First Tracker Make Over

Yes. 1 1/2" would have been much easier and I could have used the stock exhaust flanges. 1 1/2" also is available with a 3 or 3 1/2" center line radius that would make a perfect bend on the head pipes and give more clearance between the front frame rails and cylinder fins too. So 1 3/4" it is.:thumbsup:
 
Exhaust is on hold at the moment so I made a heat shield to replace the LH number plate and changed the chain guard a little. I did notice my rear sprocket and rear disc carrier are not polished.:doh: Not acceptable but I`ll take care of that and probably change to a larger rear tire.
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Today I made new beauty (ugly) plates. Slots instead of holes.:shrug: Pipes are all TIG`d and will be ready for chrome shop next week. I also ordered a bigger back tire and I`ll polish the rear sprocket and disc carrier when I change the tire. I`ll probably make new (plain) foot peg brackets too.
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Went in the garage (oven) this morning to test fit the pipes to make sure they didn`t move around when welded and unboxed the new rear tire for a look. Seems wide but the bead will be pulled in a couple of inches when mounted. I`m sure I`ll run into chain guard, chain, shock, and brake stay clearance problems but I`ve got nothing better to do than make this all work. This time I`ll just give the bike shop the $90 to dismount, mount and balance the new tire. Writing a check will be much easier than fighting with the tire and tube.:thumbsup:
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After spanking the Rental House monkey for a week (rental house and working air cond should not even be in the same sentence) I finally got the pipes prepped and ready for the chrome shop tomorrow.:thumbsup:
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Pipes are in the chrome shop so I got the 27.5X7.5-19 rear tire mounted and balanced and polished the rear sprocket and disc carrier. Plenty of chain and chain guard side clearance but I`m going to have to get a chain that is 1 link longer to give more front clearance (only 1/4" now). The dismount, mount and balance cost more than the new tire.:doh: I do like the stance a little better though. Pipes should be done next week.:thumbsup:
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Pipes back from the chrome shop.:thumbsup: Everything is installed except for the new chain and polish the inside half of the front disc carrier. Almost done so I`ll have to start thinking about a "Make Over" ReDo.:shootme: The short "Bobber" exhaust came out good too.:shrug:
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The Make Over is finally done.:thumbsup: Well sorta anyway. I really can`t think of anything else I`d like to do to it. Tank is drained and carbs drained and cleaned and battery is removed and on the storage/maintenance/charger. I decided I`m probably not going to ride this one anymore.:shrug:
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halfmile said:
The Make Over is finally done.:thumbsup: Well sorta anyway. I really can`t think of anything else I`d like to do to it. Tank is drained and carbs drained and cleaned and battery is removed and on the storage/maintenance/charger. I decided I`m probably not going to ride this one anymore.:shrug:
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It sure is a beauty! 😍 Love the pipes, the red accents and of course….that magneto!
Certainly one of your best builds! 👍🏻
 
Mailman said:
It sure is a beauty! 😍 Love the pipes, the red accents and of course….that magneto!
Certainly one of your best builds! 👍🏻
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Thanks Bob. I always value your input.:thumbsup: I don`t know about my best but it`s certainly my most expensive build for sure. I just added up the receipts for the make over and WOW!!:doh:
 
halfmile said:
Thanks Bob. I always value your input.:thumbsup: I don`t know about my best but it`s certainly my most expensive build for sure. I just added up the receipts for the make over and WOW!!:doh:
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Best not to do that in my experience; better for your mental stability!
Great build tho' Halfmile; stunning finish.
 
Beautiful bike Phil. :cheers:. I always enjoy your build threads. I just noticed a 'quick change' rear wheel. I don't remember you stating that. Well done. Just goes to show that I should have bought it from you when you posted it on Denver CL 10 or so years ago, although it wasn't the same bike as it is today. :whistle:
 

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