Starting a little late, but it just so happened that when I finally decided to spend some time and money on a bike, the RRBO 13 was happening!
So this will be my first Build Off, and I guess my first "real" build thread on Rat Rods.
My plan is to turn my wife's old beach cruiser into a chopper for myself.
Gonna put some longer forks on. Apes and banana seat are a must. Fatten up the tires.
It's an allu frame, so I think I'm going to strip it to bare metal and leave it at that, but I may paint it if I get real excited. Few other bits and pieces will go on as well.
The brand is a Giant, so I like the name The Giant Killer, but I'm also thinking of calling it Dorothy after my grandmother, for reasons.
Thoughts or suggestions on a name?
Starting point. (forgot to take a photo before I started pulling parts off, so this one is a little older)
New front end and some tire options. Will take some more parts photos soon.
So this will be my first Build Off, and I guess my first "real" build thread on Rat Rods.
My plan is to turn my wife's old beach cruiser into a chopper for myself.
Gonna put some longer forks on. Apes and banana seat are a must. Fatten up the tires.
It's an allu frame, so I think I'm going to strip it to bare metal and leave it at that, but I may paint it if I get real excited. Few other bits and pieces will go on as well.
The brand is a Giant, so I like the name The Giant Killer, but I'm also thinking of calling it Dorothy after my grandmother, for reasons.
Thoughts or suggestions on a name?
Starting point. (forgot to take a photo before I started pulling parts off, so this one is a little older)
New front end and some tire options. Will take some more parts photos soon.