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Mon Apr 16, 2012 2:06 pm

I just plan on making it ridable for now. I plan on enlisting so I won't have time to put much more into it, but when I come back I plan on making my own tank and other parts. I also don't have the required tools yet, and there's no sense in having them sit there for 4 years rusting away from parents misstorage
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Tue Apr 17, 2012 7:26 am

Just a few updates on how its coming

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My failed attempt to hook up the throttle, but I think i have a way to get it hooked up

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Got the Clutch perfectly set up

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And this is the whole reason why it's not ridable yet.
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Tue Apr 17, 2012 7:42 am

Nice work so far, I wouldn't mind riding one of these. I mean, I love putting my knees behind my ears. Looks like a lot of fun.

I better get my bike running again too, it's only been sitting for 5 years without oil, and by some black majiks it's not seized. Just needs some work on the electrics, the battery's sulphated to buggery and I don't know why it won't spark when it's hooked up to a big 6 volt.
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Sun May 13, 2012 4:31 pm

Any news?

By the way..I decided to chop the pitbike that has been gathering dust..

I'll be welding up the hardtail and stretching the enginemounts tomorrow.
Lowering it this much makes the engine tip up...

Finally my son can fit on the bike and handle it.
He insisted on being photographed this way..

I don't know where he gets it,,,honestly.. :D
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Oh my friggin god stop being so awesome, that thing is pure kick ass. Most innovative and creative pneumatic that the files have ever come by!

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Haha, BTB your son is pretty funny! I see where he gets it!

Back on topic, looks good Battle, and you Brian, both bikes are looking good!
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Sun May 13, 2012 4:55 pm

Brian that looks very nice. I've made no progress whatsoever. All that's left is the $12 sprocket but I'm broke after using my last few $ on the cannon. After I cleanup. A little in my garage I can get back of task
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Wed May 16, 2012 4:00 pm

I hope you don;t mind me posting my progress in your topic, but since we're both kinda doing the same thing I figured it would be best.
I see no reason to steer attention away from your build either.
Let me know if it bothers you and I'll start my own thread..


I haven't done the enginemounts yet by so far I have completely welded and braced the hardtail.
I have also cut off all unwanted brackets and stuff and I welded on the hinge for the soloseat.

It will be floating on the original monoshock that I will mount discretely tucked away near the bottom of the backbone.
I already turned down the factory preload on it to minimal and I plan to install it very close to the seat hinge for a very comfortable ride.

For now I can share yesterday's pictures right after tacking it together and a mock up-picture to see what it should look like.
Welds are all done and rock solid now.
Too bad my son doesn't like apehangers and metalflake..
He wants everything toned down and flat black..
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Oh my friggin god stop being so awesome, that thing is pure kick ass. Most innovative and creative pneumatic that the files have ever come by!

Can't ask for a better compliment!!
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Wed May 16, 2012 7:25 pm

Of course Brian the Brian. It looks amazing. I wish I had my mig or tight setup so I could do welding on mine. Flat black will look good with it.
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Thu May 17, 2012 2:59 pm

Fabricated the seat and mounts today..
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Oh my friggin god stop being so awesome, that thing is pure kick ass. Most innovative and creative pneumatic that the files have ever come by!

Can't ask for a better compliment!!
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Mon Jul 09, 2012 12:11 pm

I feel its about time to continue on this project of mine, got that habit of starting something and getting side traced for a few months. Should have the sprocket in the next few days. Then I gotta think of a paint job
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Tue Jul 10, 2012 6:16 am

How about flaming bunnies?

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Tue Jul 10, 2012 10:52 am

That thing is so badass! My son would love it. Put like skulls and lightning bolts on it!
Go Bruins!!!!
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Wed Jul 11, 2012 6:16 am

mattyzip77 wrote:Put like skulls and lightning bolts on it!

That's not very terminator style now is it, it need a shot gun holster.
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