"SideTracker"/ Monoshock build

[MrBultaco]

I'm liking your build with every post...

 

[CoconutPete]

Righteous! I like it. Beautiful welds.

 

[RedRyder]

Thanks, that's not my welds, a friend of mine who has built racing motorcycle frames did that

 

[RedRyder]

Some updates.Installed NOS shift shaft, installed Bennett clutch disks and springs, thrust bearing. New Allen bolts

Made a bracket for the Motogadget mini speedo/tacho and powder coated everything

Working on the frame

My friend Mike, he is awesome fabricator

Frame just about finished

Seat upholstered

 

[RedRyder]

Worked on the engine today as well. Was gone on a long vacation so everything taking longer then expected.

 

[RedRyder]

Here is the it might look like so far, just a quick Photoshop mockup

 

[racerdave]

I'm not a stock tank guy on trackers, but I likey!!!!

 

[RedRyder]

I'm not a stock tank guy on trackers, but I likey!!!!

I own 1979 and 1983 gas tanks, ended up buying the 1972 tank since I really like the shape

 

[59Tebo]

I'm diggin' it, Mr.! I recently read an article about a HD flattracker, and 'cept for the configuration of the motor, yours looks awful close! I'll bet it's gonna rip! In fact, I wonder how it would fair in a side-by-side run against that HD? I'm bettin' on the tuning forks....

 

[Ratranger]

For a headlight you might look at the ebay projectors. I used one on my tracker with a few mods. 1st I removed the angel eye, and then I made a mount for it. Fairly simple and small which works best behind a numberplate.

 

[RedRyder]

For a headlight you might look at the ebay projectors. I used one on my tracker with a few mods. 1st I removed the angel eye, and then I made a mount for it. Fairly simple and small which works best behind a numberplate.

Yeah, I like that bike I asked you details about it on Facebook. Where did you get the mounts/brackets for the number plate?
My plan right now is Baja Designs S2 right under the number plate

 

[Ratranger]

Lol, I can barely keep track. I try to answer questions best I can in a useful way.

I was looking at one of those lights, they're supposed to be pretty good. I ended up using the modified projector because I wanted a small round light.

*edit*
The mounts for the numberplate were fabricated. The bottom mount is a long aluminum spacer with a 90mm m8 bolt, drilled and tapped lower triple. Upper is sheetmetal I cut and bent to fit my speedometer. The speedometer and light set the distance from the forks.

 

[stuproj46]

Great skills, cool build...looking forward to seeing the finished article.

 

[RedRyder]

Dont have an engine hoist, just had to do it manually.

License plate / taillight bracket welded on

Electronics box welded

My friend Mike doing his magic.

Mounting tabs fabricated and welded.

Rear shock bracket finished.

 

[59Tebo]

That's a great friend to have! And his fab work rocks! RR, that bike is gonna scream!!!

 

[RedRyder]

I did make the mounting tabs and and held the pieces while he welded

 

[Ratranger]

Looking good. One piece of advice is make sure the license plate is held at all 4 corners. I didn't do that and almost lost my plate and then had to get a new one since it was cracked 80% of the way across.

 

[RedRyder]

Yes, thats the plan. It will be attached to this freshly powder coated plate

 

[RedRyder]

Some progress this weekend...

 

[RedRyder]

View from down under