Recent content by Mike Foreman

I cant figure out how to post the pictures on the thread. But I do have the pictures up on one of my albums.

When my dad built his RUDGE, he wanted that "factory" look to his tank, so what he ended up doing was using the original tank to form the top, cut the bottom off, and welded in sections to double the capacity. In one photo, you can see the different tanks he thought of using sitting on the stairs.

Dads homebuilt racer

Looks Nice, carefull it doesnt short out on your battery. Thats why I used wood-plus it doesn't flex, and is easy to tack leather to.

I use my bike as pretty much a daily commuter to work and use highways alot. Since the 6speed box on the xs is so close-ratioed, I'd preffer to still be shifting up through the cogs when I'm hitting the TON. I also want to be able to outrun your average Liter-plus Harleys and cruise with the...

I'm concentrating on building my bike for more top end speed than a stoplight racer, so I have ordered a 32 tooth rear. I'll let you know how it works out when I get it.

Yeah, right now it still has the stock 16 front and 37 rear sprockets, which is great for the back roads, but in top gear on the straights I have to stay at about 1/3 throttle to keep it from red-lining at 9,000. I should be recieving the new sprocket next Tuesday (had it custom made from a guy...

I recently ordered a 32 tooth rear sprocket for the bike, and plan on increasing speed. I dont want to trust my dry-rotted and cracked Taiwan made tires over a 100 for long periods of time. Would like to hear your feedback on different tire types you guys have had experience with.