The Chopper Compendium

you should do a build thread id love to see it and im sure others would chime in and help along the way I've been thinking about a build thread. I'm doing one on shovelhead.us board - that's where I went to the dark side, after this site crashed several years ago. :D Dan's a member there, as well. ...

http://www.choppercompendium.com/ccforum/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=9 i welded the stem to the bottom tree . the top nut sets the bearing preload and the top tree sits on the rear legs and the shoulder of the nut with just enough pressure to keep the top nut from moving and keeping the tree from twis...

i didnt do a counter bore when i did mine i drilled the 1 1/4 hole that slid over the shoulder on the nut then tightend everything up on the bike with the wheel and spacers before welding the lower tree to the rear legs . i did counter bore the top tree for the rear legs 1/2 inch . nice work there ...

Too late - counterbored to 2" dia. x 1/2" deep (measured from bottom of tree).

Yep - ARE 205 Torq-Thrust II 15" x 14" with Hoosier LT 29 x 18.5R15 on the rear. The John's Industries 9" Ford rear end was narrowed to keep the tires within the fenders - like a pro-street setup - 4 link with panhard bar and coilovers. Pete and Jakes did the chassis and I modified it...

The top tree plan view (sheet SF1.1) shows the outline of the large dust shield and the 1.250" bore thru for the steering stem (section D-D), but doesn't show dimensions for the counterbore that allows the bearing adjuster nut, lock washer and bearing lock nut. This scales out to about 1 15/16&...

'31 Ford coupe. Last build - not finished, but I don't care - it runs real good!

Nice place Bob! I like your trespasser deterrent.

And if you can, I would like to see your other rides you built. Nice looking rides Bob! The AMX is is really nice (I'm a sucker for vintage hot rods/cars). That 'ol Ford truck looks like a workhorse (very well taken care of). Also, excellent paint job on the bike - did you do that? Give me a little...

Wow, good to hear you're still kicking it Don! Last I heard you retired and moved. You might be interested to learn I bought some land north of Tye, and trying to get a winter house/shop built there so I can snowbird. Right under Dyess flight path. :D I get to see the cool shit up close and persona...

Hi Bob - long time no see. Looks like you've got the whole place to your self! Mind if I pull up a chair and visit for a while? :popcorn: P.S. - I read your thread about Cruise Night in Abilene. We went about 10 years ago and enjoyed the cars and the laid back atmosphere - good times! RailRoad Bob 0...

I'm just getting into my CBH springer build and have become a little confused myself on the whole rocker length/angle bit. I don't have an answer for you, but will muddy the waters some more, if you haven't seen it already: http://choppercompendium.com/ccforum/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=494&sid=4b...

gearhead1951 wrote:budoka

We have a winner!
In an article titled "Getting Legal In Japan" by Nick Robinson on page 68, he mentions dan and going to the Phyco Rally in Yamanashi.
Sounds like dan is becoming a regular in The Horse!

1. Lives in Japan.

Guess who's name I just read in the latest issue of The Horse magazine.
I'll give you some hints:












Nope - changed my mind!