Cranbrook Springer Forked BTR YD100 Replica Build (without fabrication)

[Tom from Rubicon]

Think Schwinn Danny, braze was goobered on and then sculpted in strong flowing radius's.

 

[Nightster]

Think Schwinn Danny, braze was goobered on and then sculpted in strong flowing radius's.

Trying to get there, but I get it.

 

[Tom from Rubicon]

That is how Ignaz Schwinn got around expensive frame lugs. There is no Schwinn before the Fifty's or even Sixty's that failed at a joint. I know, I tried.
Tom

 

[Nightster]

She’s tacked !!!!

 

[Nightster]

Going to have to get more acetylene and some more brass rods before I can finish this job. Too much time practicing I guess. But worth it.

 

[Nightster]

First round of brazing Complete. Need more supplies.

 

[Nightster]

Playing around with the tank and straps. Still need reshape the copper a bit and maybe shorten one strap a bit. Work in progress.

 

[Tom from Rubicon]

Looking good Danny, Don't be stingy with the brazing rod. Visualize the full fillets of the old Schwinn's.
Tom

 

[Nightster]

Looking good Danny, Don't be stingy with the brazing rod. Visualize the full fillets of the old Schwinn's.
Tom

Definitely not. I’m gonna build it up. Ran out of acetylene this afternoon though. I’ll get more in the morning.

 

[Nightster]

Reworked my copper, back strap still needs some tweaking at the bottom, but we’re getting there

 

[Nightster]

My husky wheels ship tomorrow, should get them Monday.

Taylor at husky built them both with 11g spokes!!!

 

[Tom from Rubicon]

Might want to search more of Gil's content. Dude is dumber than a sack of hammers. (O' Brother Where Art Thou)
(13) finally broke down and got a shimano rear coaster break wheel | Motorized Bicycle Engine Kit Forum (motorbicycling.com)
You will be mightily impress by 11Ga. spokes. My front wheel on my flyer are 12Ga. the rear wheel came from Worksman with 11Ga spokes. The difference is striking.
Tom

 

[Nightster]

Might want to search more of Gil's content. Dude is dumber than a sack of hammers. (O' Brother Where Art Thou)
(13) finally broke down and got a shimano rear coaster break wheel | Motorized Bicycle Engine Kit Forum (motorbicycling.com)
You will be mightily impress by 11Ga. spokes. My front wheel on my flyer are 12Ga. the rear wheel came from Worksman with 11Ga spokes. The difference is striking.
Tom

Lol, just took a look at that thread

Yeah, I’m not worried after speaking with Taylor I think he’s doing me and you right.

 

[Tom from Rubicon]

Proof is in the pudding. Our purchases coincide, we have ample time to compare. Safety is #1.
Tom

 

[Nightster]

agree Tom

So who can recommend a good petcock?

guess I’m gonna need a tap and die set

 

[Tom from Rubicon]

I prefer a needle type valves in every fuel control system I have. I will photo my lawn mower fuel delivery system Friday.
I have to mow grass to keep SHMBO in a civil tone Friday. Simple thing.
Tom

 

[Nightster]

Who knows what these are called? Thinking about making my own handlebars.

 

[Tom from Rubicon]

INDIAN STYLE BOARD TRACK RACING HANDLEBARS | SPORTSMAN FLYER MOTORBIKES

 

[Nightster]

INDIAN STYLE BOARD TRACK RACING HANDLEBARS | SPORTSMAN FLYER MOTORBIKES

That was my plan, but thinking about making them now.

 

[Nightster]

Got some more brazing done today. Will keep building it up. A little mock up late last night and my decals will just fit