New build.... The Challenger!

[CBURKE]

I'm calling this one the "Challenger" because I'm really going to test myself as a fabricator.
I'll be replacing the entire bottom half and turning the neck up about 2'. Then I'll stretch the back about 6" up.
Here's a few pics.
20141123_103950 by cburke.industries, on Flickr

20141124_223027 by cburke.industries, on Flickr

20141124_223035 by cburke.industries, on Flickr

I built a couple jigs to help me so I know where the wheels should sit.
20141124_223046 by cburke.industries, on Flickr

I want to use the stock front-end this time so I had to cut off the front to turn it up a little.
All for now!

 

[LukeTheJoker]

Looking forward to seeing this!

Luke.

 

[patman73]

looks like a cool build !

 

[CBURKE]

20141205_193453 by cburke.industries, on Flickr

20141205_194329 by cburke.industries, on Flickr

20141205_195259 by cburke.industries, on Flickr

20141205_202254 by cburke.industries, on Flickr

20141205_210743 by cburke.industries, on Flickr

20141207_162638 by cburke.industries, on Flickr

20141207_173040 by cburke.industries, on Flickr

20141207_173049 by cburke.industries, on Flickr

 

[alistair clark]

Liked your first bike. Looking forward to this build.

 

[CBURKE]

Not sure why the pictures are so small…
20141209_194133 by cburke.industries, on Flickr

20141209_203200 by cburke.industries, on Flickr

20141209_203212 by cburke.industries, on Flickr

20141209_204038 by cburke.industries, on Flickr

20141209_205823 by cburke.industries, on Flickr

 

[LukeTheJoker]

With Flickr after you select the share button and click bbcode it gives you a list of options with sizes, I bet you are on one of the smallest, try "medium 640"...

Luke.

 

[LukeTheJoker]

Bike looks good by the way!

Luke.

 

[CBURKE]

20141211_214956 by cburke.industries, on Flickr

20141211_215945 by cburke.industries, on Flickr

20141211_225636 by cburke.industries, on Flickr

IMG_20141214_141203 by cburke.industries, on Flickr

 

[CBURKE]

Thank you sir, it worked!

 

[LukeTheJoker]

Thank you sir, it worked!

Looks good too!
Going to be an awesome build!

Luke.

 

[CBURKE]

She's a roller!
Need a smaller sprocket or the chain is going to hit but here you go!
20141216_222340 by cburke.industries, on Flickr

20141216_225128 by cburke.industries, on Flickr

20141216_230225 by cburke.industries, on Flickr

20141216_230240 by cburke.industries, on Flickr

20141216_230255 by cburke.industries, on Flickr

Not sure if I want to do a fender or not. Still need to cut the seat post and lean it just a little.
20141216_230717 by cburke.industries, on Flickr

 

[CBURKE]

Next will be paint! Took it for a little ride and it was nice! I would have liked it to be a little lower but maybe next time!
20141221_150032 by cburke.industries, on Flickr

20141221_151740 by cburke.industries, on Flickr

20141221_151751 by cburke.industries, on Flickr

My buddy drew this for me for some t-shirts I'm going to have done!
IMG_48186094404108 by cburke.industries, on Flickr
PB090014 by cburke.industries, on Flickr

lol pretty good!

 

[alistair clark]

I like the height of it as it sits or stands. But I'm coming from a place where our pot holes have pot holes. Have fun, oh I like the cartoon image too.

 

[Killiamsdad]

OMG It's cburke.

I used to follow your builds on EF-Honda and other pages.

 

[patman73]

Next will be paint! Took it for a little ride and it was nice! I would have liked it to be a little lower but maybe next time!
20141221_150032 by cburke.industries, on Flickr

20141221_151740 by cburke.industries, on Flickr

20141221_151751 by cburke.industries, on Flickr

My buddy drew this for me for some t-shirts I'm going to have done!
IMG_48186094404108 by cburke.industries, on Flickr
likPB090014 by cburke.industries, on Flickr

lol pretty good!

like the green bike !

 

[CBURKE]

The build is on here for the green bike.
20141225_214729 by cburke.industries, on Flickr

20141225_221020 by cburke.industries, on Flickr

20141226_201548 by cburke.industries, on Flickr

20141226_201534 by cburke.industries, on Flickr

20141230_214214 by cburke.industries, on Flickr

20141231_222717 by cburke.industries, on Flickr

20141231_222732 by cburke.industries, on Flickr

20141231_223929 by cburke.industries, on Flickr

20150101_103510 by cburke.industries, on Flickr

20150101_103524 by cburke.industries, on Flickr

20150101_103538 by cburke.industries, on Flickr

20150101_103552 by cburke.industries, on Flickr

20150101_103800 by cburke.industries, on Flickr

20150101_162919 by cburke.industries, on Flickr

20150101_162931 by cburke.industries, on Flickr

Thats all!
Starting on a bike for my wife next. It'll have the same frame style as the RatCruiser, but I ordered 26x57 wheels for it and it'll be all powder coated, not painted. Going BIG with this next bike. Should have it done for the May show here in FL.

All in all, this bike came out ok. It's a cruiser for sure, but not 100% my style. I wanted to try something new and I did. I'll stick to my lowrider bikes lol.

ON TO THE NEXT!

 

[alistair clark]

Does the skull come with red led lights in the eye sockets? Love the look on this build

 

[LukeTheJoker]

Very cool! Love the sound of your next bike, thought about entering the Winter Build-Off with it? Runs from now till Apr 1st....

Luke.

 

[jlr551CFD]

I think I just used the same skull!!!