t3_1h5xl3f

So the last thing i need to do before going to paint is some light moulding over welds on the frame and am curious on different methods. 

I was going to bondo over everything but its 30 degrees here and i read that body filler doesnt cure right in cold weather. 

So next thought is brazing over all the welds with silicon bronze and grinding/smoothing that. 

Ive also been told to use sheet metal but i just dont understand that process and dont think im skilled enough. 

If anyone has any input on process for this it would be greatly appreciated as im feeling stuck on it. 


<div class="md"><p>So the last thing i need to do before going to paint is some light moulding over welds on the frame and am curious on different methods. </p>

<p>I was going to bondo over everything but its 30 degrees here and i read that body filler doesnt cure right in cold weather. </p>

<p>So next thought is brazing over all the welds with silicon bronze and grinding/smoothing that. </p>

<p>Ive also been told to use sheet metal but i just dont understand that process and dont think im skilled enough. </p>

<p>If anyone has any input on process for this it would be greatly appreciated as im feeling stuck on it. </p>
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Moulding before paint

t3_1h5fmz4

What's up everyone. Doing a shameless plug for my sandcastings that I make when I have spare time. Check out my insta and leave a Follow, a kind word or better yet - buy something if You like it!

Working on some bird deflectors and CV top covers that I'll present soon. 

Insta: artansandcasting


<div class="md"><p>What&#39;s up everyone. Doing a shameless plug for my sandcastings that I make when I have spare time. Check out my insta and leave a Follow, a kind word or better yet - buy something if You like it!</p>

<p>Working on some bird deflectors and CV top covers that I&#39;ll present soon. </p>

<p>Insta: artansandcasting</p>
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Shameless plug

t3_1h5cmh9

I been looking at this thing for a while. I don’t need it’s, especially since they were $100 plus. But they’re like $30 now. I was wondering if anyone has a photo of one on their bike? I can’t find a photo of one being ran. Thanks anyway.

<div class="md"><p>I been looking at this thing for a while. I don’t need it’s, especially since they were $100 plus. But they’re like $30 now. I was wondering if anyone has a photo of one on their bike? I can’t find a photo of one being ran. Thanks anyway.</p>
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Does anyone run this primo clutch cover on open primary?

t3_1h57s4w

Just bought this hunk of junk. First bike. Need some help and advise.

t3_1h50v6u

Hey guys i grew up in early 2000s and remember all the greats. Teutuls, jesse james, billy lane, indian larry. Im curious who is up and coming in the industry now? Any new rising stars?

<div class="md"><p>Hey guys i grew up in early 2000s and remember all the greats. Teutuls, jesse james, billy lane, indian larry. Im curious who is up and coming in the industry now? Any new rising stars?</p>
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New names 

t3_1h4zzw2

i need to rebuild the top cover on my 4speed rotary top transmission (1979). i got all the top bolts backed off, been tapping it with a rubber mallet, and with all my strength i cannot get it off. i know there are two dowel pins on the top of the trans, one on the main shaft side and the other on the kicker side. the transmission isnt pulled off my bike, but i am tempted to do so to bring it to the work bench. any tips

<div class="md"><p>i need to rebuild the top cover on my 4speed rotary top transmission (1979). i got all the top bolts backed off, been tapping it with a rubber mallet, and with all my strength i cannot get it off. i know there are two dowel pins on the top of the trans, one on the main shaft side and the other on the kicker side. the transmission isnt pulled off my bike, but i am tempted to do so to bring it to the work bench. any tips</p>
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Harley Rotary Top Transmission Top cover removal tips

t3_1h4xg54

So far it just needs to be timed again, primary chain tension set, clutch adjusted, tail light installed, clutch lever, primary sealed up, kickstand fully mounted and the transmission and primary filled with oil and it should be ready to rock. Refer to last post about title issue

<div class="md"><p>So far it just needs to be timed again, primary chain tension set, clutch adjusted, tail light installed, clutch lever, primary sealed up, kickstand fully mounted and the transmission and primary filled with oil and it should be ready to rock. Refer to last post about title issue</p>
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First 3 takes it home

t3_1h4u2uf

Hello all! I’m getting a really great deal on this pan. Has not been ridden in 2 years. Owner said it was spewing gas last time he started it. Any leads as to why this happens? I have built (assembled) a chopper before, and have done a top end conversion (883-1200 swap). But not sure about this. Anything would help. Thank you! 

<div class="md"><p>Hello all! I’m getting a really great deal on this pan. Has not been ridden in 2 years. Owner said it was spewing gas last time he started it. Any leads as to why this happens? I have built (assembled) a chopper before, and have done a top end conversion (883-1200 swap). But not sure about this. Anything would help. Thank you! </p>
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Pan head puking gas

t3_1h4nkoq

https://preview.redd.it/m2zrvv5qcd4e1.jpg?width=1700&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c2416c715aea2b465c86cf511c52127c1965f832

does this look correct to you? I'm removing signals, instruments, sensors, voes, ect.

<div class="md"><p><a href="https://preview.redd.it/m2zrvv5qcd4e1.jpg?width=1700&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp&amp;s=c2416c715aea2b465c86cf511c52127c1965f832">https://preview.redd.it/m2zrvv5qcd4e1.jpg?width=1700&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp&amp;s=c2416c715aea2b465c86cf511c52127c1965f832</a></p>

<p>does this look correct to you? I&#39;m removing signals, instruments, sensors, voes, ect.</p>
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03 sportster wiring help

t3_1h4jur0

How did you guys do your battery box?

Switched out my narrow glide forks for tcbros 6 over tubes. Can’t figure out what tube stops/oil locks to get. Not sure what year the front end came off of. Any help would be appreciated! 

<div class="md"><p>Switched out my narrow glide forks for tcbros 6 over tubes. Can’t figure out what tube stops/oil locks to get. Not sure what year the front end came off of. Any help would be appreciated! </p>
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39mm narrow glide fork stops

Howdy. I have a 54 hardtail with a pan shovel. I inherited it so I don’t totally know the details on the motor but I am pretty sure it’s all s&s minus the pan head cases. 

Anyways, I dropped the points distributor in on timing mark “F” which from what I was reading is 30 deg before tdc on the front cyl on an s&s flywheel. Weights fully advanced and on the smaller lobe of the points cam.

I have spark and I can get it to cough on starting fluid but it feels like it’s kicking back rather than kicking through like it should if that makes sense. Maybe kick harder? Lol. I haven’t actually put gas in the tank or anything yet because I don’t want to flood the hell out of it by kicking a whole bunch. Any ideas of what I might be missing when trying to get this thing lined up timing wise would be appreciated!!

<div class="md"><p>Howdy. I have a 54 hardtail with a pan shovel. I inherited it so I don’t totally know the details on the motor but I am pretty sure it’s all s&amp;s minus the pan head cases. </p>

<p>Anyways, I dropped the points distributor in on timing mark “F” which from what I was reading is 30 deg before tdc on the front cyl on an s&amp;s flywheel. Weights fully advanced and on the smaller lobe of the points cam.</p>

<p>I have spark and I can get it to cough on starting fluid but it feels like it’s kicking back rather than kicking through like it should if that makes sense. Maybe kick harder? Lol. I haven’t actually put gas in the tank or anything yet because I don’t want to flood the hell out of it by kicking a whole bunch. Any ideas of what I might be missing when trying to get this thing lined up timing wise would be appreciated!!</p>
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Advice?

First snow in Buffalo

Am I weird for wanting a bike from my birth year?  I frame this as a question but I already bought one and started chopping.  They didn’t really make anything in 85 that is like jaw dropping ooo I have to have it, but it was the last year of the iron head and it was cheap lol.  I also have a graduation year 04 Harley that’s my main ride.

Question:  How did you pick your motorcycle?  Specifically the year,  or does the year matter?


<div class="md"><p>Am I weird for wanting a bike from my birth year?  I frame this as a question but I already bought one and started chopping.  They didn’t really make anything in 85 that is like jaw dropping ooo I have to have it, but it was the last year of the iron head and it was cheap lol.  I also have a graduation year 04 Harley that’s my main ride.</p>

<p>Question:  How did you pick your motorcycle?  Specifically the year,  or does the year matter?</p>
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Birthday Bike

Tearing into the engine to fix the oil burning issue 82 sporty chop 

Sold my sporty and got this softail and started preparing for the chop. I ordered the hardtail for shovelheads from road 6 customs, curious if anyone has any tips or something ‼️ also i need foot pegs and kickstart kit recommendations, maybe even a 5 speed open primary… lmk😏

<div class="md"><p>Sold my sporty and got this softail and started preparing for the chop. I ordered the hardtail for shovelheads from road 6 customs, curious if anyone has any tips or something ‼️ also i need foot pegs and kickstart kit recommendations, maybe even a 5 speed open primary… lmk😏</p>
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First time chopper

Moon eyes 2024 Yokohama 

Trying to avoid running a stock sporty tank wanted to use this one but not sure what my options really are? Let's here it!

<div class="md"><p>Trying to avoid running a stock sporty tank wanted to use this one but not sure what my options really are? Let&#39;s here it!</p>
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Need advice for tank mounting options.

My First Paint Job

It’s wild to me that I’ve raffled off 100 tanks on IG.here are all 100 of them 

<div class="md"><p>It’s wild to me that I’ve raffled off 100 tanks on IG.here are all 100 of them </p>
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All 100 tanks 

“Old School” Chopper

Hello all!!

 I wanted to announce that I am now offering 2 into 1 intakes for XS650's! I have two material options at the moment, Polished Stainless and Raw Steel with the option of left or right side carb mounting. I will be adding some more options in the future such as Raw Stainless and powder coating options.
All flanges are laser cut out of 1/4" material. Stainless intakes are all 100% back purged so there is no "sugaring" on the inside of the tubes thus no restriction of flow.

I am open to doing some custom intakes but am limited by the availability of material and those will obviously be a bit more expensive than the standard ones.

I have now launched an online store where you can place orders! Feel free to ask any questions!

I will be adding more parts to the shop as I grow. At the moment I am developing a steel horseshoe electronics box built around an 8 cell antigravity battery. It will be large enough to house the battery, a small fuse block, regulator/rectifier, starter solenoid, flasher relay and the stock TCI box. I am also going to be offering full stainless shotgun style chopper exhausts.

Along with the custom parts I will be offering Upholstery services as well!! The portfolio is a bit low but I will add pics of the ones I've done and future projects as well.

Check out my shop here!

Beckbuiltfab.bigcartel.com

Hope to work with some of y'all soon!

<div class="md"><p>Hello all!!</p>

<p>I wanted to announce that I am now offering 2 into 1 intakes for XS650&#39;s! I have two material options at the moment, Polished Stainless and Raw Steel with the option of left or right side carb mounting. I will be adding some more options in the future such as Raw Stainless and powder coating options.
All flanges are laser cut out of 1/4&quot; material. Stainless intakes are all 100% back purged so there is no &quot;sugaring&quot; on the inside of the tubes thus no restriction of flow.</p>

<p>I am open to doing some custom intakes but am limited by the availability of material and those will obviously be a bit more expensive than the standard ones.</p>

<p>I have now launched an online store where you can place orders! Feel free to ask any questions!</p>

<p>I will be adding more parts to the shop as I grow. At the moment I am developing a steel horseshoe electronics box built around an 8 cell antigravity battery. It will be large enough to house the battery, a small fuse block, regulator/rectifier, starter solenoid, flasher relay and the stock TCI box. I am also going to be offering full stainless shotgun style chopper exhausts.</p>

<p>Along with the custom parts I will be offering Upholstery services as well!! The portfolio is a bit low but I will add pics of the ones I&#39;ve done and future projects as well.</p>

<p>Check out my shop here!</p>

<p>Beckbuiltfab.bigcartel.com</p>

<p>Hope to work with some of y&#39;all soon!</p>
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Handmade XS650 Parts!

All work and paint done by me in my garage. 

<div class="md"><p>All work and paint done by me in my garage. </p>
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My first chopper. 

Got an 82 fxr that needs some fixing on the pistons I have never worked on a bike before so I just need to know what book I needa buy or where to start or best case who to go to in CA any help is appreciated 

<div class="md"><p>Got an 82 fxr that needs some fixing on the pistons I have never worked on a bike before so I just need to know what book I needa buy or where to start or best case who to go to in CA any help is appreciated </p>
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Any shovehead pros?

Cold Days and Hot Chops

Rescued this one last week and have started stripping it down and making sense of what’s on there for better and for worse!

Can anyone identify the oil bag on it? 


<div class="md"><p>Rescued this one last week and have started stripping it down and making sense of what’s on there for better and for worse!</p>

<p>Can anyone identify the oil bag on it? </p>
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Cb750 help!

Happy Turkey Day 

Just An “Old School” Chopper

This should be pretty cool, I’m gonna ride my sporty down there.
I was also wondering if there’s any other events/rally’s around CFL, I know about RIP Ride and Tarball but that’s it.
Thanks y’all!

<div class="md"><p>This should be pretty cool, I’m gonna ride my sporty down there.
I was also wondering if there’s any other events/rally’s around CFL, I know about RIP Ride and Tarball but that’s it.
Thanks y’all!</p>
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Central Florida Chopper Rally’s/Events

Would like to turn my vstar into something similar to this. I’m a noob and I was wondering how much has really been done to this bike to achieve this look as well as some tips and advice. To me it only looks like they swapped the bars and tank aswell as front fender delete. What am I missing?

<div class="md"><p>Would like to turn my vstar into something similar to this. I’m a noob and I was wondering how much has really been done to this bike to achieve this look as well as some tips and advice. To me it only looks like they swapped the bars and tank aswell as front fender delete. What am I missing?</p>
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What exactly has been done to this Vstar?

Anything concerning choppers, biker culture outlaw or otherwise.           How-to's, quality parts suppliers, links to good forums, and communities which are part of the chopper culture. 

Some other subreddits related to chopping that have asked for a link.

/r/70sstylechoppers

<div class="md"><p>Anything concerning choppers, biker culture outlaw or otherwise.           How-to&#39;s, quality parts suppliers, links to good forums, and communities which are part of the chopper culture. </p>

<p>Some other subreddits related to chopping that have asked for a link.</p>

<p><a href="/r/70sstylechoppers">/r/70sstylechoppers</a></p>
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<div class="md"><p>Anything concerning choppers, biker culture outlaw or otherwise.           How-to&#39;s, quality parts suppliers, links to good forums, and communities which are part of the chopper culture.</p>
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