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Offline ratranger

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Re: CB400F, the water bike.
« Reply #25 on: May 23, 2019, 12:21:47 AM »
I've seen that one. Very impressive for the timetable.  Sadly the wheels on my XS were more than $1k, but they were the most expensive part.  I take a while on building things, part of it is money, part is motivation, and then I can finally make parts the way I want so I'm taking the time to make them.

Since my lathe is on the small side making the hub took a week and a half of off and on working.  But I'm OK with that since its getting me to where I want the bike to finish.

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Re: CB400F, the water bike.
« Reply #26 on: May 23, 2019, 09:32:50 AM »
I've seen that one. Very impressive for the timetable.  Sadly the wheels on my XS were more than $1k, but they were the most expensive part.  I take a while on building things, part of it is money, part is motivation, and then I can finally make parts the way I want so I'm taking the time to make them.

Since my lathe is on the small side making the hub took a week and a half of off and on working.  But I'm OK with that since its getting me to where I want the bike to finish.

I shared it because I thought you guys both have some shared sensibilities.  Looking forward to seeing your waterbike come along.
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