Da Bears

[GuitarlCarl]

The bike formerly known as "HeadBanger" This was my first build here and it has gone thru some changes since then...
Recently I saw an OCC build here that tributes the SF 49er's and knew I had to reimagine "HeadBanger" as "Da Bears"
Some things are already gone, the chainguard is back to the OCC original and the banana seat and sissy have moved on too. I've got a saddle from the mid 70's I'm recovering in orange leather, and as much as I love the look of the bars and wrap, it doesn't say Chicago so they will move on to a future build also. That's all for now some more pics soon...

Carl.

 

[GuitarlCarl]

My first three build off bikes...
Gives you an idea of how big HeadBanger really is...

Old Huffy saddle getting wrapped in orange leather...

Next I need a paint scheme for the blue and orange...

Carl.

 

[GuitarlCarl]

http://www.ratrodbikes.com/forum/index.php?threads/49ers-bike-occ-schwinn-chopper-bike.89444/

Found the 49ers bike that inspired my rebuild woohoo!

Carl.

 

[GuitarlCarl]

Concept...

Simple color change for now, may have a local pinstriper do his thing instead of the straight orange stripes... I also have some easy details to add.

Carl.

 

[GuitarlCarl]

Just a couple of early in the original build pictures


I did like it in flat black...
Shows the lines well too, all my other pics are 3/4 angle.

Carl.

 

[Loki182]

That thing is nutty. But I like where you are going with it. And as a Bears fan I definitely approve of the new theme!

 

[GuitarlCarl]

That thing is nutty. But I like where you are going with it. And as a Bears fan I definitely approve of the new theme!

Thanks, and you know it gets looks but the best thing is that it rides well too. I think with the new direction it will be even better looking.

Carl.