Stretched Murray cantilever
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Re: My first Stretch: Murray cantilever > final direction
Thanks guys... bare steel it is. This time the decision is final :lol: ... I'll be clearing it tomorrow after I finish some other things. Here are some update pics. The seat isn't brown as it appear to be, that's just my cruddy camera working it's magic again. :x I'm ready to throw it into the nearest lake and forget about it. The handlebar welds are all finish filed, as well as those on my custom seatpost. The seat I also cleaned down to bare steel, even all of the undercarriage is stripped (some parts even had chrome with factory black painted over it- that surprised me). I've got some interesting wheels in line and have made a choice on tires... I may run a chainguard or may not, and I don't think I'll be running grips. With the seat uncovered and all that seems to make more sense visually to me. I liked apes on this, but these bars look and feel much better.
Thanks for all the compliments and encouragement. I'm really excited to see this one done.
Thanks guys... bare steel it is. This time the decision is final :lol: ... I'll be clearing it tomorrow after I finish some other things. Here are some update pics. The seat isn't brown as it appear to be, that's just my cruddy camera working it's magic again. :x I'm ready to throw it into the nearest lake and forget about it. The handlebar welds are all finish filed, as well as those on my custom seatpost. The seat I also cleaned down to bare steel, even all of the undercarriage is stripped (some parts even had chrome with factory black painted over it- that surprised me). I've got some interesting wheels in line and have made a choice on tires... I may run a chainguard or may not, and I don't think I'll be running grips. With the seat uncovered and all that seems to make more sense visually to me. I liked apes on this, but these bars look and feel much better.
Thanks for all the compliments and encouragement. I'm really excited to see this one done.
Re: My first Stretch: Murray cantilever > final direction
I would like to see a chainguard on this bike. Add as much bare metal as you can.
For a name, how a bout something to do with Heavy Metal, Metallica, Iron Maiden...you get the idea.
I love the seat.
I have an all metal seat on one of mine. It starts to feel like an all metal seat after a couple miles, but mine has sharper angles. You should be good for long rides.
I would like to see a chainguard on this bike. Add as much bare metal as you can.
For a name, how a bout something to do with Heavy Metal, Metallica, Iron Maiden...you get the idea.
I love the seat.
I have an all metal seat on one of mine. It starts to feel like an all metal seat after a couple miles, but mine has sharper angles. You should be good for long rides.
Re: My first Stretch: Murray cantilever > final direction
when i see this bike i see a truck, its got a brute look, like a cabover or something. thats what i'm seeing. i guess it just depends on how you finish her. It could also look like a lead sled, either way, heavy, fat, and stout are some words i would use to describe it.
when i see this bike i see a truck, its got a brute look, like a cabover or something. thats what i'm seeing. i guess it just depends on how you finish her. It could also look like a lead sled, either way, heavy, fat, and stout are some words i would use to describe it.
Re: My first Stretch: Murray cantilever > final direction
Thanks!!! You've got my mind working now... and I really like the idea of it being called heavy metal.
Gaskill > the aim was to have a led sled/classic look... so hopefully it will have that air about it when it is done. :mrgreen: The springer fork and the wheels and tires I have in mind should make it all come together.
bikebuilder said:I would like to see a chainguard on this bike. Add as much bare metal as you can.
For a name, how a bout something to do with Heavy Metal, Metallica, Iron Maiden...you get the idea.
I love the seat.
I have an all metal seat on one of mine. It starts to feel like an all metal seat after a couple miles, but mine has sharper angles. You should be good for long rides.
Thanks!!! You've got my mind working now... and I really like the idea of it being called heavy metal.
Gaskill > the aim was to have a led sled/classic look... so hopefully it will have that air about it when it is done. :mrgreen: The springer fork and the wheels and tires I have in mind should make it all come together.
Re: My first Stretch: Murray cantilever > final direction
My springer arrived today, and I've got it mounted, as well as stripped of the teal paint. Cutting and re-working fender braces on the front fender tonight... soon to be in the gallery. 8) All I need is some more wire brushes, a crash rail for the seat, and some tires.
My springer arrived today, and I've got it mounted, as well as stripped of the teal paint. Cutting and re-working fender braces on the front fender tonight... soon to be in the gallery. 8) All I need is some more wire brushes, a crash rail for the seat, and some tires.
Re: My first Stretch: Murray cantilever > final direction
I really really really .... really like this. really.
I really really really .... really like this. really.
Re: My first Stretch: Murray cantilever > final direction
Yeah, this thing is off the hook 8) It really does have that "sloper" look about it. Top work mate.
Yeah, this thing is off the hook 8) It really does have that "sloper" look about it.
Top work mate.
Re: Stretched Murray cantilever > Name change and update pics
I think I'm gonna call this one the "suicide ride", or maybe even "chrissyg's suicide ride" (chrissy or chrissyg are like my nicknames :lol... I have to say, without a doubt, out of the last several bikes I've built or am builidng, I'm most proud of this one. Things are in the "home stretch" for sure as I just need a crashrail for the seat, some tires and some good wire brushes. Oh, and those ugly block pedals simply will not do. 8)
5/14 update and glamor pictures, what do you think?
-ChrissyG-
I think I'm gonna call this one the "suicide ride", or maybe even "chrissyg's suicide ride" (chrissy or chrissyg are like my nicknames :lol
... I have to say, without a doubt, out of the last several bikes I've built or am builidng, I'm most proud of this one. Things are in the "home stretch" for sure as I just need a crashrail for the seat, some tires and some good wire brushes. Oh, and those ugly block pedals simply will not do. 8) 5/14 update and glamor pictures, what do you think?
-ChrissyG-
Re: Stretched Murray cantilever > Name change and update pics
That looks awesome!! Cant wait to see the finished product!
That looks awesome!! Cant wait to see the finished product!
Re: Stretched Murray cantilever > Name change and update pics
Thanks. What kind of handlebars did you have in mind? I suppose I could flip the ones on there now, but my gut says I'd really dislike the way it looked. Despite how it might look now, it's actually very comfortable to ride with the handlebars as they are, too... I'll have to try some different things.
BankerRAt said:
Thanks. What kind of handlebars did you have in mind? I suppose I could flip the ones on there now, but my gut says I'd really dislike the way it looked. Despite how it might look now, it's actually very comfortable to ride with the handlebars as they are, too... I'll have to try some different things.
Re: Stretched Murray cantilever > Name change and update pics
this cruiser is soooooo friggin rad. i want it! i really like those bars. the suicide ride huh?? hahah thats want i was gonna name my bike cuz its breakless but settled on the filthy rat. so it became my username instead. but if nicely fitting for this ride! well done sir
Unchained said:I think I'm gonna call this one the "suicide ride", or maybe even "chrissyg's suicide ride" (chrissy or chrissyg are like my nicknames :lol
-ChrissyG-
this cruiser is soooooo friggin rad. i want it! i really like those bars. the suicide ride huh?? hahah thats want i was gonna name my bike cuz its breakless but settled on the filthy rat. so it became my username instead. but if nicely fitting for this ride! well done sir
