Fatbelly Bobber v5.0

[Philphine]

keep that scooter wheel. i like 'em for oversized idlers.

[outskirtscustoms]

keep that scooter wheel. i like 'em for oversized idlers.

I always keep about anything that goes into my shop....lol. I got 4 of these bad boys in the big junk drawer of my toolbox.

[Dr. Tankenstein]

Made a few 'updates' in preparation of the upcoming 'Cabin Fever' show.
http://www.ratrodbikes.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=42548&st=0&sk=t&sd=a&hilit=Cabin+fever

Gonna be selling some cream Felt Thick Bricks (got four pair) for a friend, so I thought I'd throw a set on the Fatbelly to model them.
I went ahead and added a new Kalin stem and a vintage Stewart Warner speedo (I like how the cream and orange work with the color scheme of the bike). Painted out the DIY crossbar, removed the rear fender and relocated the tail light to the left chainstay.

So, here's v4 of the the Fatbelly Bobber:















Hope you like the update.

Cheers,
Dr. T

[aka_locojoe]

Nice. You build some really sweet bikes.

[SCHWINNRAY69]

That's AWESOME Doc!

[Dr. Tankenstein]

Thanks guys, this one is special to me.
Now if I could only find the time/motivation to ride it more....

[kingfish254]

Great looking ride Tank!!
New creme tires really set it off, but there are a lot of very cool details on this bike.
Sweet ride!

[danreid27]

I dig the chainguard too! Superb!

[jaysmo]

this looks real nice i like the tank alot..looks real nice and the rear light im totaly gonna rip that idea off ...Thanks but the bike looks real nice and the color combo looks real good on it also...

[Gold Street Customs]

Sweeet!!!

[Skipton]

Killer looking bike!.... Thick Bricks look great!

[scott brownsey]

sweet

[1manta]

I really like the stance of this version of your bike. You did a great job fitting all of those features into the front end and still keeping it looking clean.Nice job.

[Dr. Tankenstein]

I was honestly going to leave v4.0 alone, but then I found a Rat Trap springer and Marty started selling the 26 x 2.125 Kenda Krazes...

So....v5.0!
This version features a Spaceliner rat trap springer (I was bottoming out the Monark), with vintage Huffy fork darts.


A 'matching' Weinmann front rim, bought it with the 'quick release' front skewer, like it with the dropouts, so it stays, besides it's a sealed bearing Shimano, hmmmmm smooth like butter .


I had this Schwinn Sting-Ray Jr. chainring let over from my daughter's build, so since it had a 'dish' to it, I flipped it and the rear sprocket, to give me more chain clearance from that fat rear tire. I like how the 'lucky 7' holes mimic the chainguard.


Finally, the tire change. It's a 'Quick & Thick' setup, Kenda Kraze style.. I've liked the 26F/24R setup ever since Electra Sparker a few years ago.






The ride is really nice, gonna leave this one alone for the summer and just ride it!

Cheers,
Dr. T

[SCHWINNRAY69]

Looks even better now!