buildin' me a tracker

Pre, have you been brave enough to keep track of the cost to build so far? I have, and knew getting in that the initial spending plan would be exceeded, but :banghead:
 
racerdave said:
Pre, have you been brave enough to keep track of the cost to build so far? I have, and knew getting in that the initial spending plan would be exceeded, but :banghead:
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K, coupla things here. What the fuck is a spending plan? :D I have been through enough projects that I know better than to have one of those. I know, I know, it's a smart thing to do. Limit spending to something within your "budget", what ever that is. Great idea if you're gonna add on a room, buy a new fridge or whatever. Those are projects that are more or less necessary. These, or at least mine, does not fall into that catagory. Mine is, pure and simple, a toy. I justified doing this in the beginning by figuring what it would cost to build. " I can afford that", I said. And that was the last time I considered cost 'cause I knew it would limit the quality of what I was about to build. I have a manila folder 'bout 3/4" thick with receipts. I have thought a coupla times about adding them up.........for just a few seconds..............and then I thought better of it. I have a rough idea, prolly low, but to be honest I really don't give a shit. I'm not rich by any stretch of the imagination, bikes just happen to be my ONLY hobby.
And I've got a VERY understanding and low maintenence wife. So to answer your question, I don't know...........and don't wanna. Wow, that came out longer than I thought it would!:D
 
Pre, couldn't agree more with your philosophy re: the cost. Like you, I don,t wanna know. I,m still looking at all the pages in this thread as I go along. I think you may have published the definitive work on street trackers. Question, in installing Robert's battery box, did you cut out the four posts that hold the stock battery set-up? Once having wacked off an essential frame part, I'm being extra careful. Thanks
 
Beemerboy said:
I think you may have published the definitive work on street trackers. Question, in installing Robert's battery box, did you cut out the four posts that hold the stock battery set-up?
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First of all thanks. And yes, I cut them off. With the battery I'm using I'm not worried about vibration.
 
The reason I asked is that from the photos where the lads are lowering the frame over the motor, it appears the two front battery box posts are intact after powdercoating. BTW, in speaking with Robert the other day, looks like he may be offering a basic wiring harness for trackers and cafe bikes in the hopefully near future. I hope I'm first in line for that item.
 
Pre, In your build, you eventually removed the electric leg. I want to keep mine as like Mrs. Pre, I've got some metal in the leg. What switch did you install in the gusset you welded in the frame? I,m told there are keyed switches that will handle starter amp loads without a solenoid. What was your set-up? Thanks for your patience.
 
Beemerboy said:
Pre, In your build, you eventually removed the electric leg. I want to keep mine as like Mrs. Pre, I've got some metal in the leg. What switch did you install in the gusset you welded in the frame? I,m told there are keyed switches that will handle starter amp loads without a solenoid. What was your set-up? Thanks for your patience.
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That's the kind of switch I used. It worked well initially when we were first trying to start the bike. We didn't know at the time the top end was worn out and the carbs were jetted too rich. Before we got that first roar to life either the switch or the starter gave out, never did find out. Took a whole lot of kickin' after that to finally get it started andon the first ride I realized the motor had to come out for a top end job. While it was out I decided to go old school and eliminated the starter. The one I used was a JT&T p/n 2695F. Got it from Omar's, he uses them and swears by them.
 
Pre, finally chased down that switch on the internet.Thanks for the help and information. I am going to nominate you for the Nobel prize in bike building.
 
Dave no shame in how an Old Geezer Looks,, a lot of us Geezers have been through the mill of life and are now showing signs of degregation.

I have been married for 35 years myself served my country for 9 years(The Sherwood Foresters and The Royal Irish Rangers) and worked in the Mining industry for 10 years before going intyo heavy engineering,

so like a lot of my American cousins of have had a similar life we are looking a bit worn around the edges

Lelsie
 
My daughter cut my hair last Saturday. We allways do that in the garage. While I was sweeping up the floor I said , "my hair doesn't look that gray in the mirror". She had a good laugh at that.
 
pregrid said:
That's the kind of switch I used. It worked well initially when we were first trying to start the bike. We didn't know at the time the top end was worn out and the carbs were jetted too rich. Before we got that first roar to life either the switch or the starter gave out, never did find out. Took a whole lot of kickin' after that to finally get it started andon the first ride I realized the motor had to come out for a top end job. While it was out I decided to go old school and eliminated the starter. The one I used was a JT&T p/n 2695F. Got it from Omar's, he uses them and swears by them.
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Found me one too here http://www.wiringproducts.com/contents/en-us/d409.html should be here Monday! Thanks again Dave :bike:
 
you guys are more than welcome. there's no way my build would've gone as well as it did without help from many peiople on this site. I am MORE than happy to answer anyone's questions here and anything I can do to help anyone I will, gladly!
 
This just keeps getting better and better. Sounds like I'm bragging but this has never happened to me before!

First a calendar...................



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Then this! Omar's ad inside front cover in the new Cafe Racer mag...............



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