my project

[JimK]

Hello All,
I am not sure if this is the proper place to post this but since this is a “project ride” it seems to fit. If not please feel free to move it.
This all started with the idea of making a bicycle that looked like a vintage Haley from the teens. First I needed to find a frame that fit the idea which I did right here on the CABE by way of a fantastic deal from scrubbinrims.

With the look set firmly in my head I set out to make a tank that looked the part. First I made a pattern on poster board

Then did a mock up for fit.

Transferred it to sheet metal

Cut, bent and tacked it up.

 

[frankster41]

Nice Job

It sure looks like you're off to a good start. Can't wait to see more pics.
frankster41

 

[JimK]

Made some mounting brackets while the bondo was setting.

All done

Then I set my sights on the front end. I got a nice set of forks from Gordon.

Then I started to mock up how I wanted the truss rods to look and built them out of an old plant stand that I found in the yard.

 

[JimK]

Got a few more parts from Gordon

I need some more practice lacing the wheels but you get the idea.

I also got a way cool carbide light from redlin1968. I did not like how high the original bracket set so I made a bracket that dropped the light down to where I thought it should be.

I have a few more parts on the way so I hope that there will be more progress soon. I hope to build a side car for this bike as well. Maybe something like this.

Anyway that is it so far. Any thoughts or advice well be very welcome.
Thanks for looking

JimK

 

[frankster41]

Headbadge

You will have to try etching a Harley headbadge. Check out thread for making your own headbadges, very good thread. frankster41

 

[jpromo]

I saw that sidecar on feebay. It's about as cool as it gets but for 1000$? making one would be killer

 

[JimK]

Frankster, I have looked at that thread and it got the wheels turning for sure. I may try it

jpromo, I agree about the sidecar, but there will be no 1000.00 sidecar for me that is for sure. I should be able to make one....how hard could it be?

Thanks for the comments

JimK

 

[redline1968]

looks great keep up the good work. love the tank and light layout.

 

[Talewinds]

Man your project is AWESOME!

 

[Gordon]

project

Hey Jim - lookin' good! I mailed your box today, eta is Saturday. Here is a link to some sidecars that you may find helpful.

http://bikerodnkustom4.homestead.com/sidecar.html