1979 Ground Pounder Bobber Builid

[charlesincharge09]

It slides back and forth on two bolts

 

[Johnt3]

Good paint work man.Like the ridges on tank and fender. The detail is awesome.

 

[spent]

I am loving this build. Lots of really clean, interesting fab. I was thinking of pitching the alloys that came with the basket I just aquired for my build, but now I'm thinking it may be the spokers that go. The holes and the dual-sport tires totally change the look of them.

Question: did you mask around the holes in the spokes or did you do the countersink after powdercoat. Looks clean as hell.

 

[charlesincharge09]

I am loving this build. Lots of really clean, interesting fab. I was thinking of pitching the alloys that came with the basket I just aquired for my build, but now I'm thinking it may be the spokers that go. The holes and the dual-sport tires totally change the look of them.

Question: did you mask around the holes in the spokes or did you do the countersink after powdercoat. Looks clean as hell.

Thanks!! I counter sunk them after I painted them

 

[charlesincharge09]

Here's some more pics!!

 

[Lester]

That thing is ROCK N ROLL !
Kick ass job you have done

 

[charlesincharge09]

well it is 99.9% done. after so many carb and electrical issues it is all running good. had to replace my worm gear and pushrod which i thought would fix it... it didnt. tool clutch apart and all the metal plates were warped like a bitch! lol it was dragging so bad but not anymore! i am glad to say i have a tent bag strapped to the front bars, and a backpack with cloths, a sleeping bag is rolled up on the back pack and a ground mat also. i am headed to the symco shakedown which is in Manawa WI about 45 minutes from home.

http://www.symcoshakedown.com/Symco_Shakedown/Main.html

 

[charlesincharge09]

and by the way AMERICAN PICKERS were here in one of their episodes!!!

 

[dertyj689]

Bike is awesome! just saw the drilled mags for the first time today and im liking it! did you clear the countersink after drilling them? being in florida, rust is the #1 enemy

 

[GoldToothGarage]

sick inspiration my friend! we need a re-cap of the shake down!!

 

[charlesincharge09]

The mags were not cleared over after. It was a last minute idea and I like the turnout of them. The shakedown was bigger than last year and a huge blast. I had to sneek the XS in because it wasnt old enough but everyone seemed to like it. Had two photographers digging it so they did a photoshoot. (my hour of fame) lol I will get some pictures up of them once they email me some

 

[charlesincharge09]

FENDER BROKE forgot to tell you guys! back pack was packed full with cloths and tools, and sleeping bag tent etc..... railroad track....... bump.....seat went down.... backpack won, fender lost. time to repair i will be posting details about that when i get to fixing it

 

[gggGary]

Would have been a fun event to go to, but WE had to go horsy riding INSTEAD.

 

[charlesincharge09]

Ever been there? it is by far the coolest carshow ive ever been to

 

[charlesincharge09]

GOT THE PICSSS!!!!

 

[stuntdouble]

..........DAMN!..........

 

[JP50515]

I see the recreation of this photo in there ha

http://www.pipeburn.com/storage/XS650_3.jpeg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1287568615153

 

[charlesincharge09]

I see the recreation of this photo in there ha

http://www.pipeburn.com/storage/XS650_3.jpeg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1287568615153

haha yea! ive seen that photo many times. but i was fully airborne and actually kicking it!

 

[Lester]

Very nice bridge, where abouts is that...... LOL just kidding! Kick ass fotoshoot lets hope they put it in print.... that would be like an Olimpic gold medal project wize.

Kick ass Build !

 

[charlesincharge09]

Bridge is in Symco wisconsin it is an old bridge that serves no purpose at all! Lol the town of Symco is a bunch of acres of land where the owner bought and was donated old buildings and barns etc. he created a mini town to resemble a town from the 50s