Going a differnt direction...

[flatblack50]

I've been toying with a few differnt ideas for my next custom...
I think i've finally decided on what i'm going to do. I'm going to make a slightly streatched cruiser with a bee hive springer fork, custom DEEP fenders, but here's the really custom part. Since i work at a custom sign shop, i'm going to put LEDs inside the fenders, and make a lit sign "tank". I'm going to use the front of the green/black frame and i'm thinking of using the rear of the red bike.

 

[JuggyWuggy]

very cool headlight and tail light..Where did you find 'em?

 

[flatblack50]

Thanks I got both of those at the Kent Armory Swap meet.

 

[Cameo Carrier]

I'm keeping my eye on this one. I dig the style so far.

 

[flatblack50]

Found this on e-bay. I sent the company a message asking if they have a set of fenders like this. (ad was for only a front fender). Imagine the fender black, with white walls and leds glowing light from inside the fender... 8) 8) 8)

 

[flatblack50]

I've hit a snag... i'm currently trying to get the bee hive springer fork off, but the spreader is siezed it the fork :x The stem bolt is loose though. I backed the stem bolt out and hit it with a hammer... nothin. I tryed freeze-off, that worked on the stem bolt great, but still no go on the rest. I'm soaking it in PB Blaster, but so far still no go....

 

[photoaggie]

where did you pick up that non-circle speedometer?

 

[flatblack50]

I got the speedometer from a guy off of craigslist. I dont think it's very old. Made in Japan. Says "RIL 26"

 

[photoaggie]

hummm I have seen new ones that are round but I really like that shape...

 

[flatblack50]

So this is what i've got so far...
The "tank" will actually be a sign lit from the inside with LEDs 8)