Black Coffee & Cream (8/1 - FINISHED!)

[sensor]

Re: Changed my mind. "Black Coffee"

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that works or you can cut it down and rethread( make sure you can get a hold of the right die or find someone who can before though)

 

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Re: Changed my mind. "Black Coffee"

http://ratrodbikes.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=15235
that works or you can cut it down and rethread( make sure you can get a hold of the right die or find someone who can before though)

Sensor, you rock. thats exactly what i am going to do.
Cut a section of the steering tube out and reweld it with an inside sleeve.

awesome.

 

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Re: Changed my mind. "Black Coffee"

i just ordered some wheels.

this is my splurge for this bike. i have most everything else already.
i got all black Nirve aluminum wheels.

i may get this.

 

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Re: Changed my mind. "Black Coffee"

ok i decided to go with an old solid 5/8" lucky seven seatpost.

i also have some pedals coming.....

and some grips....

still thinking about the chainguard.... maybe the one from the donor monark....maybe not.

 

[fenderhole]

Re: Changed my mind. "Black Coffee"

sounds sweet! i can't wait to see some more pics.

 

[ratrodrog]

Re: Changed my mind. "Black Coffee"

ok, i mocked it up with the fork.

steering tube is too long!
any suggestions????

I dont know if u can see in this pic too good but i just cut a pice of 2 inch roud stock to make up the differance. It worked out good for me.

 

[deorman]

Re: Changed my mind. "Black Coffee"

You can also put a spacer down on the crown and use a bearing adapter tool/a.k.a. steel tape to snug the bearing to the neck.

 

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Re: Changed my mind. "Black Coffee"

got one of these coming too...

and one of these....

some of these....

one of these....

 

[Graylock]

Re: Changed my mind. "Black Coffee"

http://ratrodbikes.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=15235
that works or you can cut it down and rethread( make sure you can get a hold of the right die or find someone who can before though)

Can that guy be trusted in that thread?

Don't cut the top off if it has that slot in the back or it will deform when you put the nut on (maybe). I'd bob the lower section and weld it back on useing that guy's thread as a guide.

GL

 

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Re: Changed my mind. "Black Coffee"

http://ratrodbikes.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=15235
that works or you can cut it down and rethread( make sure you can get a hold of the right die or find someone who can before though)

Can that guy be trusted?

Don't cut the top off if it has that slot in the back or it will deform when you put the nut on (maybe). I'd bob the lower section and weld it back on useing that guy's thread as a guide.

GL

naw graylock, i am going to use your method. cut an inch out of the lower part of the tube, sleeve in a narrower tube and weld it around, then grind it all down.

 

[Graylock]

Re: Black Coffee (parts coming 5/18)

Good call bro

GL

 

[Skipton]

Re: Black Coffee (parts coming 5/18)

Looks NICE! love all the parts That are coming.

 

[sensor]

Re: Black Coffee (parts coming 5/18)

nope!!! you cant trust greylock!!!
just make sure you leave enough room to have the stem where you want it when you sleeve it(i.e. if the sleeve is too long you might not be able to drop it all the way in if you want to)

 

[JOScatRATrod]

Re: Black Coffee (parts coming 5/18)

if that was my fork i would do it the proper, safe, bike shop way- no trusting welds at the fork crown- I would cut the thread so it extends further down, leaving ALL the length on the steerer, then wind the race on, add a nice 1 inch fork SPACER (threaded or not, it shouldnt matter) under the spring bracket, and then put the keyed ring and locknut onto the top where you STILL have a slot. easy!

 

[emanon]

Re: Changed my mind. "Black Coffee"

i may get this.

Where might you get it???

 

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Re: Changed my mind. "Black Coffee"

i may get this.

Where might you get it???

i opted for the old style lucky 7.

i found a source for that one in the parts suppliers thread sticky in the classifieds section.


i have an idea for the tank....not going to share just yet.

priming tomorrow!

 

[blink]

Re: Black Coffee (Updates 5/28)

ok, so look what came today...

i gotta say, these Nirve wheels were the best bang for the buck, and they are awesome and were packaged better than any wheels i have ever bought.
handmade leather saddle bag with copper hardware

Persons Supreme repro pedals

Columbia headbadge...won on ebay and they sent me 3. anyone need one?

fat franks!

Nirve wood grain grips - these really do look like wood.

wheel / tire setup with Oozie hogging all the glory...

i am starting to see some metal under all the rust on my frame.
hopefully i can prime this weekend. we shall see. i have a silent auction to setup and attend, a concert to go to, an all day batchelor party to go to and a deck to build!

 

[user 135]

Re: Black Coffee (Updates 5/28)

Nice parts selection. Black and cream are perfect together.

 

[fartknocker]

Re: Black Coffee (Updates 5/28)

wow those grips are awesome!

 

[beatcad]

Re: Black Coffee (Updates 5/28)

that some good stuff. i'm especially diggin' those pedals.

i could use one of those head badges. i'll hit ya w/ a PM later.