Recent content by Mike231

Mag wheel

I'm looking for one of these if anyone has one.

Rattle can VHT Epoxy parts paint and some Rust-Oleum Metallic Gold.Im trying to keep the build budget tight so no powder coat.

Are you the guy that made Brew frames?

I'm probably just going to use the stock wheels.The budget is fairly limited so I'll probably just have the stock wheels powder coated flat black and hubs done in gold.My friend is a machinist so I'm gonna have him supervise me so I can make a speedo delete cover.Im going to use a micro speedo...

I grew up racing BMX bikes in the 80's and I'm trying to base my bobber build on a BMX theme.Im thinking about doing the wheels old school Skyway Tuff II graphites style with gold hubs.I know some people don't like the mag style wheels but to each his own.

I'm thick skinned so I'll be ok I hope,

I did look into the VooDoo but I already cut the lower frame rails to 3/4" for a TC.The Voodoo says you need 1".

I was hoping it would be ok.I cut into it a little with the sawzall.I cleaned up around it to see how deep it went.It didn't go into the frame under the wrap around.Im hoping he can run a bead over it and clean it up before.I figured I would check here before I get my chops busted by him.He will...

This is my first post so I would like to thank everyone on here for all excellent info and tech advice.I picked up a 78 650 with a clean title for $400 90% of the bike was there.I want to do a TC Bros weld on Hardtail.I did read about how to prep the frame and well I got impatient and cut it...