Lowntown's Building a Bobber

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Hello,

Starting a build thread. Not much done yet, but I feel like I've got a good start.

Build Specs:
81 xs650 special
ardcore hardtail
cole foster tank
drag bars
Brushed aluminum bits
spoked wheels
Dual headlight (speed triple)
 
I will be fabricating some parts and hope to play around a bit with blacksmithing techniques. Do not really know what I am doing but that's the fun of it for me. Here is a picture of my homemade forge, powered by hair dryer.

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Decided to go with the ardcore choppers hardtail. Took exactly 12 weeks from the date of order to my front door. Frame quality is excellent.


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Covers still need a bit of work, but love the look of brushed aluminum and it is saving me some time.

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Bro sweet view out that back window. I warn you if you go with a DNA Springer you'll be looking like a good number of us. Ever since Spades built his ride with an Ardtail he has had a loyal following (me included)
 
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Finally got it into a roller. Ardcore hardtail went on without a hitch, just some massaging to get everything lined up properly. Couple of questions.

What has everyone running an ardcore done for lowering of front forks? I put legs all the way up until they hit the handlebar but it still looks a bit high.

I am guessing I will need to make spacers, but do most still run stock rear axle? if so I guess spacers would need to be added inside and outside of axle plates?

I am ordering this cole foster tank, has anybody bought from these guys before? do you know about bungs on the bottom of the tank and are they in a good spot for xs650? no pictures on sight.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/COLE-FOSTER...rcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1e85692bd9
 

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