My 2012 Forty Eight Build (Pic intensive)
#51
Looks good! I'm just now getting back into riding after parking the bike and selling the air ride over a year ago. I now have stock shocks back on it now but I'm quickly missing that air ride setup.
That XS is killer. I had one but sold it prior to ever finishing it. I regret that decision almost daily.
That XS is killer. I had one but sold it prior to ever finishing it. I regret that decision almost daily.
#52
#53
Thanks
Here, the more I use the air ride the better I understand it and it's a good product in my opinion. I didn't run the guage I got with the system (it's ugly) but I have a pretty good idea of the sweet spot now, air all the way up and once it hits full height hold the compressor on for another 2-3 seconds and that's a firm but compliant ride.
I am really happy with how the bike worked out, big bike show tomorrow here in Sydney so I will take it out for that, then start looking for my next project which will be an late 90's sporty hardtail build.
Here, the more I use the air ride the better I understand it and it's a good product in my opinion. I didn't run the guage I got with the system (it's ugly) but I have a pretty good idea of the sweet spot now, air all the way up and once it hits full height hold the compressor on for another 2-3 seconds and that's a firm but compliant ride.
I am really happy with how the bike worked out, big bike show tomorrow here in Sydney so I will take it out for that, then start looking for my next project which will be an late 90's sporty hardtail build.
#55
What a project! I have really enjoyed the pictures and that "actual pictures" not just smart phones quick pics. The painted tank idea it outstanding! I have seen several bikes with a paint style like that on instagram and i must say no one bike i have seen has the overall feel of love and passion like your bike.
I have a nightster with stock bars, i am thinking about maintaining the stock bars, i find them very comfortable for width/hight/feel just wondering about those dropped mirrors... i absolutely love the look of the mirrors below and the bars on the nightster look similar to the bars your 48 came with, agree?
Did you use a special mounting bracket?
I have a nightster with stock bars, i am thinking about maintaining the stock bars, i find them very comfortable for width/hight/feel just wondering about those dropped mirrors... i absolutely love the look of the mirrors below and the bars on the nightster look similar to the bars your 48 came with, agree?
Did you use a special mounting bracket?
#56
#59