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Old Feb 26, 2012 | 05:56 AM
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How far offset to the right is that monster?
 
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Old Feb 26, 2012 | 07:04 AM
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How far offset to the right is that monster?

Believe it or not, it is less than 1/2" from center-line of the frame. With a 240 I could get it very close to centered.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2012 | 10:28 AM
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This is looking real good, thanks for the great photo shot's of this project.....nice job!
 
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Old Feb 26, 2012 | 11:15 AM
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Gonna sell your old 200 kit?
 
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Old Feb 26, 2012 | 03:18 PM
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Old Feb 27, 2012 | 01:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Tom84FXST
If you buy the radium kit, do yourself a favor and stick with a 240 tire...it is really tight with a 250. Slowly making process...I have the wheel spacing sorted out...have to carry one spacer to work to cut on the lathe...next time I pull the wheel I will get pictures on how to space it. Started mocking up the fender...most people want to get the fender rear low like they see in mags on rigid framed bikes...just can't do that with strut mounted fenders...especially if you ever want to put a 2 up seat on it. With the shocks off,use a jack and put the swingarm up against the bumpstops...put the fender and seat on and position the fender where it looks good and fits the seat...may have to compromise a little. Once you think you like it...clamp or tape it position and lower the swingarm to normal height...and see if you still like it. Spend a lot of time with this before drill any holes...back to work.



















Nice welder, looks just like mine. It works better than I do.
 
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Looking good!
 
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Damn it Tom! Didn't you get the memo? Fat tires are out man!

Looks great so far and thanks for the progress pictures.
 
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Damn it Tom! Didn't you get the memo? Fat tires are out man!

So is long hair and rock and roll...didn't get that memo either
 
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