BMW Project Update

Feb 21, 2011

Well, things have progressed slower than we had wanted but now that the jig is built, injuries are on the mend and the bike was relieved of it’s cosmetic components etc, mockup has started, fabrication is underway and our custom wheels have found their way to the shop. Our plan on this phase of the project is to have the rear swing arm/drive arm fabricated, then a 4″ offset upper tree finished and a bit of widening on the rear since we’ve replaced the 7″ wheel with an 11″ wheel. The drive shaft assembly was moved back 4″ and over 2″ to accommodate that monster rear tire/wheel combo. The front is raked to 37 degrees and the 23 inch front wheel moves the front wheel forward a little over 4 inches. The rear tire (280.40.20) will be mounted out back. which takes the stock wheelbase of 64″ to a nice and smooth 72″! The bike will have a 5.5″ ride height and 4″ trail. Long and low is how we like them.