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[ifitsfreeitsforme]

I like the progression.

 

[Bike from the Dead]

Looking good! That bike looks fast! Are you going to shorten the chain guard so the curve at the front wraps around the chainring?

 

[GTHOtrod]

Looking good! That bike looks fast! Are you going to shorten the chain guard so the curve at the front wraps around the chainring?

I think it would be worthwhile to chop it. I ran out of time after spending so long on the fender

 

[GTHOtrod]

New seat arrived, time to strip it down and see what I can make from it.

 

[GTHOtrod]

Bout there looks right

Keep that bit, turf that bit

 

[hamqqea]

^unexpected, again! With all the fab equipment and materials around I'm like what... not even going to ask

 

[Bike from the Dead]

I was wondering why you wanted such a big seat for your bike. Now, I know!

 

[GTHOtrod]

I was wondering why you wanted such a big seat for your bike. Now, I know!

To quote @MattiThundrrr , I'm letting the bike tell me what it wants.
I was planning to narrow the seat and keep the 'Cafe racer' rear fairing shape. But it looked hideous in reality lol.
So plan B. Chop it into a traditional Nana.

 

[MattiThundrrr]

I'm letting the bike tell me what it wants

I can't take credit for that. I'm pretty sure it was Jake Sensi and/or the Kingfish. I'm just passing on the wisdom

 

[GTHOtrod]

The friend I had purchased a donor bike from passed away mid week after a motor bike crash. He wash going to drop the bike off to me the following day. But.
As the bike was to donate its ape hangers, the handle bars are on hold for a while now.

I found a pic on ebay of the seat look I was aiming for. Not sure if I like it or hate it.

 

[MattiThundrrr]

Condolences, man... That's harsh

 

[GTHOtrod]

muscle bike update. Got the seat cut down to size, well padded, and re-trimmed.

Also had a go at red lining the front tyre. Seems to have been successful.

 

[GTHOtrod]

Condolences, man... That's harsh

Thanks Matti, appreciate it.

 

[RustySprockets]

This forum could really use a 'jaw drop' emoticon.

 

[MattiThundrrr]

The bent fork is looking so right. Great work with the upholstery project too. Nice looking loaf

 

[GeePig]

What did you use to red line the tire, it looks fab!

 

[GTHOtrod]

What did you use to red line the tire, it looks fab!

Inspired by the white tyre letter pens back in the day, I used a red paint marker pen. Wurth brand. Gives it the muscle look it needed

 

[GeePig]

I must look out for them, I have always fancied doing something on my tires.

 

[OddJob]

View attachment 179104View attachment 179105muscle bike update. Got the seat cut down to size, well padded, and re-trimmed.

Also had a go at red lining the front tyre. Seems to have been successful. View attachment 179106

Nice detail on the red line! I'm coming in a little late, but def the silver / white raked fork was the way to go. Custom touches on the saddle are stellar! This has the makings of a cool GT Hotrod for sure!

Muscle Build oN~!

 

[GTHOtrod]

Nice detail on the red line! I'm coming in a little late, but def the silver / white raked fork was the way to go. Custom touches on the saddle are stellar! This has the makings of a cool GT Hotrod for sure!

Muscle Build oN~!

Thanks Oddjob, Appreciate the encouragement.