My purple airhead scrambler thing project - Page 3

crazydrummerdude · 01-02-2011, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by BubbaZanetti

did you steal crazydrummerdood's bike?

jsullivan · 01-12-2011, 09:44 AM

Shortened the subframe over the holidays. I took about 4" of length out, and kicked the tail up a bit. Here's my pal Caleb trying it on for size. I'm digging the stance!

johnwesley · 01-12-2011, 10:40 AM

lookin' good

Sniper X · 01-12-2011, 11:36 AM

Looks bitchin to me man....

lemieuxmc · 01-12-2011, 11:42 AM

Definitely like the high pipes and low fender.

A short skirt and a looooong jacket?

rtwdoug · 01-13-2011, 04:33 AM

hmmmffff!
I cant imagine anyone butchering up a perfectly good BMW, you know how many hours went into the development of that bike?
It was perfect.
PERFECT I TELL YOU!!!!!!

and you think you can improve on this??????

Carry on..........

johnwesley · 01-13-2011, 06:33 AM

BMWs are like Harleys, better left like the factory built them, It'll never work if you change it

matman1972 · 01-13-2011, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by rtwdoug

hmmmffff!
I cant imagine anyone butchering up a perfectly good BMW, you know how many hours went into the development of that bike?
It was perfect.
PERFECT I TELL YOU!!!!!!

and you think you can improve on this??????

Carry on..........

This from the Doug the anniversary sportster ripper.

BicyclebBob · 01-18-2011, 08:17 PM

How do the tires fit, no rubbing? Looks like they will rub on the fork gators if you pull them down? How close is the tire to the swing arm in the rear? I've been looking for some trials tires to put on my /5 with a beefy look. Bike looks amazing looking forward to more pictures...

jsullivan · 01-19-2011, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by BicyclebBob

How do the tires fit, no rubbing? Looks like they will rub on the fork gators if you pull them down? How close is the tire to the swing arm in the rear? I've been looking for some trials tires to put on my /5 with a beefy look. Bike looks amazing looking forward to more pictures...

The tires fit fine, no rubbing, and I don't anticipate any once I get the front end all buttoned up. I was concerned about the front tire's width, but when I got it mounted and inflated it slid into place no problem. The rear tire is close to the swingarm, not in width, but because of the tall sidewall. I'll snap some closeups for you when I get a chance.

The wheels are 18" front and rear, and the tires are 4x18". I had trouble finding a big trials tire in 19". You can get a shinko in 3.5x19" - http://tiresunlimited.com/ALL%20TIRE...241_trials.htm

crazydrummerdude · 01-19-2011, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rtwdoug

hmmmffff!
I cant imagine anyone butchering up a perfectly good BMW, you know how many hours went into the development of that bike?
It was perfect.
PERFECT I TELL YOU!!!!!!

and you think you can improve on this??????

The sad thing is, if this was on the BMWMOA forums, I guarantee most of the responses would be damn near identical to this.

jsullivan · 01-19-2011, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by crazydrummerdude

The sad thing is, if this was on the BMWMOA forums, I guarantee most of the responses would be damn near identical to this.

Maybe I should fork over the membership dues and start a thread over there?

FloridaSteve · 01-19-2011, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by jsullivan

Maybe I should fork over the membership dues and start a thread over there?

You have to love a forum that gets a battery charger question and goes on for 88 replies. Almost all technical

Somehow I don't think I'm BMW "caliber" lol..

Houseoffubar · 01-19-2011, 02:26 PM

Man, Every time I look at the photos of your bike, I like it more! I hope you don't mind copy cats, cause I am GOING to build an exact replica, except mine will go like 250-300mph

Keep up the awesome work!!!

rtwdoug · 01-19-2011, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by crazydrummerdude

The sad thing is, if this was on the BMWMOA forums, I guarantee most of the responses would be damn near identical to this.

which is why you will find me on here.

BTW, I love the bike, in case you thought I was being serious.

Doug

01-12-2011, 09:44 AM	#32
jsullivan ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2010 Location: Weatherford, OK Oddometer: 104	Shortened the subframe over the holidays. I took about 4" of length out, and kicked the tail up a bit. Here's my pal Caleb trying it on for size. I'm digging the stance! jsullivan screwed with this post 01-19-2011 at 10:28 AM

01-12-2011, 10:40 AM	#33
johnwesley wanta be Joined: May 2006 Location: mena, Ar Oddometer: 1,306	lookin' good __________________ dual sportster to artic circle KLR tour *Sportster Build* *Sportster Build II*

01-12-2011, 11:36 AM	#34
Sniper X De Oppresso Liber Joined: Jul 2006 Location: Central New Mexico, 7420ft above sea level Oddometer: 30,789	Looks bitchin to me man.... __________________ "I claim to be frightened of horses but do so only to get out of attending parades. It's peculiar but ...it works. The Horses get it. Straight Out Da Trailah!

01-13-2011, 04:33 AM	#36
rtwdoug prominent underachiever Joined: Dec 2004 Location: Alabamski Oblast, Redneckistan Oddometer: 3,066	hmmmffff! I cant imagine anyone butchering up a perfectly good BMW, you know how many hours went into the development of that bike? It was perfect. PERFECT I TELL YOU!!!!!! and you think you can improve on this?????? Carry on.......... __________________ 2011 Magadan (I hope!) (03 Harley 1200 Dirtster) 2010 Europe & the Middle East (75 Harley Bobber) 2009 Around the World ('62 Harley Chopper) 2008 Europe (TDM & Guzzi Falcone) 2007 Europe (TDM850) 2006 Around the World ('48 Indian Chief) 2005 Europe & N Africa (KLR650) 2004 Europe (KLR650) www.motosapiens.org My bike hotel in Bulgaria. ADVriders get 1st beer free!

01-13-2011, 06:33 AM	#37
johnwesley wanta be Joined: May 2006 Location: mena, Ar Oddometer: 1,306	BMWs are like Harleys, better left like the factory built them, It'll never work if you change it __________________ dual sportster to artic circle KLR tour *Sportster Build* *Sportster Build II*

01-12-2011, 11:42 AM	#35
lemieuxmc Banned Joined: Mar 2009 Location: East La Jolla... it's just Clairemont!! Oddometer: 3,360	Definitely like the high pipes and low fender. A short skirt and a looooong jacket?

01-18-2011, 08:17 PM	#39
BicyclebBob Adventurer Joined: Jul 2009 Location: Fort Worth, TEXAS Oddometer: 31	How do the tires fit, no rubbing? Looks like they will rub on the fork gators if you pull them down? How close is the tire to the swing arm in the rear? I've been looking for some trials tires to put on my /5 with a beefy look. Bike looks amazing looking forward to more pictures...

01-19-2011, 02:26 PM	#44
Houseoffubar fine beer sampler Joined: Dec 2010 Location: Bothell, Washington Oddometer: 1,560	Man, Every time I look at the photos of your bike, I like it more! I hope you don't mind copy cats, cause I am GOING to build an exact replica, except mine will go like 250-300mph Keep up the awesome work!!! __________________ Performance Welding Service 1978 R100/7 Build thread 1915 Boardtrack racer replica (Electric Powered) Lots of bicycles Hemp: The strongest natural fiber in the world, and the most nutritious plant on earth.....why is this illegal again?

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