DOUBLE L'S "Flame-Thrower" FLAT-TRACKER

[DoubleL]

 

[LukeTheJoker]

Needs a marshmallow...

Luke.

 

[DoubleL]

Here it is with the Dana 3 Speed twist grip throttle gear changer! Easily goes back to my big skip-tooth or Vintage speed-chain sprocket. Overall a very smooth ride. One interesting note: The Dana 3 speed was still in the original box with all instructions and the sticker label (may add it later) . The only reason it still existed (I believe) and was on the shelf of a long-closed bicycle shop was because the right crank arm was bent (from factory) and it was returned and put on the shelf. I used my acetelene torch to heat it up and using an oversized pipe slid over the end, I was able to bent it to the correct straightness.. It has been a fascinating journey putting this Flat-Tracker together and I am looking forward to many more performing all aspects of the build myself with basic garage tools. Let's go flat-tracking my friends!

 

[DoubleL]

Needs a marshmallow...

Luke.

No doubt! I'm working on adding a small bottle of oxygen to clean the flame so I can roast a hotdog in ten seconds or so!

 

[DoubleL]

Ha! Great photo! Love everything about the bike. Plus you have that mad-scientist look about you.

Thanks! having a bit of fun with it!

 

[DoubleL]

 

[DoubleL]

The sun is setting this 23rd Day of July, 2014. A beautiful day it was!

 

[DoubleL]

 

[DoubleL]

Sprocketized version...with two-speed kickback rear hub. Decent speedster with this set-up. Fast downhill....heavy front-end! Good to excellent springer front-end action with the car shock spring fabricated set-up. Going in the pits tomorrow and maybe swap out the tires to a set of cremes and another photo-shoot....if not......this will b it!

 

[pick]

Awesome! Kids: Don't try this at home! Killer bike & that front fork is COOL!

 

[DoubleL]

Awesome! Kids: Don't try this at home! Killer bike & that front fork is COOL!

Thanks Pick....we share favorite colors!

 

[DoubleL]

 

[pick]

Thanks Pick....we share favorite colors!

Black, bare metal & rust, You can't beat em, unless you throw a little fire in the mix!

 

[DoubleL]

More test rides ended in utter disappointment in the performance side of this themed "race-bike". Sorry folks....despite the fact that -grip throttle the Dana 3 speed is really kool.......hey, performance counts to me.....I enjoy riding these creations....the twist throttle that looked so motorcycle like...well....it went too! Have to have a BIG sprocket back......coming up!

 

[DoubleL]

 

[DoubleL]

Now we have a themed "Race-bike" Flat-Tracker! more photos tomorrow and there is end in sight! Already helping others will a few builds and maybe they can get entered before the deadline!

 

[DoubleL]

Black, bare metal & rust, You can't beat em, unless you throw a little fire in the mix!

Man that is a fact! Always gravitated toward appreciating the elements of nature's palette.... thanks!

 

[DoubleL]

Two-speed yellow-banded rear makes it rideable.......starting off downhill is appreciated!

 

[DoubleL]

Love the way you have held the tank on...

Tanks man! Good luck in the build......

 

[DoubleL]