Brian's hydrostatic chopper build. - Page 3

**Jeff** · 01-11-2008, 09:47 PM

Not even with my Super Duper Moderator status?

**Brian** · 01-11-2008, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff

Not even with my Super Duper Moderator status?

Don't you watch MTV? According to them, the word "BLING" died in 2002 (roughly) when old people started using it.

Don't get me wrong.... I don't watch it either but they did write a commercial about how the word "BLING" died that I saw while flipping channels one time.

Moderator??? I don't see anything about you being a moderator. It says "Super Duper Site Admin on my computer!

**Brian** · 01-11-2008, 11:57 PM

Well, I got started back on the fabrication again tonight. I made the 4 mounts that will get welded into the gas tank which will give me a way to mount my tank. I need to get a piece of steel tomorrow and I should be able to finish welding the mounts into the tank and get it bolted to the frame. Once that is done I will make a simple battery box. Depending how far I get, I might try to get the handle bars and foot pegs made too. Jeff, I may need to use the tubing bender tomorrow or Sunday.

My front axle showed up yesterday. I ordered the axle from Dennis Kirk at 7:45pm on Wednesday night. I had the axle in my hands by noon the next day. I guess It pays to order from a parts supplier that is only an hour away from me.

I just got the tracking number for the rear fender I bought from eBay at 5:00pm tonight (Friday) and I ordered it on Tuesday. It took four days before they even sent my order info to UPS. Just Because they have a tracking number doesn't mean they actually have it on the truck yet. And.... I don't know anything about the tire yet..... The last time I ordered a tire from this place (I think they're in Utah) it took 2 weeks to get it!

No pictures yet but I'll try to get some tomorrow. My welds don't look like Leroy's welds so don't set your hopes too high. I had a brand new Miller Syncrowave TIG welder here at my house for about 6 months and didn't have the patience to get better at using it.

I'll have another update tomorrow.

Brian.

**Lvogts** · 01-12-2008, 07:17 PM

Lets See Some Pix..............how Much Did You Get Done Today.......i Got 11 Hours In On Mine Today...........only Cuz Mama Had Plans With A Chili Cookoff So She Was Gone All Day.........lol.............i'll Be Looking For Some Pix When I Get Home From My Prime Rib And Morgan Coke Dinner............ummmmmmmmm!!!!

**Brian** · 01-12-2008, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Lvogts

Lets See Some Pix..............how Much Did You Get Done Today.......i Got 11 Hours In On Mine Today...........only Cuz Mama Had Plans With A Chili Cookoff So She Was Gone All Day.........lol.............i'll Be Looking For Some Pix When I Get Home From My Prime Rib And Morgan Coke Dinner............ummmmmmmmm!!!!

I just walked in the door from the garage. I started at 1pm so I guess I only have about 8 hours in today... You got me beat.

Give me a little while and I'll have the pictures uploaded. Check back later tonight.

Brian.

**x4158** · 01-13-2008, 10:31 PM

it LOOKS heavy... looks gorgeous also... Am I right in guessing that the motor is already in there and that access panel is to hook up the lines?

MH

**Brian** · 01-13-2008, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by x4158

it LOOKS heavy... looks gorgeous also... Am I right in guessing that the motor is already in there and that access panel is to hook up the lines?

MH

Yes, you are correct.

The access cover on the bottom is to get the motor in and out. The access cover inside the radius is for making the hydraulic connections.

Brian.

**Jeff** · 01-20-2008, 10:37 AM

Speaking of high seat heights. Brian, do you have the picture of me sitting on my new one with my feet dangling trying to reach the ground? I'm 6' tall(with shoes) and I can barely touch the ground with my toes sitting on my 2wd bike. It sure is comfortable when my feet are on the pegs though.

You see a few people lower the rear suspension and let the frame lay on the ground instead of using a kickstand. The chain gets all gangly when they do that. It sure would be easy to do something like that with our drive-lines... Next bike???
Jeff

**Brian** · 01-20-2008, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeff

Speaking of high seat heights. Brian, do you have the picture of me sitting on my new one with my feet dangling trying to reach the ground? I'm 6' tall(with shoes) and I can barely touch the ground with my toes sitting on my 2wd bike. It sure is comfortable when my feet are on the pegs though.

You see a few people lower the rear suspension and let the frame lay on the ground instead of using a kickstand. The chain gets all gangly when they do that. It sure would be easy to do something like that with our drive-lines... Next bike???
Jeff

I'll look but I'm pretty sure it didn't turn out very good.

**Lvogts** · 01-20-2008, 05:54 PM

Shops clean and your foot pegs are done.............i did mine first and my other buddies then i finished on your two so the welds are perfect...........they are as good as i can make them..........i think with the rubber inserts, they will work perfect.............i hope you like them.........they were fun to machine, and i'll be happy to of put some of my handy work on your sweet bike...............enjoy.............

Shot with DSC-P41 at 2008-01-20

Shot at 2008-01-20

Shot with DSC-P41 at 2008-01-20

01-11-2008, 09:47 PM	#1
Jeff Senior Member Site Admin Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 646	Re: WHERES THE CUSTOM CHOPPER WITH 300 TIRE Not even with my Super Duper Moderator status? __________________ When you're riding a diesel/hydrostatic bike, you're living. Everything else is just waiting.

01-11-2008, 11:57 PM	#3
Brian TURBO DIESEL CHOPPER Site Admin Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,250	Re: WHERES THE CUSTOM CHOPPER WITH 300 TIRE Well, I got started back on the fabrication again tonight. I made the 4 mounts that will get welded into the gas tank which will give me a way to mount my tank. I need to get a piece of steel tomorrow and I should be able to finish welding the mounts into the tank and get it bolted to the frame. Once that is done I will make a simple battery box. Depending how far I get, I might try to get the handle bars and foot pegs made too. Jeff, I may need to use the tubing bender tomorrow or Sunday. My front axle showed up yesterday. I ordered the axle from Dennis Kirk at 7:45pm on Wednesday night. I had the axle in my hands by noon the next day. I guess It pays to order from a parts supplier that is only an hour away from me. I just got the tracking number for the rear fender I bought from eBay at 5:00pm tonight (Friday) and I ordered it on Tuesday. It took four days before they even sent my order info to UPS. Just Because they have a tracking number doesn't mean they actually have it on the truck yet. And.... I don't know anything about the tire yet..... The last time I ordered a tire from this place (I think they're in Utah) it took 2 weeks to get it! No pictures yet but I'll try to get some tomorrow. My welds don't look like Leroy's welds so don't set your hopes too high. I had a brand new Miller Syncrowave TIG welder here at my house for about 6 months and didn't have the patience to get better at using it. I'll have another update tomorrow. Brian.

01-12-2008, 07:17 PM	#4
Lvogts Master Fabricator "Mr. Pipe" Supporting Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: milford, iowa Posts: 563	Re: WHERES THE CUSTOM CHOPPER WITH 300 TIRE Lets See Some Pix..............how Much Did You Get Done Today.......i Got 11 Hours In On Mine Today...........only Cuz Mama Had Plans With A Chili Cookoff So She Was Gone All Day.........lol.............i'll Be Looking For Some Pix When I Get Home From My Prime Rib And Morgan Coke Dinner............ummmmmmmmm!!!! __________________ DON'T TELL ME IT WON'T WORK!!! "We're all die'n, just at different rates!"

01-13-2008, 10:31 PM	#6
x4158 Goldmember... Yeah Baby. Supporting Member Moderator Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 872	Re: WHERES THE CUSTOM CHOPPER WITH 300 TIRE it LOOKS heavy... looks gorgeous also... Am I right in guessing that the motor is already in there and that access panel is to hook up the lines? MH __________________ -- Whiskey: because you can't solve the worlds problems sipping white wine

01-20-2008, 10:37 AM	#8
Jeff Senior Member Site Admin Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 646	Re: Brian's hydrostatic chopper build. Speaking of high seat heights. Brian, do you have the picture of me sitting on my new one with my feet dangling trying to reach the ground? I'm 6' tall(with shoes) and I can barely touch the ground with my toes sitting on my 2wd bike. It sure is comfortable when my feet are on the pegs though. You see a few people lower the rear suspension and let the frame lay on the ground instead of using a kickstand. The chain gets all gangly when they do that. It sure would be easy to do something like that with our drive-lines... Next bike??? Jeff __________________ When you're riding a diesel/hydrostatic bike, you're living. Everything else is just waiting.

01-20-2008, 05:54 PM	#10
Lvogts Master Fabricator "Mr. Pipe" Supporting Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: milford, iowa Posts: 563	Re: Brian's hydrostatic chopper build. Shops clean and your foot pegs are done.............i did mine first and my other buddies then i finished on your two so the welds are perfect...........they are as good as i can make them..........i think with the rubber inserts, they will work perfect.............i hope you like them.........they were fun to machine, and i'll be happy to of put some of my handy work on your sweet bike...............enjoy............. Shot with DSC-P41 at 2008-01-20 Shot with DSC-P41 at 2008-01-20 Shot with DSC-P41 at 2008-01-20 Shot with DSC-P41 at 2008-01-20 Shot at 2008-01-20 Shot with DSC-P41 at 2008-01-20 __________________ DON'T TELL ME IT WON'T WORK!!! "We're all die'n, just at different rates!"

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