And so it begins!

DaveB · Full Member Joined: Sep 30, 2007 Posts: 64

Sounds like your wheel man in Hayward is exactly the kind of guy you want! I'm in the process of designing some brackets for my rearsets, after which I'll probably tackle the wheels. Are you going black hubs & rims with stainless spokes as well? I love that look...

DaveB · Full Member Joined: Sep 30, 2007 Posts: 64

btw, do you have a recommendation for a local welder? I need someone who can fab and weld a rear mount on to a tank for me...

Gmaan · Posted: December 17, 2007, 3:13 am Post subject: Re: And so it begins!

As I said the hubs were so corroded I had to powder coat them. And Yes I think the black rims, hubs with SS spokes will look Clean.

Oh Rear Sets, got any diminsions yet? Maybe I can make some for you. I am a Cad/CAM Programmer

Yes a welder Call this guy
Harold Schneringer
925-586-4110

Good guy

DaveB · Full Member Joined: Sep 30, 2007 Posts: 64

sheesh... now you tell me!! I'm by no means a CAD guy, so am doing a mock up of the brackets in ole fashioned cardboard. A friendly internet guy in the midwest offered to help me out with machining! One I have the brackets, I'll use some off-the-shelf pegs and levers to cobble it together.

Gmaan · Posted: December 17, 2007, 1:44 pm Post subject: Re: And so it begins!

Well when you get it mocked up I will draw it and program it, and the guy in the midwest can machine it. or I can

5twins · Full Member Joined: Aug 05, 2006 Posts: 1616

Gmaan, if you use a newer fork, you will need the newer disc (different offset) and caliper (different mount) as well. Your old wheel will work, though.

Gmaan · Posted: December 17, 2007, 4:44 pm Post subject: Re: And so it begins!

Yes I alread have the rotors, need the calipers next.

KYLEPRESTON · Posted: December 18, 2007, 2:50 pm Post subject: Re: And so it begins!

daveb when I put the honda cb550 tank on my ride I found a screwed stock tank with good rear mount I cut it off with the dremel flattened it to fit the contour and welded it on the cb tank.
just an idea

DaveB · Full Member Joined: Sep 30, 2007 Posts: 64

That's not a bad idea, Kyle... I just found out that there's a Harley restorer living around the corner from me who does a lot of welding work. I think it's time to go make a new friend! Smile

Gmaan · Posted: January 4, 2008, 12:34 am Post subject: Re: And so it begins!

Well here is the bike semi put together. I have A LONG WAY TO GO.
y son is drooling and offered to help in the finance department, and build.

Gmaan · Posted: January 4, 2008, 1:52 am Post subject: Re: And so it begins!

Here is the bike in a simple frame build. Fresh paint on frame, triple tree.
Powder coated rims and hubs, new spokes. and more.
So Far I rebuild the wheels
Sand blasted the rust and gunk off all of the parts.
Repainted the frame, swing-arm, triple tree
New head bearings, and bronze swing arm bushings
re-plated most of the bolts and nuts

y son is drooling and decided to help with the financing, and building.

DaveB · Full Member Joined: Sep 30, 2007 Posts: 64

Looking nice!!! I like how you can build and play Halo 3 at the same time... I'm a couple of steps behind you, but finally got my workshop situated so will hopefully get cracking on my project Smile

Gmaan · Posted: January 5, 2008, 4:19 am Post subject: Re: And so it begins!

Yeah, I also cook while messing around with the bike, burnt a few dinners but what the hey!

JDoza · Posted: January 5, 2008, 10:50 am Post subject: Re: And so it begins!

Gmaan wrote:

Yeah, I also cook while messing around with the bike, burnt a few dinners but what the hey!

At least you have your priorities straight. That is important.

funranger · 650Rider Supporter Joined: Feb 18, 2005 Posts: 18

Gmaam I have a 75 and have been looking for a dual frunt break set
if you still have the old set will you think of selling then to me?
I orderd a bikine faring from omars have A cafe tail from caferace,the tank from 1980 xs850 and would love dual frunt breaks for the 1975
if not do you know who may have lhe left side parts?
THANKS

funranger · 650Rider Supporter Joined: Feb 18, 2005 Posts: 18

Gmaam I have a 75 and have been looking for a dual frunt break set
if you still have the old set will you think of selling then to me?
I orderd a bikine faring from omars have A cafe tail from caferace,the tank from 1980 xs850 and would love dual frunt breaks for the 1975
if not do you know who may have lhe left side parts?
THANKS

Gmaan · Posted: January 11, 2008, 3:34 am Post subject: Re: And so it begins!

I have a complete set up for dual disk on a 75.

$100.00 + shipping for every thing.

Two Rotors
Left Caliper
Right Caliper
Front Master cylinder
Brake Lines

xsleo · Posted: January 12, 2008, 6:53 pm Post subject: Re: And so it begins!

gmaan i see you list a 74 h1 500, my first road bike was a 75 tripple, i didn't know about worn swing arm and head bearings . it tried to kill me twice at about 140 mph. high speed wobble. after the second time i sold it to a fellow that put it in a gocart.

funranger · 650Rider Supporter Joined: Feb 18, 2005 Posts: 18

Great I will take it how do you want to make it happen.
y ph# is 662-871-2100

Gmaan · Posted: January 14, 2008, 8:15 pm Post subject: Re: And so it begins!

I will get a price for shipping. EM me with your address
I will let you know the total, and you can send me a check or money order.

funranger · 650Rider Supporter Joined: Feb 18, 2005 Posts: 18

Hello that will be great Email me at thepifers @ futuresouth.com
I left you some Emails from there hope you got them.

Gmaan · Posted: January 21, 2008, 1:15 am Post subject: Re: And so it begins!

Well I have the fenders, tail light on now. I picked up a set of calipers for a 1980 xs1100, repainted, rebuilt and installed. I need to re-plate the banjo bolts, and get new brake lines, then the front end will be complete. I picked up a motor but have not received it yet. I will post pics soon. This thing is going to be real fun. I am really enjoying this build. I did a gs450 a year ago but it was a drag. I guess I was not jazzed about the GS.

Gmaan · Posted: January 21, 2008, 1:59 am Post subject: Re: And so it begins!

Here are some new pics

Gmaan · Posted: January 21, 2008, 2:01 am Post subject: Re: And so it begins!

some more

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