'78 XLCH learning how to build, build.

[jaycagney]

well my bike keeps on changing so I thought I would update this a little.

rode it around all summer with different chalk all the time, mostly from other people drawing on it, which was fun-


but then I started to not like some of the "flashy" stuff on it. so I took of the brass kicker at put the stock one back on, took off brass rocker nuts, changed bars, put on some reasonably priced 900cc rockers.


and now that it's winter again, time to start doing more stuff. on my list is- high pipes, I put new headlights on (thanks girlfriend), needs rings, front drum will go on, and I'm going to attempt my own oil tank that hopefully works. started on pipes-




(my girlfriends feminine chalk work, not mine)-


first time welding pipes, it's been super fun so far. made it follow the lines of the hardtail and sissy bar. hopefully matching pipe number 2 will go smoothly, although I think it'll require more time.

[Motorradfahrer]

Looks good. Thanks for documenting your progress; it's good to read/see what you've done to your bike.

[seaking]

Cool bike! and you've rode it the whole time, mine sits for a long time before I get back on it.

You don't still have the 4 over tubes by chance?? I've been lookin for a '78 shovel, I really should ask before I forget.

[jaycagney]

I do have the 4 over.. I think they are in the background of the last photo. either those are the 4 overs built up, or my 2 unders. either way yes I have them. they are on the list of things I should sell

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[seaking]

Sweet, could ya PM me the part # sometime? no big hurry

[jaycagney]

sure will do. should be back in there this weekend

[brooklynbomber]

Awesome! You also have a keeper too, hang on that that rad chick of yours.

[beardedxglory]

Bad ass! Never thought of using chalkboard paint. Coolest idea I've seen on here in a while!

[RAW]

This is awesome. Great write up and insanely motivating.

[Ktraf]

Very cool thread. Good call on the 6" over tubes they look awesome, I think i see a set of them in my distant future..

[AusAndrew]

This is a super motivating thread! I'm undertaking a similar project with similar skills so it's great to see it is achievable. I prefer it with the low pipes but I'm sure you'll make it work. Look forward to the next update!

[Freewheeler]

Good thread and real motivation to get out into the workshop this morning.

Nick

[JuiceJames]

Awesome!

[jaycagney]

thanks!







http://instagram.com/p/xvF8Aby9uf/?modal=true (video)

got the other pipe built up, I made it go up at a different angle so I didn't cover the upper fishtail in exhaust soot but my friends agree it just looks off so I'm going to straighten it out and make it parallel, but I'm happy with the progress. just have to build all the supports now and start grinding down all the welds.

[jonnyoz]

Dude you are fuckin killing it, nice work, bike looks great. I like the chalkboard paint idea.

I'm in the middle of my first build so it's always inspiring to see someone else succeed their first time doing something. Hopefully I'll have a similar success story soon. Keep it up!