Anyone else have this problem?
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Road Warrior
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From: The Frozen Tundra
Anyone else have this problem?
I went for a ride today and the bike started falling apart. I lost a BUNCH of stuff. Damn Sportsters are always loosing parts.
First I am missing the headlight and front brake. Headlight darn near hit me in the head!
Then the lifters popped out and went bouncing into a tailgating Suburban. Knocked out his windshield. Then the carb went flying after I swerved to missa Cherokee that tried changing lanes while I was right next to him.
The seatstuck to my as$when I parked it because my shorts were so full of ****.
The wifey wanted to sit on what was left before it completely dissintigrated!
First I am missing the headlight and front brake. Headlight darn near hit me in the head!
Then the lifters popped out and went bouncing into a tailgating Suburban. Knocked out his windshield. Then the carb went flying after I swerved to missa Cherokee that tried changing lanes while I was right next to him.
The seatstuck to my as$when I parked it because my shorts were so full of ****.
The wifey wanted to sit on what was left before it completely dissintigrated!
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Road Warrior
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From: The Frozen Tundra
RE: Anyone else have this problem?
This is actually my winter project I got back in March. It still needs a few things but it is about 90% all here, the rest of the 90% is still in boxes waiting for me to get the other 10%.
I will be building the sissy bar, oil tank, battery box and a few other things the way I want them not the way some worker bee builds them to make his boss rich.
I have a completion date of "end of next winter" making it an official "winter project". As Specs stated, ebay has been of tremendous help (with patience for the correct auctions) along with a couple forum members and friends.
The main goal is to have this bike completed without spending any more than $2000.00 (minus paint). So far I am within my budget and still have more to spend.
I will be building the sissy bar, oil tank, battery box and a few other things the way I want them not the way some worker bee builds them to make his boss rich.I have a completion date of "end of next winter" making it an official "winter project". As Specs stated, ebay has been of tremendous help (with patience for the correct auctions) along with a couple forum members and friends.
The main goal is to have this bike completed without spending any more than $2000.00 (minus paint). So far I am within my budget and still have more to spend.
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RE: Anyone else have this problem?
Nice half pipe, I'm building one just like it in my back yard for my 5 yr old.
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Road Warrior
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RE: Anyone else have this problem?
Very kool build.............keep us posted.......My plan on mine is to befinished in 90 days......fer sure by nov. for the lonestar ralley......always wanted to ride a rigid 10 hrs..............LO.............
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From: The Frozen Tundra
RE: Anyone else have this problem?
Thanks for the compliment Mud. i catch pictures of your build in various threads and it is coming along very nicely also.
Spence, the plans came off the net. After searching and searching I finally found a free set of plans and went for it. Very stable but I should have gone wider than 4', 6-8' would have been ideal.
Lolife, keep us updated on yours, it will be interesting to see another Sporty build as I am doing mine. I do not think I will be riding this for more than 1 hour at a time (bar hopper).
Spence, the plans came off the net. After searching and searching I finally found a free set of plans and went for it. Very stable but I should have gone wider than 4', 6-8' would have been ideal.
Lolife, keep us updated on yours, it will be interesting to see another Sporty build as I am doing mine. I do not think I will be riding this for more than 1 hour at a time (bar hopper).
