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Old 06-19-2007, 11:49 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Tear down

Well here are the last couple of pics I took tonight then started to tear it down. Next time you guys see it, the paint and powdercoat will be done.
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Old 06-20-2007, 12:51 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Looks pretty damm sweet. Hopefully that rear tire doesnt expand too much at speed and rub your fender.
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Old 06-20-2007, 08:47 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Looks pretty damm sweet. Hopefully that rear tire doesn't expand too much at speed and rub your fender.

Its actually allot further than it looks, just over 1/4 inch. Its a good Metz tire, it shouldn't expand that much. I hope
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Old 06-20-2007, 08:55 AM   #4 (permalink)
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You know... it's weird to see just how much rake a V-Rod has as evidenced by your chopper!
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Old 06-20-2007, 09:30 AM   #5 (permalink)
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You know... it's weird to see just how much rake a V-Rod has as evidenced by your chopper!
Yea and thats a less rake Streetrod front end. The rake of this bike is 38 degree's. Not sure how much rake is in the streetrod trees.
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Old 06-20-2007, 09:33 AM   #6 (permalink)
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I don't recall which has which but, IIRC, one has 34° and the other has 37° (or is it 39°?)
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Old 06-20-2007, 09:29 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Looking great! keep those pics coming. Do you intend to install a front fender?
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Old 06-20-2007, 10:45 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Looking great! keep those pics coming. Do you intend to install a front fender?


Rolling hardcore with no front fender.
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Old 06-21-2007, 10:31 PM   #9 (permalink)
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Rolling hardcore with no front fender.
Cool man. Stick it out there!
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Old 06-23-2007, 02:41 AM   #10 (permalink)
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Are you going to round the corners on the rear fender?
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