Flying Monkey Build Thread

[TwoShoes]

Also got some bars to cut down; internal throttle and clutch setup from an old Harley. I'm hoping the internal clutch will work out. If not, I have a backup plan.

That's pretty sweet.

[Grashopr]

Almost there. 90% done with the brake, still need to paint the seat pan and get the oil lines buttoned up to where they quit leaking. But really really close.

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good luck turning with those pegs...

paint looks nice.

[Grashopr]

Turns just fine. Definitely not a knee dragger, but does just fine so far.

[jjschweizer]

Where did you find you front end? I want this same springer.

[LoudPipesSaveLives]

Nice build, dig the bike.

[Bobber68]

Nice build , It answered some questions I had about mine.. Did I read right ? You ran you're rear brake line through the Frame ??? Hows that working out ??

[Gnarly]

Lobe the bike!! Looks super light.

[Bobber68]

..Looks good , doing a fine job ,

[Bobber68]

I shouldn't get on this sight when I've been drinking...

[kraznos]

beatiful

[Bobber68]

I changed the color , Purple just wasn't doing it ... " Grashopr " - I have a set of bars like yours. and I was thinking about cleaning the front end up like you did.. Can you PM me and tell me what I'll need to run the Throttle cable through the bars.. .Thanks man...
BTW- That's one of the Best looking Bikes I have ever seen.. Harley , Triumph or any Bike ..... I LOVE it...

[rustiepyles]

Love it, cool bike!

[Trevor04]

whats up phil, bike looks better every time i look at it. and whoever did the body work on that tank has some skills. haha. hit me up and we can go for a ride, piston swap should be done by sunday

[Bobber68]

Is that a DNA Front End ??

[ElekVins]

Where did you find you front end? I want this same springer.

Don't !!


Apart from that, nice work on the bike, especially like the oil tank.

[ElekVins]

Is that a DNA Front End ??

If it ain't a DNA, someone copied a DNA...

[Bobber68]

If it ain't a DNA, someone copied a DNA...

It wouldn't be the first time someone put there name on a DNA..

[Grashopr]

Sorry, it's been a while since I've checked this thread..

The bars are a set of 50's Harley bars that were welded directly to the DNA (yes, it's a POS chineese springer front end, and it works and looks terrific. $$ was the deciding factor when I purchased the front end) upper clamp. The Harley bars were selected for the internal throttle and clutch worm drive. However, I just dont have the arm strength to run the clutch... it's just too difficult to hold for long periods of time.

Yes Trevor.. whoever did the bodywork on that tank IS a madman!

And thank you guys for the accolades. Rode the bike all summer, and it's a ball! Turns heads everywhere and I just love it. Want to build another one!

[Grashopr]

Yes, I ran the rear brake line through the frame.. works pretty well! Teflon lined bicycle cable sheath routed up the rear tube from under the bike, turns and runs into the rear subframe, then out of the upper subframe tube and straight to a holder and to a modified brake arm. No safety backup, but it stops. :/