Forgot to introduce myself

[herwiggy]

I'm new here.........just signed up as an AMCA member for the first time. Working on a '49FL right now.
I'm in Carson City, NV





Looks like some great information on here. I can't wait to learn more about old motorsickles.

Cheers,

Mark

[Jim]

Welcome! Are you restoring it to ride? or are you going for a bike restoration for judging? Just wondering...

[herwiggy]

Welcome! Are you restoring it to ride? or are you going for a bike restoration for judging? Just wondering...

Hi Jim,

It's gonna be a rider. It's gonna be far from worthy of being called a restoration. It started with a titled '49 motor...........damaged 4-speed ratchet top........and a '53 frame in pretty good shape.

I'm building a rider out of as many OEM parts I can snag from buddies, shops, swaps, internet, etc.

[exeric]

Welcome to the AMCA Mark. You're building your '49 the right way because finding the parts, and doing your own work will be more rewarding than buying a finished bike. Have fun, and keep us posted on your progress.

[herwiggy]

Here's a link to the build if you guys are interested:

http://www.jockeyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=101541

[T. Cotten]

Welcome Mark!

I would like to view your build, but that forum barred me for starting my posts with a !

Seriously.

Your photos are visible here, of course.

....Cotten

[sirhrmechanic]

Welcome! Neat looking machine.

Rode in Carson city c. 2010 and loved that place. The Nevada Mint and the Nevada History Museum were both first rate, as were the roads. Can't remember the hotel we stayed at, but it was some historic place downtown. Such a neat, friendly town with great riding roads in the area. For anyone looking for great western riding... Carson City will not disappoint!

One of my favorite pictures from the trip:



Look forward to updates from your build/restoration.

Cheers, Sirhr

[DanM]

Mark- I picked up a great idea from you already! I have the same Harbor Fright lift, but see how you added square tube to the front wheel clamp! Great move.

Thanks for the posts.

Dan

[herwiggy]

Mark- I picked up a great idea from you already! I have the same Harbor Fright lift, but see how you added square tube to the front wheel clamp! Great move.

Thanks for the posts.

Dan

Here's another pic of the other side of the lift. In all fairness...........I stole the idea from someone else. Works great though.


On another note..........I am happy to have found a home here. I received my first issue of The Antique Motorcycle magazine today, actually.......and could not be more impressed. I'm 35 years old, and just had a son last Wednesday. I hope to learn all that I can, and pass on all that I learn to him in the future.

Cheers.