Year: 2020

I think I can make this seat work. I measured points a consistent distance back from the back wall of the seat, then used a contour gauge to transfer the inside shape … Closer seat examinationRead more

The Norton Production Racer seat pan arrived from AirTech Streamlining a couple weeks ago, and I’m super disappointed in the quality. I still think the shape of this design is perfect for … Proddie seat is warpedRead more

I decided I wasn’t happy with my original chain guard’s homespun appearance. Thanks to purchase of dimple dies and a bead roller, Chain Guide 2.0 has turned out much better. It took … Chain guard #2Read more

To create the main/upper chain guard, I first made up a preliminary mock-up out of scrap 1/8” plywood and painters’ tape, just to get the basic dimensions needed. I then cut out … Chain guard fabricationRead more

I mounted the lower chain guard this morning. I bought one from a ’75 DT175, so it should just bolt up to my DT swingarm, right? Of course not—this is Bultakenstein, after … Lower chain guardRead more

Looking at the instrument mounting holes on the upper triple clamp got me thinking, and led me to create a much less ugly and obvious brace arrangement for the bars, which simultaneously … Revised handlebar bracesRead more

I didn’t think it would work, but good ol’ cyanoacrylate (aka Super Glue, Krazy Glue) bonded my torn master cylinder dust boot. There’s one little 2-3 mm slit that’s not quite airtight, … Caliper dust boot repairRead more

I assembled the rebuilt caliper, using the pads that came with it because they didn’t have much wear. I hooked everything up, filled the master cylinder with DOT 4, and attempted to … Front Brake is functionalRead more

The master cylinder is rebuilt. I haven’t rebuilt the caliper yet. Instead, I took advantage of a sunny, 80-degree day to paint the brake components with Eastwood Brake Gray. It’s the only … Front Brake PaintRead more