Back in Black is back - 7/28 DONE!

[ratina]

I got the fork as straight as its going to get, so I threw the bike together to see how it rides. You can sort of see the color scheme I was going with in the build off. The frame will be black, the tank will be cream with graphics im designing, fenders will be black with cream and red pinstripes, chainguard will be cream with black and red pinstripes, rims will be cream with black pinstripes. I will also be getting a pair of brick red tires for it as well. I threw on a couple of nos delta lights that I got in a box of free stuff, even though there not era correct, still debating if I like them. Kinda makes the bike look like a police bike because of the colors. Let me know what you guys think.

original build thread: viewtopic.php?f=24&t=7557

 

[OUTLAW]

Re: Back in Black is Back

kool, maybe some more color,lol. nice ride, will look great

Outlaw 8)

 

[ratina]

Re: Back in Black is Back

kool, maybe some more color,lol. nice ride, will look great

Outlaw 8)

Thanks. The tank graphics I'm designing will be pretty colorful.

 

[fast eddie]

Re: Back in Black is Back

very cool, i like it! are ya able to get those rocket lights on the front fender somehow? that'd look tight,
fast eddie outty

 

[ratina]

Re: Back in Black is Back

This build will continue the first day its warm enough to paint. Its been sitting around unfinished and unridable for way to long. Changed up the color scheme a little, check out my quick photoshop. Still havent decided on tank graphics yet. What do you guys think?

 

[Uncle Stretch]

Re: Back in Black is Back

Those forks sure ride good. Its amazing because there is very little travel room on them. I always felt like they were right next to the Schwinn springer for functionality.
should turn out nice.

 

[ratina]

Re: Back in Black is Back

Thanks. I agree, the forks make it feel like your riding on air. And they just look cooler than Schwinn forks!

I'm also going to get brick red pedals.

 

[sensor]

Re: Back in Black is Back

it looks good and the red pedals will help it *disclaimer:now this part is just my opinion and take it or leave it ...:wink: *
id paint the tank black and have something to break it up thats the same color as the stripes....

 

[deorman]

Re: Back in Black is Back

paint the tank black and have something to break it up thats the same color as the stripes....

x2

 

[Jay Dawg]

Re: Back in Black is Back

Bike looks good,pedals and tires will set it off.I like the lights just not on that bike(my opinion only tho)lol

 

[ratina]

Re: Back in Black is Back

I agree about the tank,thats why I left it blank. I did 2 other versions,1 with a black tank and 1 with half black/half cream. My photoshopping didnt look good thats why I only uploaded the one. I need to design the tank still, it will definitely be black w/ cream and or graphics. Thanks for all the feedback

Also, those lights arent staying, thats why I photoshopped them out of the pic.

 

[manida]

Re: Back in Black is Back

dude, my Hiawatha is gonna look A LOT like your photoshopped pic when Im done. Have you been reading my mind?

 

[ratina]

Re: Back in Black is Back

dude, my Hiawatha is gonna look A LOT like your photoshopped pic when Im done. Have you been reading my mind?

Great minds think alike!

Looks like you have a nice start there

 

[deorman]

Re: Back in Black is Back

dude, my Hiawatha is gonna look A LOT like your photoshopped pic

Great minds think alike!

Looks like you have a nice start there

That's cause that's how they're supposed to look. :wink:

 

[sensor]

Re: Back in Black is Back

hmmm......
id probably go with black being the main color of the tank with the off white as a center color then letter the inside with black......or just do black with off white stripes around the center section

 

[ratina]

Re: Back in Black is Back

Well, after 2.5 years, shes ridable! Shes gonna be a rat for a while. Stole the rims from a ladies cwc I have (and trued them), put the original sprocket back on, re-tapped the right side crank arm so a pedal will screw in, put the correct chain on, found some black grips, swapped the fork for a straight one, added some nos looking brown pedals (didnt have black, they do match the seat nice though, and some black grips.

She rides GREAT!!

Keep in mind shes a rat, I used the little black paint I had left to paint the fenders and guard, there not covered that well. Hit the tank with some red, and it almost looks like how it was originally ( not on purpose) and gave it some sharpie pinstripes. I need to rebuild the rear hub as the brake doesnt really work, but other than that shes done for now.

 

[petersen_museum]

Re: Back in Black is Back - 5/12 - its alive!

that is sweet!! great colors. what year is that. try out paint makers too. sharpies wear out quick.

 

[ratina]

Re: Back in Black is Back - 5/12 - its alive!

that is sweet!! great colors. what year is that. try out paint makers too. sharpies wear out quick.

Thanks!

As far as the year, I just send Phil (rms37) the serial number, so I'll post it as soon as I know.

I'm sure I have a couple paint markers laying around, I just grabbed the sharpie because it was closest to me

 

[ratina]

Re: Back in Black is Back - 5/12 - its alive!

Phil says shes a 1951.

 

[Galtbacken]

Re: Back in Black is Back - 5/12 - its alive!

Great looking bike!