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Old-Stf Cycle is a small, family owned shop located in Northern California. The father and son team of Rick and

Mike Pilaczynski realized their dream of owning their own shop after many countless years working as mechanics at a

power plant. One day they decided they'd had enough and Old-Stf was born. Now, along with owning a retail shop and

building bikes, Old-Stf manufactures a custom line of parts and accessories. Rick has over 30+ years experience and Mike has over 15, with Rick teaching Mike all he knows. Old-Stf is your "Mom and Pop" type of shop and a place to learn, laugh and be inspired.

Old-Stf Cycle is a small, family owned shop located in Northern California. The father and son team of Rick and Mike Pilaczynski realized their dream of owning their own shop after many countless years working as mechanics at a power plant. One day they decided they'd had enough and Old-Stf was born. Now, along with owning a retail shop and building bikes, Old-Stf manufactures a custom line of parts and accessories. Rick has over 30+ years experience and Mike has over 15, with Rick teaching Mike all he knows. Old-Stf is your "Mom and Pop" type of shop and a place to learn, laugh and be inspired.

Old-Stf Cycle is a small, family owned shop located in Northern California. The father and son team of Rick and

Mike Pilaczynski realized their dream of owning their own shop after many countless years working as mechanics at a

power plant. One day they decided they'd had enough and Old-Stf was born. Now, along with owning a retail shop and

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Pan Swinger : six weeks to go

By Old Stf
May 17, 2013
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I got about 8hrs into the frame just cleaning it up from the previous owners add on shit. At least the guy never hacked anything off and now I got a stock frame. Back to J&W for a powder coat primer fill. Black soon.

I got my seat pan powder coated and put some edge protector on it, then I asked the local upholstery shop what foam to use and he said to go ahead and use the carpet padding ? funny but it will work and the first layer is some firmer foam. I wanted to shape it myself to be sure I get the look I wanted which is rigid frame seat on a swing arm bike. I had some help from some friends and we draw up a pattern. I dropped it off here local at cool customs and the covered it in leather.

The mag idea came from John Barry ( JB ) showed me this trick a few years back of cutting the mag body to clear the case rather than cutting the case. It's a popular modification I see a lot of people doing now. Anyhow short on time JB brought me a mag he already started on and I finished it up. JB is a cleaver guy. Johnny Ray polished it out (same guy doing all my chrome). I took a clear cap and painted it inside so it has a deep black clear marble look. Still have to make up a custom kill lever and hold down clamp.

Pan Swinger : more tricks

By Old Stf
May 11, 2013
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May 11, 2013
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Pan Swinger : alum sand cast oil tank

By Old Stf
May 9, 2013
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May 9, 2013
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A lot of help from my friends Russel, Johnny Ray, Churchill, Tim and mostly Ryan who took all the heat. Ryan also helped me do the air cleaner sand casted and taught me a a lot so much thanks to him. Sand casted horse shoe style tank to go with the front end nacelle. Melted about a dozen old pistons to make this tank.