Ryan's A.M.C.A. Giveaway bike build!

[MJW]

Ryan, looking back at the pics I noticed the "guide cote" on the unsanded tank, it's cool to see the old methods still in use!

[MJW]

One good thing to remember, "impregnated" steel is bad...Ryan! looks like a nice shop you're working in,Keep up the good work, you inspire me to get off my ass and create something myself!...Mike

[rbenash]

Ryan,
Nice choice with the Ni plate. That was a good idea!

Don't forget to do your taxes. Apparently thos IRS guys are everywhere.

Ditto I'm liking the nickel plate too. Circus Peanuts - heck yeah since I was a kid and I'm 58! Nice jacket! Wish I never got rid of my first one it had lots of character. It shrunk though

[davidsonp9]

Ryan,
Nice choice with the Ni plate. That was a good idea!

Don't forget to do your taxes. Apparently thos IRS guys are everywhere.

[Ryan Mackey]

Next we had to replace a support strip along the edge. It was spot welded in so we just ground it out and spot welded a new strip in.


We made it a little long so that it could get trimmed just right.


Here it is all trimmed up.


The primary still needs some work but is already a lot closer compared to how it started. The paint should be here any day and we will be able to get everything painted soon!

[Ryan Mackey]

Despite a few distraction, Larry and I got a lot more work done today! This morning Larry had a lead on an old leather jacket so we took a trip to take a look. It ended up being a really good deal except not for him, it was too small for the tall guy but just right for the short guy! We also made a pit stop on the way back to get some all holy circus peanuts...if you haven't had these before, you need to try them!


The jacket is a hein gericke that the guy said he got in the 80's, except for the smell of smoke it is really nice!


Once we got back I got to work sanding the primer on the tanks, fender, battery box, and coil.


I got everything ready to paint and now we are just waiting on the paint to get here that will be used on the tanks and fender.
We did get the battery box and coil painted with single stage black since they are just one solid color.



After we got that done, we started on the primary cover. It was pretty rough but nothing Larry and I can't handle!
First I started by burning off all the oil that has impregnated the metal over the years.


Here is how it looked all cleaned up...



Once it was clean, we ground out the spot welds to the insert that acts as a noise dampener so that we could straighten out the cover behind it. It took a little prying to get it out so I took it to the planishing hammer to flatten it back out.

[BNSONS]

Matt
Thanks for you're reply, now that's the way to run a business. Ask a question & get an answer.
Regards Dave

[Matthew N. Olse]

First I sprayed a light coat of self etching primer. Here I am spraying it on the oil tank. Notice we take no shortcuts in the safety department!

If only I had those x-ray glasses a couple weeks ago...

You guys are doing an amazing job on keeping the safety and work standards up!

[Matthew N. Olse]

I would like to know if the membership we be told the actual cost of this bike give away. I understand the generous donations by club members. But what about out of pocket expenses, new parts, lodging, transportation, shipping of parts, & what kind of valve will be put on the bike when finished & who pays the taxes on it?
Dave

Dave,
These are all valid questions. I will answer them as best as I can right now.

"The out of pocket expenses" for the contest are covered by a grant that was supplied by A.M.C.A. Foundation and they cover the expenses of the contest, Ryan's travel expenses and lodging.

The valve(s) for the bike were supplied by www.aaok.com, but I think that you were referring to the value of the bike. The bike is a gift, and it is my understanding that you do not have to pay taxes on it. The bike will be Ryan's as soon as it is done, and it will be up to him to pay licensing fees and taxes on it.

Since the contest is not finished, I cannot give you guys concrete numbers on what the total tab is, but when everything is said and done, those numbers will be made public through The Antique Motorcycle. Thanks for your input on this topic.

[fillibuster]

chuckles

Ryan, thanks for the chuckle on the safety get-up!
It's okay to joke about it if you indeed regard it seriously, and even if it begins that way the frequent presence of mind will engage your conscience, and things will become second-nature. We've saved a lot of lives over the decades, and our safety practices are proof of our respect for the tragic lessons of our less-fortunate predecessors. Glad you're on board!

I won't forget when Matt Olson "gigged" me for running a flat tire at an Omaha chapter road run (Loess Hills?). A few decades ago I'd have told the kid to p on somebody else's fun, but I had to thank him for caring about his friends, and I aired up and rode safe. The moral is, we have to watch out for eachother, because ANYbody's casualty is owned by all of us.

[Ryan Mackey]

I worked at Larry's yesterday and today. We got the tanks, fender, and battery box in primer!

Here is the gas tank sanded and ready to get sprayed.


First I sprayed a light coat of self etching primer. Here I am spraying it on the oil tank. Notice we take no shortcuts in the safety department!

If only I had those x-ray glasses a couple weeks ago...

Here are the fender and battery box hanging after I sprayed the etching primer.


Once that dried, I sprayed everything with the primer that will be sanded.


At the end of the day today Larry surprised me by giving me a couple of his old spray guns!! Thanks again Larry! I can't wait to find something to paint!

[MJW]

Can the fed even think of taxing an assembly of donated parts and labor? all given in the spirit of keeping the antique motorcycle passion alive and well? I hope not. Hopefully this will be more than a prize, more like an investment in the future. I know that first box of triumph tiger cub parts my dad brought home forever changed my life...Mike

[junkyarddog]

I would like to know if the membership we be told the actual cost of this bike give away. I understand the generous donations by club members. But what about out of pocket expenses, new parts, lodging, transportation, shipping of parts, & what kind of valve will be put on the bike when finished & who pays the taxes on it?
Dave

I think Dave has some valid concerns that need to be answered before this continues. The members of the AMCA should know all the details

[exeric]

I would like to know if the membership we be told the actual cost of this bike give away. I understand the generous donations by club members. But what about out of pocket expenses, new parts, lodging, transportation, shipping of parts, & what kind of valve will be put on the bike when finished & who pays the taxes on it?
Dave

I understand that was an ongoing concern of the Hell's Angels too.

[Ryan Mackey]

That is the first I have seen that plating, that looks really good! Thanks Doug!

anybody notice that when the kid left Carl and Matt's he loses the apron and the eyewear? So what's he trying to leave behind, Carl? or Matt? or the South Dakota winter cold?

You South Dakota guys got the safety thing down pat...we will have to work on it in Ohio

I worked at Larry's again today. I worked on sanding the tanks all day and they are getting really close to getting some primer put on them.



After I got the bondo all sanded and smooth, we layed on some glaze to finish it off.


I got most of the glaze sanded but there is some that we left to dry for the night. The plan is to get back thursday and get the tanks in primer by the end of the day.