Bike build want opinions

[mainlinecoffee]

To each there own,I like simplicity and offbeat shananagans,when I started riding it was out of necessity. Not a lot of cash just a handful of tools and basket cases on the cheap. Have built a few bikes out of spares in local garages. There's a few guys around lexington that are dedicated to vintage pedal start mopeds and have been a huge help. I just dig rusty and crude for the sake of a cheap thrill.

[iMoon1221]

I love it! How did you wire for apes? I want some BAD

[ImaginativeFig]

It looks really unbalanced front/back. I mean visually, like there's a lot going on visually in the front, but the back just kind of disappears... the lack of color unity is also kind of jarring, plus I still think ape hangers are weird conceptually, so overall I don't really like it, but I can totes appreciate the frugal, offbeat, did-it-myself-and-now-it's-truely-mine-ness of it.

[mainlinecoffee]

I bypassed all wiring for handle bars by scraping turn signals hard wiring on off switch to headlight and ditched the starter for a screw driver to jump the connection,the clutch is hand operated...agree 100% with balance,gotta get the back fender and sissy var on to restore the natural order of visual awesomeness.

[mainlinecoffee]

Originally Posted by iMoon1221

I love it! How did you wire for apes? I want some BAD

If you are handy with tape you can make your own by extending the harness under the triple tree,14 inches should accomidate 18 inch ape hangers. Your on your own for a clutch cable though. Just be sure to stagger the splices or there will be big buldging lumps in the strands.

[alantf]

I think soldered joints and heat shrink would be the way to go (staggered) to keep the harness looking slim.

[Goose51683]

I'm with Iffy, I'm not a fan of ape hangers but everyone I've talked to that is a fan says that they are incredibly comfortable to ride with. I'd be interested in riding a bike with them on just to try them out.

[shaunCW78]

I am in the same boat.

[iMoon1221]

That sounds very intimidating. Im ok with wiring but what Iv read makes it sound pretty complex. Is it as hard as people make it sound

[alantf]

Depends what you're trying to do. It's ok for me because I was an electrician until I retired, but I've made drawings and instructions for most of the GZ components, so if anyone has a specific problem, I can post the drawings and try to give a simple explanation of testing etc. Just remember that sometimes it's difficult to come up with an answer straight away over the computer, without being actually hands on.