Cut, chop, shuffle, let's see what happens!

[Chad T]

Not a bad idea Chad T, didn't think of that one. A lot of the motorized bike guys use double cable levers, that would make things even easier. Definitely something to take into consideration.

Love how the hub/brake setup turned out. Double cable lever would be easier but it's nice having 2 levers for balance +you have one for each hand and double the power if you need it.

Great work on this!

 

[auditech10]

I could go either way, it will come down to which option is more aesthetically pleasing. I'll cross that bridge once the bars are complete.

 

[auditech10]

First two coats of primer are on the frame. Body filler and final primer will be coming next.

 

[auditech10]

The inside of the wheel is painted, next step is polishing the spoke face. I couldn't resists removing some paint to polish a small spot. No wet sanding, just a quick polish, it's going to be amazing. A mirror finish is very doable. I polished on crank arm as well, it looks very nice. This is the part of the build that gets exciting.

 

[OddJob]

Yep, the cosmetic touches along with design are the first thing many people see / qualify on a high vote getter. That, and the all-important Final Photo....placement, angle, setting, lighting, mood, atmosphere...

 

[LukeTheJoker]

Love the new brake set up, looking forward to seeing this riding, hope you get a video!

 

[auditech10]

Started slingin' that mud tonight. Working with Bondo in high humidity sucks. Less than a minute for each batch. I've been mixing very small and doing one joint at a time. A little tedious, but I've been having the best results with that method.

 

[auditech10]

I'm still having trouble with the rear fender, a last ditch effort to get it where I want it. If this doesn't work I think it will be back to the drawing board. I need to make a decision now, time is running out.

 

[auditech10]

One thing did work out well today, the crank is finished. I'm very pleased with how it turned out.

 

[auditech10]

After looking at the sh*t show that is the rear fender, I've decided to go a different route. The idea I have in mind is actually the first idea I had. I don't know why I went another direction. My inspiration is one of my favorite motorcycles, although I don't think it actually exists. It appears on the Meat Loaf "Bat Out of Hell 3" album cover.

I have red LED strips, I want to place one under each scale, I'm thinking 3 total like in the picture. When I decided to join the build-off, I told myself I was going to push my limits. Changing the feel of the entire bike with 2 weeks left in the build should do the trick.

 

[kingfish254]

Love that frame!
Time to switch gearz to the Dragon Wagon!

 

[Dr. Tankenstein]

Have you considered a trailer fender? Places like Northern Tool carry them. With your skills, making and mods would be nothing


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[auditech10]

A trailer fender is what I had in mind. Tractor Supply has plenty, and there is an All Pro trailer store 2 miles from work, so I should be able to get one today. I doubt I'll find one 12" wide like I need, but widening 2-3" should be easy enough. Dragon Wagon has a nice ring to it, but my wife has named it Fat-Bottomed Girl.

 

[auditech10]

This version is looking much better already. Still a lot of work ahead, but that's enough for tonight. Falling asleep while welding isn't a good idea.

 

[kingfish254]

Nice fat fender!

 

[auditech10]

Mock up of the scales

 

[auditech10]

Started smoothing the body filler. This is taking a little longer than expected. Most of my welds were passable, and could have done without filler. Some, however, were horrible, and needed it. Me being the perfectionist I am, I decided to do every joint. That deadline is hovering very close overhead, there will be a few long nights in my future.

 

[Chad T]

Sweet cranks. Meatloaf Dragon fender is over the top. It's looking cool!

 

[auditech10]

Tonight feels like I got a lot accomplished. Frame is primed and ready for paint. I'm going to go gloss black, but I'm going to try and put just a tiny amount of red metallic in there. I'm talking "oh s**t overspray!" amount of flake. Just enough to be seen in direct sunlight. I'm glad I decided to fill the joints, it looks very tidy.

 

[G-Matt]

I like what your spraying. Sounds good to me [emoji1303]


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