1961 Rollfast Flying Tiger Bike

[CRASH]

Hello, I'm stepping in as the interim-Admin for this build-off since Captain Awesome is indisposed. There is discussion of changing the completion deadline to accommodate more builders. We'd like your opinion. Please vote here: https://ratrodbikes.com/forum/index...out-extending-the-mbbo-bmxbo-deadline.112979/

Thank you, and KEEP BUILDING!

 

[CRASH]

Votes have been cast, and an extension of the MBBO/BMXBO deadline has been decided. The new deadline is:

March 1st at 9pm CT

GET TO BUILDIN'!

 

[Jude Ephesus]

Added some more pinstriping to clean up paint lines; not 3M, not sticking great.

I’m getting a server error trying to upload the pics.

Ill try again later

 

[Jude Ephesus]

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I haven’t been too productive on this thing.... I ordered some additional pinstripes for the green wheel areas, but they never came in!!!

Got in the bottom bracket, headset cups and crank and chain ring in.
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[Jude Ephesus]

I know I missed this.

Too much stuff going on in my personal life.

All good though.

I tried to rush in some parts in the 11th hour, but the seat I ordered off eBay, I was in formed a week later by the seller that the seat was no longer available!!!

I got one on order from another place but it hasn’t showed up yet.

here’s an update; fun with vinyl letters.

i’ll slam this guy together once my seat shows up.

 

[Bike from the Dead]

I know I missed this.

Too much stuff going on in my personal life.

All good though.

I tried to rush in some parts in the 11th hour, but the seat I ordered off eBay, I was in formed a week later by the seller that the seat was no longer available!!!

I got one on order from another place but it hasn’t showed up yet.

here’s an update; fun with vinyl letters.

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I know the feeling. Glad to see you're still working on it! I'm excited to see the final product! Nice lettering on the tires!

 

[Jude Ephesus]

Not giving up!!!!

lol

trying to have this together for 4th of July ride.

I’m in the midst of buying and selling a house. Between work, kids, houses, life.... aye carumba!

I hope to do build off 16, but need a house as I’ve put my bikes in storage.

 

[Bike from the Dead]

Not giving up!!!!

lol

trying to have this together for 4th of July ride.

I’m in the midst of buying and selling a house. Between work, kids, houses, life.... aye carumba!

I hope to do build off 16, but need a house as I’ve put my bikes in storage.
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Sounds like you've got a lot on your plate, but I'm glad you're at least making progress on your MBBO bike!

 

[Jude Ephesus]

Added a funky rack, then mocked up the front wheel

 

[Jude Ephesus]

Pedals, chain guard

 

[Jude Ephesus]

Mocked up seat and sissy bar.

 

[MattiThundrrr]

Looking sharp!

 

[Palepainter]

Absolutely love it. What a cool bike.

 

[Palepainter]

How did you get the lettering on tires? Looks sweet

 

[Jude Ephesus]

How did you get the lettering on tires? Looks sweet

Thanks @Palepainter !

so, 2 step process
1- purchase “permanent adhesive” vinyl letters

2- clean tire area with rubbing alcohol and apply!!!

I’ve done this on a few other bikes. I have not logged serious miles on the tires, but I have ridden them and the decals have stayed on so far!!!

 

[Jude Ephesus]

Dangerously close.

As you can see my housing chaos in the background, I took my apes to storage on accident.

I’ll get them later this week, put on a final tweak n tune, take her for a spin and call her done!

 

[Jude Ephesus]

So..... 90 days late.... BUT finally DONE!!!

Rides like silk

Thanks for all the fun and support here guys.

I apologize I could not get this done in the time frame specified.

My housing situation has been a disaster the past 8-9 months. Hopefully I’ll be back to building for next year’s build off.

 

[Bike from the Dead]

So..... 90 days late.... BUT finally DONE!!!

Rides like silk

Thanks for all the fun and support here guys.

I apologize I could not get this done in the time frame specified.

My housing situation has been a disaster the past 8-9 months. Hopefully I’ll be back to building for next year’s build off.
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Way to go Jude! The Flying Tiger looks great! Glad to see you finished it. I look forward to seeing what you build next once you get settled into your new home.