Motorcycle Thread - Page 16 - Cut-Weld-Drive Forums

Mikelrome · June 4th, 2008, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Tanglefoot

Hahah, that looks crazy. Thanks for sharing!

Check out this video too - who says scooters can't be fun?

I just saw this.
My wifes friend in Clai. wanted me to install cabinets. Her husband wanted me to get His "scooter" running. I got the thing going he jumps on it and drives the shit out of it like The guy in the vid. I could not believe that thing ran so hard. one of his friends did some things to the engine. crazy

ThrasherBill · June 4th, 2008, 10:19 AM

Thanks! I got 2 demerits, 1 for not shoulder checking a right turn and 1 during a U-turn. I signaled right off the road and forgot to signal left as I did the U-turn. Other than that the tester said it was one of the best test rides she'd seen in a while.

Scott H · June 4th, 2008, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by ThrasherBill

I PASSED!!!!!!!!

:danc ing:

Congrats, Bill.

KurseD · June 4th, 2008, 11:52 AM

congrats bro... i go for mine in a couple weeks... soon as i get the xs painted and back together for inspection...

crazyman_stanley · June 18th, 2008, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by jeff___H

If anybody is still looking for a project, here's one I'll sell for cheap. It's a Kaw KX650sr...

Hey jeff, what year is that kawa?

bustedknuckles · June 19th, 2008, 12:13 AM

Congrats Bill

crazyman_stanley · June 24th, 2008, 12:01 PM

heres my new project...musta decided that the other two werent enough:

HeidelbergJohn4.0 · June 24th, 2008, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikelrome

I just saw this.
My wifes friend in Clai. wanted me to install cabinets. Her husband wanted me to get His "scooter" running. I got the thing going he jumps on it and drives the shit out of it like The guy in the vid. I could not believe that thing ran so hard. one of his friends did some things to the engine. crazy

Hell yeah, I ride my 50cc Aprilia like I stole it 90% of the time. Runs out of stem at about 75 mph but it hauls the fuckin mail around town, screaming like a banshee the whole time and it still gets over 100 mpg.

max16v · June 27th, 2008, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by max16v

One of these days I'll snap a couple pics of Mitch's bikes.

I finally got some good pics of Mitch Bergeron's bikes today when I had a couple free minutes. If anyone is a fan of Easy Rider stay tuned... Oh, and a quick warning to our fellow 56k members.

Here's the chopper he built, and won with, for the Chopper Build off on the Discovery Channel:

This thing is fucking sweet.

max16v · June 27th, 2008, 06:32 PM

Got more work done on the Cafe bike yesterday. Tore apart the front end and got my new fork boots and HL ears on.

Also got my set of vintage Tommaselli clip ons today so I can ditch those stupid clubmans.

I'll strip 'em down tonight and get those suckers powder-coated.

Spyke · June 29th, 2008, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by max16v

Also got my set of vintage Tommaselli clip ons today so I can ditch those stupid clubmans.

I'll strip 'em down tonight and get those suckers powder-coated.

Isn't powdercoating going to be too thick? Gotta make sure the throttle tube is still going to move freely on the bar after the refinishing is done.

p-nor · June 29th, 2008, 10:01 PM

yah, either have them tape the inside of the clamping area or plan on grinding all that off before they'll fit.

what did you end up doing with the mirrors that were on the bike?

paul

max16v · June 29th, 2008, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by p-nor

what did you end up doing with the mirrors that were on the bike?

paul

I got some new vintage styled grips and had to cut those fuckers off with an angle grinder. I tried loosening the set screw but with no luck, out came the cutter.

I was planning on powdercoating the clip ons since chroming was pretty much unanimously voted as a too expensive route and powdercoating was the cheaper - yet durable method to go with. I really would hate to just paint them black; too bland.

max16v · June 29th, 2008, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by crazyman_stanley

heres my new project...musta decided that the other two werent enough:

I just noticed this post.

What's the plan for the bike? How does it run, or does it? Good luck with the new project.

crazyman_stanley · June 30th, 2008, 06:25 AM

thanks man. Im plannin on bobbing it. Gunna hafta be creative cuz I've never seen any of these bikes that werent stockers or cafe mods. No real chops or bobbers, at least not that looked good IMO. I've got it stripped down to the frame and drive train right now, rebuilding part of the frame so that the seat will be lower. Im going to rebuild the tank, build a new seat and rear fender, rebuild the exhaust, convert the front end to single disk, new headlight and bars. Oh and Im hoping its gunna work...gunna make it part VW. Building a custom intake and gunna run my 30/31 pict carb. haha
eventually new wheels and paint.
I know, alotta plans...but i've had some time to think it out

KurseD · July 3rd, 2008, 11:12 AM

this shit keeps following me home, s far mostly xs650 stuff 3 frames, 5 motors, 7 rims, tons of other misc assorted stuff...

cool vintage yamaha tank

later this weekend going back for two more truckloads, honda 350s and other misc piles of stuff this time...

Mikelrome · July 3rd, 2008, 11:34 AM

I like them old toaster looking tanks. I have a 60s tank I'm using on my 250 cafe project.

crazyman_stanley · July 6th, 2008, 06:55 PM

a quick update on my customizing:
Ok so imagine this with a tank, seat, headlight, and rear fender and you'll be imagining what the bike will look like

And heres some shots of some nerdy guy tryin out a couple different bar positions

max16v · July 6th, 2008, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by crazyman_stanley

words and pictures

IMO I'd go with the ape hangers if you want a cool bobber style but the factory wheels and stock seat kinda throws off the "look". My vote for a set of drag bars would look good.

edit: It's probably best to choose the handlebars based on your comfort level. If you want to go riding for a couple hours, make sure your arms and posture how you want it. If it's just a bar hopper, than it really doesn't matter riding position or comfort really.

ThrasherBill · July 6th, 2008, 08:58 PM

http://www.vimeo.com/1293085

crazyman_stanley · July 7th, 2008, 06:21 AM

Yea I agree about the wheels and ride comfort. I like the ape look but I dunno if ill go that route since Ill be using it to commute. Ill prolly have a few different sets of bars that I can change out for different rides. Oh, and I hate the wheels but i have em and they dont cost nothin. Id like some wire spokes but not in the budget for now. Im thinkin about sandin off the finish and polishing them up to a high sheen so they aren't quite as lame