We have a pair of wheels! The moment I have been working towards for a long time came to fruition tonight. I knew when I embarked on this idea that it wasn’t going to be easy, I knew that the finished result would be worth it though and it really is. Wheels make or break anything automotive, diameter, offset, rim profile, spoke thickness and hub diameter play many tricks on the eye. I feel like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders knowing that this wheelset is now complete. For those that had been following my story would know the inspiration behind these, the 22 inch front wheel is similar to a Kimtab, the 18 inch rear like a BMX Motomag, the snowflakes are a play on BMW’s 1960’s cast alloy wheels and it all gets wrapped up with a M&H Race Master rear drag slick and 28x3 Firestone front slick. I’m a happy man 🏁 @bornfreeshow @bmwmotorradaus #bornfreeinvitedbuilder #bmwchopper #kimtab #motomag #bf12invitedbuilder #bornfreeshow https://www.instagram.com/p/CA-VakWAQsN/?igshid=1x8ayam2wpuq3

We have a rim! 10/10 would not do again, oh wait I have to make the rear still 😂 the to do list for the @bornfreeshow @bmwmotorradaus chopper is getting shorter and by far the biggest effort has gone into the wheelset. If you want to get an in-depth look at the process head on over to @etsfab I’m keen to get the rear wheel all welded up now and get this off the table. #bornfreeshow #bornfreeinvitedbuilder #bf12invitedbuilder #bf12 #kimtab #motomag #bmwchopper #fabrication https://www.instagram.com/p/CA1A-NNgb7y/?igshid=zrb1uv9rb8lw

Went through some old footage last night, this cars been nothing but good times 🏁 #engineeredtoslide #sr20 #beeracing #rps13 #180sx #drift (at Winton Motor Raceway) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_-9i9ngYY7/?igshid=1ktgbjoii0c5e

Little slice of backyard heaven, although these recent events haven’t impacted my day to day I have enjoyed spending more time at home. 📷 @jaydenostwald #engineeredtoslide #ps13 #panhead #rninet #hilux #driftcar #rps13 https://www.instagram.com/p/B_x8rbcAD-X/?igshid=1qa392g5c22et

Colder days are coming, rewind back to the coldest day I’ve ever had on a bike, heated grips surely saved me from hyperthermia. The road to Sydney from Melbourne can be as exciting or as boring as you choose, just be prepared for all the elements! Good times with @deushouse @james__daniel @thomaswalkphotos @dean_walters and some @bmwmotorradaus #rninet 🏁 https://www.instagram.com/p/B_mVSCnABte/?igshid=mwr4vd0s7ir8

Executing these ideas and seeing the lines come to life is exciting, these 1.25” chromoly bottom fame rails will have a removable belly section to allow this huge motor to be removed and refitted easily. Still a lot to do but I can see where it going now and that’s all the motivation I need 🏁 @bornfreeshow @bmwmotorradaus #bf12 #bf2020 #bf12invitedbuilder #bornfreeshow #bornfree #engineeredtoslide https://www.instagram.com/p/B7RltGsA0k9/?igshid=jnm6357o4rog

The girder front end for the @bornfreeshow @bmwmotorradaus chopper is taking shape. I spent some time turning the 4140 upper and lower cups to suit the BMW head tube, then notched some 4130 tube on the mill that will form the beginning of the front end. Everything will be lightly tacked so once the front end is complete I can unbolt and modify the top frame section to get the stance just right. Looking forward to firing this up in 2020! #engineeredtoslide #fabrication #bornfreeshow #bf12 #bf2020 #bf12invitedbuilder #bornfree (at Deakin University, Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6WzNPVgrBG/?igshid=1m5zxdttl922x

Timing is everything ⚡️ when the @bornfreeshow opportunity came around I knew I wanted to put everything into this build, obviously race cars have a huge influence on my styling and I’m bringing that in the form of parts like these dry sump HTD pulleys to spin the @morrismagneto and make the @bmwmotorradaus come to life. It’s going to be light, fast and handle like crap! I cannot wait to ride it. #fabrication #engineeredtoslide #racecarengineering #bornfreeshow #bf12 #bf2020 #bf12invitedbuilder #bornfree (at Waurn Ponds, Victoria, Australia) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6Twx9egspp/?igshid=1tjx2ztc5otaj

The Ti exhaust on @carusi109 500cc flat track racer is complete, watch the 100 step process in my highlights. Thanks for all the comments from those who appreciated the process. I’ve been doing this a while and still learning new things every day so it’s great to pass some of that information on to you. 🏁 #engineeredtoslide #flattrack #fabrication #titanium #tig (at Deakin University, Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6EV1CDgS7d/?igshid=xj3haf2vbdij

10 years ago I was drawing sketches on paper in an effort to try and imagine what this project would look like in its finished form, as it sits in the workshop it’s a constant reminder to me that anything is possible. #engineeredtoslide (at Deakin University, Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6B1DToAwkz/?igshid=126k94hut73pb

Preparation for summer laps! New @dtswiss hoops getting laced up by @fortheridersmtb #engineeredtoslide (at Mystic Park, Bright) https://www.instagram.com/p/B58jpMogPgB/?igshid=27i7lip72kn1

I didn’t choose this career, this career chose me 🏁 the office is above the workshop is home to everything I love, if you’re one of the many that have ordered ETS merch then this is where it’s packed and sent, thank you for your support! #engineeredtoslide #office (at Deakin University, Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus) https://www.instagram.com/p/B556pavgABb/?igshid=10anlehh3fec1

Up next on the todo list is a complete underslung Ti exhaust for @carusi109 factory KTM #flattrack bike. #engineeredtoslide #titanium #fabrication #TIG #welding (at Deakin University, Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus) https://www.instagram.com/p/B53PshZgF_5/?igshid=vaxjo69fvcdk

Making moves on the BMW Chopper, the 22” smooth front tyre has arrived, the wheel is all drawn up and ready to be CNC cut out of aluminium, the magneto and HTD drive is all figured out, the billet Smart Carbs are on their way from the US, the Titanium is here for the exhaust, the frame fabrication has begun with the head tube and the backbone, the girder is all drawn up and I am waiting on some laser cut gussets to begin the fabrication process on it. You would be amazed at the time spent to get to this point, making it all come together will be the easy part! @bmwmotorradaus @bornfreeshow #bmwchopper #bf12 #bf2020 #bf12invitedbuilder #bornfreeshow #bornfree (at Deakin University, Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus) https://www.instagram.com/p/B50161ugxha/?igshid=vcvrhc9kirct

The Chrome Zone! My international travel companion #1955panhead #engineeredtoslide #chopper 📷 @adamborrello https://www.instagram.com/p/B5tpPBIANmC/?igshid=72r0lhya66en

That @sydneymotorsportpark afternoon light at @worldtimeattackchallenge 🏁 #engineeredtoslide (at Sydney Motorsport Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5oS8u5gs8r/?igshid=axowqn6mwhpm

There’s no place like home! As much as I am grateful for the opportunities that I have had this year to travel (in the last month I have visited 10 different countries) there really is no place like home. Excited to knuckle down on my projects and prepare them for a big 2020 ahead. #engineeredtoslide #s13 #silvia #ps13 #180sx #nissan #ford #econoline #tacoma #drift #garage #sr20det (at Australia) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5kTaPrg5dd/?igshid=jz3lkscn4zrk