Turning the sprocket carrier
First, I needed to extract the sprocket studs. After 30 minutes in the oven at 250°,Read More
Rear sprocket
I had to find a #420 size rear sprocket that I can adapt to the KawasakiRead More
Sprocket bearing modification
I’d like a bit more leeway in wheel/swingarm alignment. To do that, I want to modifyRead More
Jackshaft idea
If you look at my earlier mockup of the frame and swingarm, you can see thatRead More
Engine placement
For most Predator/GX200 conversions, builders are forced cut the downtubes off the donor frame and fabricateRead More
Initial chassis setup
I got the rear rim alignment sorted. It all fits together without modification to the swingarmRead More
Tire shopping
I bought tires for The Bride. I wanted something more scrambler-ish than racy, but still street-oriented.Read More
In the jig
The Bride’s SST frame is now bolted into my Chop Source frame jig. This jig hasRead More
Rear wheel & engine choices
I decided to give up on the Venture wheels altogether, and just keep both tires andRead More
A different front wheel
As far as a name, I’ve been referring to this bike in my own head latelyRead More