Back in Black is back - 7/28 DONE!

[Skipton]

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

Great looking bike!

X2 8)

 

[ratina]

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

Thanks for the compliments guys!

I'm working on getting the rack mounted today and rebuilding the rear hub

 

[ratina]

Re: Back in Black is Back - 8/31

Couple more little things done. Got the rack installed (well that was a couple months ago) Installed a lucky 7 seatpost which allows the seat to be slammed (I'm short so it fits me perfect) Also picked up my brick red tires. Now I just have to wait for my dad to be done cutting wood in the garage so I can start painting again.

 

[stretch]

Re: Back in Black is Back - 8/31

awesome! wonderd what happened to this bike.. :wink: i remember it wayy back when you first posted it.

 

[ratina]

Re: Back in Black is Back - 8/31

awesome! wonderd what happened to this bike.. :wink: i remember it wayy back when you first posted it.

Its still not finished, at least I'm riding it now though!

I was bored so I threw the new tires on.

I can't seem to stop riding it long enough to tear it down for paint, plus since most of the chrome is bad I dont know if its worth painting again.

 

[deorman]

Re: Back in Black is back - 9/14

Take off the back wheel, put a newspaper over the crank, pshhht a little black,the only paint it needs. 8)

 

[ratina]

Re: Back in Black is back - 9/14

Take off the back wheel, put a newspaper over the crank, pshhht a little black,the only paint it needs. 8)

Thats how I did the fenders earlier this year, except I just stuck cardboard under them to protect the tires from overspray.

I did take your advice and hit the sanded spots with black today, also sanded and painted the tank, the red didnt fit the look anymore.

Also washed all the powder off the tires so now they shine

 

[dhp nm]

Re: Back in Black is back - 9/15

very beautiful bike. I love it

 

[ratina]

Re: Back in Black is back - 9/15

very beautiful bike. I love it

Thanks man I appreciate that!

I just bought a light from walmart that I'm converting to a 32 led headlight so stay tuned for that

 

[stretch]

Re: Back in Black is back - 9/15

it does look better! now about that rack.. :wink:

 

[ratina]

Re: Back in Black is back - 9/15

I love the rack but it needs curved braces. I have a new one on the way 8)

 

[stretch]

Re: Back in Black is back - 9/15

i meant the red paint on the rack, but ok. :lol:

 

[deorman]

Re: Back in Black is back - 9/15

I liked the red tank and black tires. :|

 

[ratina]

Re: Back in Black is back - 9/15

i meant the red paint on the rack, but ok. :lol:

Oh ok, yeah I never got around to painting that yet. 8)

 

[ratina]

Re: Back in Black is back - 9/15

I liked the red tank and black tires. :|

So did I, but I think it pops more like it is now. Once I redo the paint, red will make a return of some sort

 

[Galtbacken]

Re: Back in Black is back - 9/15

I liked the red/white tank, but it looks really cool all black too.

 

[ratina]

Re: Back in Black is back - 9/15

Got the headlight built today.

Light is a truck/farm light that I got at walmart for $12
32 LED flashlight from harbor freight for $8
Toggle switch from auto zone for $5

I love it, it fits the bike perfect. I shaved the mounting brackets off and used one from a vintage light (modified of course) I'll get some night time pics soon

 

[Dr. Tankenstein]

Re: Back in Black is back - 9/19 - LED headlight built/installed

Hmmmm..where have I seen that light before? Nice job, love your bike!

Cheers!
Dr. T

 

[ratina]

Re: Back in Black is back - 9/19 - LED headlight built/installed

Hmmmm..where have I seen that light before? Nice job, love your bike!

Cheers!
Dr. T

Thanks, your bike is sweet! I think thats where I first saw it.

Heres a couple more pictures.

I didnt take any before pics, but you can kind of see where I shaved the 2 plastic mounting pieces off. I then shortened a bracket from a chrome light and drilled a new hole in it. Then I used the hole where the original wiring came out for the bracket and drilled a hole for the toggle switch low to keep it clean. Next I'm going to try the 109 LED at harbor freight (because 32 isnt enough haha) 8) :shock:

 

[ratina]

Re: Back in Black is back - 9/19 - LED headlight built/installed

Was cleaning the garage today and had The Shooting Star out (bike I built my girlfriend if you haven't seen it before) so I washed it and had to take a couple pics together.