1980 Bobber Build on Mr. Lucky's Frame

[kvanderploeg]

I've been recovering from Christmas but I did get a few parts in. If the bike were for me, I'd probably go with hand signals and really scale back all the switch gear. Since it's not, I tried my best to find something that would pack most everything she would need onto one switch box. This came from K&S. Also new clutch perch and lever.

New front master cylinder to match the clutch. This switch box will be going away as I have a new universal throttle assembly coming.

New rear master cylinder also came from MikesXS. I welded a couple of tabs from Lowbrow onto the frame to support this. My welds still aren't pretty, but they'll do. Used the original rear brake pivot and plunger. I bent the plunger rod and trimmed it down.

I also finished up the foot peg mounts before the holidays.

Kent

 

[Travis]

Looking good. That brake pedal is really close to the peg though. Your wife must have small feet

 

[kvanderploeg]

Thanks! It actually doesn't feel too bad. Even for my size 14 feet. I'm sure it will be even better for her. I'm more concerned about the shift peg, which is a bit far away. I'm thinking I may have to take a section out of the shifter and shorten it up.

Kent

 

[Travis]

Ah.. who needs rear brakes anyway when you got the front?

How far out it is the shift lever? I find that about 5" from center to center is usually about right.

 

[kvanderploeg]

Yeah, that sounds better. Right now it's 7.5" center to center.

Kent

 

[XSLeo]

On your rear brake, I might move the pedal pivot forward so the pivot is about over the rear footpeg mount bolt.
On the shifter, a bit longer makes it easier to shift. Mostly when your trying to find neutral.
I have Mike's longer shifter pedal on mine. I have to slide my foot forward a bit, my heel on the peg, not my instep, while I shift. The increase in leverage with the longer pedal it takes less effort to shift.

 

[kvanderploeg]

On your rear brake, I might move the pedal pivot forward so the pivot is about over the rear footpeg mount bolt.
On the shifter, a bit longer makes it easier to shift. Mostly when your trying to find neutral.
I have Mike's longer shifter pedal on mine. I have to slide my foot forward a bit, my heel on the peg, not my instep, while I shift. The increase in leverage with the longer pedal it takes less effort to shift.

The brake doesn't feel too bad. Could be a touch longer for my size 14 foot, but I think it will be fine for my wife. I bought a shorter shift lever off eBay. We'll see if that make enough difference. With the shifter where it is now, I almost have to have my heel on the footpeg to be able to shift properly.

Kent

 

[Ironsled77]

I shortened my shift lever. If you think its hard find netural just wait til you get that puppy on there!

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[kvanderploeg]

I shortened my shift lever. If you think its hard find netural just wait til you get that puppy on there!

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Yeah, that's what I'm afraid of. I'm going to try this cheap lever off eBay. Worst case scenario, I can cut down the stocker, but it's a little rough around the edges already.

Kent

 

[PBR Hessian]

Hows it going man, I just read this whole build and I must say it is coming out awesome! Keep up the good work!

 

[kvanderploeg]

Hows it going man, I just read this whole build and I must say it is coming out awesome! Keep up the good work!

Thanks for the encouragement. I've done a few little things, but no new photos. Waiting on fender and a few other parts. Still recovering from Christmas a bit, but it will get there. Thanks!

Kent

 

[kvanderploeg]

Been waiting on parts and money mostly. I was actually out working on the V-Star and just wrapping up when the FedEx truck pulled up. I just had to do a little mock-up. Fender is from 7 Metal West.

Kent

 

[pyroman]

Are those real Anderson foot pegs? Build looks great!

 

[kvanderploeg]

Are those real Anderson foot pegs? Build looks great!

No, they're knock offs. Thanks!

Kent

 

[uknowme2goog]

the fender looks great....what type of fender struts are you going to use?

 

[kvanderploeg]

the fender looks great....what type of fender struts are you going to use?

Thanks! Fender support will be coming from 7 Metal West as well.

Kent

 

[MUCHADO]

Nice build, love the exhaust!

 

[kvanderploeg]

After sitting all winter long, I decided to make a real effort to see if the engine would fire up again now that it's in the new frame. After some wiring screw-ups and being set straight by DADDYGCYCLES and Nooovie (thanks, guys!) she fired back up on the first kick! The wiring is a mess, but I'll be moving to a Pamco and new coil once they are back in stock. I also still need to clean/rebuild/rejet the carbs, but it's a good sign!

Kent

 

[Ironsled77]

That will get you motivated!

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[kvanderploeg]

That will get you motivated!

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Yeah, I needed a little motivation as I haven't been moving as fast as I was early on. Figured this would help. New tires should show up today, and more wiring stuff showing up day by day.

Kent