Tanshanomi’s Bikes

• The Bride

Status photos

I rolled the whole monstrosity outside to take a few “in-progress” photos. Seeing how far itRead More

• The Bride

Engine link rods

Since the engine mount only bolts to the frame towards the rear of the base plate,Read More

• The Bride

Carb placement & intake design

Trying to find a space for my carb that won’t be occupied by my right leg.Read More

• The Bride

Chain alignment test

With the engine positively located, I used a laser guide to check the alignment of theRead More

• The Bride

Engine mount fabrication

I’m making progress but taking it slow, trying desperately to not end up with something misaligned.Read More

• The Bride

Aluminum-cutting saw blade

To aid in fabricating my engine mounts, I attempted to order a press brake for myRead More

• The Bride

I like to say, “Mistakes are easy to make, so make them as easily as possible.”Read More

• The Bride

Spot-welding the frame

I used my HF Titanium 125 to tack The Bride’s frame tubes. It was my firstRead More

• The Bride

Installing frame tubes

I have successfully bent The Bride’s new frame downtubes to fit. Now I need to makeRead More