Sportsman project coming up...questions

well you're building the frame :-) so just let me know if it'll fit ok. thanks bud.
There are only 2 suppliers here in NZ & they dont have the slant heads. If the straight will fit in there ok then that'll make things simpler.
 
When looking for springer forks to go on a Worksman INB frame, which size does it take? Large- 28.6mm (fits 25.4mm stems) or Small- 25.4mm (fits 22.2mm stems) ?
 
The INB takes a 1" threaded fork stem. That is 25.4mm. The stem (gooseneck) needed is 7/8". Make sure you get a REAL forged steel stem. No stamped steel or aluminum stems. Best to build strong right from the start.
I looked at those forks. Heavy duty are $39? What did they do, make the chrome thicker?
 
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sportscarpat said:
The INB takes a 1" threaded fork stem. That is 25.4mm. The stem (gooseneck) needed is 7/8". Make sure you get a REAL forged steel stem. No stamped steel or aluminum stems. Best to build strong right from the start.
I looked at those forks. Heavy duty are $39? What did they do, make the chrome thicker?
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Thanks for the advice.
I dunno whether they are stamped or forged. I will try to find out more if possible.
The reason Im looking at those ones is because Ive had some people tell me that they have used them & that they have held up well.
 
I need to find a blue colour that will suit this bike. I know metallic blue would not be in keeping with a board tracker, altho that's my favourite. Maybe a dark solid blue? with gold decals?
What sorta paint do people use? enamel? lacquer?
Here's a couple of bikes I built recently. As you can see I really like blue :-)
 

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I'm a big fan of blue myself, this is a Sportsman Racer model with Morini motor. This is blue powder coat.
 

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Blue seams to be a lucky road/traffic safe color dunno? I like the blue on both of those bikes. I had a canary yellow peddle bike once. I felt like a moving target. I think it made folks in cars feel like they had to speed through the stop light or something.
 
itchybird said:
I'm a big fan of blue myself, this is a Sportsman Racer model with Morini motor. This is blue powder coat.
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Beautiful bike. That blue powder coat has come out really nice.

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Blue seams to be a lucky road/traffic safe color dunno? I like the blue on both of those bikes. I had a canary yellow peddle bike once. I felt like a moving target. I think it made folks in cars feel like they had to speed through the stop light or something.
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I kinda like yellow but for some reason have never quite been able to bring myself around to using it.
 
that's ok J450N
You reminded me about another bit Im looking for.
trying to find some really old school pedals.
Are there any around that still have rubber in them? White rubber would be even better than black rubber, as Im planning to use white tyres & grips.
 
harry76 said:
Brett those grips may infact fit the standard throttle, i dunno. But why would you want to? You will have these nice looking grips fitted to a cheap low quality plastic barrelled throttle assembly. Personally im not a fan.....

I bought these Amal throttle assembly, they wouldnt be much dearer then your standard throttle with aftermarket grips, and the Amal assembly is all metal and no plastic.

Only downside is they are longer (they need to be shortened-easy), and thicker....

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thanks Harry.
I have one of those amal throttle assemblies here, so will have a look at some stage if it might work with white grips
 
My favorite blue color is Nassau Blue for a 65 Corvette. It is a medium blue, neither too light or too dark. Hides dirt and dust well. Easy to hide chips. I put this color on my Cobra.
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Dunno if anyone is still following this thread, but here's where Im at, today.
Im not sure where to head next. Seems like there are several possibilities.
I have started collecting parts for a Sportsman build. But I didnt realize how busy Pat was. So Im checking to see how long it might take to actually get a frame & tank from there.
Ive finished my latest bobber project so Im wanting to get into my next project, which I was hoping would be a board tracker. I like to have a project going most of the time, otherwise, as my wife knows, I go a little stir crazy wanting something more to do. The plan for this board tracker is for it to be a display bike for our bobber parts business here in NZ.
In the meantime, Ive thought about a couple of other options, depending on how long the Sportsman order would likely be:
- use a velor board tracker as the basis for the build & get our local engineer to make up the tank for it
- use a locally sourced frame & get it modified with the loop & a tank made up.
Anyway, dunno if anyone's interested? LOL.
but I'll put an update anyway when I figure out what to do
 
Ok, Pat got back to me & I've decided to go with a used stock Worksman INB frame which he is very kindly supplying to me,(you can't usually get worksman here in NZ) his Sportsman in frame tank for the Worksman, plus his Sportsman sprocket adapter & layback seat post. Plus a rear hub.
Yahoo! Looking forward to this. Still cant decide on a colour scheme yet, but I guess that'll come to me as it comes together.
 
brett7777 said:
I give up!
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I was looking for authentic old rubber pedals, but i found unless i was willing to pay for a very dear secondhand original set, most had the reflectors on the pedals...... i wasnt at all keen on that. I found i could get very cool steel vintage pedals that suit vintage builds. I might find and share a link later if you are interested.

Im not sure where you get bars like that, go look at some bars at a bike shop and have a look for some that you can cut down..... or do what most people do and run regular ladies vintage bars and flip em.......... otherwise, go to somewhere that does mendrall bending and get em to make you a set...... maybe you can buy em like that, but i dunno where....... or just spring for a set of sportscarpat bars. They are as close to original as you can get.
 
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