American Rat

[Oldbiscuit]

I present for your viewing pleasure…. The American Rat

 

[Oldbiscuit]

Now hopefully next week I’ll get some shots with a better background and a riding video !

 

[kingfish254]

BRAVO!!
That really came out slick man! Wild and funky but in a super cool way that flows very well.
Great stretch build! That would be a hit at OBC in Vegas.
CONGRATS!!!!

 

[Oldbiscuit]

BRAVO!!
That really came out slick man! Wild and funky but in a super cool way that flows very well.
Great stretch build! That would be a hit at OBC in Vegas.
CONGRATS!!!!

Thank you sire ! It was a hoot to build, going to take it out this weekend with the grand kids for a ride.

 

[OddJob]

Dig the shot of you on the bike! Really shows off how well it fits you. Enjoy riding it! Can't wait for the ride video.

 

[Oldbiscuit]

Dig the shot of you on the bike! Really shows off how well it fits you. Enjoy riding it! Can't wait for the ride video.

Yup, I built the suspension heavy enough , but with enough give for this old fat man to have a comfortable ride!

 

[Oldbiscuit]

CRAP !! Took the rat out for a little ride tonight and caught a sharp piece of metal along the road. Put a good half inch slice clear through my rear tire and puncture proof thick tube ! I got home and quickly ordered another tire, but it won’t get here until middle of September. Can’t wait, so I got my needle and thread out and sewed the inside of the tire. Then I got out the super glue and glued the slit from outside and inside. Tomorrow I’ll get a heavy patch from the local tire shop and glue it on the inside like a boot. I have an extra tube, just hope the tire won’t bulge way out. I still need to get my pictures and ride video done.

 

[Dr. Tankenstein]

Focus on getting the pics, ride videos aren’t a requirement, the bike is obviously rideable.
Just sayin’

 

[Oldbiscuit]

Put the sewn and super glued tire back on last night and I think it will hold long enough to at least get the pics. I’ll attempt to make a ride video after the pics.

 

[SwissGuy]

Put the sewn and super glued tire back on last night and I think it will hold long enough to at least get the pics. I’ll attempt to make a ride video after the pics.

Sounds like a solid plan for a not so solid tire!
I would love to see this one crossing the finish line.

 

[Oldbiscuit]

I’m holding my breath ! It was still up and not split out this morning. Plan to do a photo shoot on Saturday.

 

[Oldbiscuit]

Got a bunch of pictures today. Give me your honest opinions.

Which one should be the cover photo ?

 

[Oldbiscuit]

I took my bike out to visit my mother, who’s 95 years young and living in assisted living. She wanted to look at my bike and sit on it (no way she could ride it). I got a couple pics of her on it, brought a lot of smiles to all of my siblings faces

 

[SwissGuy]

Got a bunch of pictures today. Give me your honest opinions. View attachment 171273View attachment 171274View attachment 171275View attachment 171276View attachment 171277View attachment 171278View attachment 171279View attachment 171280View attachment 171281Which one should be the cover photo ?

I would like the one with the large green door the best, if it didn't cut off the rear tire.
If you consider retaking pics, bring it there and shoot it in the same angle as you did in front of the black metal gate.