2015

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Almost Complete – 741 Bobber Project

It’s been almost one year since I started on this project and it is nearly complete. I got some minor motor adjustments to make, magneto...

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Thanksgiving 2015

As planned, Justin and I were able to get our front ends assembled and installed on the frames on this trip into WV. We also got...

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A custom tank for a custom bike

So do you remember back in my 9/29/15 post when I said we were building 2 bikes to be correct / original and 1 that is a little more...

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Painted Frames & Forks

Justin and I are heading in to WV for Thanksgiving. Our goal over the holiday is to get our front ends assembled and installed on our...

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Except for the Headlamp – 741 Bobber Project

Mocking up this bike and making all the sheet metal fit up properly is starting to pay off in a big way. The bike is going together...

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Got Cylinders?

Today Dad started honing out cylinders and putting his boring bar to use.

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Rat’s Nest

Today Dad split the cases on my motor (the motor we picked up from Ziggy of Canada back in December 2014), and there was a rat’s nest...

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All Three 1916 Projects

With just under a year until we pull out of Atlantic City and head west, I’d say Dad (Steve Rinker) has his work cut out for him. Here...

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Final Assembly – 741 Bobber Project

As you can see, I’ve decided to paint the frame red. I believe this color is going to make the bike stand out and give it that custom...

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My Frame

My frame is a little rough. 1916 Indian Power Plus frames have a “carriage frame” design. They use leaf springs to provide rear...

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Paint is Next – 741 Bobber Project

I’ve finally finished fitting all the sheet metal and chassie parts. The bike is starting to look good. I’m going to blast down the...

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A serious question

Dad called Justin and I today (3-way call) and said he needed to talk to the 2 of us together because he had a serious question. He said...

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This does not fit…. – 741 Bobber Project

As many of you readers know, the great thing (or not so great) about a custom bike is that nothing fits and you have to modify/make most...

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Another Pile & A Frame!

Dad bought another pile of parts and a frame for mine and Justin’s bike at the Denton, NC AMCA swap meet.

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Military Tribute Bike

I was contacted by the media company for Polaris to help make an ad for the new Indian military tribute bike. They wanted to use our 741...

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Introducing 2016 Cannonballers #6 & 7

Dad has had the #7 number plate since the 2012 Cannonball. Justin and I reserved #6 for 2016! Here are our official entry videos....

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The Hunt Is On

The EJ Cole Auction on March 21, 2015 found many Cannonballers in Las Vegas looking and hoping to find their next ride.

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Justin’s 741 Bobber Project

Today (1/5/15) marks the offical start of my Indian 741 Bobber project. For a couple years now, I’ve been wanting to build a custom bike....

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