⭐️Sporty ,.. I usually Stack 2 bck 16" Tires on Ground , Lay Motor Nose Cone Down IN Tires n come in frm Above with Frame inna downward Right to Left motion , Over n Onto motor. Bolt up a Few bolts Then Stand them Up Together. ⭐️ Its EASYER than Lugging WEIGHT of Motor. But Did see U Had it Already as a Roller. ⭐️GOOD JOB n PATIENCE . 💪🤨
Looking goodman, I feel your frustration. I pulled mine in and out like 4 times on my hardtail kit. It’s heavy. I am about where you are in my build. Can’t wait to go try it
Hey man love your videos, if you could would you help me with wheels spacing problem? I just finished my hardtail kit. And having wheel spacing problem
I can try to help! This may be worth a dedicated video since there is a decent amount to explain and a few variables along the way. There will be a few variables but it is easy to figure out. There are two ultimate goals, both equally important: one is to have the caliper sitting dead center on the disc and the other is the entire wheel/caliper assembly sitting dead center on the bike itself. I do not believe the stock spacers have enough options to get the right spacing so I ordered an aluminum axle spacer kit from amazon or ebay, and the kit had tons of sizes to choose from. This is an important step since the rear end is now "custom". You may be able to reuse some of the stock spacers, but I believe I had to replace all of them for my set-up. First step and the first set of variables: with the different spacers in hand, you want to space the caliper from the disc. This is assuming two things: (1) you will be using an aftermarket caliper bracket, like the one from lowbrow, and (2) the caliper bracket is axle mounted like the stock one (around the axle). The disc is mounted to the wheel and therefore has a specific spacing to it. However with a new caliper bracket, the spacing between the caliper and disc may be different. Ideally the caliper is going to be centered over the disc, with equal spacing on either side of the pads. Side note: mounting the caliper properly on some of the hardtail kits can be a project in and of itself. Figuring out how the caliper will mount is definitely imperative to building a reliable and semi-safe chopper. After the caliper is mounted and spaced appropriately, you can space the wheel/caliper combo to be centered in the hard tail section. This can be tricky because finding a "centerline" on a bike is almost an art form depending on the bike and if it's tweaked at all. Despite this, you can use this centerline to gauge where the rear wheel needs to sit in the hard tail. Find center and use the appropriate spacer(s) on either side of the wheel. I used a construction laser level (harbor freight) to throw a straight laser beam line over the bike, this really made finding center alot easier. Some hardtail kits use chain tensioners as wheel spacers and you will have to factor this into your spacing equation. In other words, throw those in while you figure out the spacing - because later down the road you will need them when you get the bike moving and need to tension the chain. Again this depends on the hardtail kit you have. The lowbrow kit I went with has these tensioners on the inside of the frame and therefore they are used as part of the wheel spacer equation. There is a bit of trial and error in finding the perfect wheel spacing. I hope you're feeling strong because you will be taking the wheel on and off a couple times. As soon as you feel like you have the spacing where it should be; pull the wheel all the way to the rear in the dropouts and torque the axle down. Double check your centerline and make sure the spacing is still dialed in. If it needs to be adjusted after the axle is torqued, do it. Happy building!
@ thank you for your help man, I think this part is the hardest for the build ad is the most crucial step. I will be going with the aftermarket from lowbrow like yours and I really like how you locked the caliper bracket! It makes a lot of sense how you did it.
nice job man looking sweet🤙🏼
Thank you!! So close to a road test 😫
⭐️Sporty ,.. I usually Stack 2 bck 16" Tires on Ground , Lay Motor Nose Cone Down IN Tires n come in frm Above with Frame inna downward Right to Left motion , Over n Onto motor.
Bolt up a Few bolts Then Stand them Up Together.
⭐️ Its EASYER than Lugging WEIGHT of Motor.
But Did see U Had it Already as a Roller.
⭐️GOOD JOB n PATIENCE .
💪🤨
Rear brake looks SIIIICK!!!
Thanks dude!! Can't wait to rip this thing around town.
Looking goodman, I feel your frustration. I pulled mine in and out like 4 times on my hardtail kit. It’s heavy. I am about where you are in my build. Can’t wait to go try it
Thank you for the kind words. The feeling of riding your chop down the road for the first few times is unmistakable. Happy building!
Hey man love your videos, if you could would you help me with wheels spacing problem? I just finished my hardtail kit. And having wheel spacing problem
I can try to help! This may be worth a dedicated video since there is a decent amount to explain and a few variables along the way.
There will be a few variables but it is easy to figure out. There are two ultimate goals, both equally important: one is to have the caliper sitting dead center on the disc and the other is the entire wheel/caliper assembly sitting dead center on the bike itself.
I do not believe the stock spacers have enough options to get the right spacing so I ordered an aluminum axle spacer kit from amazon or ebay, and the kit had tons of sizes to choose from. This is an important step since the rear end is now "custom". You may be able to reuse some of the stock spacers, but I believe I had to replace all of them for my set-up.
First step and the first set of variables: with the different spacers in hand, you want to space the caliper from the disc. This is assuming two things: (1) you will be using an aftermarket caliper bracket, like the one from lowbrow, and (2) the caliper bracket is axle mounted like the stock one (around the axle). The disc is mounted to the wheel and therefore has a specific spacing to it. However with a new caliper bracket, the spacing between the caliper and disc may be different. Ideally the caliper is going to be centered over the disc, with equal spacing on either side of the pads.
Side note: mounting the caliper properly on some of the hardtail kits can be a project in and of itself. Figuring out how the caliper will mount is definitely imperative to building a reliable and semi-safe chopper.
After the caliper is mounted and spaced appropriately, you can space the wheel/caliper combo to be centered in the hard tail section. This can be tricky because finding a "centerline" on a bike is almost an art form depending on the bike and if it's tweaked at all. Despite this, you can use this centerline to gauge where the rear wheel needs to sit in the hard tail. Find center and use the appropriate spacer(s) on either side of the wheel. I used a construction laser level (harbor freight) to throw a straight laser beam line over the bike, this really made finding center alot easier.
Some hardtail kits use chain tensioners as wheel spacers and you will have to factor this into your spacing equation. In other words, throw those in while you figure out the spacing - because later down the road you will need them when you get the bike moving and need to tension the chain. Again this depends on the hardtail kit you have. The lowbrow kit I went with has these tensioners on the inside of the frame and therefore they are used as part of the wheel spacer equation. There is a bit of trial and error in finding the perfect wheel spacing. I hope you're feeling strong because you will be taking the wheel on and off a couple times.
As soon as you feel like you have the spacing where it should be; pull the wheel all the way to the rear in the dropouts and torque the axle down. Double check your centerline and make sure the spacing is still dialed in. If it needs to be adjusted after the axle is torqued, do it.
Happy building!
@ thank you for your help man, I think this part is the hardest for the build ad is the most crucial step. I will be going with the aftermarket from lowbrow like yours and I really like how you locked the caliper bracket! It makes a lot of sense how you did it.
Nice build. Can I ask what brand and height your bars are? Thanks
Thank you! Biltwell H bars, 8" - they feel perfect.
@@SUPPORTYOURSELF thanks man, they look great
@@mrdrivebytrucker thank you! Road test coming soon 🤓
@@SUPPORTYOURSELF one more thing. How cool is that to be able to build a bike while being surrounded by pine trees. Totally therapeutic
The best garage haha
w0nt b l0ng n0w b0ss!!
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Hell yeah!! Thanks for tuning in along the way!! 🙏🤘
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Is that a lowbrow gas tank?
TC bros!
Haven't seen a video n a minute.. but man that beard gnarly... lookin like a 4Q conditioning clone.. I'm going call u.. Max's Shaft 😂
I'll take it 🤣
@SUPPORTYOURSELF hahaha.. keep doing your thing man. Enjoy the content
I hate to admit it, But it looks like you know what your doing. We could do without the ARMPIT HAIR shot.