☣☢ VerBoten ☠ϟ - Elgin Twin Evanaction Build - Big Butt Strikes Again!!

[Fv2]

Put the fork back on for the first time since completing the scoop shroud. It really flows nicely with the Evanaction. The shroud grill ridges marry well with the for springs and wing ribs.
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You can barely tell because the fenders are black, but I mocked them up on the front as well. There won't be any part of the fender extending into the springer area because I have always felt it takes away from the uniqueness to the fork. Just like the rear fender the duck tail end will be about 2" above the ground.

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And I am also pretty sure that I am going to use this chainguard.

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Looks good,definitely like the rear fender. Not sure about the chain guard tho,will have to look at it a few more times. Maybe it'll grow on me.

 

[Dr. Tankenstein]

Found this pic of a restored twin bar on the interwebs....I think the chainguard you have will work nicely.

Any thoughts of running dark red/maroon fenders/skirts? That red/dark red is a very popular vintage bicycle/motorcycle/car look..
Just tryin' to kick up dust....[emoji12]


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[kingfish254]

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[kingfish254]

Found this pic of a restored twin bar on the interwebs....I think the chainguard you have will work nicely.

Any thoughts of running dark red/maroon fenders/skirts? That red/dark red is a very popular vintage bicycle/motorcycle/car look..
Just tryin' to kick up dust....[emoji12]


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I go back and forth on the guard. I know it's a good style for the bike, but sometimes I don't want to hide the BB shroud or take up any of the frame void space. I just think it's going to help tie the flipped skirts in with the flow of the bike.

I like the idea of the dark red/maroon contrast with a red frame. I have tried most other colors that I had on hand, but I don't think I have a maroon. My other paint test fender has 7 stripes of color on it. You can see it in the back of this pick.

I don't like the blue red mix, but I do really like this wildflower blue for some future bike.

Here is primer red (which is really brown) with the red. I don't like this pairing either, but it is the closest I came to testing a red+maroon pair.

 

[gsc]

So many choices..you're hurting my brain..lol

 

[kingfish254]

So many choices..you're hurting my brain..lol

That's what I was saying last night. I like the anodized red frame with satin red fenders choice though.

 

[kingfish254]

Got the wheels and shirt in today. I'll be matching the bike when I ride now!

 

[kingfish254]

 

[KJV]

Why not use black on the fenders?
Dig the wheels and tires.

 

[kingfish254]

Why not use black on the fenders?
Dig the wheels and tires.

Practically every pic that I have seen with black fenders on black tread tires, the fenders are invisible. You only notice them as an afterthought unless they have cool pinstriping or such.

 

[KJV]

That open frame is so cool,,
Personally, I would go fenderless.
Of course, I'm just an old hot rodder.

 

[kingfish254]

That open frame is so cool,,
Personally, I would go fenderless.
Of course, I'm just an old hot rodder.

That is actually still an option. I really haven't mocked the fenders outside yet. But also as I said before mocking black fenders is kinda useless anyway. I'll have to get some color on there.
Meanwhile, back in the shop......

 

[kingfish254]

I REALLLLLLY like these wheels!!!! Can't wait to try out the kickback tomorrow. The wheels show up a little darker because it was dusk. I had just enough light to get these pics.

 

[kingfish254]

Also tested the chainguard again.

 

[KJV]

The red on wheels ;
make the red on fork,,look orange.

 

[kingfish254]

The red on wheels ;
make the red on fork,,look orange.

That is because the red on the fork actually is kinda orange. It will be painted with the rest of the bike.

 

[Chad T]

Them are some snazzy new shoes! Like the way you can see the rim/tire through the slats in the skirt. Chain guard ties in nicely...goes with the flow...

 

[Vintage-Iron]

Got back in the shop and did a few test shots with the Monark reflector.
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Just getting caught up with this build. This is looking fantastic!

 

[OddJob]

KF, will the shroud, "grill", fork braces, bar, stem, cranks remain chrome? I like it for the accent....

 

[kingfish254]

KF, will the shroud, "grill", fork braces, bar, stem, cranks remain chrome? I like it for the accent....

Most of that will remain chrome. The Elgin part of the shroud will be painted along with the non ribbed portion of the grill.