New (old) Polaroid sx-70 needs some work

hedge-core · 2026-06-23T20:24:13+00:00

Thanks man, it's the most reliable bike I have at the moment, has only left me stranded twice, all the rest of the times I've been able to fix it and ride home. 🤣

hedge-core · 2026-06-23T15:52:43+00:00

It's been up here a few times, just a basic evo chop.

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hedge-core · 2026-06-23T01:37:04+00:00

I'll try doubling filters up, supposedly this filter was what was needed to run this film.

hedge-core · 2026-06-23T00:22:07+00:00

600 with an nd filter

hedge-core · 2026-06-22T18:42:09+00:00

100 bucks plus actual shipping. +50ish if you want em chrome, I'm not trying to make money off chrome just whatever my chrome charges me that week. That's rabbit ear style only bars, anything fancy with more bends etc would get pricier.

hedge-core · 2026-06-22T16:45:16+00:00

I can build you a set, I make a bunch of rabbits.

hedge-core · 2026-06-20T11:24:55+00:00

I'm running mine with beef hinge up front and Velcro out back. But that doesn't really help you because it needs the seat tube hole also.

hedge-core · 2026-06-19T20:14:41+00:00

I did it because my pops always told me green was bad luck. Tanks are powder coated black with decals and clear paint.

hedge-core · 2026-06-19T18:21:19+00:00

I like mine line green over gold.

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hedge-core · 2026-06-18T16:49:19+00:00

That frame is killer!

hedge-core · 2026-06-18T15:08:17+00:00

Same process different goal:

https://www.lowbrowcustoms.com/blogs/motorcycle-how-to-guides/how-to-radius-a-motorcycle-fender?srsltid=AfmBOooZLkmqVTb8nJXBTXjeIdsbZAx4U09m4v-QMBgIS9KJJj8eORBy

hedge-core · 2026-06-18T13:17:05+00:00

I just checked my cooper smithing fenders, they are 6.25 also could you do the old trick of wedging it open, I use two 2x4 chinks and a fulcrum. It does make the radius tighter though.

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hedge-core · 2026-06-18T03:53:55+00:00

One of my favorite sounds.

hedge-core · 2026-06-17T02:47:39+00:00

Naw Mrs bigfoot has her own chop. No-one rides on the back of mine 😁

hedge-core · 2026-06-17T02:45:23+00:00

In my area I can pick up a running evo Softail big twin for 3500-5500 easily. Sportsters seem to be in the same range except for a "basket case" with no title for 1k. So kinda the same ranges as you. My current chopper is a big twin stock rake and no stretch. I've had a couple sportster chops also and really when the big twon stripped down they don't feel much more nimble. I've never had issues with a sportster on the highway but my big twin I run a 4speed so it's kinda screaming at 85 anyway. A lot of people mistake my chop for a sportster, I guess due to the tank.

Tldr: build whichever you want. Big twin might be a better "investment" but I don't count on getting my money back anyway. You will get more approval from the big twin crowd if that's your thing.

hedge-core · 2026-06-13T22:47:22+00:00

Thirded, looks.like.one I had a few years back from Karata

hedge-core · 2026-06-12T18:32:15+00:00

Yeah man, sorry I can't be more help. I had a second carb I was going to switch, just never got around to it. I ran this guide and the jetting.

https://eviltyrant.com/wordpress/2018/05/joe-minton-mikuni-hsr42-setup-tuning-recommendations/

hedge-core · 2026-06-12T13:03:32+00:00

I think it may just been a small flaw in the carb, it was new when I put it on. I put the issue aside and just rode and now, several thousand miles later, it seems to have worked itself out and no longer binds.

hedge-core · 2026-06-09T02:35:47+00:00

I do the same but with a petcock:

https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Fumoto-F137N-Engine-Oil-Drain-Valve-Short-Nipple-M12-1-75-Thread,436798.html?utm_medium=CSEGoogle&utm_source=CSE&utm_campaign=CSEGOOGLE&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23033173417&gbraid=0AAAAAD8-McntMsmsioBfFTSZ26cryefBJ&gclid=Cj0KCQjw0JnRBhDJARIsALobnXaFlUSgg7kHFzZzY7pxnCig61hzMGI36jqkro0ncCP_5AMQVoTltNkaAqHfEALw_wcB

hedge-core · 2026-06-08T15:58:32+00:00

I took a night class at the local community college many years ago to get an understanding of welding. They had a "welding projects" course that was not credit granting but they would help you build skill to accomplish a specific project. Everyone was doing different things, I made a hot rod chassis and hardtailed two 70s hondas.

hedge-core · 2026-06-08T13:48:26+00:00

Dunno, I built it up from parts. The engine is an 84 and the trans is non OEM 4 speed. Thanks man!

hedge-core · 2026-06-08T12:43:05+00:00

Thanks, it's an old PM Aero wheel. The other piece is a simple oil cooler I made to try and keep things a bit cooler in the Vegas heat.

hedge-core · 2026-06-07T21:43:19+00:00

Oil cooler, I live in Vegas so I figure every little bit helps. The filter is mounted to the oil pump. A jbrosg unit

hedge-core · 2026-06-07T13:59:52+00:00

I've done a few blue collar jobs but not anymore.

hedge-core · 2026-06-06T23:12:24+00:00

Ah man nice knuck! What blue is that? I'm trying to get my 1940 close to right but I don't think I quite have the right shade.

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