HEX53: complete

[axsepul]

Re: HEX53: Two Heads, better than one?

Shrunken head from ecuador. Is that what's going to happen to the competition? !!!

 

[kingfish254]

Re: HEX53: Two Heads, better than one?

Lot of fun and sweet stuff going on here!!!!

 

[tvc15]

Re: HEX53: Two Heads, better than one?

Tonight its a roller... Tomorrow its a beer (ESB)...

Here is the bike... added all of the metal work, badges, reflectors and rear lights, better shots will follow.

Thinking about adding a bottle opener, inspired by the our last camping trip...Thoughts?

Tomorrow night is brew night!

 

[Gdcast]

Re: HEX53: Bike VS. Beer (spoiler alert, beer wins)

If I catch the next fly I´ll be there by night! :lol:
Bike is AWESOME!!!
I would place the bottle opener closer to the rider :mrgreen:

 

[yoothgeye]

Re: HEX53: Bike VS. Beer (spoiler alert, beer wins)

Seeing it complete makes me think it would compliment your build from last year, they would look nice side by side.

 

[Green P1]

Re: HEX53: Bike VS. Beer (spoiler alert, beer wins)

The bike is looking spectacular! Just my opinion... but I don't think the metal plates on the rear are needed. They kinda upset the balance of everything for in my eye. Definite yes on the bottle opener!!

 

[kingfish254]

Re: HEX53: Bike VS. Beer (spoiler alert, beer wins)

Man, wish I could help sample that brew and raise a pint to your bike!
Bike is looking great!
I am all for a bottle opener, but maybe not that one or that location. It just seems to wide and almost an afterthought. While the rest of the bike flows. Maybe curve the mounting surfaces of the opener, but also move it ot the downtube or seat tube. Just my 2 cents.

 

[socal_jack]

Re: HEX53: Bike VS. Beer (spoiler alert, beer wins)

I am all for a bottle opener, but maybe not that one or that location. It just seems to wide and almost an afterthought. While the rest of the bike flows. Maybe curve the mounting surfaces of the opener, but also move it ot the downtube or seat tube. Just my 2 cents.

Agreed, maybe mounted on one of the oil can plates if it's stout enough, though a backing plate would likely stiffen it up enough.

 

[kingfish254]

Re: HEX53: Bike VS. Beer (spoiler alert, beer wins)

I am all for a bottle opener, but maybe not that one or that location. It just seems to wide and almost an afterthought. While the rest of the bike flows. Maybe curve the mounting surfaces of the opener, but also move it ot the downtube or seat tube. Just my 2 cents.

Agreed, maybe mounted on one of the oil can plates if it's stout enough, though a backing plate would likely stiffen it up enough.

Hey, here's an idea. What if you cut a hole in the side of your oil tank and recess the bottle opener inside and have the caps fall into the oil tank???

 

[tvc15]

Re: HEX53: Bike VS. Beer (spoiler alert, beer wins)

The bike is looking spectacular! Just my opinion... but I don't think the metal plates on the rear are needed. They kinda upset the balance of everything for in my eye.

This brings up a good question... I'm a little on the fence on the rear plates at the moment... the original concept was to put graphics on them... Like to here peoples thoughts on them!

Should they stay or should the go???

 

[kingfish254]

Re: HEX53: Should they stay or go- advice welcome

I like the lil Hot Stuff guy along with the red striping on the rear.

 

[Terry66]

Re: HEX53: Should they stay or go- advice welcome

I like the devil and the "built not bought"!

 

[Gdcast]

Re: HEX53: Should they stay or go- advice welcome

Last one makes it for me :wink:

 

[tvc15]

Re: HEX53: Should they stay or go- advice welcome

OK...

The big build is done, when I add the chain and the shifter this bike is done, it's so hard to let go!

Now time for the details (and we all know the devil is in the details :wink, this last part of the build is the always the hardest and I'm starting to feel the pressure.

 

[kingfish254]

Re: HEX53: Build done. Now.. the details!

Looking very sharp and it goes perfectly with Frightliner!
Have you used the jet recently?

 

[tvc15]

Re: HEX53: Build done. Now.. the details!

Looking very sharp and it goes perfectly with Frightliner!
Have you used the jet recently?

Ah yes... We retired the jet when my 11 year old started using friightliner as his main ride. Hex53 is my version so we have similar rides.

 

[tvc15]

Re: HEX53: Build done. Now.. the details!

If I opened up my garage door and that bike was sitting in there, I'd be pretty happy.

Thanks... I'm petty sure that Hex53 would be sad having to be overshadowed by Eliminator, I asked him and he said he'd rather stay at home, he has wheelie bar envy.

 

[tvc15]

Re: HEX53: Build done. Now.. the details!

Still unsure about the rear metal so I removed it and now I'm playing with the idea of using a leather seat pouch my wife bought me. Also added some ball to the kickstand to make it... ballsey

FEEDBACK WELCOME!

 

[kingfish254]

Re: HEX53: REDUX opinions wanted

I like the fact that the bottle opener is right side up now.
I like the pouch.
I like it better with the rear metal than without, but it's your call. Looks great either way.
I like the 8 ball too.

 

[tvc15]

Re: HEX53: REDUX opinions wanted

I like the fact that the bottle opener is right side up now.

Ah yes... Mental note, do not install bottle openers after opening a couple of bottles