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  1. cthomps

    (MBBO#04 Class 2) Swing bike

    So i got some powder sprayed today. Before the oven After the oven(the orange pieces) I wish you could see how out of place these shiny parts are in my sea of rusty originals and rat bikes! Sent from my SM-G900R4 using Tapatalk
  2. cthomps

    (MBBO#04 Class 2) Swing bike

    I got lucky and we didn't make it to the orange yet so I tore the bike down got it ready for some color Sent from my SM-G900R4 using Tapatalk
  3. cthomps

    (MBBO#04 Class 2) Swing bike

    I happen to be spraying the color I want the bike today but I was too lazy last night to take it apart... whoops lol Sent from my SM-G900R4 using Tapatalk
  4. cthomps

    (MBBO#04 Class 2) Swing bike

    I got the foam from a local apolster shop, but you can get it off ebay. It is closed cell foam. Riding around town was great. Had everybody taking second glances and most just stared! Sent from my SM-G900R4 using Tapatalk
  5. cthomps

    (MBBO#04 Class 2) Swing bike

    I just finished it and was about to post photos Sent from my SM-G900R4 using Tapatalk
  6. cthomps

    (MBBO#04 Class 2) Swing bike

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  7. cthomps

    (MBBO#04 Class 2) Swing bike

    Little seat action.covered in closed cell foam did a little shaping with the grinder.getting ready to cover. Going to try to powdercoat bike to match the seat cover Sent from my SM-G900R4 using Tapatalk
  8. cthomps

    (MBBO#04 Class 2) Swing bike

    It does. Had a blast riding it around my little wisconsin town, got a lot of looks. You might see a few kids on walmart bikes around here but I seem to be the only one rolling classics or customs Sent from my SM-G900R4 using Tapatalk
  9. cthomps

    (MBBO#04 Class 2) Swing bike

    Sent from my SM-G900R4 using Tapatalk
  10. cthomps

    (MBBO#04 Class 2) Swing bike

    a little test riding Sent from my SM-G900R4 using Tapatalk
  11. cthomps

    (MBBO#04 Class 2) Swing bike

    Put a gusset under the pivot Made a bracket for the top of the pivot A quick mock up, still want to play with the seat and sissy bar placement. Both 26" tires 2.125 in the rear and. Light weight in front Sent from my SM-G900R4 using Tapatalk
  12. cthomps

    (MBBO#04 Class 2) Swing bike

    Yes going to make a bracket goes over the top of pivot and bolts to seat post Sent from my SM-G900R4 using Tapatalk
  13. cthomps

    (MBBO#04 Class 2) Swing bike

    Got a little more work in tonight Got my pivot point welded in Tube notched Welded together and ready to come out of the jig So no tankor with tank? Sent from my SM-G900R4 using Tapatalk
  14. cthomps

    (MBBO#04 Class 2) Swing bike

    I wish I could say I planned the rake or the lines as Luke mentioned, but all I did was cut it off the girls bike flip it and slap it in the jig! Sent from my SM-G900R4 using Tapatalk
  15. cthomps

    (MBBO#04 Class 2) Swing bike

    I hadn't thought of that... going to just wing it see what happens! Sent from my SM-G900R4 using Tapatalk
  16. cthomps

    (MBBO#04 Class 2) Swing bike

    Ok so I'm in at the last minute. Had one of my project on the list line up with the time frame so giving it a shot Cutting these 2 jc higgins middle weights up I was going to use more of the girl frame till I noticed the seat post is bent I started with a junk fork did some cutting and...
  17. cthomps

    (MBBO4 CLASS 1) X FACTOR (done!)

    We may still throw stones! Sent from my SM-G900R4 using Tapatalk
  18. cthomps

    Final Rankings - Voting Results

    I should have voted for myself 58th sounds better! Sent from my SM-G900R4 using Tapatalk
  19. cthomps

    Final Rankings - Voting Results

    I tied for last... it's a little disappointing, but we will have to see what the next build off brings. When is the next one? Sent from my SM-G900R4 using Tapatalk
  20. cthomps

    Sweet Leaf

    Thanks man. I twas fun to build. Had a few things give me issues but I got them figured out, and it rides like a dream. Sent from my SM-G900R4 using Tapatalk
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