Roadstar Bobber

[Luky]

Next week I will be working on a battery box and I will position it down
low in the frame and easy to service as possible.
Now that the frame is level I can also think about positioning the gas tank.
I will not be using a sportster tank. I have a very beautiful tank from a Suzuki Intruder.
The real Intruders.

[Jman85]

Wow lucky, sweet.
I really like how the engine looks in the frame.

[twentyfivemike]

Fantastic build!

I'm thinking about getting another frame from CycleOne and I just wrecked my roadstar chopper. What were the specs on your? Looks like a steeper angled backbone than the last one I had. I love the profile.

[Luky]

Fantastic build!

I'm thinking about getting another frame from CycleOne and I just wrecked my roadstar chopper. What were the specs on your? Looks like a steeper angled backbone than the last one I had. I love the profile.

Wow! I hope you are Ok. Cycleonemanufacturing will have the measurements for that frame. The backbone was shorter (23 inches).Talk to Kate.
Is the wrecked chopper salvageable?
Many expensive parts on it. Almost all of the parts were new except the exhaust.

[Luky]

Wow lucky, sweet.
I really like how the engine looks in the frame.

Thanks Jman85!
I finally got the frame I really like with good communication with Cycleonemanufacturing and Kate's
experience and Red's workmanship.

[twentyfivemike]

Wow! I hope you are Ok. Cycleonemanufacturing will have the measurements for that frame. The backbone was shorter (23 inches).Talk to Kate.
Is the wrecked chopper salvageable?
Many expensive parts on it. Almost all of the parts were new except the exhaust.

I'm fine enough thanks. Very lucky. I think it's salvageable. Just waiting on some insurance things before I send it to the shop to have a real real real close inspection to see what's what.

Already been in touch with Kate. The team at Cycleone is the best.

[Luky]

I'm fine enough thanks. Very lucky. I think it's salvageable. Just waiting on some insurance things before I send it to the shop to have a real real real close inspection to see what's what.

Already been in touch with Kate. The team at Cycleone is the best.

If you do get that frame made at Cycleone Manufacturing then you will need a different rear wheel.
The wheel on the frame you like is a 16" x 5.5" 200mm tire. A fatter higher profile tire.
The wheel on your bike was a 18" X 5.5 x 180mm. (Could take a 200mm tire.) Lower profile tire.
Both wheels have almost the same outside diameter. Your choice.

[Luky]

I worked on the battery tray placement today.
I got a plastic black box from a stock Roadstar to simulate the battery.
I still need to fit the oil tank and electrics compartment.
I wanted the battery as low as possible due to its weight.
Also I did not want the battery to crowd the chain area.

I will have easy access to the battery.


Click on the photo for a larger image.

[farmall]

Fine spot for the battery. I fucking abominate buried batteries on anything.

[Luky]

Fine spot for the battery. I fucking abominate buried batteries on anything.

Yes I can appreciate that.
I recently found out that my Wife's new Honda car required that you must remove the entire front grille and other parts to get access to change a headlight bulb. I was furious and we took the car to the place where she bought the car and asked them to do it. Insane! I actually liked Honda before that.

The mechanic had a trick to reach through a inner wheel fender panel to get the bulb out but the car had to be on
a lift with the front wheel off!

I have a lot of stories.

A Yamaha V Star requires that you have a wrench to be able to get access to the tool box on the motorcycle!

[Luky]

Worked on the Electronics tray last night.
This tray will contain the fusebox, CDI ignition unit and tail light wire connections.
That bent edge is to protect the wiring harness from getting cut.
The inside of the box will get covered with felt after powder coating.
The oil tank will hang from this electronics tray. The oil tank will bolt on.

Below photo from outside .

A five inch diameter oil tank will leave enough room to get the battery out without removing the oil tank.
For a larger image just click on the photo.

[farmall]

The inside of the box will get covered with felt after powder coating.

That's one way to add some vibration dampening. If using lead/acid batteries you could soak the felt in STRONG baking soda solution and let dry first. The old trick of baking soda impregnated leather battery box (and leather protective strip inside battery box covers) works well at reducing/preventing corrosion.

I'd consider making the felt insert removable and letting the battery hold it in place. There's nowhere for it to escape. You could cut the insert from one large piece of felt by making a cardboard "box" pattern first, checking and trimming, then copying that. You REALLY won't want to remove one glued in with spray fabric adhesive AKA sprayable gorilla snot when repaint time comes around. If you want peelable adhesive, clear RTV would hold decently and can be peeled out later.

[Luky]

That's one way to add some vibration dampening. If using lead/acid batteries you could soak the felt in STRONG baking soda solution and let dry first. The old trick of baking soda impregnated leather battery box (and leather protective strip inside battery box covers) works well at reducing/preventing corrosion.

I'd consider making the felt insert removable and letting the battery hold it in place. There's nowhere for it to escape. You could cut the insert from one large piece of felt by making a cardboard "box" pattern first, checking and trimming, then copying that. You REALLY won't want to remove one glued in with spray fabric adhesive AKA sprayable gorilla snot when repaint time comes around. If you want peelable adhesive, clear RTV would hold decently and can be peeled out later.

The electronics tray will not hold a battery.
Sorry for the confusion.
You can get a battery box pad that goes under the battery for $5.99 at JP Cycles.
The battery pad contains anti corrosive .

[Luky]

Today , Oct. 20th 2018 I fabricated a guard around the front sprocket just in case a chain would break it would protect my oil line fittings.


The pencils are where the bolts will go to hold it on.

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[Luky]

Christmas came early!



Beautiful workmanship! They come with the front axle and spacers!