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« on: July 10, 2010, 07:19:46 AM » |
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my little brother let me talk him into custom biking. bought this  Qball's XS chop loves this  Qball's XS chop but with a front guard and a bigger rear guard, cos thems the rules here in the west australasian republic updates and stupid questions coming soon |
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I hate when people compare Lemmy with God, i know he is great but he is not gonna be Lemmy, ever If your Dad hasnt got a beard, you've got two Mums there's no point it lookin' pretty if we can't drive it.
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« Reply #1 on: July 10, 2010, 11:17:28 AM » |
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does anybody know what the length of the stock fork tubes are for a 76? last year of 34mm
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« Reply #2 on: July 10, 2010, 02:17:38 PM » |
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Dracken might be the man to ask. Old Wales, rather than New South Wales, but he runs a shop called JW Motorcycles & stocks replacement fork tubes, among all manner of useful custom & repro vintage bike parts. He should have a guide of some sort to say what sizes you need. Our links page is still offline, but his website is here: http://www.jwmotorcycles.com/ |
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« Reply #3 on: July 10, 2010, 03:02:32 PM » |
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nope, some great stuff but nothing that old. hoping to sneak a longer set into the original lowers but havent got the bike that far apart
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« Reply #4 on: July 10, 2010, 03:09:38 PM » |
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Drop him a quick line anyway, cos there may be forks from other bikes that fit. He stocks overlength tubes too & gives a discount to forum members.  |
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« Reply #5 on: October 16, 2010, 03:57:36 PM » |
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shot some dough on a custom built frame, cheaper to ship one from the usa than to get one made here!
stock rake and 0 stretch out front, hardtail rear with 2" stretch out back
reusing everything but the tank seat and rear gaurd, maybe
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Tony oily bike
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« Reply #6 on: October 16, 2010, 06:59:40 PM » |
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Don't know if this is alternative idea is of any use, but my XS has more recent FZ forks fitted. They're a bit longer, a bit fatter (the stock yokes can be opened up OK) and have more modern internals because they're from around 1990. You may have to look at how the caliper fits etc etc, but it could be an option if all else fails....... (the work was done on mine by the previous owner so afraid can't give you the full tech detail) if you email these guys they might be able to let you know stock length http://www.xs650direct.com/products-19.html |
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« Reply #7 on: October 17, 2010, 12:43:47 AM » |
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going to stick with the stockers for the mo, tony but thanks for the tip
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« Reply #8 on: October 17, 2010, 07:40:14 AM » |
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apes bought for the 7/8 bars (damn you ebay!) and a groovy vintage tailight bid apon
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« Reply #9 on: November 07, 2010, 04:14:17 AM » |
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bars test fitted  Qball's XS chop needs to be more vertical to my eyes frame should come in feb |
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« Reply #10 on: November 07, 2010, 10:10:06 AM » |
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Nice hardtail! Another project taking shape.  |
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« Reply #11 on: November 07, 2010, 12:43:54 PM » |
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"hardtail" is a temp for visual purposes only
nice ugly lump of 20x50 tube
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« Reply #12 on: November 17, 2010, 09:11:39 AM » |
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bought a stock Harley rear guard, they go cheep cos nobody wants em how its 'sposda sit  Qball's XS chop how its gunna sit  Qball's XS chop a little bit of modding and we (HE) just saved $100 at least over buying a "bobbed" one |
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« Reply #13 on: November 17, 2010, 09:49:21 AM » |
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That wheel's never gonna fit in that bicycle.
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« Reply #14 on: November 17, 2010, 11:19:11 AM » |
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is that a bet? lol
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