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Taking a cue from the first-gen GSX-R, I’ve mocked up what a foam dash panel might look like. This initial go is just a rough cut out of some yoga mat I … Instrument panel mockupRead more

Completing the chain adjusters meant I could finally cut the chain to length and get it installed. The length ended up being 122 links, so my purchase of a 130-link length was … Rear wheel installation completeRead more

I welded on the extra plates needed to use the Suzuki screw-type chain adjusters. I used my 125A flux-core welder to do 5 simple plug welds per side, then gave them a … Final chain adjuster configurationRead more

I have shaped the Bride’s rear caliper bracket. The bottom arm looks a bit skinny, but it is 1/2″ thick, so I can’t imagine it breaking. The tiny M6 rod end for … Rear caliper bracket shapedRead more

The Bride is an odd fish, but idea of building a bike out of whatever parts one has around is not that unusual. Nor is the concept of letting a bike’s configuration … Someone else’s parts-bin creatureRead more

The Walton Tap Extractor was, as others assured me, a bust. I did everything properly: I ground the tap flush with the surface, inserted the fingers all the way through, and made … Tap extractor failRead more

The chain adjuster setup is on hold until my tap extractor arrives (which, by the way, several knowledgeable people have assured me has zero percent chance of working for me). So, staying … Rear caliper bracket fabrication beginsRead more

I attempted to add stops to the swingarm for the snail adjusters. My plan to use 6mm socket head screws seemed easy enough to implement, and in fact the left side went … A minor disaster strikesRead more

I have to add pegs to the swingarm for the snail adjusters, but I needed to get the wheels in alignment first. It drives me crazy when you can’t trust the accuracy … Getting wheels in alignmentRead more

Since I want the The Bride to be a full-fledged street bike, I am going to equip it with full lighting, including turn signals, a speedo light, and dash indicators. However, these … Preliminary Lighting DiagramRead more