TNThomas
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Just having fun. I might put the smoker back on tomorrow.
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Grand Daddyish build
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BaconBitRacing
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Very pretty! I just love the way this thing looks.
Denny
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What’s for supper grand pa?
TNThomas
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Thanks, I think it looks pretty cool too!
TNThomas
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Smoked Kielbasa Shis kabobs. Turned out pretty good haha!
TNThomas
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Ok, getting this chain tensioner on, wish me luck. I was able to scrounge everything from the scrap pile except the spring. Skateboatd I found in a trash pile in the forest. Basically it is spring loaded and adjustable to accomodate quick sprocket changes on the jackshaft. On the skateboard is a motorcycle chain roller, you can see why I didnt want to use it compared to these big skate wheels.
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TNThomas
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Works great, looks cool, cheers. 
Denny
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But how do it ride?
Master Hack
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Nice work! I'm too stupid to use a skateboard wheel. I spent two hours making one! good thinkin!
TNThomas
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I dont know! Almost there, once I have the trottle/brake line on ill give it a test ride. I let it idle for about 2 hours today. A little Lucas Zink additive in the oil as well.
TNThomas
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Haha, thanks. I got the idea from a bobber chopper I saw that had one.
TNThomas
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I had a buddy over last night who gave me a good idea: Use multiple master links in my chain. That way I can shorten or lengthen the chain to match different-sized drive sprockets on my jackshaft. The tensioner won't need to pick up as much slop that way. Nothing much to report beyond that.
TNThomas
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Working on a very simple battery tray. Will sit just behind the passenger, and on the front right of the swingarm. Ill do terminal protectors and a strap over the top. This position is optimal for running 2 batteries in parallel as well, should I decide to do that later on. The passenger side battery will also help balance out the weight from all the transmission and brake components on the other side. 
TNThomas
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Simple, clean, and easy access. I like how this turned out. Ill weld on a negative tab to bolt into tomorrow.
Master Hack
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Nice work! Rust season is coming ya need some paint!
Denny
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Looks good! How long before the first test drive?
TNThomas
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Yup, im not far from paint, probably a month out. I run a dehumidifier in my garage, and wipe the whole jart down in WD-40 periodically.
TNThomas
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Man, not far! I think the first test drice will be within the next few weeks. I need brake lines and the throttle hooked up then I should be good yo go for the test drive.
TNThomas
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Battery installed. 12V 35Amps. I bought this hydraulic crimper a few years ago for installing crimps for cable on railing a few years ago. It worked great for the electrical connections. 6 guage wire. A little overkill, but that will leavecme with more options down the road.
Denny
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Where did you get that crimper from? How much? Can you do other things like a/c hoses?