Finally back on the road again

[Rob S.]

Interesting shock setup.

[RogerW]

Nice setup. Is that a Harley touring seat? Did it bolt up fairly easy? Also ,what pipe have you got on that bike? Sorry for all the questions. Roger

[gustovh]

Nice setup. Is that a Harley touring seat? Did it bolt up fairly easy? Also ,what pipe have you got on that bike? Sorry for all the questions. Roger

Yes a Harley seat, it took a little fudging but did not have to cut anything off to get it to work. The exhaust is a vintage Supertrap.

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[Suzukian]

It took me a while to see the bars for the rear axle supports. That is a really tricked out design. Low center of gravity, and it's unobtrusive. Very well though of. My hats off to you, very nice indeed. I'd like to make a CAD model of it.

[gustovh]

It took me a while to see the bars for the rear axle supports. That is a really tricked out design. Low center of gravity, and it's unobtrusive. Very well though of. My hats off to you, very nice indeed. I'd like to make a CAD model of it.

Thanks, was a fun build, it trails very well and will carry quite a load if asked.

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[Suzukian]

You could easily tow that behind a car. That's one strong trailer.

[gustovh]

On another note, I got this free machine back on the road today. Only 8 miles but the most miles in 21 years. No plate so didn't want to push it. It came with no title but bill of sale, no tank or gages and a couple other things missing. The owner said that it only had a couple hundred miles on it....this I believe.

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[gustovh]

E bay is your friend, pretty ugly tank, but came with everything, so I rattle canned it.

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[gustovh]

and then put it on the bike and went for a ride.

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[gustovh]

Didn't go far, didn't have much gas in the tank and no plate.

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[gustovh]

The bike handled and shifted well, waaaaay different power band and no tac. Terrible seat, that I will be changing.

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[rphillips]

For the price, you did great... The size of that front rotor jumped out at me. I think the least surface area of any rotor I've seen, even on bicycles, if bicycles have rotors.

[salty_monk]

Good to see you out for a decent ride. Itching for one myself. Been too long since I've had a decent long ride.

same here Sandy!

glad you’re back in the saddle Vince, looks like a nice route.

[gustovh]

same here Sandy!

glad you’re back in the saddle Vince, looks like a nice route.

was ok, not too much traffic. The trip home was a breeze. Next up John Day area roads on 11 Sep

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[argonsagas]

I have had saddle bags and/or a trunk most of the time, and packed up the seat too often to think of counting, but I never considered actually building a trailer.

Congratulations on doing a great job with it!