The Gambler

[Portland Rob]

The only thing I have to throw in to the build-off is this lil Hiawatha Gambler (I am not positive that is what it actually is so please correct me if I am wrong) frame. That chain ring is also just something off a kids bike in the junk pile that is my garage...I will try to spruce this thing up into something respectable. No promises but will try.

 

[Glen]

That'll do nicely. Welcome to the build off.

Glen.

 

[Fv2]

This is my first attempt at a build off. I figure if you're building something from stuff a lot of people would sadly take to the scrap yard,then you're building something good.

 

[Funkme]

We all have to start with something,welcome to the build off.

 

[LukeTheJoker]

Welcome!

Luke.

 

[cherrydeuce]

This is my first attempt at a build off. I figure if you're building something from stuff a lot of people would sadly take to the scrap yard,then you're building something good.

This is my second time wading in the pool and that's my ceedo too, " don't mind me I'm just sitting in the corner polishing turds!"

 

[Bike Bum]

This is my second time wading in the pool and that's my ceedo too, " don't mind me I'm just sitting in the corner polishing turds!"

I hope your'e wearing gloves for that!

 

[Portland Rob]

Ok, progress tonight. Need a seat....just two options in the pile. Here.is the best option.

Upon closer inspection, this seat sucks....so lets rip it apart....

Pretty cool little seat don't you think?

 

[Portland Rob]

Ok, now for the forks...only have a few options...

 

[Portland Rob]

Crap, none of these fit. Only one pair "almost fits."

 

[Portland Rob]

View attachment 10163 Crap, none of these fit. Only one pair "almost fits."

Just need to stretch 'em the old fashion way...

 

[Portland Rob]

Oops, they don't fit very good so had to add the only spacer I could find...View attachment 10164

 

[Portland Rob]

 

[Fv2]

View attachment 10165

I've actually done the same thing before,if it works it ain't broken.

 

[kingfish254]

Looks like you are having fun so far on your Kenny Rogers build.

 

[Portland Rob]

After an unsatisfying start I have scrapped the project above and am now using the Hiawatha frame as the base for a flat track racing Bultaco themed bike. Put on some triple tree forks that didnt fit but think I put enough shims in to get.the job done

 

[Portland Rob]

1970 Pursang Flat Tracker

 

[Portland Rob]

Shims are legal, right?

 

[Portland Rob]

Handle bar positioning is critical. Originally I was thinking low bars would be cool until I tried it...

 

[Portland Rob]

Upright bars from a department store bike narrowed have a great look and low profile.