FrankenHiggins is FrankenFinished

[GuitarlCarl]

Triple trees look good with fenders...
Here's heavyweight fenders on a middleweight Schwinn with a triple tree...
http://ratrodbikes.com/forum/index.php?media/sgt-rock.203/

Carl.

 

[LukeTheJoker]

Whatever you decide regarding fenders will not change just how cool the combination of that chainguard and the 65t is!

Luke.

 

[hammer mechanic]

Trying out some tank ideas. Found this in the garbage:

Turned into this:

Still need to cut and trim it to really see. Might work out ok.

 

[kingfish254]

Cool jet intake idea

 

[kingfish254]

Love the guard and chainring!
I also think it looks best with the fenders on it. It's not that unusual for the front fender to have a ducktail and there rear to not have one.

 

[Fv2]

Cool tank idea.

 

[hammer mechanic]

Love the guard and chainring!
I also think it looks best with the fenders on it. It's not that unusual for the front fender to have a ducktail and there rear to not have one.

Thanks, I have something in the works for the rear fender.

Cool jet intake idea

Cool tank idea.

Thank you, sirs!

 

[metalchewy]

Gives new meaning to the word Tank Lights... pretty Cool!!

 

[The Renaissance Man]

I really like the chain ring / chain guard combination! I like the fenders, but that's just my usual preference for fenders coming out.

Not sure yet on the tank lights, time will tell.

 

[furyus]

The sprocket and guard are fantastic. My eyes go right there and plant. The lights are a cool idea, but their shape comes from a different era of design, more 60's mod while your guard is clearly post-war victory dance. Love the guard and sprocket.

furyus

 

[hammer mechanic]

The sprocket and guard are fantastic. My eyes go right there and plant. The lights are a cool idea, but their shape comes from a different era of design, more 60's mod while your guard is clearly post-war victory dance. Love the guard and sprocket.

furyus

I had two ideas for a tank, this was the first. I agree that the shape of the scoop doesn't really fit with the frame or the chain guard. I have a second idea, but am not convinced that the bike needs a tank to compete with the sprocket/guard. Anyway tape and cardboard are cheap.

Thanks for the positive comments.

 

[hammer mechanic]

Found out my front hub was jacked up after I ordered new spokes. I think I am going drum brake now.

 

[EvilE]

Imo if you were to extend your lights back into your tank following the frame shape to kind of create a bulged out center would look pretty legit, but ultimately I think your right in trying not to compete with the chain guard. Very cool build.

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[hammer mechanic]

Imo if you were to extend your lights back into your tank following the frame shape to kind of create a bulged out center would look pretty legit, but ultimately I think your right in trying not to compete with the chain guard. Very cool build.

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I agree. I would probably do that in fiberglass, instead of having to modify the lamp housing that doesn't really fit.

 

[EvilE]

I agree. I would probably do that in fiberglass, instead of having to modify the lamp housing that doesn't really fit.

I was thinking about that after I posted, fiberglass would be simpler.

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[hammer mechanic]

This was my other, more viable tank option . Now all that I need is a bead roller.

 

[EvilE]

is was my other, more viable tank option . Now all that I need is a bead roller.
View attachment 26791

Now your talking. I might be able to assist with those beads.

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[hammer mechanic]

Worked on my 30T cog for my rear hub today. Started with this:

Ended up with this:

Added some drillium

On the bike:

I'll need to make a shim to go between the cog and the hub due to the difference in thickness between this one and the original one. Will also need to make a little tweak to the seat stay to prevent chain rub.

 

[hammer mechanic]

Also tried out some bars today. I had purchased these for this bike, but I am not feeling it:

I tried bending some old junky mtb bars, but they looked pretty nasty when I got done. Pardon the purple grips:

I finally robbed these from my other Higgins, I think these are on to stay.

 

[LukeTheJoker]

Really nice work on that rear sprocket!

Luke.