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Hello from Sydney

  • rocketeer
    rocketeer
    10 years ago

     

    Hi Guys and Gals

    My name is Simon from Western Sydney and have been a long time follower on this Forum.

    Come from a engineering back ground with the daily job of designing and building commercial cooking and washing equipment.

    After playing around with cars for many years, i have fallen in loves with bikes.

    Started restoring a 72 CB250 while i was on my Ls into a cafe racer, then moved on to a 09 XVS650 for my Ps and then threw my leg over a 05 R1 for a couple of years.

    Managed to sneak in a side project while still riding the R1 and built a SR400 bobber.

    Then i got married and the SR400 was sold and then the R1 was sold early this year.

    So here I am, looking for a new project and hopefully can share my experiences on this forum and meet some like minded people that share the same passion.

    Currently on the look out to build a hard tail chopper. Thinking a Kraft Tech rigid frame with 30 deg rake, 88ci evo engine  R1 front end. To be honest don't know too much about harleys so hopefully you guys can teach me a few things. Would love to hear from guys out there with first hand experience with ICV, because i definately want to ride this thing on the road once done.

    Here are a few pics of my journey with bikes so enjoy.

     

     


    The day i picked her up

     




    my first bike.

     






    And this is my inspiration for my next project.

  • mickle
    mickle
    10 years ago
    Welcome to the forum Rocket.
  • Tim S.G.
    Tim S.G.
    10 years ago

    Welcome Simon , reckon Chopaweeza could give you some tips for doing a custom for rego .

  • DAVUTCH
    DAVUTCH
    10 years ago
    welcome mate gotta love the look of that
  • chrise1961
    chrise1961
    10 years ago
    G'day Simon and welcome... good luck with the upcoming project...
  • sparkie001
    sparkie001
    10 years ago

     Welcome

  • rocketeer
    rocketeer
    10 years ago
    Thanks for the warm welcome guys, hopefully get the chance to go frame shopping this weekend. Does any one here know who the man to contact at Chopaweeza is?
  • bahl
    bahl
    10 years ago

     Welcome aboard Simon enjoy the ride.

  • TheBigFella
    TheBigFella
    10 years ago
    Welcome Dude, you have some awesome ideas. Look ing forward to some progress shots along the way,,,,,,,,,,,
  • Fe883
    Fe883
    10 years ago
    Welcome mate, love the pic of inspiration, looks awesome.
    Good luck
  • Maxiboy
    Maxiboy
    10 years ago
    Welcome to the forum. Lot's of good stuff to be found on here.
  • allde
    allde
    10 years ago
    to the forums Rocketeer.
  • rocketeer
    rocketeer
    10 years ago
    Just got back from looking at a couple of kraftech frames, disappointed with the sales person, didn't really want to help me so the search for a frame goes on.