New Retroblaster Tank
When I’m frustrated by not being able to spend time in my shop, I cruise EbayRead More
Installing frame tubes
I have successfully bent The Bride’s new frame downtubes to fit. Now I need to makeRead More
Hacking the KTM frame
This is me being disciplined, sticking to my prioritized task list, and NOT getting distracted byRead More
Origins – Retroblaster
It’s official: I’m an irrational parts hoarder. I picked up yet another frame that I don’tRead More
Bending frame tubes
Working on the frame,I started first with test pieces, bending cheap conduit. It took me threeRead More
Engine cradle chopped!
You know that whole part about swapping the engine in without cutting the frame? No matterRead More
The Bride is a roller
The front end got wheel spacers and new tire this morning, so I mocked it upRead More
Rear wheel mounted
After measuring a bunch of times, I conjured up the gumption to cut into the swingarm.Read More
More lathe work
I chucked up the sprocket carrier again and moved the sprocket face about 6mm inboard, toRead More
Idler sprocket
I gave up on installing a true jackshaft in favor of a single idler sprocket. ThereRead More