Winter project

SlowBalt · Jan 17, 2013

dracothered said:
Can you do some close up pictures of the pivot points and spring connection of those forks? Also a measurement of the tab on the main fork tubes that the pivot bolt passes through?

Hear are the pics.
I'm not shure what you want the measurement of.

Russell · Jan 17, 2013

Seems typical of your beautiful clean builds.

SlowBalt · Jan 18, 2013

truckd said:
I'm like'n this bike just have'n a hard times adjusting to the 1/4 fender but other than that it's a beaut!

Now on 2nd thought. I think I'm going to go full fenders and a drop stand.
I was going to build a tool can but I have decided to focus on the next project.
I was going to wait and fully restore my Wizzer before using the engine, but I really want to run it .
So I'm starting the Western flyer café Whizzer out of parts from the pile.

SlowBalt · Jan 23, 2013

Ok back on track .I went to harbor freight today and picked this for $79 with a coupon .
I might have to keep this one now.

SlowBalt · Mar 6, 2013

Well I changed my mind again. Hear is the finished bike.

Asking 900obo

chainmaker · Mar 6, 2013

Another nice looking bike. Great looker.

SlowBalt · Mar 6, 2013

Oh and I decided to keep the whizzer engine with the Whizzer, but I'm doing this with the harbor freight.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PM0GvYK2TD0

Allen_Wrench · Mar 7, 2013

Cookin' up a sweet ride there, Slowbalt.

Russell · Mar 7, 2013

Another great looking build. Will it be ready for spring?

Jim-E

SlowBalt · Mar 8, 2013

Russell said:
Another great looking build. Will it be ready for spring?

Jim-E

I hope so .I just need the jackshaft kit. But it's backordered.

SlowBalt · Mar 9, 2013

Allen_Wrench said:
Cookin' up a sweet ride there, Slowbalt.

Thanks . Now i just need to sell some of them.

SlowBalt · Mar 14, 2013

I coulden't help myself . I threw a board on for some quick footpegs and took it out for a ride. All i have left is a chain cover for the jackshaft ,cranks so i can have rear brakes. And a full length exhaust. The exhaust will be similar to the temp header thats on the bike now but fitted around the cranks and extend to the rear axle.

Russell · Mar 14, 2013

We all have felt that almost un-controllable urge! Really looking good!

SlowBalt · Mar 15, 2013

Exhaust and jackshaft cover finished. Who seed the kit peanut tanks are useless.
Just cranks and fenders now.

silverbear · Mar 15, 2013

SlowBalt said:
Exhaust and jackshaft cover finished. Who seed the kit peanut tanks are useless.
Just cranks and fenders now.

Clever use of the peanut tank!
SB

SlowBalt · Mar 25, 2013

Bike is just about finished.

Hear are a few of the things I did on this build.

Digital tack $5 off e-bay.

Instead of wide cranks I used 3.5" low rider cranks and welded extensions to a set of toasty pedals I had.

SlowBalt · Mar 25, 2013

New seat post that bolts around the frame. I made no modifications to the frame so it could be restored in the future if someone wanted to.

And my throttle linkage, made from parts of the old linkage. It has a 3 spring push pull setup so if one gives out the other will still pull the throttle closed. Also an air filter made with the original filter element fitted into a turtle wax can.

chainmaker · Mar 25, 2013

Excellent looking ride, I'm going to put together a late spring ride up my way, I'll let you know when.

SlowBalt · Mar 25, 2013

chainmaker said:
Excellent looking ride, I'm going to put together a late spring ride up my way, I'll let you know when.

Unfortunately. I don't think my bike rack will handle the load.

jimmymc2286 · Mar 25, 2013

I like the bike. Using the peanut tank for a clutch cover, Priceless. I think I may still that Idea on my bike.

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