I had built 24 inch version frankenstein dirt cruisers as well back in my youth with a SoftRide stem. I had plans to machine the pivots to accept needle bearings but life got in the way. I still have the parts in my toolbox somewhere!! I can truly relate!
Thank you so much for the kind words! It’s like a cheaper Hot Rod of sorts and yes, I’ve mounted a “Kinekt Active Suspension Seatpost” A little pricy but my lower back said yea…
I went the opposite direction by stepping down from a 6.5" headlight to a smaller 4.7" unit. I had a fairly large 6.5” LED headlight – 48V Hi/Lo Beam Function 400 lumens w/optional lens guard from the Revi Bikes Cheetah that I replaced with a brass finned grill black bobber headlight.
I finally got my new Cruiser Select Airflow ES by Cloud-9 installed and it is as close to the perfect seat for me, riding. 30 to 35 miles per ride on the bike path along the SoCal beaches and out on fire roads it is simply amazing! 5 stars!
Gezzz farmer! you're bike has near perfect proportions. The Micargi Royal Dutch Bike was a great starting point too. It shows absolutely beautiful attention to detail and great craftsmanship!