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[SoulGarageOH]

Why not use it? It's a RAT. It would add another element of character. You'd have NEW, not so NEW, and not NEW at all. 3 different elements.

That stem is really nice!

Hmm, yeah... I don't know. It would be The ONLY thing not painted black, blue, yellow, or purple. I have another cool stem that will work. Honestly, I wouldn't want to waste a stem that cool on this bike design. You will understand when it's finished.


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[KOTA]

You've had a good on this build so far....so go with your gut.

 

[SoulGarageOH]

This stem will work



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This stem will work



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[SoulGarageOH]

Attempting some character enhancement modifications, or as KF would call it, "doodadery"

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[SoulGarageOH]

Sheet metal

Fits well

Grind down sharp edges

I see a bike part and I want to paint it black.

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[SoulGarageOH]

I don't weld, so I used a strip of loctite mounting tape to adhere it to the frame.

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[SoulGarageOH]

Hmm. I'm not sure I like it. Might look better if it was blue, but I don't think I could match the paint. I might like it better without it. OR, maybe if I ...

 

[SoulGarageOH]

Add some Big Daddy art?

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[kingfish254]

Doodadery is always cool if you have fun!
Cool Fink art!

 

[OddJob]

Love the insert and your idea for some artwork!
RaT oN!

 

[SoulGarageOH]

I'm expecting to get my last part within the next day or two, then I should be putting the finishing touches for its photo shoot


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[kingfish254]

Don't forget to post in the Finished section before the deadline Monday night.

 

[SoulGarageOH]

Don't forget to post in the Finished section before the deadline Monday night.

Got it KF. I took it out for a maiden voyage. Taking my final photos tomorrow.

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[SoulGarageOH]

So, a day of riding presented a couple squeaks and groans in the cranks. I guess I could have taken some pics, called it "finished", and then fixed the issues later, but I just couldn't. Put a new bearing cup on the one that was "groaning" and it's back to running smooth and quiet. I also need to adjust the front fender and retune the gearing. Ready for entry.


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