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
Steering stem progress
The revised steering stem setup is coming along nicely. The GS500E steering stem is a snugRead More
Seat mounting clamps
I mounted the seat this morning. Nothing very high tech, but still a minor milestone. IRead More
Wheel choice, and issues
Is this the silliest looking motorcycle ever?The Suzuki front end I originally modified for Bultakenstein fitsRead More
Revised steering stem
Examining the GS500 steering steam I had purchased for the Aermacchi-Ducati Special. I discovered that theRead More
Seat upholstery complete
I finished upholstering the seat yesterday. My stitch lines are a bit haphazard and the fitRead More