FLAT BLACK KUSTOMS : STRETCH ARMSTRONG !

FLAT BLACK KUSTOMS · Nov 1, 2009

I have been kicking around a few ideas on what kind of bike to build for this ANYTHING GOES BUILD OFF and I think I have a winner ! I have been collecting parts and I finally can start this thing ! I'm not sure how to mount a MULLET on it though !

classic stretch.....

mullet stretch !

FLAT BLACK KUSTOMS · Nov 1, 2009

I'm starting with a beat up 20" full suspension bike.....chopping off the swing-arm ! I have built a bike similar to this idea, but it was a 26" stretch with a standard 26" frame!

FLAT BLACK KUSTOMS · Nov 1, 2009

Next thing to do is get the frame in order.....Schwinn exercise bike that I had sandblasted ! I will be attaching the swing-arm to the exercise bike frame, making it as low as possible.

FLAT BLACK KUSTOMS · Nov 1, 2009

I just went out and did a little bit of hacking/chopping and bending on the frame. This what I have come up with so far! I am going to try and use as many parts from the exercise bike as possible, such as : forks
speedometer
handlebars
cranks
pedals.....you get the idea !
This is just a mock-up, everything is just sitting. Nothing is welded!

FLAT BLACK KUSTOMS · Nov 1, 2009

So before it got too dark, I switched the fork legs around so the dropouts were facing forward or up...when it is all stable and bolted together it will be sooooo low !
I will be cutting the forks & re-positioning/welding the upper fork legs ...When this is done, I can use the plate that came with the exercise bike so I can remount the speedo and make the forks secure! I think I will leave the forks with the stand and make a quick release so I can use it for a kick stand !