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Thanks. This is my 8th bike in the last 16 years of riding. It's also my cheapest (about the quarter of what I paid for my old Rocker). I've only spent a couple hundred bucks on the bike since I got in back in May, but it's definitely my favorite bike that I've owned. I've wanted an Evo for a while now, and I love having an old beat up bike that I'm not afraid to screw up. It's a lot of fun to ride and work on.
A new headlight may be in the future, but I only allow myself to spend a little each month on the bike. Next thing on the list is going to be some maintenance items (brake pads, tires, etc.)
A new headlight may be in the future, but I only allow myself to spend a little each month on the bike. Next thing on the list is going to be some maintenance items (brake pads, tires, etc.)
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That looks great, I want to do the same thing to an old 91' Springer I picked up this past summer. I want to surprise my son with it. I think I may wait til' he comes home from college and it'll be our project.
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This has been an extremely cheap project. I made the rear fender out of fiberglass and spray painted it. Cost about $15. It only weighs about half a pound, so I mounted to where the mud guard mounts to the swing arm. I wasn't sure about how that would hold up, but it's been good for the last 1000 miles. The rear suspension is stock, so no rubbing or bottoming out issues.
Riding in the rain isn't too much of an issue. The rear kicks up a little spray, but not too bad. The front fender is the most critical piece for rain riding. I ran my Rocker without a front fender and had issues in the rain. I would have to tie a bandana around to forks just to get anywhere in the rain. That's why I opted to leave the front fender on this bike.
Like I said, this has been a low budget project that I did for fun. I may change some things in the future.
Riding in the rain isn't too much of an issue. The rear kicks up a little spray, but not too bad. The front fender is the most critical piece for rain riding. I ran my Rocker without a front fender and had issues in the rain. I would have to tie a bandana around to forks just to get anywhere in the rain. That's why I opted to leave the front fender on this bike.
Like I said, this has been a low budget project that I did for fun. I may change some things in the future.
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