I thought I was the only one who built bikes in the living roomHopefully, the tank will be getting red scallops this weekend. I can’t wait for it to be completed!View attachment 201551View attachment 201550 Thank
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I thought I was the only one who built bikes in the living roomHopefully, the tank will be getting red scallops this weekend. I can’t wait for it to be completed!View attachment 201551View attachment 201550 Thank
Lol. It’s the only place I have to right now. My second apartment build. My first build off bike was built while I was remodeling my house to sell in Kansas. It was a nice distraction from tedious work retiring and old home. But now I’m in an apartment and bored. At least the wife is cool with me doing what I do.I thought I was the only one who built bikes in the living roombike looks great
I'm up to three in the apartment since joining this site you guys have seen every room in my bit the bathroomLol. It’s the only place I have to right now. My second apartment build. My first build off bike was built while I was remodeling my house to sell in Kansas. It was a nice distraction from tedious work retiring and old home. But now I’m in an apartment and bored. At least the wife is cool with me doing what I do.
Wow those are really kind words. Thank you very much!This bike is cool now and will still be cool (if not cooler) 10 years from now
Thank you much! It appears I naturally go for that cross breed style of low rider and muscle bike. I’ve built two 26” bikes with a lowered springer, and now two with the regular height. I’ve never been able to afford a Sting Ray, so I chose to build my own with similar stylings. A more grown up version I guess.The bike has a very cohesive look to it, everything works together well. Reminds me of a transition bike between a Sting-Ray and a low rider.
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Thank you for the kind words! It took most of my tape roll to get it right. Your father’s tape stash is awesome! Good luck with your painting! It is always a crap shoot for me.Exquisite work, and tape skill @Shrunken_Head_Pedaler. Beautiful tank and material usage. Your post reminded/inspired me of my father's custom tape stash he used for intricate paint jobs. Found his 1/8'' rolls which still work great. It was cut in the late 70's. I was just a shorty then. My build too requires detail painting.
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Heavy gauge spokes standout. Use a high speed drill for cleaner holes![]()
Love the scallop tape work! The tank is looking amazing!!
I see a problem with your fork and brake though. You have your brake mounted to the stationary part of the fork, while the wheel is mounted to the moving springer section. That means the every time you springer is under load, it will be out of allignement with the brakes. Depending on the springiness of the bump, the brake pads could even damage the tires.
If you mount the brake to the front struts similar to what you did for the sissy brake, then it could work.
Thank you for the kind words! I have been thinking about the front brake. Typically, I don’t even run a front brake, but there was a hole so I stuck it in there!Love the scallop tape work! The tank is looking amazing!!
I see a problem with your fork and brake though. You have your brake mounted to the stationary part of the fork, while the wheel is mounted to the moving springer section. That means the every time you springer is under load, it will be out of allignement with the brakes. Depending on the springiness of the bump, the brake pads could even damage the tires.
If you mount the brake to the front struts similar to what you did for the sissy brake, then it could work.
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