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No offense taken. I love that everyone is trying to get me to make a suspension setup. My back would LOVE me for it and I appreciate everyone's...
I picked up an F1 3 speed manual trans for the Lakester. And yes my '91 Honda Shadow had a singular hidden rear mono-shock that I removed for the...
thanks for sharing... I was eyeballing the straight cutoff on the underside in the picture I just posted and was sure there was more to it
[ATTACH] A lot of people so far have suggested a hardtail isn't a good way to go... If I can find the space I might be able to try something like...
Thanks for this... Looks like I'll be going the street rod route... I might have to give the MVA a call and discuss my options since I'm sourcing...
Not a worry there... all the markings are here to stay!
I would understand painting the tank if I made the tank myself... I couldn't bring myself to get rid of the patina and markings on... I'll...
Looks relatively simple, sturdy and more than adequate. Thanks for sharing this.
Agreed but I'll make this toploader work... I have a couple ideas
The hardtail motorcycle I built has springs under the seat. Considering doing the same here, along with airing down the rear tires a bit. Keeping...
Picked up this Bellhousing adapter for the 8BA Flathead which is what I have. Everything should mate right up(hopefully lol) [ATTACH] [ATTACH]...
Excellent share! It might not be a true belly tanker but I'll definitely admit that this is awesome. Very unique and great engineering overall
Thanks for this suggestion and pointing me in this direction. I just picked up this completely overhauled beauty... 1942-1952 F1... Should arrive...
I burned through six 4" cutting wheels to get through the tank. More than i thought. It hasn't been the easiest to bisect at all but the sawzall...
Cool idea but I'm not trying to get too crazy lol... :D
Interested in doing an open driveshaft conversion between the trans and a rear end instead of a torque tube setup. From my research for the stock...
Excellent work on your tank. Looks great! I was planning on doing single pipe headers very similar to that. Looks so cool exiting the tank. Does...
Planning on 2x3 1/8" steel channel stock at this point. With my welding skill level it will be easier to weld rectangles and square shapes as...
Was able to take a proper measurement this morning. The outside diameter of the tank comes in right at 22 inches at it's widest. I didn't take a...
Got home from work this morning and decided it was time to get this tank split in two. Tool of choice? Sawzall. I laid out a couple towels to...
It's a great bike, and has been an awesome first bike to learn to ride on. Pretty cool to say my first ever motorcycle was one I built myself......
Not sure why I said weld the rear to the frame. My intention was to weld brackets to the rear end and bolt the brackets to the frame. Would be...
Looks great! Nice work! What engine / rear end combo did you end up going with?
Stabilizer fins are here to stay... they won't even see a tool.
Wasn't a big fan of the silver and chrome either. Had to go darkside with the bike. I love all the "motorcycle wave" all the bikers do to...
Love that this is a two seater! Great tank
I'll look into the water pump suggestion further. Whatever I do, I'm going to try and make it so the engine is as serviceable as possible. Before...
For the headlight area I was thinking about trying to recess the headlights and turn signals into the tank to stay true to the contours of the...
Thanks for the thoughts Alan, I've only seen two of these lakesters in person so my experience with what's feasible with these is next to none,...
I live out in Maryland so no land speed racing here. The plan is to have it street legal and be able to take it to car shows and events in the...
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