I am officially on DARK MEAT

Spuddaddy Fri Apr 30, 2010 8:23 am

Ladies and Gentlemen

Spuddaddy is now officially a Darksider!!!

I am officially on DARK MEAT P1000516_Dark_Meat_1

I used a wire wheel to buff the inside of the rim and the spoke ends.

Acetone to clean it.

I am officially on DARK MEAT P1000497

Nashua aluminum tape to cover the ends of the spokes.
I got a little weird on this step.... I took a 7mm Rem Mag case(something about the same diameter as the spoke ends) and placed it in the center of the tape squares I cut. Used the exacto knife to score the tape backing paper. Leaving the center circle with paper to cover the spoke ends. (In my mind the spoke ends will be able to move freely)

I am officially on DARK MEAT P1000504

Placed the 52 pieces of aluminum tape with the paper circles in the center over the spoke ends...

I am officially on DARK MEAT P1000498

Wiped again with acetone....gently so as not to remove any tape squares.

Mixed PC-11 about 1/4 of a pound (1/2 of each can)
Covered the tape and spoke ends evenly with PC-11 using a paint mixing stick.

I am officially on DARK MEAT P1000507

Spun the wheel to find the heavy side of the wheel.(it was the side with the valve stem) Added epoxy at the spot that stopped on top till I had it balanced.

Left the epoxy dry overnight.

Had Zeke(The motorcycle mechanic on Belleville Road) mount the tire.

Put 100 miles on it since yesterday.......

I have a question........WHY DON"T MOTORCYCLES COME WITH THESE TIRES FROM THE FACTORY???????

I was scraping pegs all the way to work......

I like Dark Meat!!!!!!

twin1300 Fri Apr 30, 2010 9:02 am

Very professional job sir! Glad to have you on the darkside Spuddaddy! Just wait until you try to wear it out and you can't, then you are going to really love it! Darkmeat Rulz! LOL

I just have one question? Who makes that tire and what size? I want one of these!

............................twin

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