JimVonBaden
"Cool Aide"
I picked this up from an inmate the other day:
For him it was a bobber project build.
from this:
To this:
He started out chopping the rear and relocating the shocks, then adding a seat pan, plus a bunch of work.
(photos courtesy of his photobucket account, and mine)
My plan is to beef up the suspension, beef up the shock mounts (they are fine for street, but I am big and need them really strong), redo the wheels (but keep the drum brakes) and generally make it look period, but very clean and newish looking. I even hope to fab a set of high pipes for it.
Just a first look:
Note the modern 2015 R1200GS seat foam and cover I hope to add. I plan on changing the tank to something smaller.
I want pipes similar to this:
and paint like this except Yamaha yellow:
The overall look will be similar, but a lot less chrome.
I warn, it will not be a fast project, but I will eventually get it done.
By the way, any suggestions for Scrambler type tires to fit
R 90/16 4.5" wide 120/90/16
Fr 350/18 3.75" wide, 80/100/18
Preferably matching.
Jim
For him it was a bobber project build.
from this:
To this:
He started out chopping the rear and relocating the shocks, then adding a seat pan, plus a bunch of work.
(photos courtesy of his photobucket account, and mine)
My plan is to beef up the suspension, beef up the shock mounts (they are fine for street, but I am big and need them really strong), redo the wheels (but keep the drum brakes) and generally make it look period, but very clean and newish looking. I even hope to fab a set of high pipes for it.
Just a first look:
Note the modern 2015 R1200GS seat foam and cover I hope to add. I plan on changing the tank to something smaller.
I want pipes similar to this:
and paint like this except Yamaha yellow:
The overall look will be similar, but a lot less chrome.
I warn, it will not be a fast project, but I will eventually get it done.
By the way, any suggestions for Scrambler type tires to fit
R 90/16 4.5" wide 120/90/16
Fr 350/18 3.75" wide, 80/100/18
Preferably matching.
Jim
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