~ Where I finally get to build a bobber ~
Some things are simply meant to be difficult. Generally speaking, bleeding brakes isn’t that difficult. With a little experience and understanding about the mechanics, the process becomes straightforward. I won’t say bleeding brakes is easy, just because it can be … Continued
I can now see why people give up on their bobber projects. It starts out with a lot of energy, challenge and fun. The expectation of tearing the bike apart and creating something different and cool is energizing. Even when … Continued
Getting there… and by “there” I mean getting back to work. I got some brake work done… more to do of course. The name of the game now is “Waiting For Parts”…waiting for ZN parts…waiting for Victory parts…waiting and waiting. … Continued
(This is the last of a three-part series on making a saddle. Here are parts 1 and 2.) The upholstery There are lots of different materials for covering the saddle. I’m using Waterproof Marine-Grade Vinyl, which is a popular starting … Continued
(This is the second part of a three-part series on making a saddle. Here is part 1.) After smoothly gliding over a few bumps in the road, it’s back to building my first saddle. I’m not very artistic, creative, imaginative … Continued
As the ZN moves closer to completion and takes shape, my focus changes a little bit. It shifts from things that are mechanical in nature to things that affect the design or how the bike will look. Granted, the bike’s … Continued
Yes, mishmosh or mishmash is a real word. According to dictionary.com, mishmosh is a noun meaning a confused mess, hodgepodge and jumble. That’s a fairly good definition of what comprises this post. While it may seem like everything I did … Continued
Things on the ZN were picking up speed. Things were coming together and falling into place. The bike’s beginning to take shape and looking good in my mind’s eye. I can’t say how many hours I’ve spent in front of … Continued
Look! Up in the sky. It’s a bird. It’s a plane. It’s Superman, who can change the course of mighty rivers, bend steel with his bare hands… Well, it’s not really the man of steel. I was giving a lot … Continued
I’ve never built a saddle. I’ve never even shaped the foam or covered the foam. I’ve never made, cut or bent a saddle pan. My experience with saddles has been sitting on them and searching the internet for a Mustang … Continued