Crazy Monster Build thread
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From: Farmington ,MS
IF your wheel is centered in the frame, and the chain is straight...this is your offset.
You have to line the wheel up with backbone of the frame...if you just centered it in the swingarm, you are probably off...when Harley changed from a chain to a belt on the softail in 86...they put a 1/2" offset in the swingarm mount to clear the belt.
You have to line the wheel up with backbone of the frame...if you just centered it in the swingarm, you are probably off...when Harley changed from a chain to a belt on the softail in 86...they put a 1/2" offset in the swingarm mount to clear the belt.
Last edited by Tom84FXST; Oct 14, 2012 at 06:54 AM.
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From: Ct
IF your wheel is centered in the frame, and the chain is straight...this is your offset.
You have to line the wheel up with backbone of the frame...if you just centered it in the swingarm, you are probably off...when Harley changed from a chain to a belt on the softail in 86...they put a 1/2" offset in the swingarm mount to clear the belt.
You have to line the wheel up with backbone of the frame...if you just centered it in the swingarm, you are probably off...when Harley changed from a chain to a belt on the softail in 86...they put a 1/2" offset in the swingarm mount to clear the belt.
As for the rear fender, I will be doin some type of a hugger fender over the front half of the wheel. Havent given it any serious look yet.
Hey Tom, I am pretty sure that I am close to center on the rear wheel. I did this quickie measurement earlier in the thread and looks close. Gotta take a better look but I know I am in the ball park.
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From: shelby twp MI
This is the first thread I've ever subscribed to. Cool bike. Love how your making everything work. It's the way it should be. Please say you're going to black out the swing arm? Also curious to see how you're going to tie in that long *** end of the bike. It would look really nice if you lose that front fender. Something about the flairs along the downtubes that just doesn't seem to flow. Cool bike though.
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From: Columbus, OH
This build has been very interesting. I'm suprised that it took so long for a hater to show up, there are some folks on this forum who are far from supportive when one attempts to think outside the box. Some people think "custom" means bolting on factory made stuff. You are carrying on the "hot rod" or "custom" tradition thats been around since the first motorcycles were modded. By sharing your journey with us, you have shown me a lot about how these bikes are made (without having to tear mine appart lol), and you may be giving inspiration to others to try their ideas. Even if the style of the finished project may not be the same as my style, it's the craftsmanship and the time and effort of the builder that deserves respect. I can't tell you how many times I have checked out something at a car show or bike night and said " I don't care for that, but how in the hell did they do that?". Thanks for keeping the tradition alive, and i hope you solve your primary issues, it would be a damn shame if it doesn't work out
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looking great I hope you get the offset situation worked out as I really think its gonna look great. Love the fact that you are willing to take risks and truly make things work. And as far as that one hater out there funny is he keeps following. Kinda like those a$$holes who keep going back to a restaurant the dont like just so they can bitch at the waitresses. Makes them feel better about themselves.
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From: Ct
So Tom, I am still a bit confused on this. Feel free to call me a dumbass!!!
So you are saying I should look straight down from above the set up and the offset would be the distance from the end of that shaft over the pulley out to the midline of the chain??? I will post another pic in a minute from a directly over head view. That is how I interpreted your pic. Thanx
Took this pic from near the rear wheel just to show how far inside the frame the chain is. Chain to frame clearance isnt even close.
Last edited by ctluba; Oct 18, 2012 at 04:52 PM.
