Flying Merkel tribute build... the Flying Merkin?? - Page 48

Lambo · 02-14-2013, 06:46 PM

I am also interested, the Ironhead Sportster build would make it reasonable to get the motor etc. Please let me know as you get closer. So what year Sportster should we be looking out for?

fullmetalscooter · 02-14-2013, 07:04 PM

Great build but it's to bad there isn't more classic tribute DIY plans for other bikes that are just way out of everyone reach due to cash issues. From brought ss800 onwards to the Merkin. Loads of people would love ride something that had the look and feel of the greats. Indian etc.

bk brkr baker · 02-14-2013, 07:12 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ND4EA...yer_detailpage

This might work .

Read down in the coments. He's going to build it into a boardtracker, similar to a"Flying Merkel"

dorkpunch · 02-14-2013, 07:48 PM

Still makin me jealous... Wish I had built a Merkel a long time ago. I'm running about 7 years behind schedule- got my supermoto about 10 years after I wanted one, back when no one had ever heard of them. Working on the Cafe now, and there considered the new "chopper- everyone's building them. Board tracker has now been done (excellently, I might add). I'll build my own, in about 7 years.

In the meantime, just you watch- the next bike I want to build is something WWII-ish- flat green, older styling, very utility and over built. I guarantee you'll start seeing people building something like that in the next year or two, and they will become the next big thing in about 5 years...

/hijack off

Cant wait to see the new bike!

Rebuilder · 02-14-2013, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bk brkr baker

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ND4EA...yer_detailpage

This might work .

Read down in the coments. He's going to build it into a boardtracker, similar to a"Flying Merkel"

Holy Crap!! I'm a hack compared to that guy.

Rebuilder · 02-14-2013, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dorkpunch

Still makin me jealous... Wish I had built a Merkel a long time ago. I'm running about 7 years behind schedule- got my supermoto about 10 years after I wanted one, back when no one had ever heard of them. Working on the Cafe now, and there considered the new "chopper- everyone's building them. Board tracker has now been done (excellently, I might add). I'll build my own, in about 7 years.

In the meantime, just you watch- the next bike I want to build is something WWII-ish- flat green, older styling, very utility and over built. I guarantee you'll start seeing people building something like that in the next year or two, and they will become the next big thing in about 5 years...

/hijack off

Cant wait to see the new bike!

I've said it before and yes your early plans got me inspired to build my Merkel.... thank you.

dorkpunch · 02-14-2013, 08:32 PM

Sorry, wasn't meaning to be all whiny...

You have done a MUCH better job than I ever would have! Just glad to see unique things come to life.

sailah · 02-14-2013, 08:50 PM

So, uh, I said I wasn't in a rush...but are you done yet with the plans?

You should toss up a link to the jockeyjournal build thread, I love the fab work steps.

Rebuilder · 02-15-2013, 06:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dorkpunch

Sorry, wasn't meaning to be all whiny...

You have done a MUCH better job than I ever would have! Just glad to see unique things come to life.

No seriously, seeing your thread was sort of an ah ha moment for me. I realized what I was thinking wasn't totally crazy.

Rebuilder · 02-15-2013, 06:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sailah

So, uh, I said I wasn't in a rush...but are you done yet with the plans?

You should toss up a link to the jockeyjournal build thread, I love the fab work steps.

I'm on it.

I've got info going in a few different spots. I should probably start a new thread here and let this one remain the Merkel build.

http://www.jockeyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=102746
http://www.facebook.com/BTRbuilder?ref=hl
http://instagram.com/btrbuilder

396 · 02-15-2013, 07:46 AM

Very Cool! I see you are using a Triumph trans, but I don't see and adjustment for the primary chain... Going to use a slider or roller?

Rebuilder · 02-15-2013, 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 396

Very Cool! I see you are using a Triumph trans, but I don't see and adjustment for the primary chain... Going to use a slider or roller?

I haven't drilled the lower mounting holes yet so the plan is to make them slotted for adjustment or if that doesn't work I'll run a roller on the bottom.

yokesman · 02-15-2013, 11:12 AM

that is the way the nortons was setup a sliding trans,or use a shoe like the buell-sportster,the buell being stronger and cheaper.
American sport bike has all the buell stuff.

Lambo · 03-10-2013, 05:13 PM

Roadracer_Al · 03-13-2013, 10:30 AM

Just checked out your thread on jockeyjournal.

Damnit, Rebuilder, your tidy welds are making me self-conscious about my skills.

02-14-2013, 06:46 PM	#706
Lambo Studly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2006 Location: Seattle Oddometer: 590	Me too I am also interested, the Ironhead Sportster build would make it reasonable to get the motor etc. Please let me know as you get closer. So what year Sportster should we be looking out for? __________________ Bob Support Mental Health or I'll Kill you. Ironically, Chuck Norris’ hidden talent is invisibility.

02-14-2013, 07:04 PM	#707
fullmetalscooter Let me take this duck off Joined: Apr 2009 Location: BC Oddometer: 2,021	Great build but it's to bad there isn't more classic tribute DIY plans for other bikes that are just way out of everyone reach due to cash issues. From brought ss800 onwards to the Merkin. Loads of people would love ride something that had the look and feel of the greats. Indian etc. __________________ Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body,but rather to skid in sideways totally worn out shouting WHAT A RUSH, WHAT A RIDE. Got to go places to be, people to kill and far to many woman.

02-14-2013, 07:12 PM	#708
bk brkr baker Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2006 Location: The Bluegrass Oddometer: 4,134	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ND4EA...yer_detailpage This might work . Read down in the coments. He's going to build it into a boardtracker, similar to a"Flying Merkel" __________________ RR's Catnip Hill to Peoria ___Loopin' Seattle to WestFest It started with some beers __1500 miles to the Dentist Skeedaddle to Seattle______ A 30 year old on a Three Flags Run

02-14-2013, 07:48 PM	#709
dorkpunch Oops... Joined: Aug 2006 Location: Blackfoot, ID Oddometer: 4,236	Still makin me jealous... Wish I had built a Merkel a long time ago. I'm running about 7 years behind schedule- got my supermoto about 10 years after I wanted one, back when no one had ever heard of them. Working on the Cafe now, and there considered the new "chopper- everyone's building them. Board tracker has now been done (excellently, I might add). I'll build my own, in about 7 years. In the meantime, just you watch- the next bike I want to build is something WWII-ish- flat green, older styling, very utility and over built. I guarantee you'll start seeing people building something like that in the next year or two, and they will become the next big thing in about 5 years... /hijack off Cant wait to see the new bike! __________________ http://www.mobilemrt.com http://www.dorkpunch.com "I've been going to this high school for SEVEN YEARS. I'm no dummy!" -Charles De Mar.

02-14-2013, 08:32 PM	#712
dorkpunch Oops... Joined: Aug 2006 Location: Blackfoot, ID Oddometer: 4,236	Sorry, wasn't meaning to be all whiny... You have done a MUCH better job than I ever would have! Just glad to see unique things come to life. __________________ http://www.mobilemrt.com http://www.dorkpunch.com "I've been going to this high school for SEVEN YEARS. I'm no dummy!" -Charles De Mar.

02-14-2013, 08:50 PM	#713
sailah Lampin' it Joined: Aug 2005 Location: Turning expensive metal into scrap Oddometer: 4,137	So, uh, I said I wasn't in a rush...but are you done yet with the plans? You should toss up a link to the jockeyjournal build thread, I love the fab work steps. __________________ We're not out here to rough it. We're here to smooth it . Things are rough enough in town. Nessmuk

02-15-2013, 07:46 AM	#716
396 low-post lurker Joined: Dec 2005 Location: Simi Valley, Ca. Oddometer: 175	Very Cool! I see you are using a Triumph trans, but I don't see and adjustment for the primary chain... Going to use a slider or roller? __________________

02-15-2013, 11:12 AM	#718
yokesman Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2008 Oddometer: 195	that is the way the nortons was setup a sliding trans,or use a shoe like the buell-sportster,the buell being stronger and cheaper. American sport bike has all the buell stuff.

03-10-2013, 05:13 PM	#719
Lambo Studly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2006 Location: Seattle Oddometer: 590	Any Progress? __________________ Bob Support Mental Health or I'll Kill you. Ironically, Chuck Norris’ hidden talent is invisibility.

03-13-2013, 10:30 AM	#720
Roadracer_Al louder, louder, louder! Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Oakland, CA Oddometer: 1,067	Just checked out your thread on jockeyjournal. Damnit, Rebuilder, your tidy welds are making me self-conscious about my skills. __________________ ------------------------------ Suck, Squeeze, Bang, Blow ------------------------------ New Rider Training in the San Francisco Bay Area at Motorcycle University". Learn to Ride...Better!

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