I have no idea how long it would take to make but just for reference my shop rate is $85/hr Just to build the patterns and bucks to make a light would take most of a day.
I have a Wheelman and a Wheelman trike (custom build) I also had so much fun riding my wheelman that I found a"real" 60" highwheel bike.... I can tell you that riding the wheelman is a kick and so much fun that I will never get rid of it... riding the "real" bike though not so much.. I...
Re: Barn fresh Elgin Blue Bird
Well I know of two Bluebirds that have sold locally... one was $3000 the other $2500.... And they where more or less Parts bikes... major rust on one (parts falling in two) the other missing lots of stuff... I would guess yours would fetch maybe $4000- $6000...
Yep... its a standard thing for the HD clincher wheels (they also make what they call a medium duty or something that is a "normal" wheel) And I agree, I have used them for quite a few things that they where an advantage...
Thanks guys.... I'll keep you posted if she sells or not... This bike has been in the works for 18 months so its almost like turning a young one loose in the world.. But she has to go.. Joe already has plans for a bike for next years world championship....
I hate the fact that I can not draw...... In my line of work its really hard to convey an idea to a client when you cant put it on paper.... I pretty much have to make it out of metal in order to express the idea... I need to force my self to at least practice sketching things
Great...