I’m working on new steering stops. Since I am re-using the alloy collar I originally designed for Bultakenstein, the holes I drilled are totally wrong for The Bride’s Shin San Tong frame. … Steering stop fabricationRead more
Back in the shop
After more than a month on the sideline due to some post-surgical recovery, I was able to get back into my cluttered workshop and make some progress on The Bride. I have … Back in the shopRead more
Origins – Benelli 2C
I just bought this Benelli 250 2C two-stroke frame for an as-yet-unnamed future project. Total cost from Ebay, with shipping, was under $100. This came from the same vendor as the KTM … Origins – Benelli 2CRead more
Mojave tank for the A-D Special
Going through workshop withdrawals as my recovery continues, I decided I need to do SOMETHING, and ended up buying a gas tank for the Aermacchi-Ducati Special. The stock Harley 350 tanks out … Mojave tank for the A-D SpecialRead more
Exhaust heat shields
I bought some pre-formed, perforated universal exhaust heat guards. They are intended for larger diameter pipes larger radius bends, so they ended up being a bit of a wonky donkey on my … Exhaust heat shieldsRead more
Fuel petcock
When I jigged up the intake, I never even considered clearance for the the petcock. Fortunately, it worked out fine. TRIVIA TIME ‘70s Can-Am Qualifier tanks take a standard 2-screw flange type … Fuel petcockRead more
Overspeed warning light
I’ve purchased an Overspeed warning indicator, originally from an aircraft instrument panel. How will this be used on The Bride, and why? Well, it’s exactly what it sounds like. The GX clone … Overspeed warning lightRead more
Forward shock mounting
I bored a channel through the frame backbone tube for the forward shock mounts. I managed to drill out both sides so that it’s actually perpendicular and level. The cross tube is … Forward shock mountingRead more
Intake & Exhaust welding complete
I picked up the intake and exhaust from my welder. They turned out really nice. They still need brackets and guards, but the hardest part is done.
Brake stay fabrication
I got a bit more done on The Bride’s front brake. The VTR250 didn’t use an actual brake stay. Instead, there was a boss cast into the fork lower that engaged a … Brake stay fabricationRead more