Another kick at a rebuild

[Canuck Plumber]

Ok. Gave it a bit of a dry fit to get an idea of what its going to look like. Heres some more pics.



New stance sits really low. Not bad.



Can't see it very well here with the chromed swing arm. The frame still needs PC.



Triple trees all chromed and brass finished. I promise to put the bike through a studio when its done to get some better pics.



A quick nod to "Do The Ton". Everyone here has been a great help.

[coolatula]

Those blacked out wheels are going to look killer!

[HerrDeacon]

Love the beefy front tire, what size are you running?

Those type frames always freak me out when there's no engine in them. Not used to frames with no downtube. How to you go about putting the engine in them. Must have to remove the front tire or forks to lower the frame on to the engine?

[Canuck Plumber]

Those blacked out wheels are going to look killer!

Thanks. They do look pretty sweet.

[Canuck Plumber]

Love the beefy front tire, what size are you running?

Those type frames always freak me out when there's no engine in them. Not used to frames with no downtube. How to you go about putting the engine in them. Must have to remove the front tire or forks to lower the frame on to the engine?

Funny, I'm having a brain fart moment. I can't recall the size. (Might have to do with the drinking last night). As for the engine removal, it's really easy. The forks stay where they are. I put a floor jack under the engine, remove the engine mount, remove the four bolts holding it to the frame, disconnect the carbs and linkage and then.. viola!.. drop the motor. It's probably one of the easiest bikes to remove the motor from.

[Canuck Plumber]

Tanks done. I hope I can remember how to put the cap back on.

[HerrDeacon]

Nice job on the tank Plumber, looks great. Did you paint it yourself?

[Canuck Plumber]

Thanks. Yeah, my Dad and I did it in his garage. I used Chevy Black which is kind of a really dark blue/black colour and then Pontiac Sunset Orange for the stripes. Please feel free to insert jokes here. It was all followed up with a two part clear coat (4:1). 8 coats of black, 7 coats of orange and 4 coats of clear coat. Picked the paint and supplies up at Acklands Grangier Ltd.

[dcmspikes]

that color scheme is going to be nice.  working on similar for my pedal bike.   looking good.   love those wheels.

[Canuck Plumber]

Cheers. Yeah the guys brought in the wrong front tire. It was supposed to be one size smaller. The freakin fender wouldn't fit. I struggled with the idea of keeping the front tire large and leaving the fender out, then I looked at the stance of the bike and thought it looked retarded (literally). Anyhoo... getting new front rubber next week.