Nightster
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Also, just found this for $30. Anyone know how old it is and if wider tires will fit it? Of course I would junk most everything but the frame.
Cranbrook Springer Forked BTR YD100 Replica Build (without fabrication)
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dogcatcher
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No idea as to year or tire info. But for inspiration look at the media, photos, the button is on the left side of the screen under the forum heading. Some of the first European motorcycles were of this style.
Nightster
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I’m asking the seller about model and serial #
Nightster
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still waiting on the seller to reply to me, but I believe this to be a Schwinn Traveler. 1950s or 60s era possibly. Still has the old headlight bracket on it. My research tells me it’s a 1.25” rim, which leads me to believe a 2.125” rim won’t fit, but I’m just guessing. Thoughts?
Nightster
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Found these also. I like them better but out of stock at MBRebel. I sent an email asking when they would be in stock.
CUDA Dual Springer DISC Fork 1"inch Threaded Chrome FREE SHIPPING - MBRebel.com
CUDA Dual Springer DISC Fork 1"inch Threaded Chrome Large Chrome Springs, and thick top plate. 1"inch Threaded, with DISC brake rocker. Accepts 3/8ths, 9mm or 10mm axles of Wheel Fork Tube Length: 9 5/8 inches or 245mm, 5 3/4inches threaded Wheel Size: For use with wheels up to 26” Tire Size...mbrebel.com
Looking at these I am wondering if I could make them.
Lynn replied from MBRebel. Looks like they will not be selling the forks any longer.
eBay it is...
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Tom from Rubicon
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Yeah that is a 3 speed Traveler.
Folks bought me a 1963 Schwinn Typhoon. 2 speed Sturmey Archer didn't last but the frame and forks were indestructible. Can't say I didn't try. Most I have seen for sale were high. Tire size was 26x1.75
Tom
Tom from Rubicon
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I have a pair of these, 4 x 4" Magnetic Large Welding Magnet Holder For Up To 50lbs 45 90 135 Angles | eBay
I never used to weld. Generally, Tool and Die Makers farm out welding to specialists, but in the last ten years serving in a weld fab co designing and fabricating welding fixtures, becoming proficient with a MIG welder was necessary.
That a MIG arc does not reprogram my pacemaker which I have had since I was 55 is a blessing.
Trade secret, tacked on turnbuckles are great at rigid micro adjustable squaring tools. Once assy is welded and cool, cut them off for another day, Show us your welding surface/table.
Tom
I never used to weld. Generally, Tool and Die Makers farm out welding to specialists, but in the last ten years serving in a weld fab co designing and fabricating welding fixtures, becoming proficient with a MIG welder was necessary.
That a MIG arc does not reprogram my pacemaker which I have had since I was 55 is a blessing.
Trade secret, tacked on turnbuckles are great at rigid micro adjustable squaring tools. Once assy is welded and cool, cut them off for another day, Show us your welding surface/table.
Tom
Nightster
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I’ve got some magnets ordered, should be here soon.
And currently my work surface is the garage floor.
I do have access to some metal work benches in the family barn. One of those would be perfect. Just need to cleanup my small garage to make room.
Nightster
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The reason I ask, is because there seem to be a lot more high-performance parts available for the smaller cubic centimeter motors
Tom from Rubicon
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Danny, to get the best info to your question I think you need to post in the 2smoke section. Then draw the reply's into this thread of yours.
Tom
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Nightster
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Thanks Tom ,just did that.
Nightster
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Well the seller of the Indian replica forks on eBay offered me $10 off. Wonder if he can tell I look at them every day .
anyway, they may not be here till towards the end of April but they are ordered. Last one he had.
i’ll take the forks off the Cranbrook and save them for a future build. Got some ideas floating around in my head already about a Harley Davidson board track racer
anyway, they may not be here till towards the end of April but they are ordered. Last one he had.
i’ll take the forks off the Cranbrook and save them for a future build. Got some ideas floating around in my head already about a Harley Davidson board track racer
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Tom from Rubicon
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"btw, about how many feet will I use?"
Beats the heck out of me, but I doubt you will come up short.
Tom
Beats the heck out of me, but I doubt you will come up short.
Tom
Nightster
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I would hope not with 10 feet