Here are acouple shots of the frame on the jig, fitment of the tubing and finish welding enjoy. I set the neck at 25 inches up and a 42 degree angle.
Monday, January 26, 2015
Part dúex of the trike. 23" tire!
So I started from scratch on the trike front end. I tried to hug the tire as tight as possible with my bender 5" radius. I made the axle bungs on the lathe and scavenged a stem off a 20" bicycle then tig welded them together to make them one.
AMO Drift Trike! Is underway!
So I cut my margay shifter cart in half about a month ago. It was just takin up room and I saw what August from sfd industries was doin with his and decided to make one since I had all the stuff layin around to do it. So i sectioned the frame and set it in my jig. I started Makin the one off frame and front-end to accept the Elsinore 23" front wheel. Check it out. And stay tooned for more progress you won't be disappointed.
Saturday, December 20, 2014
Well the IMS show went very good.
I entered two bikes in the progressive show last week in NYC, and walked away with the top honors in the retro class 25 yrs and older champion award. 1st place with alil 1981 Yamaha XS 400 I built for a my buddy Dennis. Beating out numerous shovelheads, a knucklehead, flatty and a sweet triumph. It's crazy lil olé me from akron, oh building bike out of my 800 sq. Ft. Shop in my backyard. Here are some highlights from that weekend.
Thursday, December 11, 2014
J&p Cycles IMS
Heading to Manhatten for the International Motorcycle Show. Javits Center New York sitting! 30 bikes were selected three classes 10 bikes per class. Two of my bikes were selected. The 81 XS 400 Double D's and the 80 XS 650 Root Beer Float. Come check them out this weekend. December 12th through the 14th.
Monday, March 31, 2014
7/8" mini apes for a trumpet
Had a guy from PA contact me after he saw one of the bikes I built in The Horse magazine for a set of bars. Garrett made the 2 he trip to my modest shop. I told him not to get his hopes up as my shop is in my backyard and only about 1000 sq. Ft. But he was blown away at the shop layout, organization, and cool shit everywhere you look. Garrett brought his triumph frame and front end and I fabbed these bad boys from scratch. 7/8" .120 wall DOM in and out in a matter of hrs. Another happy customer. Thanks for the interest and support buddy.