"Royal Rat" Monark build

[Kevin Larson]

I am starting with a frame I found and going from here!

I have worked days to try and get the seatpost out - details...

 

[OddJob]

Welcome to the fun Kevin! That frame is my favorite color.....rust!

Once you get the seat post out, what's next? Any other parts laying around you might be thinking of as add ons?

Staying tuned!

 

[Kevin Larson]

Welcome to the fun Kevin! That frame is my favorite color.....rust!

Once you get the seat post out, what's next? Any other parts laying around you might be thinking of as add ons?

Staying tuned!

Yeah many ideas - I found a women's headbadge on eBay which I will have to hack up and grind down because the head badge is angled for a women's angled tube.

Found a rear rack and chain guard on FB.

I have an old Schwinn S2 wheelset I might get some tires that match the blue chain guard that is coming.

I have a Kawasaki seat laying around somewhere that I'll need to modify to attach to a bike seat post, I'll also have to make a custom seat post somehow.

Found this tank on FB as well and it's on it's way.

The rest will have to be a surprise I can't give it all away!


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[Kevin Larson]

Coming along got some parts today and jacked up the headbadge

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[LukeTheJoker]

That is looking great! Going to be an awesome ride.

 

[Funkme]

Yeah liking this build. Seems to all curve together.

 

[Kevin Larson]

Making some progress - big finish will be at the end. Any thoughts on fenders or no fenders? I like both...

I spent a long time, way too long to fit this chain guard which isn't meant for this frame into this bike, I don't know how to heat and mold metal so this was done with a heavy duty shelf bracket and lots of manual effort. I wanted ensure it was sturdy and would bend and bounce all over when I ride it.

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[LukeTheJoker]

Coming together nice!
I prefer it with the fenders.

 

[OddJob]

Chain guard emulates the tank nicely. I would only use the chain guard if you were using the fenders though, which I agree with Luke ^, the fenders look good!

 

[metalchewy]

That two tone blue with rust matches well! Liking the look.

 

[deven_science]

Always yes to fenders.

 

[johnp.smith]

Wow the tank and headbadge combo is awesome