Over the last few months, I did a lot of looking around for a suitable frame, and even considering fabricating one from scratch. Today I settled on this, from a Benelli Dynamo … Frame purchase – Benelli DynamoRead more
What are my engine options?
Now that the Aermacchi–Ducati divorce is final, what options do I have for the chassis going forward? Well, if you look at the frame’s long, squat engine bay, suitable options are limited. … What are my engine options?Read more
Exhaust mock-up
I have worked through the initial issues in adapting the aftermarket Astro expansion chamber to Bultakenstein. The headpipe and main body, originally designed to be held together with springs, had been welded … Exhaust mock-upRead more
Ducati engine removal
Even though it was a struggle to get the Ducati Monster 620 engine into the Aermacchi frame, I did do it. So I know it can come out. Disassembly is the reverse … Ducati engine removalRead more
Yamaha Rear Wheel
I picked up a rear wheel for the Benelli/ATC250R hybrid. It’s from a Yamaha YM2C Big Bear 305 scrambler, but the same wheel and brake was common to a lot of ’60s … Yamaha Rear WheelRead more
Front Brake Woes
Well, it took me about two hours of effort to get the Bridgestone 175 front brake apart, but I was (reasonably) successful. The culprit I had been fighting against was sand. Not … Front Brake WoesRead more
James Sports Captain magazine article
Since the James Sports Captain circa ’61-’62 is my design inspiration for this bike, I ordered a tattered copy of The Motor Cycle from England that had a news article from the … James Sports Captain magazine articleRead more
Wheel Selection
I decided I really want to lean into the pseudo-retro look for the Benelli/ATC250R. That means wire wheels and drum brakes. So the 19″ cast Virago wheel goes back in the parts … Wheel SelectionRead more
1964 Van-Tech McCulloch Scrambler
I think I’ve found some inspiration. I want to use the TC300 to make a VanTech “-ish” scrambler that will be legal under street moped rules — 50cc/2-HP max, no manual gear … 1964 Van-Tech McCulloch ScramblerRead more
Front forks and steering clamps
Since I had previously determined that the aftermarket bearing cups I purchased could not accommodate a steering stem diameter larger than 26mm, I picked up a set of Honda XR200R triple clamps. … Front forks and steering clampsRead more