First Chopper Build - Page 2

Chainz · #16 (**permalink**) 03-06-2005, 04:45 PM

Got the pins removed and took off the old pulley and added the offset which is a 1/2" ...pulley's are too tight on the shafts and they will not slide on..and the front pulley, when it's all the way in, is not out enough to let the belt run free.....then I remembered putting the front primary spacer on...so I am going to remove it and see if I can get things to line up and go on right...if anyone has any suggestions feel free...the engine and tranny are not tightened down yet but there's no play in the engine mounts...ok back to the grind.

Chainz · #17 (**permalink**) 03-10-2005, 02:49 AM

Okay....I figured out what the problems were (with some help from jimbojive and Grandeur's mechanic)and got the primary on...after that I decided I was going farther and farther and I had too many questions in my mind so I disassembled everything and I got my bud that's a MMI grad to come over and help me out some....he really knows his stuff and it's a huge help....it seems I had been going down the correct path with you guys help as well and I was giving props to ya's..

..we reassembled everything and I am just about to install the forks...more pics to follow soon

Chainz · #18 (**permalink**) 03-19-2005, 03:59 PM

Here's a photo of the latest...there are a few things that I haven't mounted yet but this is about enough for the mockup...I may mount the rear fender...not finding all the bolts to mount it that are called for ... so it may or may not get mounted before paint....but the motor is mounted and the trans is mounted/shimmed and the chain tracks straight...everything seems to be okay..I just layed the seat on the frame for the pic....I may disassemble soon for paint..the front rotor isn't mounted because they gave me the wrong rotor and when we exchanged it....the rotor spacer doesn't fit so I have to exchange it....it's been a real pain in the ass...they have gave me some wrong parts on a few things..but have been good at replacing anything that has been needed.

Chainz · #19 (**permalink**) 03-23-2005, 06:53 PM

Question:

I had to go back...AGAIN...and get the fender struts milled out because I was given some that were wrong size at the top....after mounting the fender..it doesn't follow the wheel now....it was suggested to me to push the wheel all the way forward in the swingarm which I did, and the fender and wheel look great...but the chain is too loose so I took out a link...and the chain is so tight I can't get it to fit back on the sprockets...anybody have any suggestions before I have to go back again?....

hardtailcfl69 · #20 (**permalink**) 03-23-2005, 07:22 PM

Chainz...lookin good man...just curious what your rake is in the neck and trees? also what kind of bars you are running...i just got a 6up 4out frame and can't decide on a set of bars but i like the look of yours...thanks

Chainz · #21 (**permalink**) 03-24-2005, 02:23 AM

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Chainz...lookin good man...just curious what your rake is in the neck and trees? also what kind of bars you are running...i just got a 6up 4out frame and can't decide on a set of bars but i like the look of yours...thanks

Thanks man.... the rake is 40 degrees and the bars are Grandeur V Bars.

Chainz · #22 (**permalink**) 04-16-2005, 03:38 PM

Update..the paintjob is coming along...here's a few pics..the pix look a little screwy after I downsized them...I went by the painter's and took a few snapshots...the tanks and fender were just taped up...and he was about to start shooting later on....he called later and said it was looking really good.....I will take somemore pix Monday.

Chainz · #23 (**permalink**) 04-16-2005, 03:40 PM

And another pic...

Chainz · #24 (**permalink**) 04-16-2005, 03:43 PM

And here's another...I hope to have everything back by next weekend to start assembly...man I am pumped !!!

Chainz · #25 (**permalink**) 04-26-2005, 04:34 AM

Got my bike back from paint , here's what it came out like...this pic doesn't do the paintjob justice..it comes alive in the sunlight bigtime.... Going to start assembly this evening....so I'll be posting a few pics

JS124 · #26 (**permalink**) 04-26-2005, 05:29 AM

When you get it done or if you need some help before you get there, give me a shout. I am only about 35min away. I would like to check it out!

upgrade2chopper · #27 (**permalink**) 04-26-2005, 05:46 AM

Looks awesome! Did a local guy do your paint?

Chainz · #28 (**permalink**) 04-26-2005, 07:09 AM

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Originally posted by upgrade2chopper
Looks awesome! Did a local guy do your paint?

upgrade2chopper: Thx man and yes he's somewhat local, about an hour away.

JS124: Sounds good.

I have alot of prep work before I start assembly on it, but I am looking forward to it...don't have wiring or brake line experience...so it should be interesting...doesn't look too hard though

upgrade2chopper · #29 (**permalink**) 04-26-2005, 07:34 AM

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Originally posted by Chainz
upgrade2chopper: Thx man and yes he's somewhat local, about an hour away.

I have alot of prep work before I start assembly on it, but I am looking forward to it...don't have wiring or brake line experience...so it should be interesting...doesn't look too hard though

Wish I could be of some help but I'd be the one learning.

Chainz · #30 (**permalink**) 06-06-2005, 02:38 PM

Ya know...when I started this build I felt like a rookie...I feel like nothing like that anymore....heh....it was a blast and of course there were some bumps in the road but hey..that's life...here's a couple pics of the finished product...many thanks to jimbojive and gypsy, tobor...and thx to Phantom as well ...anybody I forgot...apologies to ya's

First Pic