My Street-B build thread

S

switch

New Member
UPDATE PAGE 2...SPRINGER FRONT END


Hey guys new to the whole motor-biking thing but my buddy Chris got me into it and I just ordered my 66/80cc kit last week. I'm doing a pretty custom build on my bike. I've always been a fan of the old-school/bobber style bikes so I'm building mine to resemble one. I'll just let the pics do the talking.

Here is how it started life...40 years ago
3712575939_299a716d71.jpg


Took it up to the shop and flipped the upper tube to make room for the motor, yours truly acting stupid.
3712575973_8676be7643.jpg



This is just a short intro. I'll have more pics as the time goes. Right now its torn down and ready for paint. Pics to follow shortly.
 
Last edited:
Stripped the bike down for paint today.
3715388740_5cceebdb1f.jpg


Wheels
3714579735_d0363cf68b.jpg


Assembly
3714581241_c3a61cca5e.jpg

3714582901_d83106b090.jpg


Flipped the bars back to normal, I dont like the Cafe` style
3714584561_fe5989e3bb.jpg
 
simple fix, and really looks great. now i won't look at girls bikes quite the same anymore, thanks. can't wait to see the finished product.
 
the frame has an interesting style for sure. I always cringe when re-welding bike tubes but they can withstand a lot of use if done well.
 
Great idea. Vintage ladies cruisers are always priced lower and the flipped tube makes a very unique frame.
You should apply for a job in the design department at General Motors.
 
Mower Man Chris got me in to this as well. Gus' (switch) bike was originally a heap that I found stashed away in the shed of a house I rented a while back. Chris gave me an old cruiser of his that his motor was on at first and then I gave this one to Switch.

Chris, Gus and I are all part of an SAE Baja team that builds off-road vehicles using 4130 tubing ranging in wall thickness from .065 to .035. In other words, we have some experience welding thin wall tubing.

Gus welded it with a Lincoln TIG and ER70-S6 filler wire. It should be just as strong if not stronger than the original brazing.

The bike in it's original condition:
SDC10816.jpg
 
Last edited:
dammit man wish i had that much equipment at hand to custom weld my own and beat em into shape like that. ever think about adding a springer front end would set that bike up right anyway enjoy the build looks like the ride is not that far away
 
johnmartinwright said:
dammit man wish i had that much equipment at hand to custom weld my own and beat em into shape like that. ever think about adding a springer front end would set that bike up right anyway enjoy the build looks like the ride is not that far away
Click to expand...

already working on a Jesse Rooke style springer.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top