My Orange Coast Chopper Build

Yes, and no...

I set it up in reverse cantilever. Meaning the rear wheel cage holds onto the front eye of the shock, and the frame holds onto the rear eye of the shock.
I've got alot more done in the past couple days. Here's some more photos to help it make sense.

'BrettMavriK
 

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There is a pivot on the forward shock eye for the horizontal rear flame.
I still have to make the flat plate mounting bracket for the flame tips to bolt to the front lower tube of the rear wheel cage. The arc matches the compression of the shock pretty closely to keep everything in line.

We're talking about a maximum movement of a little over and inch here.
The flame pairs will never touch, because as the rear cage pivots, the shock compresses and moves to the most open part of the flame design.

Comprende'...?

'BrettMavriK
 
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Hey there,

--Had to tear myself away from my build to go shopping for presents, but I still managed to finish attaching the horizontal shock mounts to the rear wheel cage. To tell you the truth, I wasn't sure if it wasn't going to bind and not work in some way. I put the bike back together and sat my 180lbs. on the bike for the moment of truth. YES!!! Smooth operation of the shock with absolutely no hang ups. I'm using a 650lb. spring, and I feel I could go to a 550 for more travel. I also have some spring in the rolled custom seat post I've made to follow the arc of the wheel for smooth lines. The shock moves almost and inch with a hard bounce, but mostly anywhere from 3/8"-3/4". The seat post gives about 3/8" as well. Sort of an added bonus. It's great when things work out.

--So now I'm moving on to the next steps of the build; Installing the OCC wide bottom bracket and wide crank to the WCC frame, adding my own custom intermediate jackshaft with freewheel for the pedals, and installing the motor on isolated and pivoting urethane motor mounts. I've received my expansion chamber exhaust from ebay, and I have the LED lighting on its' way. I also have my scooter turn signal switch and brake light trip switch on my desk. Then I am going to convert the stock Jesse James fake tank to hold gas with the filler neck and cap from the HT kit. Anyone know how much this tank will hold? I'm guessing almost a gallon.

Won't be long and I'll be all systems go, and I'm motoring down the road....can't wait!

Here's some more photos:
'BrettMavriK
 

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Saweeeet......!!!


I'll be there pushin' pedals and twistin' throttle.
--Cool, I'm stoked. Who's puttin' this together and where in the bay is it hapenning....?


I've got everything I need to kick it to life;
Just need a little more garage time. I found some killer tires for the
stingray wheels with a little help from the search engines. They look a little more motorcycle grade.

'BrettMavriK






Brett , Better hurry theres a ride out of tampa bay getting together in early 09.
 
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