build off 14 first try, calling it warbonnett

[LukeTheJoker]

New rear end shape looks even better!

 

[OddJob]

I like the shortened back end. It has a more evened out stance now, and those tires gained 5 lbs of beef by doing it too!
Mo fatta, mo betta!

 

[toro1978]

The additional braces are very cool. How about a seat bench and making it a twoseater since you are going for a motorcycle look anayway?

 

[contraptionist]

Thanks everyone, I have a solo seat on it`s way, then I can see how a tank will fit. I had to redo the back of the bike for the wide fenders I want to put on it. I also want to add a springer fork addition to my triple tree forks.

 

[contraptionist]

Got a solo seat for the bike, I will have to come up with some bracing for it.

 

[contraptionist]

Got my springer fork made, it will need cleaning up like everything else. I widened the slot in the forks to mount the springer rod

and used some springs I got at a swap meet last year, it moves when I push on the fork so it looks like it will work when there is weight on the bike.

 

[OneHorsePower]

looks nice ! be carfull with tension springs like those , if they snap they launch , maybe secure the top of the spring to the rod with a tie wrap just in case

 

[SpikeFC]

Nice idea with the springer fork there.

 

[OddJob]

Cool fork! I'll be curious to see what your first 'post ride ' post will say about the way it 'springs'.

 

[contraptionist]

I think the fork will work alright but it might be a good idea for me to wire the top of the spring to the rod just in case there is a problem like one horsepower said. Soon as I can ride it I will find out.

 

[contraptionist]

I built a back fender out of cardboard, bondo and fiberglass, something that I could make a mold off of, I broke it getting the mold off it but you can get an idea of what it looks like. After setting it

on the bike I can see that the fiberglass version will need some cutting and trimming to get it to fit better.

 

[toro1978]

Very cool. You might also want to have a look at "Kydex" plates.

 

[contraptionist]

Thank you toro1978, I see it is a thermoplastic, I will have to look at a few you tube videos to see what you can do with it.

 

[contraptionist]

Here is what the back fender looks like when setting on the bike, when I get a fiberglass version I will have to trim it to fit better. I will also have to do some more work on the seat brace, since the photo`s I have bent the seat brace up to better match the curve of the fender and the other brace under the seat. More work to do.

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[toro1978]

Going very strong! I can feel a 30-40s vibe there, not only because of the fender, but the seat, the handlebars and that horn remind me of it too. Themassive wheels look great too.

 

[contraptionist]

I just stuck the horn on there, I`m not sure if I will use it on this one, maybe I need to make a rattier one to match the horn.

 

[contraptionist]

Got all the paint off the frame and sprayed some black on it to stop any surface rust.

 

[contraptionist]

Got my fiberglass rear fender made, did a little sanding, trimming and bondo work on it, still needs much more. Tried it in the frame to see how it will fit.

 

[OddJob]

Looks cool. That's a sizable fender. Were you happy with the whole process?

 

[contraptionist]

This is fun since there is a lot of time to do the build, I still need a front fender, tank, oil/toolbox and a headlight. Oh a chainguard also, which I will make. There is still plenty to do but it`s fun since there is no rush.