The Jockey Shifter

This shifter design that i fabricated for "The Whip" got positive attention and several orders so i decided to post some images of its build progress.

It makes it easier to design it in 3d first, so i can figure out the proportions and get a printout for the 1/1 scale diagram. This way the hand made components look more precise.

My client who ordered this one will install it on a Flyrite "Smoking Gun" as well.

Below you can see the beveled edge, I used a hand file to achieve this form.

To the left is the lower arm, connected to the main bracket.

The clutch lever housing bracket is probably the most complicated component of the set-up.

Yeah, I know, not so safe... this machine is unbelievable strong.




Before / After




Lower arm bearing housing.

3d's for the CB750

The gas tank will look like this. The knee indents will be a bit of a challenge but this detail is what makes this design.

Below is the tail which is actually the extention of the gas tank , Yeah it's not going to be a traditional cafe style.

Best friend in the shop

This one came with the '58 Buffalo Forge drill press.

Another Timeless Masterpiece from the 60's

''The Ecstasy of Gold from The Good, The Bad and The Ugly''

Cool little toolbox

Found this at a antique store for $7, it was full of tap/dies and other old little stuff.

the wild cat

alp driving jali's truck from the show back to the shop

This one is going to Thailand

The only thing that makes selling a bike not so bad, is getting to start a new one ;)

Shadow Hills photo shoot

Here is what i've found;

Original 1936-47 Harley big twin springer:

What a beauty! It has a 1" stem.

I already received all parts for its full restoration. 

Castings? Yeah still there! But the paint is not in good shape, so i will take care of that next week.

New welder finally arrives :)

It's a water cooled 300amp TIG ;) it should do the work.

With the old springer on,

NOW it has a 36-48 harley big twin springer. I will publish the restoration/installation pictures of the new springer pretty soon.

Oil tank

The oil tank for the Whip is specifically designed for it so it surrounds the frame tube and fills the gap evenly between the rear fender and the engine.

Whip under construction

Rear caliper bracket,

My favorite parts are brake components.