buildin' me a tracker

pregrid · 03-22-2011, 09:17 PM

Hey guys and gals, relatively new to the site, picked up a '79 eariler this year and i'm buildin' a street tracker. Actually bought the bike from Robert at Omar's, he's only a few miles from me. the motor was siezed but he sold me a running '74 for it.
The donor............

also got 2 front alloy wheels

Went to A&A Racing across the bay (some of you might recognize the name) and got tires

It came apart real quick

this was a coupla months ago, much has been done since, if ya wanna see more let me know.
Dave

jeepguy · 03-22-2011, 09:28 PM

lets see it

pregrid · 03-22-2011, 10:05 PM

Cleaned up the frame some, got the seat and tank from omar's

Moved the ignition switch..............

added brackets for a new battery box. the new box will not be cardboard

Hugh shaved and polished my legs.....don't even think about commenting on this!

damn that boy does good work!

Scored some NOS Redwing Hammerhead shocks

tms325i · 03-23-2011, 12:49 AM

Looks great but your avatar is really freaking me out....

Dogger · 03-23-2011, 03:59 AM

I love a good tracker, but I really love that husky in the back!

Punkskalar · 03-23-2011, 07:21 AM

DUDE! You should have shown me those rear shocks, we could have made the front legs have some maching to match.

Those rear shocks are straight up awesome!

pregrid · 03-23-2011, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tms325i

Looks great but your avatar is really freaking me out....

Yeah, I get that a lot..............

pregrid · 03-23-2011, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tms325i

Looks great but your avatar is really freaking me out....

Yeah, I get that a lot...............

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dogger

I love a good tracker, but I really love that husky in the back!

You mean this ol' thing?

pregrid · 03-23-2011, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Punkskalar

DUDE! You should have shown me those rear shocks, we could have made the front legs have some maching to match.

Those rear shocks are straight up awesome!

NOW he tells me! No it's cool, I like'em smooth

pregrid · 03-23-2011, 11:03 AM

Omar's front wheel to rear adapter

And his fork brace

Wheels are painted and polished

Goin' to the powder coaters to pick up the frame and a bunch of other parts today, pics after I steal my camera back from my son.

Travis · 03-23-2011, 11:18 AM

Damn! Nice looking wheels! Definitely going to have to follow this build.. That fork brace looks awesome.

BigBoreSwede · 03-23-2011, 02:15 PM

Wow.....this looks great, man!!

It´s always nice to see some really serious guys building a ride.

The Husqvarna is the pride and joy of Sweden.....or at least it was

/BigBoreSwede

Punkskalar · 03-23-2011, 03:10 PM

I also spy a 1st Gen Toyota truck. This dude has real taste in vehicles.

pregrid · 03-23-2011, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Punkskalar

I also spy a 1st Gen Toyota truck. This dude has real taste in vehicles.

You mean this ol' thing?

pregrid · 03-23-2011, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigBoreSwede

Wow.....this looks great, man!!

It´s always nice to see some really serious guys building a ride.

The Husqvarna is the pride and joy of Sweden.....or at least it was

/BigBoreSwede

yeah, originally built in Sweden, mine was built in Italy when MV Agusta owned it, now it's owned by BMW. Stay tuned

Punkskalar · 03-23-2011, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pregrid

You mean this ol' thing?

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...grid/794X4.jpg

Oh man, what a beauty! I have a soft spot for Toyota Trucks. And that generation is my favorite with a 22RE swap, 5 speed and A/C

I'd trade my Tacoma straight up for that truck....

Travis · 03-23-2011, 04:36 PM

Damn that truck is clean! Where are you from? That would be completely falling apart from rust if it were in the midwest.

pregrid · 03-23-2011, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Punkskalar

Oh man, what a beauty! I have a soft spot for Toyota Trucks. And that generation is my favorite with a 22RE swap, 5 speed and A/C

.

had this since new, bought it March '79, she's 32 years old this month! And it CAME with a/c, along with every other option available back then (p/s, tilt wheel, tinted glass, etc). Way back when I swapped the 20R for a 22R and dropped in a 5 speed.

Interior shot

Punkskalar · 03-23-2011, 04:51 PM

I am soo sick with Envy... I'd trade you my Tacoma AND my bike for that truck... Seriously!

BigJimmyW13 · 03-23-2011, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Punkskalar

I am soo sick with Envy... I'd trade you my Tacoma AND my bike for that truck... Seriously!

Damn. Man, those are some strong words....

03-22-2011, 09:17 PM	#1
pregrid XS650 Guru Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 1,491	buildin' me a tracker Hey guys and gals, relatively new to the site, picked up a '79 eariler this year and i'm buildin' a street tracker. Actually bought the bike from Robert at Omar's, he's only a few miles from me. the motor was siezed but he sold me a running '74 for it. The donor............ also got 2 front alloy wheels Went to A&A Racing across the bay (some of you might recognize the name) and got tires It came apart real quick this was a coupla months ago, much has been done since, if ya wanna see more let me know. Dave
	Dave...... '79 street tracker

03-22-2011, 09:28 PM	#2
jeepguy XS650 Addict Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: prairieville, louisiana Posts: 350	Re: buildin' me a tracker lets see it

03-22-2011, 10:05 PM	#3
pregrid XS650 Guru Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 1,491	Re: buildin' me a tracker Cleaned up the frame some, got the seat and tank from omar's Moved the ignition switch.............. added brackets for a new battery box. the new box will not be cardboard Hugh shaved and polished my legs.....don't even think about commenting on this! damn that boy does good work! Scored some NOS Redwing Hammerhead shocks
	Dave...... '79 street tracker

03-23-2011, 12:49 AM	#4
tms325i XS650 Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Homer Glen, Illinois Posts: 32	Re: buildin' me a tracker Looks great but your avatar is really freaking me out....

03-23-2011, 03:59 AM	#5
Dogger XS650 Addict Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 175	Re: buildin' me a tracker I love a good tracker, but I really love that husky in the back!

03-23-2011, 07:21 AM	#6
Punkskalar XS650 Guru Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 1,885	Re: buildin' me a tracker DUDE! You should have shown me those rear shocks, we could have made the front legs have some maching to match. Those rear shocks are straight up awesome!
	Tech - Creative Fabrication - http://hughshandbuilt.blogspot.com/ Website - http://hughshandbuilt.com/ *There is never a charge for Tech Support even if you don't purchase from us - We are Enthusiasts Helping Other Enthusiast and that is just the way it is

03-23-2011, 11:03 AM	#10
pregrid XS650 Guru Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 1,491	Re: buildin' me a tracker Omar's front wheel to rear adapter And his fork brace Wheels are painted and polished Goin' to the powder coaters to pick up the frame and a bunch of other parts today, pics after I steal my camera back from my son.
	Dave...... '79 street tracker

03-23-2011, 11:18 AM	#11
Travis Staff Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: River Falls, WI, USA Posts: 3,787	Re: buildin' me a tracker Damn! Nice looking wheels! Definitely going to have to follow this build.. That fork brace looks awesome.
	- Travis

03-23-2011, 02:15 PM	#12
BigBoreSwede XS650 Addict Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Middle of Sweden Posts: 219	Re: buildin' me a tracker Wow.....this looks great, man!! It´s always nice to see some really serious guys building a ride. The Husqvarna is the pride and joy of Sweden.....or at least it was /BigBoreSwede
	LEARNING BY DOING

03-23-2011, 03:10 PM	#13
Punkskalar XS650 Guru Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 1,885	Re: buildin' me a tracker I also spy a 1st Gen Toyota truck. This dude has real taste in vehicles.
	Tech - Creative Fabrication - http://hughshandbuilt.blogspot.com/ Website - http://hughshandbuilt.com/ *There is never a charge for Tech Support even if you don't purchase from us - We are Enthusiasts Helping Other Enthusiast and that is just the way it is

03-23-2011, 04:36 PM	#17
Travis Staff Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: River Falls, WI, USA Posts: 3,787	Re: buildin' me a tracker Damn that truck is clean! Where are you from? That would be completely falling apart from rust if it were in the midwest.
	- Travis

03-23-2011, 04:51 PM	#19
Punkskalar XS650 Guru Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 1,885	Re: buildin' me a tracker I am soo sick with Envy... I'd trade you my Tacoma AND my bike for that truck... Seriously!
	Tech - Creative Fabrication - http://hughshandbuilt.blogspot.com/ Website - http://hughshandbuilt.com/ *There is never a charge for Tech Support even if you don't purchase from us - We are Enthusiasts Helping Other Enthusiast and that is just the way it is

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