Bodywork sketches
I ran across this 1977 factory design sketch of Bultaco’s proposed 250cc version Streaker in FranciscoRead More
Alternative Fork Choice
Using online parts fiches, I found one Suzuki with non-leading-axle forks (for less offset and moreRead More
Rake & Trail
I set about measuring my rake and trail numbers tonight.My methods were not terribly accurate orRead More
Front Brake
I took some time this morning to shift gears and play with the front brake. IRead More
Forward shock mount
Here’s a card stock template of a shock mount I was thinking of making out ofRead More
Shock bu$hings
As I mentioned earlier, I needed to sleeve the shock mounting holes in the swingarm bossesRead More
Frankenshock
Well, I swapped the XR80R spring onto the Blast damper body. It worked…barely. the Honda springRead More
Buell Blast shock problems
Well, it’s official, I am complete and utter dolt. The Buell Blast shock arrived. I headedRead More
Rolling mock-up
While waiting for my fourth shock to arrive, I calculated a best guess of the rideRead More