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[sdframe]

Nice combination of swoopy, modern frame and old school fork. I hope you keep that combination going. It's visually very interesting.

 

[Glen]

Unc, you got a good thing going there!

There's something about a stance of a build, you know when it works by looking at it. Personally, I like that you aren't using a raked fork that would stretch it...

But the kind of 'cramped' stance yours has with that Monark style spring in front, and the rear tire jammed up in the back, really appeals to me!

Even though I like stretched bikes, I agree.

It has a very staunch 'bobber' look to it... very cool.

Glen.

 

[Uncle Shish]

Even though I like stretched bikes, I agree.

It has a very staunch 'bobber' look to it... very cool.

Glen.

With my shorter stature, I feel I'm going to need some really swept back bars to allow for any comfortable riding position.

 

[OddJob]

Long sweep bars will look great on this. Talk to @GuitarlCarl , I know he did some extensions on a couple of his builds.

 

[Uncle Shish]

We got the meats!
Picked up this 29 x 2.5 Maxxis Grifter for the rear.
Not too much extra room near the top of the seat stays.
Going to try and gain a 1/2” by some barbarian manipulation.
*Open to suggestions.

It’s probably fine ... about a 1/4”per side, currently.

 

[LukeTheJoker]

1/4" per side should be fine shouldn't it? I have run way less than that one some builds without issue, just gotta make sure your wheel is true and doesn't move.

 

[SpikeFC]

We got the meats!
Picked up this 29 x 2.5 Maxxis Grifter for the rear.
Not too much extra room near the top of the seat stays.
Going to try and gain a 1/2” by some barbarian manipulation.
*Open to suggestions.

It’s probably fine ... about a 1/4”per side, currently.
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[OddJob]

That Grifter tire fits the build, and the frame, perfectly!

 

[Uncle Shish]

1/4" per side should be fine shouldn't it? I have run way less than that one some builds without issue, just gotta make sure your wheel is true and doesn't move.

I think I'm going to put it all together real soon and take it for a test ride and see. I was thinking some sort of chain tensioners might prevent the wheel from moving once it was all dialed in? I noticed last night that the frame was built pretty much free-hand, meaning without a jig, as the symmetry in the geometry is off a little in the rear triangle. I didn't notice it when the rear tire was 2.125"w

 

[kingfish254]

Class 1 seems right to me.
Cool frame and cool logo too.

 

[ifitsfreeitsforme]

dig it.

 

[OddJob]

Page 1 boost post! Let's see that cool build as she sits now!

 

[Uncle Shish]

Page 1 boost post! Let's see that cool build as she sits now!

Not too much to post at the moment. Doing bondo fill to smooth out the welds. Another coat of primer hopefully later today.
Tomorrow, wet sand and then should be ready for some color!
I did buy this seat on close-out from Ruff Cycles and these grips ...

 

[The Renaissance Man]

The seat and grips will look good!

 

[Uncle Shish]

I wish I had something more to show as far as progress.
Hoping to have it painted by this weekend.
Here is a photo mock-up of my proposed color theme.

 

[The Renaissance Man]

Awesome, looks like we might be on the same page with the livery.

 

[Uncle Shish]

Awesome, looks like we might be on the same page with the livery.

Do you mean the color choice? Is that your plan for the Skylark?
I’m a huge fan of vintage colors like early Harley’s and VWs and cars of the 50s.

 

[Chad T]

Livery usually refers to a race car's identifying paint job. This is one of my favorite "liverys"

Great choice on the grifter tire. Good color combo. Seat and grips are sweet.

 

[The Renaissance Man]

Yes. 1920's Harley colors/scheme. Looks like that's the direction that you're going in.

 

[Captain Awesome]