New kid from PHX AZ

[ryno]

Hey guys, decided to introduce myself after posting some annoying questions.
I picked up the '79 frame and black painted motor (which cuts my work down a little ) first for $500 then came across a rolling/slightly parted out '78 basket case for another $500... Should be a slow build for starters I'm in between jobs, and this is my first build. I have a motocross background so I'm hoping that I can grasp most of this with little help.
I purchased the TC Bros hardtail (which might be for sale if I can sell it locally). The more I read I decided since I'm such a small guy I don't want any stretch.
Please ignore the pastey ghost in the picture, NY boy cant stand the desert heat out here.

-Ryan

 

[azman857]

You think Phoenix is hot? Try living in Las Vegas. 120+ daytime and a cool 100 at night. Been there, done that. I've been living in Tucson for the last 23 yrs. Before here I was in Germany for 5 yrs. Talk about weather shock. Stick around in AZ. You'll get a tan. LOL
Nice assortment of parts you got there. Keep us informed of your progress, OK? BTW Welcome to our corner of the World Wide Web.

 

[ryno]

I don't think it's that hot... yet. haha I had to say something so I didn't look like a creeper standing next to my project half nakie. You know how it is I had the garage door down and the sun makes it ike an oven in there. NY humidity is worse then 100 degree Phoenix 100 degree weather.
Thanks! I been to Bob's cycle to get some wheels, still looking for a 36 spoke front 19".
The more i read on this site the more I want my bike to look different, which is more expensive, so it will probably be a slow build process. At first I was just gonna slap it together. Time will tell I guess.

 

[Yamaha_chop]

Riding is great, but if you just slap it together you'll regret not taking the time to build something more unique and your own.

There's a flip side to that coin though, my current build is at 2 years and counting! Fortunately I've still got my chop to ride in the meantime.

You look like you've got a great start though! Lots of good info here, and a lot of different styles to check out and find out what sort of bike fits you the best.

 

[azman857]

ryno Yah, I know. Choice of being fryed outside or baked inside. Monsoon season will be here before you know it and you'll be thinkin " didn't I leave this humidity back east?" LOL Enjoy this "cool" weather now.
Sparks M/C shop has a couple XS's in the yard there. Want me to take a peek for that front wheel?

 

[uknowme2goog]

good luck with your bike build...in next pictures keep your shirt on..

 

[mikeoxlodge]

I just moved from New York to Phoenix this winter as well!

I just bought an XS650 chopper that was about 90% done and am trying to finish it now.

We should get together and have a drink or three.

 

[ryno]

ryno Yah, I know. Choice of being fryed outside or baked inside. Monsoon season will be here before you know it and you'll be thinkin " didn't I leave this humidity back east?" LOL Enjoy this "cool" weather now.
Sparks M/C shop has a couple XS's in the yard there. Want me to take a peek for that front wheel?

Thanks, I'll let you know, I'm gonna go back to Bob's Cycle, I didn't get to look good enough the other day.
I'll know who to get at if I need some help ;-)

 

[ryno]

I just moved from New York to Phoenix this winter as well!

I just bought an XS650 chopper that was about 90% done and am trying to finish it now.

We should get together and have a drink or three.

Cool.

Did you buy the one on craiglist with the peanut tank, and it needed to be painted?

For sure, be careful about doing that and driving, they don't F around here.