Cheapskate Cycles

inspiration

2012-02-12T09:31:00.001-08:00

This was a really fun deal to go to! Thanks for dragging me along fellas!

Love Cycles 3

2012-01-29T00:02:00.000-08:00

One more,

getting both scoots tuned up for the run out to Phoenix

See ya there.

AZ ride

2012-01-25T20:15:00.001-08:00

Roll out! We're leaving Friday morning

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split

2012-01-21T00:17:00.001-08:00

405 to the 10, SoCal from cro customs on Vimeo.

The Shovel Take 1

2012-01-20T18:01:00.000-08:00

Here she is! Been riding her, working the bugs out.
Bill shot these pics up at the Biltwell garage sale.
Thanks bud!

Check out the write up HERE!

Chopcult feature!

2012-01-18T17:13:00.001-08:00

Super stoked that they threw it up on there, this bike has been a really good time to build, a bunch of great guys have helped out here and there, and it's great to have it all together. It's all done except for all the paint and chrome and what-not. I'll put up a bunch of stuff about it soon and some more in depth junk about the build, but for now....

Check it out here! Chop cult feature here!

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Location:Mission Ave,Twentynine Palms,United States in some hotel

Garage sale weekend

2012-01-07T16:39:00.001-08:00

Went to a garage sale, saw kuttys new evo.

itty bitty tit mouse

2012-01-05T22:17:00.000-08:00

Go check out Gabes stuff at After Hours Choppers,

He makes killer stuff, and has a limited run of these rad

lights, hot off the lathe for your pleasure!

Im running a couple of his originals on the Shovel!

Old-STF Cycle: Tyler Mullins finished Turbo Shovelhead

2012-01-05T22:11:00.000-08:00

Old-STF Cycle: Tyler Mullins finished Turbo Shovelhead

had to borrow this one,

check out Old-STF blog, and go buy stuff from em, great guys

Evil

2012-01-05T19:30:00.001-08:00

New shifter/clutch for scott. Enjoy!

today and tomorrow

2011-12-13T17:06:00.000-08:00

Get on it

lowbrow customs

Looking Forward

2011-12-04T19:34:00.000-08:00

Lots of good ones coming up,

see ya there

Elusive Unicorn by BenZales

2011-12-02T18:12:00.000-08:00

This was a really good weekend. Cold ride, but great times had by all. Made some new friends, saw some old ones, and enjoyed life. DLMC was in full force and they really added to the experience. Good guys.

check out the rest of Bens stuff HERE

Lady Hump: Cheapskate Cycles Sportster

2011-11-18T22:03:00.000-08:00

Lady Hump: Cheapskate Cycles Sportster

Thanks for throwin the beast up there.

Eli Wolf

Rousers Moto for Sale!

2011-11-11T18:26:00.001-08:00

Rouser Rob is selling one of my favorite bikes of all time

this guy is an inspiration, and the bike is amazing

Go buy it

Rouser Classifieds

Fresh Goodies from BCM

2011-11-07T18:45:00.000-08:00

New stuff from none other than Kim Boyle,

Check out his blog, and purchase from his store.

Boyle Custom Moto

amazing work buddy

Eli Wolf

Perfection

2011-11-04T17:00:00.000-07:00

So, Max is just insane

and Brandon as well

Mullins Chain Drive

what will it be next year

2011-11-03T23:02:00.000-07:00

The curse continues

the secret location should pan out to be even better.

see ya there on saturday.

Eli Wolf

Perches

2011-10-27T18:28:00.000-07:00

Ol Wompy from Still Kicking came up with this solution

for clutch and brake perches for Jakes Ironhead.

Pretty rad, the guy does a killer job. Can't wait to get em and weld em on,

get that bike one little bit closer.

Thanks Wompy!

Axles and spacers

2011-10-17T16:49:00.001-07:00

5/8" axle internally threaded and spacers custom turned for the super narrow ness springer on the shovel build.
Came out nice, if anybody needs anything similar, hit me up. Think I can do em for around 120.00 per set

Eli Wolf
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Location:S Ditmar St,Oceanside,United States

Jakes one

2011-10-17T08:00:00.000-07:00

Heres Jake Wolfs 68, this one hasn't popped up in a while

it is getting close though,

Yet again, Steffan over at Zombie Performance came through on the bars.

Thanks man!

Loch Ness Pipes

2011-10-16T08:00:00.000-07:00

Got these about buttoned up

Seat action

2011-10-15T08:00:00.000-07:00

One more little preview

got the seat nailed for the Shovel

enjoy..

SOS in oside really does outstanding work

if you need upholstery, hit em up

hack away

2011-10-14T08:00:00.000-07:00

Cut, weld, cut, weld

done.

shovels gettin close

stay tuned

Eli Wolf

Work Hard

2011-10-13T14:00:00.000-07:00

Ran into this beast outside an Ace Hardware in Orange

I dig it

Slender

2011-10-13T08:00:00.000-07:00

Went up to Slims to grab a tank for Jay Lee's Sportster

He really knows how to work magic on these things

couldn't walk away without one for me too!

Thanks Slim!

Check out his stuff here

SlimsFab

wussy

2011-10-12T17:00:00.000-07:00

Sneek

Skillz for days

2011-10-12T08:00:00.000-07:00

Kim Boyle is a genius. Kinda frustrating, i just dont have the patience

Check out his blog. BCM

crayons and barstools

2011-10-11T22:24:00.001-07:00

go to hosies, $1 per pint

Thanks to Zombie Performance!

2011-10-11T20:59:00.000-07:00

Steffan over at Zombie Performance whipped up these bars for me to

throw on the Shovel. I'm super stoked, thanks man!

i know ive been slackin on the blog action, i apologize.

Lots of stuff happening,

stay tuned for updates on the Shovel and the Ironhead builds

crazy stuff goin on

Eli Wolf

New deal

2011-09-01T18:37:00.001-07:00

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Figure I'd try this thing out

Location:S Ditmar St,Oceanside,United States

I miss texas

2011-08-21T12:17:00.000-07:00

stole this one from the Hated of the World boys,

but it really reminded me of the good ol days

Awesome!!! Best thing ever

2011-08-18T17:05:00.001-07:00

2011-07-27T21:58:00.000-07:00

Saw this on Kim Boyle's blog, and had to steal it.

amazing

King of Clubs

2011-07-16T17:15:00.000-07:00

had a good time today out in the sun

Drag it.

2011-07-15T17:48:00.001-07:00

Black Plague

2011-07-07T19:18:00.000-07:00

Slab City Riot 1--Swine Flu

Slab City Riot 2--Bronchitis

Slab City Riot 3

only the plague will keep me away

Strangers at Born Free

2011-06-28T17:42:00.000-07:00

My brother in law was perusing Hell for Leather, and lo and behold

a surprise appearance of the ol scoot at Born Free, wearing its fresh new paint from

one mr. Peter Wolf

Hell for Leather put out a pretty good little wright up on the show,

from a little different perspective.

Check out the article HERE

changes

2011-05-29T12:00:00.000-07:00

Headin to slims for a bit of work

Inglewood

2011-05-08T11:37:00.000-07:00

Me, Oliver, Steve and Steve rolled up to Garage Co.

I must go back

not enough time

2011-04-26T22:46:00.001-07:00

Tomorrow

2011-04-15T20:13:00.001-07:00

Skinny Minnies for Kris

2011-03-13T15:31:00.000-07:00

These Insider Bars are pretty fun, this time in 7/8" 120 wall,

and they are narrowed up even a bit more to fit between his Jap risers.

Should be there by wednesday bud

you'll be splittin lanes in no time

thanks for the work

Captain Helm

2011-03-06T09:52:00.001-08:00

This is my good buddy's spot,

Go check em out,

Good gear, good clothes, good stuff

Captain Helm

Found my snapper

2011-02-23T19:50:00.000-08:00

Thought it was gone forever.

Camera finally popped up, now i can post again!

Lots of stuff has gone on that i havn't got to include ya'll in.

Here's a couple from a trip i took to west TX a bit ago,

and more will follow soon...

Ians Speed Machine

.500 cal cannon

Lookin for a Shovelhead

2011-01-31T22:14:00.000-08:00

If you got one, or know of one, hit me up. Lookin for a good runner, genny or cone.

MegaDestroyo

2011-01-30T22:50:00.000-08:00

Jesse Wolfs new project, Fantasy in the making.
http://megadestroyo.wordpress.com/

my beastie

2011-01-15T21:21:00.001-08:00

Love this dog, her names matilda and she really puts a smile on my face

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Holiday Leather

2010-12-28T14:51:00.000-08:00

Thanks goes out to Chris from

Hated of the World and Holiday Leather

for gettin these wallets out for me and jake,

just in time for X'mas

thanks bud

Eli Wolf

finally sun,, and christmas eve

2010-12-24T08:56:00.000-08:00

Happy Holidays to all from everyone at cheapskate.

really been a dismal week, aside from the rain,

I about chopped my finger off on tue,

got my leg stuck in a belt drive on wed, ripped a good chunk out of my left calf.

went to a company christmas party on thursday, Crashed the truck on the way home..

today, nothing can touch me

Scotts Six-fitty Single Suzuki Savage

2010-12-23T19:30:00.000-08:00

Just finished buttoning up this ls650 for Scott.

Super fun little project, should be a good ride for him.

Started out life lookin like this.

Ended up like this

Everything made right here in the O with good old fashion blood sweat and tears.

Now get out there and get crazy

Eli Wolf

I thought we were in SD

2010-12-22T22:14:00.000-08:00

It's been raining for days, I am missing the road..

Forecast is calling for sun tomorrow,

hope I can get out there......

nice scoot for sale

2010-12-12T17:25:00.000-08:00

Little Shovel Chop from the boys at Garage Co Customs

for sale, so get it while its hot

type em up an email if you want some info

garagecompanycustoms@yahoo.com

button up and ride

2010-12-11T22:54:00.000-08:00

lets do it

fingers to the bone

2010-12-06T21:04:00.000-08:00

You Sissies

2010-12-04T19:56:00.000-08:00

Chrome wont get ya home,

but nickel wont get ya in a pickle

fresh nickel and a new sissy bar

camera again also.

Parts Swap

2010-11-24T17:31:00.001-08:00

Roll out

Chops and Rods Show Number Two

2010-10-30T17:14:00.000-07:00

Papa Wolf took the cake with his fresh Shovel

Chops and Rods Show Number Two

2010-10-07T17:34:00.000-07:00

Should prove to be a wonderful time

See ya there

this happened

2010-10-06T21:34:00.000-07:00

it wasn't a good monday

Loud Pipes are Evil

2010-10-01T19:11:00.001-07:00

amazing

apologize nicely

2010-09-28T18:52:00.000-07:00

Yeah, my camera got jacked, along with my leather cycle zombies jacket and sunglasses.

sorry about the lack of posts.

If you see a cat with those, give him a straight shot to the nuts.

it was a cold ride home from big bear

here's an old one from the stash

this was taken at the hot rod reunion in bako last year

Going Bald

2010-09-16T22:12:00.000-07:00

Ridin to big bear for the weekend, then new tires needed,, that rear is crackin out and gettin sketchy

Hope she makes it

these tires were freebies anyway

America

2010-09-15T17:55:00.000-07:00

so, this wins

2010-09-10T23:19:00.000-07:00

short

2010-09-10T20:07:00.000-07:00

nice 73 shovel

this is Ted's scoot from the ATL,

Nice, clean, and simple.

just how I like em

chicara nagata

2010-09-09T16:38:00.000-07:00

reckless abandon

2010-09-09T08:35:00.000-07:00

i would ride this thing until the cows come home.

build one of these, and ill personally give you a hug, maybe a kiss too..

eli

mhm

2010-09-08T18:35:00.000-07:00

Get along little doggie

2010-09-07T22:14:00.000-07:00

good film ^

good bike^

Mel's Hole

2010-08-30T17:32:00.000-07:00

Go read about this madness, amazing story.

Mels Hole.

thanks toe cutter, for opening my eyes

3 wheeled madness

2010-08-28T07:27:00.000-07:00

ive always had a wierd attraction for 3 wheeled beasts.

maybe its from growin up tearin around on the old

Big Red three wheelers, those were about the most dangerous

machines ever.

check out Richie Pan's site

(i borrowed these pics from him)

artsy fartsy

2010-08-25T15:46:00.000-07:00

get dirty

"The Couch" is For Sale

2010-08-22T18:36:00.000-07:00

This is the latest toy that found its way to my garage,

had fun with it for a bit, but its time to let it go

1983 yamaha XVZ12, fresh tires, brakes and new battery

runs good

email me if your interested

Eli Wolf

Pistol Petes Paint

2010-08-21T11:22:00.000-07:00

Here's the latest from ol Peter Wolf, super nice tins

If you want anything painted up, shoot me a message

Jonah, Aug 18th!!

2010-08-15T12:45:00.001-07:00

New toy

2010-08-07T22:29:00.000-07:00

found this clean narrow springer the other day!

stoked on it.

after a bunch of askin, i believe it to be a ness.

now the only question remains...what to do with it?

Brian Bent

2010-08-07T14:55:00.000-07:00

Here's my new buddy Brian and one of his amazing rides

took em with my phone, so it is what it is.

check out Hot Rod Church for Sinners

Green Hornet?

2010-08-03T08:30:00.000-07:00

i may dub my scoot the green hornet, seems to be sticking..

until next time my friends

small town U.S.A.

2010-08-02T13:25:00.000-07:00

I spent a week in Nikiski, Alaska. It's where i was born and raised, and i do not get back there enough.
Here's some from that wonderful journey.

my pops is out there in that boat, commercial fishing at its finest

this truck has been around, doin work since i was a wee lad

this is taken directly in front of the house i grew up in

and this is the house

used to be my wheels when i was 16

stab

mount mckinley there in the distance, taken off my front porch

jake found himself a scoot

so did i

old buddies, good times by all

sometimes you find the most random things in the

middle of nowhere, this was a good 20 mi

from any road

Pops

had to do some fishin myself

I miss this place every single day, it's an amazing place and i will be there again someday soon

eli

Its been awhile

2010-08-01T17:50:00.000-07:00

man, been running around the country a bit, and spending time with amazing family members, so this has taken a back seat for a few...
I'll gather my thoughts and have some stuff up soon
eli wolf

Mama I'm coming home

2010-07-04T09:44:00.000-07:00

I'm leaving tonight to head north to the big city of Nikiski,

I will be back in a week with hopefully some interesting stories and pics to share

with y'all

Happy 4th of July

American to the bone

Bars

2010-07-01T12:21:00.000-07:00

Here's some bars that I just finished up for Slayer Rider's XS650

7/8" .120 wall

18" wide

6"rise

1.75" pullback

North to the Future

2010-06-30T11:08:00.000-07:00

This was such an amazing place to grow up

but, this is the madness I'm missing out on these days.

Guess the slogan of my homeland is holding true..

Northroaders

I miss em

Better Gear Up SCR2

2010-06-26T19:47:00.000-07:00

had the swine flu last time around,, hopin for free sailing this year

Hated of the World

2010-06-22T05:15:00.000-07:00

Yo, this is my buddy Chris from Hated of the World, and Holiday Leather..
Good guy from the other side of the country.. Look em up and support

and this is his sweet little scoot

Mugsy's Ressurection

2010-06-21T06:46:00.000-07:00

So my buddy just picked up this rad old cb750 chopper with an original amen savior frame, 15 over forks, and coffin tank... this thing rocks.. so far its torn down to get beautified, but here's a teaser for ya..

gonna be sweet when she's back on the road after who know's how many years

The Long Haul

2010-06-20T12:44:00.000-07:00

I was impressed, guys rode from all over the country, even other countries to get out to born free 2, really made me want to make my scoot a bit more long distance friendly. Gotta do a real long haul soon... These guys are livin the dream, doin what we all talk about...enjoy

how to troubleshoot charging system on an evo sportster

2010-06-19T19:03:00.000-07:00

No pics, but here's a quick method of checking out your charging system...the Manual has more detailed tests, but some of them you gotta get crazy to do, so if your handy at all, this method should figure out your problem.

Ya got 4 sections to your charging system, basically...Stator, Voltage Regulator, Wiring, and Battery...

To continue, you MUST charge your battery fully, and its best to load-check it to ensure its ok....

If your static battery voltage is below 12.4-12.6 volts or better (12.8 is considered a full charge)...its either not charged enough, or its shot....

Start by checking voltage, both static and running...

Mine is at 12.8 static, and usually 14.2 running (revved up). 12.5 running right now (hence the troubleshooting)

If the running voltage is not higher than the static voltage, there is a problem...period....the regulator is SUSPECT...

If the voltage is above 14 vdc or so, your regulator is fried, and it needs to be replaced...

But wait...

Go to the stator connector located at the bottom of the frame, RH side, front....disconnect it at the rubber connector...

Connect your multimeter, set at resistance, to both leads of the stator connector (the side that goes into the primary)...if you read no resistance....the stator must be replaced...(should read .02-.04)

Check resistance from each lead to ground...if either of those reads no resistance, the stator must be replaced...(same thing, should be .02-.04)

Assuming the stator has checked out so far, start the bike and read VAC across the terminals...it should read about 18-21 volts per 1000 RPM's...

If the VAC reading is outside of these parameters significantly, the stator must be replaced...typically, it will be lower if there is a problem...

You have just troubleshooted the entire charging system, assuming all connections are clean and corrosion-free....This test is predicated on this assumption....

If you've followed these instructions, you know the problem....if you DON'T know the problem yet, you either did something wrong (volts AC, volts DC), or you have corrosion or a short you didn't find yet....

(borrowed most of this from the xl forum, figured i'd pass the info on)

checked everything out on my bike today, chased every wire, replaced a couple.. all said and done, i need a regulator.. I'm lookin at the cycle electric ones.. good but pricey

wills scoots

2010-06-19T07:06:00.000-07:00

shot jake took the other day, good lookin

couple good times had

2010-06-18T17:02:00.000-07:00

wouldn't even know it, 120+ in those pics, and wheelies

dr dre

2010-06-18T05:44:00.000-07:00

would ride this one, so would I

Hang Loose

2010-06-17T05:47:00.000-07:00

there is so much detail put into this thing,

if you happen to come across it, spend some time staring

its worth it......

DAPS?

2010-06-16T07:39:00.000-07:00

if anybody knows this person,

tell em i approve of their helmet

Max

2010-06-15T17:39:00.000-07:00

Legendary guy, legendary scoots

favorites

2010-06-14T17:25:00.000-07:00

these two took the cake for me up at born free

the first one is kim boyle's new pan,

second one, i dont know whose it is, but a beautiful ironhead it is

Stuff for sale

2010-06-11T23:42:00.000-07:00

over in the cheapskate store

get em

SEE YA TOMORROW!

2010-06-11T22:46:00.000-07:00

Were meeting up at Hensleys in Carlsbad at 10:30 am

be there or be square

and dont forget your ticket

cant wait to ride this thing home tomorrow night after Alex's Bar

IF YA WANT SOME FLY GEAR...

2010-06-11T19:53:00.000-07:00

head to captains helm

cycle zombies got there own area

as does loser machine

more flannels than you need

vintage leather coats and redwings

plus plenty of rad shirts, records, surf boards and goodies for your lady.

boyle

2010-06-10T16:33:00.000-07:00

perfection

Kim Boyle