thanks for the advice, your bike looks great. how do the shocks feel? I ride really hard and jam the twisty roads constantly. I just dont want mush, but i figure if they are setup for the weight of the bagger bikes it should be plenty stiff for my application. I already have springs installed in the front, just need to get the back end up a couple of inches.
wow, those guys on the "other" forum are incredibly negative. they probably all have fedoras and a movember mustache.
Let a guy build what he wants and add constructive criticism, you don't tell a person to just sell their bike and get something else. They promote "built not bought" but then tell you it would be worth your time and money to just buy something else.
keep up the good work, I would never judge a person's talent or ideas without seeing the finished product.
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thanks for the advice, your bike looks great. how do the shocks feel? I ride really hard and jam the twisty roads constantly. I just dont want mush, but i figure if they are setup for the weight of the bagger bikes it should be plenty stiff for my application. I already have springs installed in the front, just need to get the back end up a couple of inches.
I think they are great. Okay they are no Ohlins but are a massive, massive improvement over the stockers. Plus you can ad a few PSi to firm them up if you want to, but it is said that as they are for a heavier bike they are quite firm anyway and possibly too firm for lighter riders?
For me they look right as they mimic the front forks with the black casings and gaiters. They just look right or even OEM.
Dunno what the other forum is, but I fail to see why they would criticise your bike? Great job man and respect for your fabrication skills.
I think they are great. Okay they are no Ohlins but are a massive, massive improvement over the stockers. Plus you can ad a few PSi to firm them up if you want to, but it is said that as they are for a heavier bike they are quite firm anyway and possibly too firm for lighter riders?
For me they look right as they mimic the front forks with the black casings and gaiters. They just look right or even OEM.
Dunno what the other forum is, but I fail to see why they would criticise your bike? Great job man and respect for your fabrication skills.
thanks brother, i appreciate all the support. I mean, it is a project, so yeah things are going to change and it will look worse before it looks better. but that is just the nature of the beast. this aint my first rodeo, so good things to come. I appreciate everyone. I can handle constructive criticism, but blatant bashing on solid work is uncalled for.
sorry for the lack of updates everyone. I have been really busy with work and all but I am making progress. however the build has changed directions. going for a bobber. but not going for any less work. I built some riserless bars, friscoed the tank, built a rear fender by widening the front, made a new seat pan. i moved the rear shock mounts back to lower the back and not lose what little suspension action the bike has. this bike will still be ridden hard and will still handle and stop. I also traded my mag wheels for some chrome spokes with a 21'' front wheel. no pictures of the new wheels yet. maybe when i get home if it aint dark. for sure tomorrow, but for now here are some to hold you over. tell me what yall think.
still have a long way to go but im hoping to weld and smooth the rear fender out completely, and weld the exhaust out completely tomorrow morning. should be making a good parts order in a couple days and hopefully we can see some real progress. I also have to make a rear fender mount/short sissy bar, plus about 144,987 other things
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