Josh Spaceman
@joshspaceman.bsky.social
Outer Space Nerd, Moped Dweeb, Movie Spazz, cryptids, science, politics, former museum worker, Test Pilot @operationhyperion
I’ve definitely used the “sandpaper on marble” method to knock a few thou off a part.
June 20, 2025 at 6:58 PM
I’ve definitely used the “sandpaper on marble” method to knock a few thou off a part.
Big night at Scuderia Gladstone. Making progress on the Bonneville engine😅 #operationhyperion
June 20, 2025 at 6:23 AM
Big night at Scuderia Gladstone. Making progress on the Bonneville engine😅 #operationhyperion
Felt good to get out & see so many people in opposition to fascism here in pdx. Glad it got spicy at ICE as well.
June 15, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Felt good to get out & see so many people in opposition to fascism here in pdx. Glad it got spicy at ICE as well.
Thanks to assistance from Graham & Jonnie, I can evaluate the manifold and carburetor position for the race bike. So far so good!
June 9, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Thanks to assistance from Graham & Jonnie, I can evaluate the manifold and carburetor position for the race bike. So far so good!
Had a great time yesterday doing a photo shoot of the Mod Ciao with @Hexapoda!
May 17, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Had a great time yesterday doing a photo shoot of the Mod Ciao with @Hexapoda!
Just enormous transfers for a moped. Sharpie included for reference.
April 14, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Just enormous transfers for a moped. Sharpie included for reference.
Doing a little documentation before building the engine. #OperationHyperion
April 13, 2025 at 5:14 AM
Doing a little documentation before building the engine. #OperationHyperion
Check out this fun NASA-themed smartwatch, I got for my birthday. It has a built in theremin & lunar lander game. 🤓
April 6, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Check out this fun NASA-themed smartwatch, I got for my birthday. It has a built in theremin & lunar lander game. 🤓
Hacking & Welding a Biturbo, giving it a second life better than it could’ve ever hoped for.
March 29, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Hacking & Welding a Biturbo, giving it a second life better than it could’ve ever hoped for.
Marty’s interests include:
-Aquatic Life
-Contact Sports
-Self Care
-Aquatic Life
-Contact Sports
-Self Care
March 22, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Marty’s interests include:
-Aquatic Life
-Contact Sports
-Self Care
-Aquatic Life
-Contact Sports
-Self Care
Urban Exploration on Moped Night #puddlecutters
March 12, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Urban Exploration on Moped Night #puddlecutters
The engine isn’t built, but I hung it on the race bike to pull measurements for a manifold.
March 6, 2025 at 11:06 PM
The engine isn’t built, but I hung it on the race bike to pull measurements for a manifold.
My collection of failed subframes has grown. #sacrificestothegodofspeed
March 1, 2025 at 12:09 AM
My collection of failed subframes has grown. #sacrificestothegodofspeed
I think the Mk2 swingarm is going to work out 😅
February 27, 2025 at 7:28 AM
I think the Mk2 swingarm is going to work out 😅
Closing in on the moment of truth
February 24, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Closing in on the moment of truth
Admin Reveal. I’ve been spending many cold nights working on this Bonneville project. 🤞
February 19, 2025 at 6:41 AM
Admin Reveal. I’ve been spending many cold nights working on this Bonneville project. 🤞
Subframe Progress:
February 18, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Subframe Progress:
The new approach for the swingarm is built from 1.25” 4130 alloy tube steel. It has its own challenges, but should clear the chain.
February 17, 2025 at 4:26 PM
The new approach for the swingarm is built from 1.25” 4130 alloy tube steel. It has its own challenges, but should clear the chain.
This like, take 5 of trying to get the chain to clear the swingarm. The ‘chain ditch’ failed. Still rubbing. Time to start over.
February 6, 2025 at 5:59 AM
This like, take 5 of trying to get the chain to clear the swingarm. The ‘chain ditch’ failed. Still rubbing. Time to start over.
My swingarm design didn’t count for correct clearance of the chain with a maxed out sprocket configuration. My solution was to cut & weld a “chain ditch”. 🤞
February 5, 2025 at 7:25 AM
My swingarm design didn’t count for correct clearance of the chain with a maxed out sprocket configuration. My solution was to cut & weld a “chain ditch”. 🤞
Due to the excessive length of the race bike, I’ve had to get creative on keeping everything straight, vertical and aligned.
January 23, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Due to the excessive length of the race bike, I’ve had to get creative on keeping everything straight, vertical and aligned.
I’m no suspension expert, do the best I can do is copy the dimensions from a Vespa Si subframe over to the race bike. The swingarm here copies the mount and axle positions, with the uninstalled monoshock being mounted slightly forward. Fingers crossed 🤞!
December 17, 2024 at 3:52 PM
I’m no suspension expert, do the best I can do is copy the dimensions from a Vespa Si subframe over to the race bike. The swingarm here copies the mount and axle positions, with the uninstalled monoshock being mounted slightly forward. Fingers crossed 🤞!