Tanshanomi’s Bikes

I know that trying to mill with a drill press is a big no-no, but I did some light work with my press and a Harbor Freight X-Y vice. I first cut … Footpeg fabrication continuesRead more

I’m using my usual “paper template and spray glue” fabrication method on the pegs and foot controls, which has served me surprisingly well.Here you can see the doubled, inner- and outer-plate construction, … Pegs & foot control progressRead more

I have mounted the inner side plates for the foot controls. I had to grind down the frame a tiny bit to get the right side to lie flush, but they seem … Mounting footpeg platesRead more

Both outer plates have been cut down and drilled. With the pedals and pegs in place, I sat on the bike and was relieved to find my feet in a more-than-okay position. … Foot control fabricationRead more

I broke down and ordered a re-pop BSA tank from India. As I was preparing to do electrolytic rust removal on the banged up original I already paid too much for, I … Another BSA tankRead more

The photos in my most recent post show the lower clamp off the ATC250R kickstarter already chopped off. The next step was to turn down the Bultaco kickstarter arm to a 10 … Kickstarter modificationRead more

As I am working out my footpegs and foot controls, one additional requirement is to provide clearance for the kickstarter. There is no way a stock Bultaco kickstart arm will work. As … Kickstarter designRead more

I rolled it outside briefly and took a picture of its current status, to keep me motivated and record my progress.