Grocery Getter/Garbage Picker-Built her today!!

[ricksterr1221]

I was out tinkering in the garage today wanting to build somthing so i decided to work on my federals.. I added full size fenders changed tires, new grips, headlight, seat, and BASKETS!!! Heres some pics-

Not sure what year she is, i just baught her for the messinger seat at the flea market last summer.. Heres the pic of her chaingaurd

Heres a profile shot of the bike.. I didnt like it before but now its pretty cool cant wait to go garbage picking!!

Heres another shot of the front on an angle, the head light on this bike has 2 bulbs in it i think one is brite i dunno never tried it yet lol..

And heres my chunky monkey fat butt on it Taught my dad how to use the camera today...

-!!!-ENJOY-!!!- A few hours of tinkering and years of random parts collecting, heres what i got! :lol:

 

[Clothespin n]

Rick,
that is a seriously nice bike!
Don't cut that one up my friend!
You could leave it as it is and enjoy it for years.

I love that thing.The support tube in the middle of the 2 down tubes is very indicative of a Europian Ladies bike.
That style was around ( and still is ) for YEARS.

I would be inclined to keep that one "as is" and not Rat it out.
Very nice example of a Ladies bike Ricky,
thanks for sharing that..I love it!

peace,
Kev.

 

[Hooch]

thats a sweet bike Ricky I would be proud to have that one settin in the shed just as it is the baskets make it cooler I think

 

[ricksterr1221]

lol this was the fender donar to my build off bike i got all original parts 2 this bike accept seat, This bike is from a department store from detroit, they went over a looong time ago... Yeah thats what pops says... What you guys think shes worth?

 

[Hooch]

is it a 24" tired bike? it doesnt have alot of value its just nice enuff to be irreplaceable too thats your "Sunday go to meetin'" bicycle

 

[Clothespin n]

What you guys think shes worth?

it's only worth what it's worth to you Ricky.
If you like it..and enjoy it, then it's worth a lot to YOU!

The only way you will ever find the value of something is to
ask yourself what it means to you!...
..wow,that was deep!

 

[ricksterr1221]

I got an idea!im gonna get me a tool pouch for front and like a cup holder, small radio, and make some boxes in woodshop so i can strip parts i want off bikes right outa the garbage! haha..

 

[Clothespin n]

Ricky,
you should see some of The stereo set ups some of the Vancruiser gang I ride with have on their bikes.

They almost compete to see who can crank out the coolest looking and sounding tunes from their bikes.

They mount their I pods near the headsets and hang speaker systems from under the seats...

Nashira has a pretty cool little Stereo system on her Ride.

You could fit Subs and amps on that thing Ricky..
power it up with a deep Cycle Gel battery mounted in the front backet..and a few subs and 6 by 9's in the rear baskets..
That thing would ROCK!

 

[ricksterr1221]

AHHAHAHAH! THANKS KEV! OMG I SO WANNA DO THAT! I could be sitting in the parking lot listining 2 my gangsturr tunes with all the hardcore g's on my little bike! Thats great.. Yeah i was thinking a little am/fm radio.. Ur ideas cooler but would cost alot more. The cool think is the rear baskets fold up on this bike.. Well fold in actually. Thanks for the comments guys i like hearing what you think. Yeah i think she will stay a little grocery getter for mom..

 

[ricksterr1221]

I like all music rap, rock, oldies, country, classical, gospal, metal, blue grass, I LIKE IT ALL... I Dont know no more genras of music but yeah i like a little bit of everything. I would like to get some speakers on this thing... a radio... Im gonna put pegs on the beg so i can ride ppl on the back rack.

 

[user 135]

Nice parts hauler. I just picked up a set of those rear baskets, but havent decide where they may go.

That chainguard is kinda of cool.

 

[ricksterr1221]

Its a good book hauler i can hauld books 2 school lol...

 

[Clothespin n]

Its a good book hauler i can hauld books 2 school lol...

I think you have been into the books Ricky..

it's actually nice to chat with you when you not talking in
"Clicks and Whistles" like a frikin Dolphin! :lol: :lol:

peace,
Kev.

 

[ricksterr1221]

Yeah.. I would sell u this bike kev.. I cant ship it though.. I dunno how 2 do that crap and yeahh I dunno i like it now i didnt before

 

[ricksterr1221]

I never thaught id say this, This is prob one of my favorite bikes.. Maybe 3rd favorite! Well im off 2 bed fellas thanks for the comments theyre appreciated Ill see yall 2 morrow GOOD NIGHT!!

 

[ricksterr1221]

Its a good book hauler i can hauld books 2 school lol...

I think you have been into the books Ricky..

it's actually nice to chat with you when you not talking in
"Clicks and Whistles" like a frikin Dolphin! :lol: :lol:

peace,
Kev.

Yeah FLIPPERS GONE! Hahha (flipper the dolphin, flips are gone.. Yeah)

 

[user 135]

That could be the ultimate party bike Ricky. Kickin Stereo in the front and 2 cases of Pepsi in the back. Party on wheels.

 

[Easy Skywalker]

Those rear-baskets are very cool, I've never seen 'em around here.
Would be killer for my build-off. I wanted to do a front-basket, but I in doubt... : )

 

[ricksterr1221]

That could be the ultimate party bike Ricky. Kickin Stereo in the front and 2 cases of Pepsi in the back. Party on wheels.

Diet, i might be a diebetic, mom n dad both are so are both my grandmas.. We cant afford 2 goto the doc to get me checked since we dont have insurance but ITS ALL GOOD! Im gonna wire some stuff up on this thing though dont doubt it!

 

[CCR]

yup yup, one of my favorites too, baskets belong on girls bikes anyway, but that would definately be my daily rider for sure !!!

Is the rear baskets the fold up dealys ?