Gettin there, sloooowly...

[elevatorman71]

will there be any noticible differences when i get it running like a different motor sound? more hp? more torque?

[TheCafeKid]

No, it wont really sound much different. Maybe a bit deeper, since it is a litre+ motor. More HP yes, and more torque.

[po-boy]

Finally started on the engine...

Finally got the engine tore down for gaskets, paint, plugs, fluid, etc...
Here's a pic of where it's at so far w/ the sproocket cover thrown in to give ya an idea where it started. Thinkin bout doin the cases, jugs and heads in the same color as the center of the stator/mag covers, then sandin the fins for a lil more contrast.

[bigmike1980]

hey po-boy where you been would love an update on that sweet lookin chop

[po-boy]

Still chippin away at it.

[po-boy]

Jugs... Nothing major, just a new look.

[po-boy]

Case covers all painted up...

[briyenkieth]

lookin great. Didn't realize you tore it down that far. Scary!
The front needs to come down to at least the top of those boots. So the frame will sit more level. I still need to do mine, so....
In all your moving forward on schedule, if I remeber you goal correct. Best of luck to you and chop on!

[po-boy]

Thanks BK. Yeah I agree on the lower the front end thing but I'm tryin to keep just a hint of the 70's chopper look here. It doesn't really look that high in the front w motor/pipes in. So far, I'm about $250 on the budget and have a complete bike to sell off as parts. Tryin to come in under $500. Tires will take a chunk of that, but still on track $ wise.

[bigmike1980]

you can get some drop out off the front end for free by sliding the forks up in the triple trees a little bit 1-2"

[po-boy]

Already done in the latest side shot, only have 1/4" between bars and top of the tubes.. The p.o. had installed 6" over forks by Franks, hence the raised front.

[briyenkieth]

I just had a dirty thought. Why not rake the front out and go digger style? Nobodies doing that! Then you could slide the forks down and be cooler than any one.

[po-boy]

Yeah, I've had that same dirty thought, just keep talkin myself out of it? The frame still hasn't been stripped/painted, so it's not too late, huhmmmm...

[Hammered]

Digger damn it! Im doing it to mine. Just waiting on my rims to show so I can lace um and true um. that way I can get the stance right. I still havent yanked the engine, gonna use it to keep everything true frame wise while I do my cutting. Looking good.

[po-boy]

Not quite digger, but...