Project pea soup BC1000
- Thread starter gbabins1
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Thanks Buck... got the seat finished today, mounted, gas tank bracket and tank hooked up. I like it. One of my favorites so far. .. Really like the looks of it. Still have a bit more to do. I also want to change the gearing. I think I like more toque than top end.
Did you stitch that seat upholstery yourself? That came out really nice. I've been wanting to do that to re-upholster my original seat pan.
Thanks T -
No I didn't make the cover. I made the pan, cut, sanded all that crap and then ran it by a buddies that does upholstery tops for classic cars. I gave him the pan and he whipped it out in no time. Like I said, I did order one from Ebay but wasn't super happy. It was decent, I just wanted something a little longer and a little stiffer foam. "Little longer and stiffer" Out of closet
Just a few more loose ends then I can start the bc1300 that been staring me down. I know it's not a resto but if you had seen the before pics... it looks pretty good. Just trying to make it look as cool as I can and have it be a functional / fun rider :xomunch:
No I didn't make the cover. I made the pan, cut, sanded all that crap and then ran it by a buddies that does upholstery tops for classic cars. I gave him the pan and he whipped it out in no time. Like I said, I did order one from Ebay but wasn't super happy. It was decent, I just wanted something a little longer and a little stiffer foam. "Little longer and stiffer" Out of closet
Just a few more loose ends then I can start the bc1300 that been staring me down. I know it's not a resto but if you had seen the before pics... it looks pretty good. Just trying to make it look as cool as I can and have it be a functional / fun rider :xomunch:
Thanks!
It is becoming my favorite bike to date. I went with the OHV for my own sanity. I'm really not good with carb tuning at all. Seems like every tec and briggs I've had at some point requires some tinkering / adjustments. After rejetting these predators and blue clones (and I'veb had a bunch) I've never had a issue. Also love the band brake, will lock up with minimal pressure applied. Been riding it the last couple days and it's pretty comfy and fun to scoot around on.
It is becoming my favorite bike to date. I went with the OHV for my own sanity. I'm really not good with carb tuning at all. Seems like every tec and briggs I've had at some point requires some tinkering / adjustments. After rejetting these predators and blue clones (and I'veb had a bunch) I've never had a issue. Also love the band brake, will lock up with minimal pressure applied. Been riding it the last couple days and it's pretty comfy and fun to scoot around on.
Haha, we talked about that today, the charcoal gray gray and the black / with chrome accents like some of the newer car rims out there. I may do it.
Haven't quite decided on a clutch guard yet. I know I need one, but I really like the looks workout it. I made a pretty cool one yesterday for my mb baja out of an old license plate. It was easy to make and looks decent (for the style of the mb) I don't want my leg chewed up so I know something needs to be done with the Bonanza. I need to start brainstorming.
Haven't quite decided on a clutch guard yet. I know I need one, but I really like the looks workout it. I made a pretty cool one yesterday for my mb baja out of an old license plate. It was easy to make and looks decent (for the style of the mb) I don't want my leg chewed up so I know something needs to be done with the Bonanza. I need to start brainstorming.
Pardon the dust and dirt, this one hasn't been clean since our last ride, but here's a few pictures. I just used a bolt with the correct thread pattern and drilled a hole through it where the cable goes in. Make sure the band brake is on the correct way. It should tighten when it grabs the clutch. You'll probably want to fab up a cover too. So I sent over a picture of the cover we made. It's basically the same design on both of our Bonanza's.
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Pardon the dust and dirt, this one hasn't been clean since our last ride, but here's a few pictures. I just used a bolt with the correct thread pattern and drilled a hole through it where the cable goes in. Make sure the band brake is on the correct way. It should tighten when it grabs the clutch. You'll probably want to fab up a cover too. So I sent over a picture of the cover we made. It's basically the same design on both of our Bonanza's.
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