badmotogoozer Posted September 13, 2006 Posted September 13, 2006 and a new rider to boot! A project I've been working on for a while for my nephew. I know, not a Guzzi... I guess I coulda put a bacon slicer on it... topside view I smile like that on my Ducati
soloNH Posted September 13, 2006 Posted September 13, 2006 Looks great Goozer! Maybe Rich could make a seat for it. Will cut down on the "splinter effect"
Frenchbob Posted September 13, 2006 Posted September 13, 2006 And it's a Triumph. No wonder he's happy! Nice one, Ryan.
waspp Posted September 13, 2006 Posted September 13, 2006 Very nice! I agree with soloNH a rich maund seat is the way to go. waspp
big J Posted September 13, 2006 Posted September 13, 2006 I've had a few Triumphs that handled just like that. Great pic of the wee man.
helicopterjim R.I.P. Posted September 14, 2006 Posted September 14, 2006 This is my choice for " post of the year " !! I hope that everone would like for this to be the best that the forum has to offer for the next generation!!
Baldini Posted September 14, 2006 Posted September 14, 2006 great job Ryan & looks like the little fella thinks so too KB
badmotogoozer Posted September 14, 2006 Author Posted September 14, 2006 Thanks for the compliments guys! I figure everybody's first bike should be a Triumph. Great for cutting your mechanical teeth and will leave you with a much greater appreciation for every other bike you will ride in your life. Maybe Rich will cut me a package deal when I send him my V11 seat. I'm just glad it doesn't leak oil on the floor... cheers, Rj
antonio carroccio Posted September 14, 2006 Posted September 14, 2006 I wish we had some nice toys here in Europe too...
jrt Posted September 15, 2006 Posted September 15, 2006 Dude, that's just great! I've been making some furniture for Sonya, but haven't started with toys for my daughter yet. I did an end table in cherry and maple that turned out ok. I really like the contrast you've got with- can't tell, but is it walnut and something? Hope you don't mind if I steal your idea.
slug Posted September 15, 2006 Posted September 15, 2006 I'm just glad it doesn't leak oil on the floor... Yet... If it's a Triumph, it'll find a way Seriously though, Dad of the Year award.
Tom M Posted September 15, 2006 Posted September 15, 2006 Is that the wooden Marzocchi fork that I've read about in V11 magazine articles? That's a seriously steep fork rake, you might want to add a steering damper Nice work Ryan!
badmotogoozer Posted September 15, 2006 Author Posted September 15, 2006 Dude, that's just great! I've been making some furniture for Sonya, but haven't started with toys for my daughter yet. I did an end table in cherry and maple that turned out ok. I really like the contrast you've got with- can't tell, but is it walnut and something? Hope you don't mind if I steal your idea. Rockers are maple as are seat, bars and forks, slats across are black walnut, light and gages are cherry. The painted parts are laminated pine shelving. Not really my idea. I built it from a set of plans. Pretty easy, just lots of work. Used a bandsaw, sander, router, and drill press. Nothing special. slug - Uncle of the year maybe, no wife or kids of my own - I'm letting my sister take care of that! cheers, Rj
slug Posted September 15, 2006 Posted September 15, 2006 slug - Uncle of the year maybe, no wife or kids of my own - I'm letting my sister take care of that! Always the best scenario (the part about the children). When you're done playing with them, you get to give them back. Just make sure to send them home jacked up on sugar and soda pop. Also, don't forget to give them a nice quiet toy like a referee whistle or a starter pistol. Your sister will love you for that
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