1981 430XC Street Legal Motard Conversion Project - Schimmelaw

Now THATS a nice bike! Good job

Dead sexy

Now that's a true hooligan bike!

Well done sir!

bike came out really sweet, wheelies ,stoppies and traffic tickets are next. LOL .good luck with the local law enforcement.

Great looking bike. Do you mind if I ask where you found the silencer?

wow!cant wait to the finsh!

Lay that dang gavel down Schimm. and give us a ride report.

WOW..... raise the 'Bar' (lol)...Stare Decisis !!

Nice work!

Thanks boys.
Haven't been out in the shop in the last couple of wkends. Recently appointed to a local judicial position which has been taking up alot of time. Feel really guilty about not being out there in the shop sorting out the last few issues. So close yet so far.

wrx,
Hopefully, w/ my new status here in town, PD will give me a break if I ever get "caught in the act". Fingers crossed.

Murph,
Silencer was on the scoot when I got it. Definitely not stock though. Not 100% sure of manufacture. Answer Products I think. Originaly had two tabs welded on it for the 79/80' model left number plate. Current state post cutting, grinding, ano and powder.

A couple more.

That looks so sweet... my hat off to you. An inspiration to us all..

Stu

I Want One !!!

What`s the verdict Judge?

Are going to see this 98% completed bike in the C.H. classifieds soon?

Oh no! Not for sell ever. Too much fun, time & cash to think about selling. Will be brutalized here locally on the streets and parking lots. A local karter (friend & client) is also building a track just outside of town. Fun fun fun coming this spring/summer.

Due to some lower back issues (bulging disc at L1, L2, L3, L4, L5, a tear at L5 and onset of arthritis at L5-S1) I havn't done much in the last 8-9 months. Back has prohibited me from doing any squating, prolonged sitting, or crouching and that is exactly what I need to do to finish up the scoot. Timing issuses (I think) have kept the bike from starting up. Way too painful to be out in the shop squating/crouch/"f"ing around w/ the stator right now.

BUT, have been able to address some tank wear issues. Could get to it and work on it from a standing position. Overall, tank is in pretty decent condition for a 30 year old part. No big dents (just one little "door ding" in the polished section on one side) and the stock paint is an "8 out of 10". Only real negatives were flaking of the clear coat over the polished section and some pinstripe wear. Pulled tank, chemicaly removed the flaking/wearing "clearcoat", retaped the pinstriping and shot both sides with some rattlecan white. Sealed it all up w/ some tank protectors from Hwy and topped it off w/ an Ebay score "Made in Sweden" sticky. Its cool and I'm happy.

Now if my frigging back would let up and the weather would come down from 104 to 107 degrees evey day, I just might be able to gethis thing on the streets.

Dang I hope you get that thing goin soon. You've put so much A+ work into that thing! I just drop by from time to time to see how it's goin. So you have an idea of why she's not firing?

Absolutely love this build,has given me inspiration for my new project bike,well done Shimmelaw

Thanks Taffy. Still messing around w/ it and I still get enjoyment from it. Rick

that's great news rick,quick question,a 4.25 rear rim is as big as you can go with the standard swingarm yes?

Taffy,
Its not the swingarm that's the limiting factor, its the lower inside edge of the chain guide. Its REAL REAL close to contacting the rim. About a fat 1/8" clearance. Hope this helps. Rick

Rick really awesome build, my hat is off to you sir.