A little more progress on the chop/bob updated 2-21-11 RUNNING VIDS!

[Pasta Bobber]

I never know whether to post this stuff in the general forum or mods, so I'll try here this time. Anyway, we finished the rake, went out about 6 degrees. I'm not sure what the total rake is, I'll bring my guage home tomorrow. The trail is still pretty good. The stance is awesome! and the spring mounts came out cool too. we started the seat mount and still need to tie it to the upper frame. Seat pan is supposed to be here this week. Sorry to be a picture whore

[BellissiMoto]

Nice Craftsmanship

[El Matador]

Nice work dude!

[He Man]

pretttyyy....but while your there, why dont you swap shocks?

[Pasta Bobber]

pretttyyy....but while your there, why dont you swap shocks?

Yeah we're going to down the road. The idea was to do this bike on somewhat of a budget (custom duc on a budget.... yeah right) which is allready shot to hell.  We'll probably swap it out for something with a remote damper. I want some adjustables for the front too. The stock spring actually works better than I thought it would. The bike was initially going to be a hard tail, so anything is a step up from that!

[TAftonomos]

Looks great, but I'm wondering about the angle on the shock.  From the pics it doesn't really look like it's going to pivot very well.    The concept is GREAT btw

[Pasta Bobber]

Looks great, but I'm wondering about the angle on the shock.  From the pics it doesn't really look like it's going to pivot very well.    The concept is GREAT btw

It actually works pretty well, It's only got a couple inches of travel, so the pivot is ok.......so far. The original design had the shock totally horizantal. I took some advice from Mark at motocreations and put some angle to it (actually more than it looks in the pics) We may end up changing the spring for a better rate later on. I might play with the shock without the spring tonight, to get a better look at the pivot just to be sure. Thanks!

[TAftonomos]

The reason I ask is it looks like a really cool project....to potentially follow and maybe do one of my own.
I can't get the wife to ride on a S4rt or 999 with me, but something like this might work out great.  (plus it's an excuse to buy more stuff and have another bike lol)

[DEVO!]

Really nice welds! 

[Pasta Bobber]

The reason I ask is it looks like a really cool project....to potentially follow and maybe do one of my own.
I can't get the wife to ride on a S4rt or 999 with me, but something like this might work out great.  (plus it's an excuse to buy more stuff and have another bike lol)

My wife also digs the occasional ride, We're going to make a removeable back seat that slides into the back tubes on the solo seat. I'll put some rubber plugs in em' when it's not on. Here is a link to the rest of the build. http://www.flickr.com/photos/taddoni/sets/72157606922354150/ Thanks

[Pasta Bobber]

Really nice welds! 

Thanks DEVO I wish they were mine!! I've been coming up with this crazy stuff, I lay it out and Jeff welds it up. He's awesome, he doesn't say no to anything, just "i can make that work" he rocks

[scott_araujo]

Sweet project.  I like the idea of using the original frame and swingarm, it really keeps the Ducati soul.  Who cares if you only get a few inches of rear travel.  Very clean work too.

Scott

[A.duc.H.duc.]

the work looks great.

I'm really curious to see how it'll turn out. Get some pics for the seat idea up.

Justin

[teddy037.2]

y'know... I totally had the same idea for a custom...
< crimps foil hat down tigher >

I either needs skills/time or money to make my shit happen before other creative folk do the same

looks good so far! can't wait to see it finished 

[Buckethead]

Nice bike!

Oh, and the motorcycle looks like it'll be pretty cool, too.