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Looks real nice, however the seat has to go. put a nice seat on it with some red in it and then itll be sweet. The biggest thing other than the motor bolted to a mini frame is the seat. no offense but that one looks like it came of some weight bench. Youd be surprised at the LOOK and comfort level of a nice seat.:thumbsup:
FWIW my first mini had the same type of seat on it.:lol:
FWIW my first mini had the same type of seat on it.:lol:
The TAV works great. I don't know how good the newer centrifical clutches are, but I'm sold on the TAV.
The bike originally had the same jackshaft set-up on it with a H40 Tec. Surprisingly, it's not noisy at all. I'm anal about making sure the sprockets are lined up, so I think that helps as well. I wouldn't hesitate to use the jackshaft set-up, you won't regret it. The bars were pretty easy to make. I would have stuck with the original bars if the chrome on them was good. I do like the drag style bars.
Thanks for the compliment. If you need any better photos of the jackshaft set-up, let me know.
The bike originally had the same jackshaft set-up on it with a H40 Tec. Surprisingly, it's not noisy at all. I'm anal about making sure the sprockets are lined up, so I think that helps as well. I wouldn't hesitate to use the jackshaft set-up, you won't regret it. The bars were pretty easy to make. I would have stuck with the original bars if the chrome on them was good. I do like the drag style bars.
Thanks for the compliment. If you need any better photos of the jackshaft set-up, let me know.
1. The handlebars look great! I would love to do something like those on my mini. Are the comfortable while riding?
2. IMHO, get rid of the fenders. I don't like fenders on most bikes, and on yours, the chrome really detracts from the overall coolness of your mini.
3. Your current seat looks like you got everything else killer looking and then gave-up on the seat. Have Kenny make you a seat or make your own. I hate the big 'ol cender-blaock looking seats, so I had Kenny make me a seat that's only about 2" thick in the front and has a very slight rake towards the rear. It's still comfortable to ride on. I think a black seat with red piping would make your bike look much better.
Please don't misunderstand me, your bike looks REALLY nice. I just think a few different things would put it over the top...
2. IMHO, get rid of the fenders. I don't like fenders on most bikes, and on yours, the chrome really detracts from the overall coolness of your mini.
3. Your current seat looks like you got everything else killer looking and then gave-up on the seat. Have Kenny make you a seat or make your own. I hate the big 'ol cender-blaock looking seats, so I had Kenny make me a seat that's only about 2" thick in the front and has a very slight rake towards the rear. It's still comfortable to ride on. I think a black seat with red piping would make your bike look much better.
Please don't misunderstand me, your bike looks REALLY nice. I just think a few different things would put it over the top...
GJ,
The bars are very comfortable. My original plan was a straight drag bar with very little to no rise. After thinking it through with having to ride hunched over, I though my back would hurt like hell so I wound up with what you see.
I agree with you on the fenders. Out of everything, including the seat, the fenders are probably my least favorite.
The seat I made because at the time I was looking at buying a seat and only knew about the commerically produced ones available at MFG, BMI, etc.
I was trying to go after the drag bike look and didn't like the riser on the back of the commerical seats. Now that I know about Kenny, I'll probably have a seat made.
I don't mind opinions. I posted the pics up here and was hoping that you guys would give me an honest opinion.
Thanks.
The bars are very comfortable. My original plan was a straight drag bar with very little to no rise. After thinking it through with having to ride hunched over, I though my back would hurt like hell so I wound up with what you see.
I agree with you on the fenders. Out of everything, including the seat, the fenders are probably my least favorite.
The seat I made because at the time I was looking at buying a seat and only knew about the commerically produced ones available at MFG, BMI, etc.
I was trying to go after the drag bike look and didn't like the riser on the back of the commerical seats. Now that I know about Kenny, I'll probably have a seat made.
I don't mind opinions. I posted the pics up here and was hoping that you guys would give me an honest opinion.
Thanks.
IMHO your seat has a spartan look to it. I like it. If your butt can handle it, don't change it. As far as fenders who wants sand and mud thrown up into their face. You did a very fine job and built it the way you wanted it. Remember what they say about opinions "They are like a** holes, and everyone has one." Nice work, I would ride it with pride.
The seat has a spartan look to it. I like it! As for fenders, who wants sand and mud thrown up into their face. In my opinion riding without fenders is akin to riding without a helmet. You did a fine job and I would be proud to ride your bike. Remember, "Opinions are like a** holes, everybody has one." and "To thine own self be true."