DX Klunker build by a Noob

[ozzie]

Be mindful many inexpensive bars sold for use on dirt bikes can be heavy as they are made from thicker wall mild steel tubing.

I like the aesthetics of lower bars but a arthritic neck dictates the use of taller bars and stems.

 

[ozzie]

This is my 68 Typhoon with a Corvette front fork.

 

[thewatchman]

This is my 68 Typhoon with a Corvette front fork.

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That is a looker for sure. Love the high flange hubs. My wheels are black so i feel a chrome fork would help offset all the black.

 

[thewatchman]

 

[thewatchman]

Rebuilt pedals this morning as I needed to swap out the 9/16 barrel/shaft with 1/2 ones I had in the bin. Never done them before so good learning experience. Also put the head badge on was super cautious not to drop one of those tiny screws

 

[GTs58]

So what's up with that Huckleberry headbadge?

 

[thewatchman]

Been a slow burn with this build. Easily the worst paint project I’ve had to deal with. May end up starting over as I’ve got a complete set of replacement decals on hand. I’ll see how I like it before deciding what direction to go. Bars still experimental but don’t mind em.

 

[thewatchman]

Figured I’d revive this thread with a bit of my latest project. New pedal cages cut with our laser at work.

 

[thewatchman]

Waiting to find a Brooks Flyer for the American then get it cables up. Want to add front caliper brake to her as well to even out the look on the bars.
I’m OCD when it comes to balance and equality. Don’t ask my wife how annoyed she gets when I need all the temperature zones in the car to be equal so numbers on the dash all match lol

 

[thewatchman]

Coming together, need to pick up a cable for the brake. Have a Brooks Flyer on the way soon should be ready in time for spring.