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Ardcore's DIY hardtail..
- Thread starter ardcorechoppers
- Start date
sincealways
XS650 Member
I've been waiting 11 weeks for mine now, hoping it gets here soon as they had run into some issues obtaining the axle plates.
ippytattoo
Just another grumpy old hack.
Just got mine yesterday after about the same wait but the construction is top notch and made it worth the wait.
thiggi
XS650 Member
Good to hear. Im also on week 10-11.
sincealways
XS650 Member
just got off the phone with Jon, mine should be out this week!
duder
Duder
Got mine after about 10 weeks, due to axle plate back order. Welded on as of yesterday. Does anyone know what size spacer I need for the back wheel? The lines on this thing are perfect, I'm so glad I decided to go with this hardtail. I still can't wrap my head around how pretty their welds are
txbluecollar
XS650 Addict
what dimensions did you go with. Ive heard about the axle spacers for these being needed. Is it wider than stock?
GoldToothGarage
XS650 Addict
so is the 10 - 11 week wait still normal?
duder
Duder
i went with their normal setup: 4inch stretch, 2inch drop. i havent got a chance to put the back wheel on yet so i dont know the exact spacing, but from what ive heard almost all the hardtails made need the rear wheel shimmed
duder
Duder
i dont think the 10 week wait is normal at all but all their axle plates were back ordered. when I ordered mine they said a 4 week wait and then they ran into the problem. I suppose the only way you would know if they're caught up is to call or email them
It is wider than stock. I have used 3 3/4" washers and its almost spot on. I can get exact measurements for you, but I haven't decided if I want to get spacers made or simply use the washers. It would be nice if they would include the option for spacers as all the stock wheel options are the same.
thiggi
XS650 Member
Finally got mine fitted and welded up. Craftsmanship is top notch.
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thiggi
XS650 Member
duder
Duder
hey frky mnky, if you could get those widths that would be sweet. did you have to use 3 washers on both sides?
thatguy
XS650 Addict
wow this is exactly what i was going for great job
Width on the frame plates is 8.75" while the stock swing arm is 8.5" so you have .25" you need to make up. Depending upon if you use the stock axle adjusters will change how you need to space the wheel.
thatguy
XS650 Addict
what is the wait time on this hard tail??
txbluecollar
XS650 Addict
cafe hardtail? or just a mock up?
thiggi
XS650 Member
Not really sure how to label it. Just going with what i like. 21's front and rear mid controls and clip ons with suspended leaf seat.
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