Here are both tires next to each other. The CL original tire is in forks obviously. I think the knobbies will add a bit of personality as well. I wanted to incorporate a dirt bike feel to the build as well. Along with the knobby tire, the new fuel tank should give it that look.
I will have to figure out a new axle however, the XL axle is much thinner.
Saturday, November 12, 2011
Back to work!
It has been a while since I have done anything with "The Side Hill Gouger" build. I have continued to accumulate some new parts however.
I found some wheels, tires and a fuel tank off of an old Honda XL on Craigslist. I got the whole package for $50 from a very cool lady who rebuilds old Honda mini bikes.
I love the look of the tank, this is exactly what I have been looking for. The only down side is that it has a nice dent on the opposite side and does not fit the backbone on the CL frame. Pretty rusty on the inside as well.
The front tire I am really excited about. It is a 21" tire, the original CL front was a 19". I like the look of the tall skinny tire. I plan to lower the front forks to accentuate the height of the tire and to keep the frame level.
I found some wheels, tires and a fuel tank off of an old Honda XL on Craigslist. I got the whole package for $50 from a very cool lady who rebuilds old Honda mini bikes.
I love the look of the tank, this is exactly what I have been looking for. The only down side is that it has a nice dent on the opposite side and does not fit the backbone on the CL frame. Pretty rusty on the inside as well.
The front tire I am really excited about. It is a 21" tire, the original CL front was a 19". I like the look of the tall skinny tire. I plan to lower the front forks to accentuate the height of the tire and to keep the frame level.
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