its an 87 XR600r that I traded for my 77 KZ650. I got a few buddies that dual sport/ ice race so I decided to get this... I have alot of KTM parts on it, along with some yamaha and suzuki bits. Its ugly, but dead reliable and I kick the snot out of it everyday. Oh yeah, I made it street legal! (cept the tires, don't tell the fuzz)
This is my 74 CB360. I bought it for $50 cuz it sat since '82. Had it running then stripped all the crap someone put on it ( mini ape hangers, king/queen seat, crash bars), and did some paint work. I left the middle of the tank original just cuz I am a fan of original paint with patina, i think that is tells a story... anyways I am building this one for the girlfriend since she took a shine to it and at 6'4 210 lbs its a bit small for me. This bike has most of my attention. Reliability/safety is key on this bike so it will mostly be stock running gear...she wanted the "dragon tattoo bike" i am glad I talked her out of it. (gotta be different right?)
Lastly we have my 77 XS650. I traded a set of military 37" tires for it to my buddy who doesnt appreciate old iron. I was after it for 3 years, and when he bought his gixxer it was time for this to go... it looks way different already (mostly because there isnt a lawn mower battery bungeed to the rear fender). It has been last on my priorities so excuse me for flipping that bars upside down! it wont stay that way!
I have been learning alot from you guys over the years. Maybe one day I will be able to build some of the stuff I see here! Keep building! And dont worry about oil stains on the floor, they add character, lol.
