The Jockey Journal

crebo · 11-21-2007, 10:13 PM

now you see it, now you dont...

Blacksmithbilly · 11-22-2007, 09:13 AM

The most time consuming thing I ever made, but the most rewarding

62rambler · 11-22-2007, 10:17 AM

Dam how could i forget about your Girder. That is bad ass. If I get this XS rolling by spring i may have to make a roadtrip and see that in person. Nice!

crebo · 11-22-2007, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rouser

man never thought of that. there are a few of those layin around the shop. tools? red scotch brite and zep 45? please tell...

I used several thicknesses of steel wool w/water and just kept going round and round. thicker wool to take off the big stufff, thinner to get rid of the scratches. 1000 grit sand paper with water to finish. trick was to keep going round and round otherwise youll see the scratches and it wont flow well

crebo · 11-22-2007, 10:55 AM

I ended replacing my 550lb springs on my cheap chinese shocks with the following springs from http://www.mcmaster.com/

1 96485K138 SPRING-TEMPERED STL JUMBO COMPRESSION SPRING, 3" LENGTH, 1.937" OD, .25" WIRE DIAMETER 2
EA 2 0 11.77

They are a little longer and slightly wider inside diameter, but they hooked up just fine. Still a little harsh, but way better than the 550lb springs. I wont be able to tell how good the setup works until I get the bike together and can ride it.

crebo · 11-22-2007, 11:02 AM

hand made seat mount bracket

crebo · 11-22-2007, 11:09 AM

rebar fender strut

4th horseman · 11-22-2007, 11:09 AM

I made my upper mount up to look like two small hammers..... sorry for the ugly center bolt, this is an older pic.

4th horseman · 11-22-2007, 11:13 AM

Points cover....

Danny F. · 11-22-2007, 11:58 AM

Speedball tank emblem and homemade matching point cover..

governor · 11-22-2007, 06:11 PM

HERE'S MY OIL BAG MADE OUT OF A FIRE EXTINGUISHER WITH A BATTERY BOX.

CONTROLS I MADE WITH A MAIN SHAFT TRANNY BEARING IN IT.

Craven Moorhead · 11-22-2007, 06:13 PM

The bee hive that started the aluminum tank line and the mustang ax job.

crimescene · 11-23-2007, 01:26 AM

Narrowed "fat bob" tank. Pie cut down the middle and added the peak.

Step-by-step tech here:
http://www.crimescenechoppers.com/blog/uglytankfix/

crimescene · 11-23-2007, 01:29 AM

Someone asked about splitting rockers, these are some I did for my ironhead. I think I posted the tech here once before, but I have it on my site now too:

http://www.crimescenechoppers.com/bl...nhead_rockers/

ampdesign · 11-27-2007, 02:37 PM

91 sporster exhaust mock up, biltwell pipe kit and some leftovers

hnhracing · 11-27-2007, 06:18 PM

71-72 Triumph front end, 74-76 Sporty hub with 21" wheel. Took almost two inches off the rotor diameter. Machined the Triumph axle to have a nut on both sides. Stainless bracket for Honda caliper

noodelz · 11-30-2007, 09:15 PM

So the frontend that I'm usin on the Ironhead I'm buildin has had the riser holes bored out so the regular bushing kit won't work. Today at work I made these with a file, lathe, a drill bit and some urethane roundstock that was kicking around the shop. Not too bad for a one armed machinist.

crebo · 12-09-2007, 02:55 PM

shock mounts made from 1 1/4" x 1 1/4" x 1/8" square tube.
I made some earlier from flat stock, but could never get the bends just right. square tube is the way to go!

Hotwheelsmike · 12-09-2007, 03:15 PM

here is a pic of my upper motor mount i made from 1" solid round s.s. and my axle spacers/ fender strut mounts

selectedgrub · 01-07-2008, 04:18 AM

11-21-2007, 10:13 PM	#61
crebo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SATX Posts: 1,302	Re: Lets see some details and fabrication on your bike..... now you see it, now you dont... Attached Thumbnails

11-22-2007, 09:13 AM	#62
Blacksmithbilly Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: So Indiana Posts: 150	Re: Lets see some details and fabrication on your bike..... The most time consuming thing I ever made, but the most rewarding __________________ "build'em light and wind'em tight" Last edited by Blacksmithbilly; 12-25-2009 at 03:21 PM. Reason: repaired moved file

11-22-2007, 10:17 AM	#63
62rambler Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 215	Re: Lets see some details and fabrication on your bike..... Dam how could i forget about your Girder. That is bad ass. If I get this XS rolling by spring i may have to make a roadtrip and see that in person. Nice!

11-22-2007, 10:55 AM	#65
crebo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SATX Posts: 1,302	Re: Lets see some details and fabrication on your bike..... I ended replacing my 550lb springs on my cheap chinese shocks with the following springs from http://www.mcmaster.com/ 1 96485K138 SPRING-TEMPERED STL JUMBO COMPRESSION SPRING, 3" LENGTH, 1.937" OD, .25" WIRE DIAMETER 2 EA 2 0 11.77 They are a little longer and slightly wider inside diameter, but they hooked up just fine. Still a little harsh, but way better than the 550lb springs. I wont be able to tell how good the setup works until I get the bike together and can ride it. Attached Thumbnails Attached Images

11-22-2007, 11:02 AM	#66
crebo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SATX Posts: 1,302	Re: Lets see some details and fabrication on your bike..... hand made seat mount bracket Attached Thumbnails

11-22-2007, 11:09 AM	#67
crebo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SATX Posts: 1,302	Re: Lets see some details and fabrication on your bike..... rebar fender strut Attached Thumbnails

11-22-2007, 11:09 AM	#68
4th horseman Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 133	Re: Lets see some details and fabrication on your bike..... I made my upper mount up to look like two small hammers..... sorry for the ugly center bolt, this is an older pic.

11-22-2007, 11:13 AM	#69
4th horseman Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 133	Re: Lets see some details and fabrication on your bike..... Points cover....

11-22-2007, 11:58 AM	#70
Danny F. Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Belgium (Europe) Posts: 5,194	Re: Lets see some details and fabrication on your bike..... Speedball tank emblem and homemade matching point cover..

11-22-2007, 06:11 PM	#71
governor Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Baltimore, Md Posts: 129	Re: Lets see some details and fabrication on your bike..... HERE'S MY OIL BAG MADE OUT OF A FIRE EXTINGUISHER WITH A BATTERY BOX. CONTROLS I MADE WITH A MAIN SHAFT TRANNY BEARING IN IT.

11-22-2007, 06:13 PM	#72
Craven Moorhead Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 581	Re: Lets see some details and fabrication on your bike..... The bee hive that started the aluminum tank line and the mustang ax job. Attached Thumbnails Attached Images __________________ I have an idea, someone bring me a midget.

11-23-2007, 01:26 AM	#73
crimescene Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Posts: 215	Re: Lets see some details and fabrication on your bike..... Narrowed "fat bob" tank. Pie cut down the middle and added the peak. Step-by-step tech here: http://www.crimescenechoppers.com/blog/uglytankfix/ __________________ Crime Scene Choppers http://www.CrimeSceneChoppers.com

11-23-2007, 01:29 AM	#74
crimescene Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Posts: 215	Re: Lets see some details and fabrication on your bike..... Someone asked about splitting rockers, these are some I did for my ironhead. I think I posted the tech here once before, but I have it on my site now too: http://www.crimescenechoppers.com/bl...nhead_rockers/ __________________ Crime Scene Choppers http://www.CrimeSceneChoppers.com

11-27-2007, 02:37 PM	#75
ampdesign Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Philly Posts: 410	Re: Lets see some details and fabrication on your bike..... 91 sporster exhaust mock up, biltwell pipe kit and some leftovers

11-27-2007, 06:18 PM	#76
hnhracing Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 41	Re: Lets see some details and fabrication on your bike..... 71-72 Triumph front end, 74-76 Sporty hub with 21" wheel. Took almost two inches off the rotor diameter. Machined the Triumph axle to have a nut on both sides. Stainless bracket for Honda caliper Attached Thumbnails

12-09-2007, 02:55 PM	#78
crebo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SATX Posts: 1,302	Re: Lets see some details and fabrication on your bike..... shock mounts made from 1 1/4" x 1 1/4" x 1/8" square tube. I made some earlier from flat stock, but could never get the bends just right. square tube is the way to go! Attached Thumbnails

12-09-2007, 03:15 PM	#79
Hotwheelsmike Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 131	Re: Lets see some details and fabrication on your bike..... here is a pic of my upper motor mount i made from 1" solid round s.s. and my axle spacers/ fender strut mounts Attached Thumbnails

01-07-2008, 04:18 AM	#80
selectedgrub Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New Zealand Posts: 1,026	Re: Lets see some details and fabrication on your bike.....

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