A rough first start
With oil in the crankcase a bit of gasoline in the tank, I attempted to startRead More
Instrument panel mockup
Taking a cue from the first-gen GSX-R, I’ve mocked up what a foam dash panel mightRead More
Rear wheel installation complete
Completing the chain adjusters meant I could finally cut the chain to length and get itRead More
Final chain adjuster configuration
I welded on the extra plates needed to use the Suzuki screw-type chain adjusters. I usedRead More
Rear caliper bracket shaped
I have shaped the Bride’s rear caliper bracket. The bottom arm looks a bit skinny, butRead More
Someone else’s parts-bin creature
The Bride is an odd fish, but idea of building a bike out of whatever partsRead More
Tap extractor fail
The Walton Tap Extractor was, as others assured me, a bust. I did everything properly: IRead More
Rear caliper bracket fabrication begins
The chain adjuster setup is on hold until my tap extractor arrives (which, by the way,Read More
A minor disaster strikes
I attempted to add stops to the swingarm for the snail adjusters. My plan to useRead More
Getting wheels in alignment
I have to add pegs to the swingarm for the snail adjusters, but I needed toRead More