If you had a nickel for every Sporty build thread...

You're right. I'm switching to a 3/4 NPT hose spicket valve.

Looking good Nerd... What kind of welder are you using?

It's a 110V Lincoln SP-100T MIG. I would've had my friend weld the tank for me but my oil tank sat for a week before he welded it. I have little patience these days.

and after i get some new neck bearings, gonna put these on. also rebuilding the forks and getting a new front MC and brake line.

Dig the tank man nice work!

Looking very cool. Damn, them's some narrow bars!

i like the way it turned out. nice job!

Nerdsports the bike is looking good.I am still really impressed with the mid control jockey set-up.I made a cable less jockey set-up years ago for my last bike and seeing yours always reminds me of it.It's good to see people using their creativity to build what they want.

Thanks guys!

Originally Posted by HubertCumberdale

Nerdsports the bike is looking good.I am still really impressed with the mid control jockey set-up.I made a cable less jockey set-up years ago for my last bike and seeing yours always reminds me of it.It's good to see people using their creativity to build what they want.

I got the idea from something posted on here 1.5-2 years ago using forward controls. I had to make it happen using scrap steel. I want to change it up a little. Got any pics of your old setup??

Originally Posted by MagnusB

Nice tank! Really cool shape. How much fuel will it hold, 1,5 gallons?

Filled it up yesterday, took 2.2 gallons.

Yeah,here it is.

Originally Posted by HubertCumberdale

Yeah,here it is.

how does that set up work on the inside?

Here's an update... if you care. I rode the bike somewhere around 100 miles after assembling hoping this loud ticking from the front cylinder would go away. Well, on its last ride it started smoking from the front cylinder exhaust, pretty bad. Started taking it apart and found this...

I really like the finished product. sorry to see that piston! any idea what caused that? is the scoring just on the front of the front cylinder?

Originally Posted by Newporabbit

I really like the finished product. sorry to see that piston! any idea what caused that? is the scoring just on the front of the front cylinder?

Thanks bud! The scoring is on the inside of the front cylinder. I havent taken apart the rear cylinder to inspect for damage. I'm not sure what could've caused this unfortunately.

man I'm sorry to hear that. hopefully 1 of the more knowledgeable people around here will chime in and let us know what is possibly the issue. not get that bike back together!!!!

Originally Posted by Newporabbit

man I'm sorry to hear that. hopefully 1 of the more knowledgeable people around here will chime in and let us know what is possibly the issue. not get that bike back together!!!!

Bought a 1200 conversion. Going to take the heads in for a valve job so they're fresh, then it's time for wheelies. Maybe not but still much better than a pussy 883.

Duuuuude, loving how it turned out!!!

Some updates

redid the battery tray for the braille battery


put the engine back together and fired it up without headers - still working on making or getting an exhaust


before sissy


after

looking good, really digging the sissy bar.