Someone else’s parts-bin creature
The Bride is an odd fish, but idea of building a bike out of whatever partsRead More
Tap extractor fail
The Walton Tap Extractor was, as others assured me, a bust. I did everything properly: IRead More
Rear caliper bracket fabrication begins
The chain adjuster setup is on hold until my tap extractor arrives (which, by the way,Read More
A minor disaster strikes
I attempted to add stops to the swingarm for the snail adjusters. My plan to useRead More
Getting wheels in alignment
I have to add pegs to the swingarm for the snail adjusters, but I needed toRead More
Preliminary Lighting Diagram
Since I want the The Bride to be a full-fledged street bike, I am going toRead More
Side stand fabrication
I have no idea what what this NOS side stand originally fit. I don’t even recallRead More
Rear fender and taillight mounted
I have the rear fender on The Bride. I managed to get it mounted straight, andRead More
Seat and muffler mounted
The Bride’s bodywork is coming along nicely. I now have the fuel tank, muffler, and seatRead More
Tank mounting (sort of) complete
I finished fabricating the rubber tank bumper assembly, and mounted it to the frame temporarily withRead More