The ongoing saga of my motorcycle builds....

[Sinuous]

I punched mine to 96ci so wanted to squeeze every pony I could put off it. It would blow the balffles out constantly, but I'm the kind of guy that used to shell it into the front room every winter and rebuild it every, single, year. Too old for that #### now though.

[Alleycat72]

I've looked at one of these more than I'd like to admit. 

 

[Handsome Rob]

Obligatory crap pile pic..... it's getting bigger. 

[gregintenn]

I'm with you on the fringe, Rob. That crap has got to go!

[Garufa]

27 minutes ago, Handsome Rob said:

Obligatory crap pile pic..... it's getting bigger. 

Is that the gear shifter in the middle of the pile?  

[gregintenn]

3 minutes ago, Garufa said:

Is that the gear shifter in the middle of the pile?  

He told us he was getting rid of all the unnecessary crap.

[gregintenn]

You know what? I'm kinda fond of that rear fender bib.

[Handsome Rob]

3 hours ago, Garufa said:

Is that the gear shifter in the middle of the pile?  

Yessir. I took the heel shifter off. Can't abide the things. They just get in the way & take up foot space on the floorboard.

 

3 hours ago, gregintenn said:

You know what? I'm kinda fond of that rear fender bib.

Unfortunately, it went with the seat. 

[Darrell]

On 4/30/2024 at 8:53 AM, Handsome Rob said:

Out of interest, it's going to end up not dissimilar to this.....

Your kidneys aren't going to like that very much. While it looks good, that no seat at all and no shocks are not going to be very comfortable. But the great thing about bikes is that they're pretty easy to customize and one can do what one wants.

[jpx2rk]

You should really really keep those tassles, they be cool.

[monkeylizard]

I'm thinking those tassle bits at the top of the crap pile pic would glue onto a leather jacket as some kick-ass shoulder pads . . .

[Capbyrd]

On 5/15/2024 at 9:19 AM, Handsome Rob said:

Now, tell me these aren't as sexy as hell.

 

 

Russell's twist clutch and no front brake lever make the handle bars look so clean.  I love this look but for practicality, I NEED my mirrors. 

[Handsome Rob]

On 5/16/2024 at 6:14 AM, Darrell said:

Your kidneys aren't going to like that very much. While it looks good, that no seat at all and no shocks are not going to be very comfortable. But the great thing about bikes is that they're pretty easy to customize and one can do what one wants.

Very much not my first rodeo.....

[Darrell]

15 hours ago, Capbyrd said:

I NEED my mirrors. 

Nah, what's passed is in the past.

[monkeylizard]

15 hours ago, Capbyrd said:

I NEED my mirrors. 

[gregintenn]

4 hours ago, Darrell said:

Nah, what's passed is in the past.

Till it hits you in the arse!

[Capbyrd]

9 hours ago, monkeylizard said:

 

I aint wearing a safety vest but I would rock that helmet. 

[Links2k]

On 5/14/2024 at 9:48 PM, Handsome Rob said:

UPDATE:

Well, I couldn't pass it up. 5 grand, 23k on the clock & a full, detailed, dealer service history & the engine is completely stock. She runs like a sewing machine too. 

May I ask if you found this beauty locally or on a motorcycle website?

[Handsome Rob]

7 hours ago, Links2k said:

May I ask if you found this beauty locally or on a motorcycle website?

Facebook marketplace actually. 

[Handsome Rob]

Kids.....

Just say "NO" to chrome. 

I got the entire front end, stripped, prepped & painted today. I need to get it back together tomorrow. 

Edited May 19 by Handsome Rob

[Capbyrd]

gonna be such an improvement.   I hate chrome. 

[Handsome Rob]

@gregintenn

Oooooo..... you're gonna be SO mad when l finish with the primary, timing & trans covers, horn, coils, fender struts & belt guard! The sight of my abbreviated rear fender may cause you an actual conniption!

I'm not even going to mention the tanks....

[FUJIMO]

If Netflix made a Harley

[gregintenn]

Blasphemy!!!!!

[Handsome Rob]

On 5/16/2024 at 10:33 PM, Capbyrd said:

I NEED my mirrors. 

You can go cleaner & still have mirrors

I'm still waiting for cables & brake hose to come in. 

I'm going to start ripping into the back end next. 

Edited May 20 by Handsome Rob