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some kinda project

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Richharr

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started playing with a new project even though my other one isn't finished.
gonna be a dual sport type bike, I think. I changed my mind, its a cafe bike now
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better shocks
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in by monday
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the plan is motocross bars and dual sport tires for wicked traffic manuverability and awesome skids. :D.

also gonna use it to teach the old lady how to ride
 
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Kinda doing the third-world thing then huh? I saw a lot of bikes like what you are describing when I was in the Philippines, especially the more rural ares.
 
Napoleon047 said:
Kinda doing the third-world thing then huh? I saw a lot of bikes like what you are describing when I was in the Philippines, especially the more rural ares.
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yeah, I was going to build a cafe, but I wanna hit dirt roads upstate and the streets of the city
 
Lay off that rotgut beer, man. It's making ya do wierd things to yer bike!:eek: :)
 
I take it you're not going to raise the suspension? I bet you could fit a monoshock swingarm in there.
 
Zook said:
Lay off that rotgut beer, man. It's making ya do wierd things to yer bike!:eek: :)
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yeah, I just like drinking and wrenching with some good music in the background, whatever happens, happens.

I take it you're not going to raise the suspension? I bet you could fit a monoshock swingarm in there.
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too much work for now, I just want something to throw around, this one was in rough condition so it kinda deterred me from building a cafe.
 
What Zook said...."it's makin' ya do weird things to yer bike":eek:

I agree.......and I like it!!!

Love the other one too!
 
Fellow workin at West Haven cycle salvage in CT rides a twin Suzi (300, 400, 425, I forget) he converted to a dual-purpose-ish bike. Rides it to the shop YEAR round, has knobbies for the snow and all. Neat bike. Good luck with yours.
 
bgmart450 said:
Fellow workin at West Haven cycle salvage in CT rides a twin Suzi (300, 400, 425, I forget) he converted to a dual-purpose-ish bike. Rides it to the shop YEAR round, has knobbies for the snow and all. Neat bike. Good luck with yours.
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any pics?

this will definitely be a year round bike.
 
Nope, sorry. I talked to him a few times about it but never got any pics.
 
gonna make some gussets, made the templates
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both sides, back half of the bike and some type of neck gusset. the other frame that's hardtailed had 2 cracks on the back end so I don't want to chance it (one of the reasons it got hacked up)
 
a little shark fin for safety
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don't really know if I should make it out of fiberglass or steel yet. it is subject to change and I'm open to suggestions
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quick update, I've been pretty busy and the weather has been crap:rolleyes:
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Hey man what's new? I was checking out your other bike build earlier and was wondering what was going on with this one. Dig that seat unit you did. Glass or steel? Did you pick both of those up at the same time? Would love another twin myself. To many ideas so little time(money)! The first pic in the last series of the chop looks great. Great contrast against the background. Wether it's intentional or not you take great photos. Keep em comin!
 
briyenkieth said:
Hey man what's new? I was checking out your other bike build earlier and was wondering what was going on with this one. Dig that seat unit you did. Glass or steel? Did you pick both of those up at the same time? Would love another twin myself. To many ideas so little time(money)! The first pic in the last series of the chop looks great. Great contrast against the background. Wether it's intentional or not you take great photos. Keep em comin!
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thanks, the seat is steel, but its the prototype for a glass one once the weather is good. I bought both bikes together as a "get em out of my garage deal".
 
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