If I tried similar here it be pulled over on site and declared unroadworthy.
Do not pass go.
A totally unreasonable attitude I know.
Glad you can do it though.
The funny thing is that in order to get a hand built motorcycle registered here in California, the process ends with an inspection by the Highway Patrol. They are really only concerned that you are the rightful owner of the parts used to build it. If it passes. they install a state issued VIN to the bike.
This is the third bike I've been through that process with. It is registered as a 2006 SPCN (special construction). Here is the rear lighting it had back then, one trailer light, also no speedometer, no turn signals, (there were mufflers on it when they inspected it).
I earned a few speeding tickets on other bikes, but I've never been stopped riding this one. I did have giant Yolo County deputy start checking the bike out once when it was parked outside a drinking establishment, but we just talked about motorcycles for ten minutes while I sipped a beer, he was cool with it.
Small update. This Summer was slated to complete many tasks that heretofore I have been unable to physically perform, so this project took a backseat. I have taken a few short jaunts on it when time allows.
A couple things added to it, a 15lb bag of tools, a small platform for my foot because the modified leg needs to move around sometimes, my Hurri-cane and mount, and because of the void between the bike and wheel, a visual space filler for the 5 ft tall people in 8 ft tall pickups, with a red thing that flippity flops to grab the attention of the Jeff Spicoli types.
All the little rides have been right turn only routes, and the wheel has not left earth yet. Almost spooky, as the narrow chassis would lift the wheel just by looking at it. Being that there is a certain physical law named for me, it's hard to believe I nailed the width and weight of this right off the bat. I'll keep trying though.
I did succeed at blowing the other fork seal of my e-bay fork though. So a rebuild with genuine Japanese parts is happening soon.
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I really like the view from the left side. Reminds me of a big engine wrapped with a just enough metal and rubber pieces to make it go. All that torque must be a hoot to ride. 🤩
I really like the view from the left side. Reminds me of a big engine wrapped with a just enough metal and rubber pieces to make it go. All that torque must be a hoot to ride. 🤩
It's actually 20 years since I first built this. Having too much fun, I broke the swingarm frame this engine was in, and tore the spokes out of the hub. So why not at 47 yrs. old, build another rigid. New frame, wheel, and some other stuff. Presto, new bike. Titled as a 2006 SPCN.
Forgive the chaos in the garage at the time, all 4 Sons were still living at home.
Our line up at the time, all 2006 bikes. My Wife's Dyna that she had to stop riding when MS weakened her too much. It is also the bike I was nearly killed on in 2016. My bagger that was stolen in Jan. 2011 with 80k on it. Parts from both of those bikes are on the current rig. And the first version of my current bike.
My only magazine appearance. I kind of cheated, the mag was based in our town at the time, so we knew the crew. I made it in once, the Wife, about 7 times! She's much better looking though. Happy birthday Little Bike.
Fork rebuild, three wheels sure make it easy to park on 2x4s and a jack. Checked fall-away, balanced wheel too. Built the wheel years ago, e-bay hub, spokes from my Wife's wheel, and a rim from Germany. Don't remember why I didn't balance it though, all better now.
On to the rebuild. Odd tech tip. Crown Royal pouches are great for hanging calipers in. Had a service manager who drank the stuff like I drink beer, he brought a box full of these in one day for us to use.
Useful things those CR bags. I have a gold one that I use for having students draw cards for their lab partners. It frequently gets a giggle from the freshmen.
My small victory this morning. I've removed hundreds of fork sliders from Harleys, and uncooperative damper bolts are not uncommon, this one was a bear and got drilled the entire length before it came out. But this was the first time doing this that I wasn't on the clock (especially a flat rate clock), losing money. It was quite satisfying. #thisbudsforme
Finally got a little time with this thing yesterday. It's always been an uncivilized little bike, but with all that stuff hanging off the side, that has multiplied. Almost got myself in trouble a couple times, but made it through. Then I hit an empty parking lot to try and lift that extra wheel.
Still not sure if it ever came up, even after many full lock right turns/circles. But just for yuks I'll cut up a couple 7lb. bars and mount them in the pocket I built.
The bicycle speedo does work.
The fork is way better after the rebuild.
I built this bike with all AN fittings and hoses, including the PTFE fuel line. Well the new Pingle -6 petcock works the opposite of the one it replaced, and I keep getting it wrong. At 67 I don't think my memory will get any better, so I put an old guy note on the tank.
So doing right turn circles at full lock in the parking lot proved the paddle throttle does what I intended. With no Ulnar nerve or elbow, my hand was about 90 degrees to the throttle. But with the two fingers and thumb that have some function, I could grasp the paddle throttle, and use my shoulder to twist it. Worked well.
