Late entry, and I can't think of a good name!

[bmxerpete]

I know I'm getting a really late start, but it looks like fun so why not?
I'm starting out with a 20" huffy and an old lowrider fork, and I'm trying really hard to make it NOT look like a lowrider.
Some of you have come up with some really great names for your bikes...and I'm drawing a total blank for mine. Help!







I'll take any and all suggestions, no matter how crude or tasteless!
Thanks- Pete

[GTCOMA]

I know you are trying to make it not look like a lowrider, but how about this for a name?

The Smashed Rat

[ACD]

It's a cool bike. Due to the late entry and/or the lowish nature of the bike here are a few ideas for a name....



Hair Trigger
Scratch
Last Minute
Better late than never
Stressed
Hitman
Below the belt
Non descript
Beyond words
Enigma

[cman]

Don't worry about a name. Just have fun building.

[giggles13]

Yeah don't worry about a name.
Just start fixen that bike up. An have fun!

When you least expect it a name will come.

I didn't think of a name for mine until I found one of the accessorie Items.
Then Lil' Pixie had a name.

[bmxerpete]

I finally had an epiphany or whatever you call it and a name hit me upside the head- "Rat Trap". But I really like "Last Minute" too...I'll just have to keep saying them over and over again and see which one sticks.
I was up in Daytona all weekend racing so I didn't get to work on it until today, but I got a little bit done.

Prepping for paint-


Made a "tank"-


Tank mock up-


Made a fork brace thingy to replace the spring thingy-


Still need to figure out cranks and wheels. Are 20" slicks still available anywhere? The bike shops around here have nothing.

[lurker]

Are 20" slicks still available anywhere? The bike shops around here have nothing.

I've been looking a bit lately, but this was the closest I could find. What do you reckon?



Maxxis 'Miracle' 20x1.85 or 20x2.10

[bmxerpete]

Lurker-
I've been sweating those Maxxis Miracles for my park bike, but for this build I want to find one of the old Schwinn style slicks with the squared off edge. h***, I'd be happy if I could find a used one.

Dragstars do rock!

[ricksterr1221]

Enigma. WATCH WHAT MY BIKES NAME IS!

[yeshoney]

I have a bunch of cool slicks. all 20 x 2.125 squared edges. I have wide whites, skinny white and gripper tread with dual white lines. LMK, Joe
Also sent you an email re: the rims.
Joe

[CCR]

have ya tried findin a schwinn stingray repop slik ? plenty of those around but pricey for what they are, usually $40 new

[karfer67]

how about novacaine? or nov-a-rat?

as for the slick we have the semi slicks that are squared off in stock they are 20 2.125 and will fit non schwinn rims. white wall and black wall

[bmxerpete]

how about novacaine? or nov-a-rat?

Good eye! I think I'm still leaning towards Rat Trap, but keep those ideas coming.
Got a little more work done today- lots of degrungifying...



I tried my hand at "machine turning" for the first time, it was kinda cool. I finished my number plate- what do ya'll think?






It's getting there little by little. Maybe I can have it done by the weekend.

[CCR]

the "13" turned out sweet, nice touch

i like "novacaine", my suggestion would be "the crunch" tho given how much time is left heheh

[cman]

That tank with the machining is a great idea. Aluminum or steel?