BMX Bratz bike - Done!

[horsefarmer]

Continued from https://ratrodbikes.com/forum/index.php?threads/bratz-bike.112422/

We have had a string of nice days here with temps in the 70's so thought I'd throw some paint on it. Fork came from a Huffy, just had to cut an inch off the threads to fit the frame.

BTW, aren't those goofy stickers they cover big box bikes with the pits to remove? These must of sit out in the weather long enough so they mostly pealed off, but the adhesive left behind is the worst - only lacquer reducer would touch it.

 

[GuitarlCarl]

Heat gun brother...
Stickers be gone.

Carl.

 

[horsefarmer]

Oh I tried a heat gun before, I think the goo remained. Also when these much abused bikes set outside I think the sun's uv rays do wierd things to the China adhesives. Cut some grips off another mallwart bike that were annoyingly sticky and under the clear grips was stickers and more goo!

 

[horsefarmer]

Fitting some parts...

These wheels look cool and came with almost no grease. Falcon hub had weird buzzing noise when spun, just needed lube. Feel sorry for kids pushing these dry bikes around!

 

[El Pocho]

Gotta tell ya...that first seat looked mighty uncomfortable...

 

[horsefarmer]

Completed.

Kinda fun throwing cool parts at this frame. Putting reflectors on em' to keep the kids safe.

 

[ifitsfreeitsforme]

uh, that was quick. nice.

 

[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'!