Nostalgia Nationals

Just lent my sporty to Pauper dave's brother, Paul, as he has come down from the north east for the nationals.
They will be riding down tomorrow for the show.
Have fun boys, i wish i could be with you.

big twin rigid evo's

home made bars 3rd set

fixed for now

what a difference a rear wheel makes..

I am really happy with how this bike is looking, though i can't make up my mind about the rear fender position, leaning forward as in the first pic or more vertical - second pic.

What do you guys think?

project update- rear wheel done

can't wait to see this in the frame. Thanks to sids wheels for the lacing.

love-hate relationship

My shovels ignition has been playing up so i spent a good few hours today trying to get it right, including sealing an intake and exhaust leak.  I'm nearly there and then i start having problems getting it in gear, only to find i have lost a nut from the clutch outer plate, so i find another one to get me home, put it on, and ping off it shoots when i push the foot pedal. F**K, and lots of other expressive words run through my mind.
i just can t believe my luck with this bike at the moment, its just one thing after another.
I just want to ride a reliable, individual, bike.

Anyway on the plus side i got a lift home on a matchless 650, from a very helpful biker.

my piece of shit in the van- i hate you.....

shovels....

home made

just finished these drag bars, i am happy with them as they are only the second set of bars i ve made, and my first with my tig.

ironhead swingers

sporties swingers

project update- played with a spray can or two today

  Got the tranny plate bolted in, and the fender supports mocked up.  The rear rim is at the powder coaters, so next week hopefully i will get the wheel built.

Also finished the rear brake anchor.

project update- rear pipe done!

well nearly....

project update- caliper mounting position