So basically my neighbor/family friend told me I should document the build process of this bike so I could show future employers that I don't sit around and pick my nose all day. Well regardless of whether I'll use it for that purpose or not, I liked the idea. I've already started building the bike, so I'll try to piece together everything I've got so far.
Just some quick background: I bought this bike right when I turned 18 from some old lady in NH that couldn't ride it anymore for $2300. I rode it mostly stock (I swapped out some parts) over the summer season and then tucked it away when I left for school. While I was at school my sister kinda sorta totaled my car. When I got the money for the car back I decided to build the bike because I didn't really want a car anymore and I had wanted a to build I bike for a while. My dad owns an automotive repair shop, so I've always had the tools I need. I have some experience with cars just from general goofing around with my friends and I've always liked working with my hands.
When I first bought the bike, its a 1995 sporty 1200
After I had put a couple parts on it, (Drag pipes, Banana seat, Z bars + risers, forward controls, Tank lift and ignition relocation, coil pack relocation)
So I started the build over my winter vacation, the tear down of the bike took me about 2 days and approximately 3 steak and cheese subs
This picture is the only one that I have of the tear down (I didn't think I would be documenting)
Along with the teardown I also stripped the wiring harness down to the bare essentials.
So I went with the Haifley bros hardtail, but I actually didn't end up receiving it until a week after my winter break ended. So fast forward a month or so.
Me measuring the cuts I need to make
Just some quick background: I bought this bike right when I turned 18 from some old lady in NH that couldn't ride it anymore for $2300. I rode it mostly stock (I swapped out some parts) over the summer season and then tucked it away when I left for school. While I was at school my sister kinda sorta totaled my car. When I got the money for the car back I decided to build the bike because I didn't really want a car anymore and I had wanted a to build I bike for a while. My dad owns an automotive repair shop, so I've always had the tools I need. I have some experience with cars just from general goofing around with my friends and I've always liked working with my hands.
When I first bought the bike, its a 1995 sporty 1200
After I had put a couple parts on it, (Drag pipes, Banana seat, Z bars + risers, forward controls, Tank lift and ignition relocation, coil pack relocation)
So I started the build over my winter vacation, the tear down of the bike took me about 2 days and approximately 3 steak and cheese subs
This picture is the only one that I have of the tear down (I didn't think I would be documenting)
Along with the teardown I also stripped the wiring harness down to the bare essentials.
So I went with the Haifley bros hardtail, but I actually didn't end up receiving it until a week after my winter break ended. So fast forward a month or so.
Me measuring the cuts I need to make
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