Today I made my bracket. I cut a piece of 3/8 plate with predrilled holes to fit. It is metal from an old garage door opener. I mounted it to the chain adjuster, and marked the bottom and side, where the chain adjuster meets the metal bar with a scratch awl. Then I ran a weld bead in both areas of the bracket to keep it from rotating when installed to the chain adjuster with the original locknut..Then, I put it in a vise, heated it red hot and twisted it to match the angle of the left shock absorber. Now the plate sits in an easy to read angle, and parallels the shock from the side. I will need to move it in closer to the chain guard, but at least I can ride the bike now. My test cushion is made...from real upholstery foam this time, and covered good enough to test for firmness. The taillight is fully functional, so all I need is gas. I haven't ridden since Thursday, and am having withdrwal pains!
I guess this belogs in chassis...please forgive, got in the paint and body habit..maybe we need a project forum
Post edited by: ronboskz650sr, at: 2005/10/11 01:05