I attempted to add stops to the swingarm for the snail adjusters. My plan to use 6mm socket head screws seemed easy enough to implement, and in fact the left side went … A minor disaster strikesRead more
Year: 2022
Getting wheels in alignment
I have to add pegs to the swingarm for the snail adjusters, but I needed to get the wheels in alignment first. It drives me crazy when you can’t trust the accuracy … Getting wheels in alignmentRead more
Preliminary Lighting Diagram
Since I want the The Bride to be a full-fledged street bike, I am going to equip it with full lighting, including turn signals, a speedo light, and dash indicators. However, these … Preliminary Lighting DiagramRead more
Side stand fabrication
I have no idea what what this NOS side stand originally fit. I don’t even recall under what circumstances it came into my possession. Even though I could bolt it to the … Side stand fabricationRead more
Rear fender and taillight mounted
I have the rear fender on The Bride. I managed to get it mounted straight, and I didn’t have to resort to P-clips. Drilling a few holes in plastic may not seem … Rear fender and taillight mountedRead more
Origins — TC300 Mini-Bike
I’ve picked up a little NOS Tecumseh two-stroke off Ebay for $80, shipped. The TC Series, being 2-cycle, could be run in any orientation, but the version I bought is fortunately already … Origins — TC300 Mini-BikeRead more
Seat and muffler mounted
The Bride’s bodywork is coming along nicely. I now have the fuel tank, muffler, and seat solidly mounted to the bike. The seat is one of the many generic, Asian cafe seats … Seat and muffler mountedRead more
Tank mounting (sort of) complete
I finished fabricating the rubber tank bumper assembly, and mounted it to the frame temporarily with some hose clamps. I then re-mounted the tank, ensured it was aligned properly, and hit the … Tank mounting (sort of) completeRead more
Steering stem removal
Unlike the Suzuki triple clamp I used on Bultakenstein, the Yamaha Venture triples are aluminum. That means that the steel steering stem is simply pressed in, not welded. No grinding needed, or … Steering stem removalRead more
Rubber fuel tank mounting dampers, Part I
In preparing to tack-weld my fuel tank bracket into place, it was apparent to me that once the fuel tank was in place, even slightly inaccurate placement would get magnified into noticeably … Rubber fuel tank mounting dampers, Part IRead more