Twokidsnosleep Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 I built this kit as a kid, love the box art and am a sucker to try again...with some new skills The frame is wimpy and the spokes are ok but a bit thick. So I will re-spoke the wheels and may need to beef up the frame with brass?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 Spokes look much better. Where did you get the jig you have the bike frame mounted on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twokidsnosleep Posted March 18, 2021 Author Share Posted March 18, 2021 3 hours ago, afx said: Spokes look much better. Where did you get the jig you have the bike frame mounted on? MotoJig I think it was called off eBay...I will have a peek when I get home It is a bit pricey, but awesome if you build bikes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 https://www.spotmodel.com/product_info.php?products_id=55065 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twokidsnosleep Posted March 20, 2021 Author Share Posted March 20, 2021 55 minutes ago, afx said: https://www.spotmodel.com/product_info.php?products_id=55065 Yes that is it. Mine is an older version but still very useful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twokidsnosleep Posted March 20, 2021 Author Share Posted March 20, 2021 Got half of the front rim re-spoked Friday night after work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twokidsnosleep Posted March 22, 2021 Author Share Posted March 22, 2021 A shaky dry fit and she is up on her wheels...kinda sorta like a baby giraffe Fork neck post re-enforced with threaded brass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyK Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 Your patience and skill are amazing! This type of old motorcycle brings back memories. I look forward to more of your work. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twokidsnosleep Posted March 22, 2021 Author Share Posted March 22, 2021 2 hours ago, TonyK said: Your patience and skill are amazing! This type of old motorcycle brings back memories. I look forward to more of your work. Oh what a nice thing to say...you just made my day. Thank you Tony👍🏻😎 Dead on about memories, this kit was produced in 1976...I was nine and probably made a disaster of it at about age 10. That is a long time ago The good thing is I remember the weaknesses, so can hopefully strengthen the frame up a bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twokidsnosleep Posted March 22, 2021 Author Share Posted March 22, 2021 Front rim attachment to the forks. I am re-enforcing it all with brass rod and a brass shim inside the rim 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twokidsnosleep Posted March 24, 2021 Author Share Posted March 24, 2021 (edited) Rear wheel and suspension re-inforced next Edited March 24, 2021 by Twokidsnosleep 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twokidsnosleep Posted March 28, 2021 Author Share Posted March 28, 2021 (edited) So another really weak bit on this kit is the kick stand. I know I broke that as a kid. So, re-engineered one from brass stock and tube plus a flat and soldered it all up. Attached with a screw so the stand can be raised or lowered. Edited March 28, 2021 by Twokidsnosleep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twokidsnosleep Posted March 29, 2021 Author Share Posted March 29, 2021 Sunday night test fit of some painted parts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vettegasser Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 Really liking this. Those wheels are awesome. I have a bunch of revell 1/8 choppers thinking on respoking the wheels on these also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twokidsnosleep Posted April 3, 2021 Author Share Posted April 3, 2021 22 hours ago, Vettegasser said: Really liking this. Those wheels are awesome. I have a bunch of revell 1/8 choppers thinking on respoking the wheels on these also Thank You! Once you get the rhythm and are organized, it isn’t hard to re-spoke. Simple jig to hold it in place, work your way around the rim It just cleans up the wheel so much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vettegasser Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 Yea I really think it would really make these choppers look sooooo much better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twokidsnosleep Posted April 4, 2021 Author Share Posted April 4, 2021 Happy Easter! Husky is up on her own two wheels now, shocks are re-made and both wheels have brass rod through them Everything on the running gear is cemented or screwed on and the kickstand works Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantom Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 Nice work!! I wish I had the patience to respoke wheels like that!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twokidsnosleep Posted April 5, 2021 Author Share Posted April 5, 2021 13 hours ago, Fantom said: Nice work!! I wish I had the patience to respoke wheels like that!! Thanks! It isn’t all that hard once you get set up and follow the pattern Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twokidsnosleep Posted April 5, 2021 Author Share Posted April 5, 2021 She is getting close to being done. Last detail bits, tubings, wiring, number plates, glue on tank and seat....oh hell I am miles from finished 🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twokidsnosleep Posted April 6, 2021 Author Share Posted April 6, 2021 Struggling to the end.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 Looking good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twokidsnosleep Posted April 16, 2021 Author Share Posted April 16, 2021 On 4/6/2021 at 6:13 PM, afx said: Looking good. Thank you very much 👍🏻😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twokidsnosleep Posted April 16, 2021 Author Share Posted April 16, 2021 Got her all finished up and posing on a desert base 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted May 2, 2021 Share Posted May 2, 2021 impressive build on your bike 🏍 I just went thru your build thread... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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