then show us your build….
Built in '07/'08 and Im changing a few things now.
Bought this recently for a song
Broke it down to this at work in two days
Broke the motor down the next Saturday
Daily rider/grocery getter
And you can go back through my previous posts and see the Panhead I started.
Excuse the question, but is no one into choppers? Hardtail, Sportster tank, springer fender, K&Q seat, sissy bar. Choppers.
Yes. Isn't that obvious?
Yeah, but I don't like springers with fenders and rather walk than be seen on a bike with a sissy bar or king and queen seat. There's more stuff that's been popularized the last few years but I dislike lots of bikes so I digress.
My vest did the same thing a while ago, I just never thought of posting as I haven't been around the forums much lately. I also ride a motorcycle pretty much every day though.
JCM thanks for the pics. Only bad thing is they pretty much ensured I will be purchasing another pair of black boots. I was trying to avoid that but I think black RO vamp and shaft, with black dress counter on lace to toe Cougars would be amazing. I will probably do that as my second pair, thinking I need Red Dog Silicone smoke jumpers first for work.
Thank you all a ton for your help. Im sure I will have a few more questions before the final build before purchase though.
Thank you all, that nudge in the right direction helps a lot. I will just try to google those different leather options and see if pics come up. Also, JCMx800 since you said the black RO was tough I actually may get my first pair in Red Dog, and since I want to order another if I like them, may do the next in all black RO and just wear them on mostly welding days at both shops. Do you have any pics of yours?
Also, does anyone know what leather was used on the second pair that I posted that I found on instagram?
Thanks a ton for the help.
Need some help. Looking for a work boot and Im very interested in a pair of 6" height White's. Looking for help sourcing either a pair of SJ lace to toe, Northwest or Cougars.
Really like rough out but Im leaning against that option due to the amount of saw dust and oil they will probably see. A little info. I work in a busy wood/welding shop and my personal shop is mostly automotive welding/fabrication so they will see a lot of use. I would use a site like bakers to just build them but I wish I could see good comparisons of material and finish to make a decision. Just trying to avoid an all black boot (thats what I normally do. Want to switch it up), want a Vibram 2021 sole. Thinking of either a natural, red dog, or Horween Navy Chomexel with a double midsole, rolled top, then debate on steel toe or not.
Here are two I randomly came across online or instagram a while back and took screen shots of.
First ones I believe were a special Japan only run a while ago. Eventhough Im trying to avoid all black and rough out they look amazing
These second ones would be pretty much be perfect except I would like all brass eyes and no hooks.
Any help is greatly appreciated.
@TJ:
Full-tilt genny-motor boner over here, Burger. What's it going in?
It's going to go back into the original '63 swing arm frame I got with it.
I already have a chopper. This bike is going to be my "old man" all original Pan.
That shovel is going to be wild when its done. Get on that ASAP!
wow…more than well done mate!
how many hours have you put in this till today?
Ugh, I dont even know. Waiting for other people holds you up (polishing and parts). Tearing down a motor and trans can done quickly, checking out a bike that has sat the better part of 20 years can't/shouldn't be done so quickly. Maybe 20 hours total.
@CLJ:
Older bikes are great, but new bikes are pretty wicked also.
Oh I know. My buddy's Super Duke was the most comfortable liter bike I've ever been on and the one in the vid looks amazing. I'm actually trying to buy a KTM of Husqvarna Super Moto after I finish this Panhead.
Not a complete bike but some progress folks like Injun will probably be in to 
Starting the trans. Found some oil from the beginning of time
Got everything apart and blasted the cases
Had the cases polished
Back together
Engine time;
Got the heads off
Generator cover open and pulling the oil pump
Everything laid out
Seats done and valves lapped
Flywheels apart since they were off 8 thousandths
Back together to begin the truing process
Truing done… Zero on oil side and under half a thousandth on the other. Smooth as butter
Polished the cases to match the trans
Going back together
Motor and trans together before I did the pushrods and external oiler lines
Haven't been around much lately since I put the 25ozer away months ago. Decided to bring them back out again after completely blowing the crotch out of some other jeans. I still think they are a little small in the main and thighs but with 27" what are you going to do?
Anyway, this is a few days over 3 months of light wear for me (no skating, no cycling, no working on cars in shop in them). Planning to just fix the crotch and see how much I can beat them up this winter.
SOrry pics are sideways… will fix later
let's see that chopper….screw the fades
I shaved the legs of my narrow glide that I will run on my shovel until I get my original knucklehead springer. Thats not that exciting. I will get some pics in the weeks to come though. Changing up the seat/pan on the Shovel, front end, wheels, then working on restoring my Pan… that should actually be worth seeing.
Just found some of the evolution pics from the past 3 months or so to be blurry. Sucks but I guess I'll just post one from today. Fade thats under all the layer of metal thats on top the layer of shop dirt is pretty cool… probably won't be seen until first wash though.
This was after about an hour of working in the shop on some new stuff for my chopper;
I just figured it was the slim cut butt area and the tightness of the seat in the 666 that forced the wear. I can definitely feel that area getting the most stress when I go up and down stairs and stretch the legs out.
Thats exactly what I think. The main is restrictive to the point, on me, where I can't raise my knees parallel to the floor and surely can't skate in them. I move my legs to a point then it just stops and I can feel it in the same area mentioned. From the pics folks posted in this thread I'm sure my body type leaves much less room in the main… especially the thigh.
dave - those jeans look amazing.
ps - I am literally the Burger King… no affiliation to the Bain Capital run fast food chain, lol.
@adam313:
In addition to the Double-Knee jeans, anyone in support of a Double-Crotch jean? It's a shame to see such exquisite jeans succumb so quickly to something so predictable.
I actually used to do this with Dickies I rode my bike in. Buy pants, cut them into shorts just under the knee, sew the excess into the crotch so it wouldn't blow up immediately. Worked for quite a while however the 25oz material is an entire different beast. Would be interested to see if that would work. Could just end up feeling like a denim diaper, lol.
If double crotch jeans ever came out I'd surely be in for a pair to try it out. I have the same tear/hole on the upper crotch of the left leg in 3 months of wear.
Lando–or any other sneaker-head--what Jordan's would you recommend for actual ballin'? I want something fresh but retro.
My favorite were XI's and XII's. I have a few friends that hoop that loved the XIII's and XIV's too. Comfortable, good support, great sole for indoor courts from pretty dusty to sticky. (They are also releasing some retro XII's in March I believe.)
Anyone cop those Concords? I'd love to rock them for my indoor game.
I got a pair, exclusively for indoor ball.
UUUUUGH! This is going to be a rough rough winter on my pocket.
I've had my eye on this vest for a long while
The vest with a collar and no side lace would bring a tear of joy to my eye. Damn it.
May need an alternative to my King of the Road for 90º and up days on my chopper.
I planned on picking up IHB01SBGs and another pair of 666XHS but now I have some thinking to do.
Giles - Didn't they offer a collar on the vest at one point?
Jii - I seriously considered buying my dad that watch with the mesh bracelet. Really nice.
Giles - I really love Navitimers but was always a little skeptical about one being able to hold up to my daily wear. Even the water resistance scared me a little.
RedStripe - Niiiiice. I love the style of IWCs
This has been my daily work horse for 2.5yrs. Really glad its still it one piece after all it's/we've been through;
The next watches on my list are the Swatch Tresor Magique and the Omega PloProf.
The horses seemed embarrassed in that vid.
I'll keep with the theme and add one of my favorite bands;
Other than that my heavy rotation is as follows;
RED FANG
Graveyard
Weedeater
Bongzilla
Arsis
I need a little help/guidance so I can see if my fit will be fine or if I should worry.
I just got my pair in the mail today, rushed home from work and tried them on. They fit exactly how I wanted except I found I have a decent gap in the back between the waist and my back. My big ass is having a bout with the rear rise and apparently winning. The rear is over an inch lower than the front and when I sit or bend over it I get intense "plumbers butt." I just wanted to know if anyone else had this at first fit and, if they kept them, how they faired once they broke them in. I figure once broken in the entire area would loosen and give me some more wiggle room for my ass but was unsure how much to expect from the 25oz denim. Hopefully I'm just worried about nothing.
Upon second thought I guess those cupcakes for breakfast weren't a good idea.
