New Motorcycle Work Bench

So I really need to get started on my bike and since moving I've tried to make the most of the little work space that I have. After I got my new lathe and band saw, space was at a premium and I didn't have room for a work bench. Did a little digging online and found a picture of a bench that I liked. Made up my own dimensions and got to work.

It's 7' long, 2' wide and about 25" high. I may add some wheels to it later so I can roll it around the garage when needed, but for now It's gonna be perfect. Just sold my old Triumph OIF frame so I get to use the new bench tonight to take that thing apart.

If you're interested in building the same one, shoot me a comment and I can post the number of pieces and dimensions for each.

More Triumph Chopper

Set the tank, fender, oil tank and seat on to see how it'll look. The seat is pretty goofy right now. I've already stripped the cover and foam off. I'll trim the seat pan so the back is thinner and fits the fender. The new foam will be low profile and won't have the humps. Imagine narrow T bars and a sissy bar and I think I'm on the right track. 

Triumph Chopper in the Works

I've been out of pocket for the past 3 months with another educational pursuit, but now that I'm back in town, it's time to hit the projects again. My last post was looking for inspiration for my Triumph and I'd said that I didn't want to do a full blown chop, but I changed my mind and I've got a kick ass little project started. Here's a pic of where it's at. The front loop is from a 1970 Triumph. The hardtail is a Factory Metal Works creation. My 73 motor will bolt right up and is out being rebuilt by Lucas at Union Motorcycles here locally. The front end is an idea from Todd at Small City Cycles in Boise. The front end is from a 69 Honda CB350. It picks up that vintage Triumph front end look without the cost of one. Todd spun up a spacer on his lathe for me to make the whole thing work together. The front wheel is also from an old Honda.

I've got a tank, seat, oil bag, and some other goodies I'll post up pretty soon.

New Triumph Inspiration

Been thinking about the next phase of my Triumph for a while now. I know I don't want to go full on chop but I need to do something. I've been digging cafes and brats lately and think I have an idea to combine the two. The guys over at Garage Company build some awesome bikes and have done a few cafes that look pretty sweet. Slammed them with rigid struts, cut off the rear frame, built cafe tails and seat pans as well as chopping the tanks and adding smaller headlights and clip-ons. 

My deal is that I still want to retain the ability to throw a passenger on. Think I'll use their idea of slamming the bike but I'll build a brat style seat with a possible removable tail section. Will add a different headlight, clip-ons and leave the tank stock. Should be pretty sick. 

Here's my inspiration. 

POW/MIA

A lot of people don't know that we have a live POW still being held in Afghanistan. Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl was captured 30 June 2009. We are coming up on the 3 year anniversary of his capture. Crossfit worldwide is doing a special WOD for Bowe on 30 June to raise money and awareness. I'll be participating here in Boise with a POW/MIA bike ride to the event. You can get more information here  http://www.boisebowewod.com/

You Are Not Forgotten

Trail 90 Freak!

Probably not many of you remember my Honda Trail 90 scooter I rebuilt a couple years ago. It's what you expect from a trail 90...stock. Not many mods out there for those little bitches but I ran across this one on bubblevisor.blogspot.com. Sick right?

Whistle Pig Carnage!

Went out Whistle Piggin a few weeks ago with Charles. We slaughtered them. Killed over 60 in 2 days. Drank some beer, camped in the Idaho desert. Rolled up on some old Dairy trucks dumped in a ditch. Tried to yank a door off, but that didn't go so well. Ended the trip on a nice sidewall blow out. Guess the 20's don't like 50mph on gravel.

For all you non Idaho people, whistle pig is just a ground squirrel. Here's a sampling of the pics, click below to see the rest.