~ Where I finally get to build a bobber ~
Cleanliness is next to godliness, so they say. Maybe what they ought to say is that cleanliness is next to impossible when dealing with 30-plus-year-old bikes. But not wanting to rock the boat and being in need of a spiritual … Continued
Preparation seems to be the key to just about everything, right? While it may not exactly feel like spring around here now, I’ll bet my rock bottom dollar that it’s just around the corner and (here comes another trite saying) … Continued
I’m tired of winter…and it hasn’t even started. Normally, December looks something like this in the Lehigh Valley… However this year, the weather here in the Northeast has been downright balmy compared to normal temperatures for this time of year. … Continued
As things were put together on the front end, a few lines were needed to make the bike operable and safe. Previous posts mentioned a new speedometer cable. Still working on the speedometer bracket but will be hooking it up … Continued
December arrived and brought raw weather. It felt like snow yesterday. Today it’s dark, gloomy, rainy and cold. Think the opposite of Hawaii or Florida. While I’m waiting for the real winter weather (ugh) to arrive, I’ll get a few … Continued
Previously on B.Y.O. Bobber, I fabricated a bracket for relocating the speedometer. It didn’t quite work out as planned. On the OEM gauge, the cable attaches to the bottom of the gauge and the cable runs downward, perpendicular to the … Continued
Some things are simply meant to be difficult. Generally speaking, bleeding brakes isn’t that difficult. With a little experience and understanding about the mechanics, the process becomes straightforward. I won’t say bleeding brakes is easy, just because it can be … Continued
It’s been a while, no doubt. More life issues are getting in the way of living life. With that said, let’s move along… The Victory is back on the road with a rewired tail, new micro switch at the front … Continued
I can now see why people give up on their bobber projects. It starts out with a lot of energy, challenge and fun. The expectation of tearing the bike apart and creating something different and cool is energizing. Even when … Continued
Getting there… and by “there” I mean getting back to work. I got some brake work done… more to do of course. The name of the game now is “Waiting For Parts”…waiting for ZN parts…waiting for Victory parts…waiting and waiting. … Continued