BO15 32" Motorbike

[deven_science]

Because I plan on leaving this bike bare metal (with some kind of clear coat), I thought that touches of brass would look great. But well into the build, and there wasn't a lot of brass at all, so I built the truss rods out of 3/8" solid brass stock. I also put my last brass Alchemist Custom Bicycles head badge on it.

 

[Psychographic]

Should we just end the build off now and award you the winner?

 

[Bike from the Dead]

You've done an amazing job building this 32-incher from scratch! It almost looks like an original Schwinn frame until I look at how small the seat and sprocket are!

 

[kingfish254]

That rack came out great! Bravo.
Love the brass touches, especially the badge.

 

[OddJob]

Brass touches are 'Top Brass' ! The icing on this beautiful cake you have baked!

 

[HuffnPuff]

You've done an amazing job building this 32-incher from scratch! It almost looks like an original Schwinn frame until I look at how small the seat and sprocket are!

Agree. Proportions are all spot on.

Awesome work.

 

[deven_science]

Finished the drop stand, which I made from scratch. I had to special order 3/4" channel, but it came out perfect. I used the torch to heat and bend, and used another drop stand I have as the template, simply making it 2 1/2" longer at the ends.

I've got fenders coming, though the fender braces are very modern, so I'll be making new ones. After that, it will be small details, and the finish.

 

[OddJob]

DS, how do you hold it up while you are riding? Usually there is a clip on a fender to keep it up during the ride.

 

[deven_science]

DS, how do you hold it up while you are riding? Usually there is a clip on a fender to keep it up during the ride.

Fenders are coming.

 

[GuitarlCarl]

Fenders are coming.

HAHA! 3 months to go and brother you are killing it.

GC.

 

[OddJob]

"What's the latest on the fenders,?" he said guardedly.

 

[deven_science]

"What's the latest on the fenders,?" he said guardedly.

I've acquired the fenders, though I'll have to do some fab work to make them look older. Shop time is on hold for a bit because of work.

 

[OddJob]

Looking forward to your latest developments on this rad rat rod!

 

[sandman]

I hope this build comes out of hibernation soon ?

 

[deven_science]

I hope this build comes out of hibernation soon ?

It looks like I'll be taking some time off work next week, so I'll be able to pick this build back up.

 

[deven_science]

Front fender mounted, and strut made from scratch.

 

[kingfish254]

Love this build!

 

[MattiThundrrr]

I think we need another picture of this bike with a regular sized bike so we can get the idea of its scale. Peeps may have forgotten...

 

[el Diablo Guapo]

This bike is looking good!

The contrast between the brass and steel is the icing on the cake

is this bike an unusual size?

 

[MattiThundrrr]

This bike is looking good!

The contrast between the brass and steel is the icing on the cake

is this bike an unusual size?

That's why it is so successful. You can't even tell

Why is 32 in the name? Because I am blowing it up to scale for a set of 32" wheels I got from a Walmart bike some years ago.