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Hey guys i'm newish here, i registered a while ago but haven't posted much, I used to post a lot on CBN when it was around.

But I've been building bikes since I was 14 years old (22 now) and really enjoy it...Its been a few years since I built a bike and got the urge this week..soo i busted out the saws-all and welder & had a grand ol' time! lol

Its a work in progress but i decided to post up a few pics!

My goal for this bike was to keep is short and compact...I wanted it to have a low nimble appearance and feel.

Beginning stages
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& this is what ive done so far...Nothing like the first ride on a new project!!...Now I just need some tires that hold air! :roll:
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Let me know what you guys think!

I'll post up some pics of my past bike also.
 
Bigdaddy772 said:
I like the lines you came up with!!! 8) 8)
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Thank you...its pretty simple..but sometimes simple is good 8)
 
Thanks guys!...looking forward to getting it all clean up and start on the finishing touches!
 
Well I was able to get a little more work done on the bike today...I decided to modify the forks a bit to give it a little lower appearance & also just smooth out the lines a bit. I think it came out pretty good and I like the look it gave the bike.

I also cleaned up the wheels and white walls and even managed to get the tires to hold air!!! :mrgreen:

let me know what you guys think....Also I'm at a loss for colors to paint it...i'm almost thinking about a root beer? any suggestions?

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welded and smoothed
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Overall look of the bike...I also cut the rear fender shorter & got it mounted up...I may cut it just a tad shorter though.
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Thanks for looking 8)
 
How 'bout flat black w/lime green pinstriping along the frame and fenders, and lime green wheel lips. "The Joker" or "Monster's Ball". :D
 
I like the look of the fender. When it comes to lines of a bike having a nice vertical fender strut just feels correct.
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But some times the rules are meant to be broken:
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g-ratter said:
I like the look of the fender. When it comes to lines of a bike having a nice vertical fender strut just feels correct.
RFshot5.jpg

But some times the rules are meant to be broken:
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Thanks I agree...it's amazing what a few inches or degrees will do to the look of a bike!
 
Thanks for the color ideas guys!...I'm liking the ideas...now that I've started to look at it I'm liking the idea of a more stand out paint job instead of my idea of a root beer color...although I'm starting to even like the baby blue that's on it now...tough decision.


Tomorrow I'm planning on playing with a front fender and a tank fill in peice
 
Lowlife Lucas said:
Cool idea with the fork, I hadn't ever thought of that. Looks good!
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Thank you...it took some time but I think it was worth it! I like the look it gave it
 
Cisco said:
Lowlife Lucas said:
Cool idea with the fork, I hadn't ever thought of that. Looks good!
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Thank you...it took some time but I think it was worth it! I like the look it gave it
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No problem. I have to agree, I believe it was worth it as well. It gives the bike a good look and a nice stance!
 

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