CALIFORNICATION - Custom Western Flyer build.

[kingfish254]

Re: CALIFORNICATION - Now with Jerald Tires!

I run a 42T on my Skull Skates cruiser with a Nexus 7 our back.

He posted this earlier on your thread
Here is the build he is talking about
:arrow: viewtopic.php?f=6&t=68541&p=661544&hilit=Skull+Skates#p661544

 

[thebigorangecat]

Re: CALIFORNICATION - Help me pick a CHAIN color...........

Ahhhhhhhh, to bad that's a $35 half link chain on my $6.99 budget

Went with Nickle Plated, cost me an extra $10, but damn! it looks right! Not to chromie and not to black.

 

[thebigorangecat]

Re: CALIFORNICATION - It's a roller!

Chain's on, now one week left and I am going crazy trying to build this custom 7 speed shifter!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! If all fails, I can just run the grip shift

 

[kingfish254]

Re: CALIFORNICATION - Shifter Build!

Nice monster shifter!
Where are you gonna mount it?

 

[thebigorangecat]

Re: CALIFORNICATION - Shifter Build!

Nice monster shifter!
Where are you gonna mount it?

About 16" below the seat on the seat tube, just above the bottom bracket Hopefully I can attach it securely with out it falling off :mrgreen:

 

[kingfish254]

Re: CALIFORNICATION - Shifter Build!

I've never done one like that, but I am pretty sure there is a thread on how to make frame mounts for those grip shifters.

 

[SCHWINNRAY69]

Re: CALIFORNICATION - Shifter Build!

Can't wait to see the shifter mounted, looks sharp! 8)

 

[karfer67]

Re: CALIFORNICATION - Shifter Build!

Only issue you might run into is it wanting to jump out of gear.

 

[thebigorangecat]

Re: CALIFORNICATION - Late Night Mock Up

TRYING TO FIGURE OUT HOW TO BLEND THESE TWO THINGS TOGETHER?

And this....

But mine is a newer machined aluminum, you can sort of see it by my thumb.

And more inspiration: viewtopic.php?f=3&t=66386&st=0&sk=t&sd=a&hilit=cheap

 

[texasbigjon]

Re: CALIFORNICATION - Shifter Build!

I used the same setup for my shifter last year with a 3 spd. with the 3 spd indexing, the throws between gears were quite far. trying to adapt that setup with a 7spd and a tall shifter could lead to it popping out of gear a lot and the shifter being in the way from the longer throws between gears. of course if you do get it to work......I`ll steal your idea for another time! :lol:

 

[Rat Rod]

Re: CALIFORNICATION - Shifter Build!

Curious if you have to be really gentle with these shifters once the long shift arm is installed.

Seems like the extra leverage would cause the shift arm to snap right off if your push it too hard. :shock:

 

[thebigorangecat]

Re: CALIFORNICATION - Shifter Build!

Curious if you have to be really gentle with these shifters once the long shift arm is installed.

Seems like the extra leverage would cause the shift arm to snap right off if your push it too hard. :shock:

Actually the way I am attaching the arm assembly to the shifter it creates enough pressure to hold the gear in place and with the mounting bracket running thru the twist shifter it is strong enough (photos to follow)

And the last of my parts will be here sooooon!!!!!

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[NicksGarage]

Re: CALIFORNICATION - Shifter Build!

These shifters can only take so much weight. They're mostly plastic including the internal shift mechanism. I know someone who has broken a couple of them with a smaller handle.

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[thebigorangecat]

Re: CALIFORNICATION - Shifter Build!

Where'd that go?

 

[thebigorangecat]

Re: CALIFORNICATION - Photo Day!

Well, decided not to use the mondo shifter arm (btw-it's in the f/s section) so it's twist and go!



Today is picture day, but the weather might not be cooperating? We'll see as the day goes on

 

[thebigorangecat]

Re: CALIFORNICATION - Photo Day!

Sneak Peak

 

[MplsCoaster]

Re: CALIFORNICATION - Photo Day!

NICE!

 

[Lowlife Lucas]

Re: CALIFORNICATION - Photo Day!

Man this thing is nice!

 

[thebigorangecat]

Re: CALIFORNICATION - Photo Day!

JUST FOR FUN

 

[kingfish254]

Re: CALIFORNICATION - Photo Day #2!

Nice and sparkly. I cheated a bit. Nice photos. :wink: