BO15 High Plains Drifter (The Finish Line)

[Shrunken_Head_Pedaler]

I was able to finish the build and pack the bike in the car. I headed to one of my favorite parks that has a covered walk over the highway. Hopefully we get some more sunshine over the next two days to grab shots at other places I have found. The ride was nice and the bike shifted smoothly. I need to grab some new brake pads, as the old ones are hardened rubber and take a moment to grab. The Speedo needs some bugs worked out. I’m very happy the way this bike turned out. I can’t stop staring at it. And I love the clicking sound of the Shimano 3 speed hub. More photos to come. This is just day one photo shoot.

 

[Shrunken_Head_Pedaler]

Of course there are. You can check out 1000s of old builds on the forum. (At least the ones that didn't have photobucket screw up their pics.

As far as Build Off bikes go, all of the threads end up goind to this treasure trove area on the forum. http://www.ratrodbikes.com/forum/index.php?categories/rrb-build-off-competitions.100/

Thanks for the link!

 

[Shrunken_Head_Pedaler]

Way to go man!! What a funky fun build this has been. Well done!
CONGRATS!!!

Thanks @kingfish254. I had a bunch of fun.

 

[Shrunken_Head_Pedaler]

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Looks good!

Thanks a bunch!

 

[BeachBucket]

Way to go man!! What a funky fun build this has been. Well done!
CONGRATS!!!

Go FUNK!!! Ya Boi

 

[Shrunken_Head_Pedaler]

Before and After

 

[Shrunken_Head_Pedaler]

More from the first night photo shoot. Same park as the overpass shots. Linwood park Wichita Kansas.

 

[OddJob]

Bike turned out great! And yes, I'll take you up on that 3 speed drag race!

While you're out taking photos of your cool bike, prop your phone up on one of those tables and film a short ride video for us. Always fun to see the bikes in action.

As far as the brake pads go, you could try popping them off and using some sandpaper to get the hardened rubber surface off and they should grip a lot better. It's hard to get good braking on chromed rims.

 

[Shrunken_Head_Pedaler]

Bike turned out great! And yes, I'll take you up on that 3 speed drag race!

While you're out taking photos of your cool bike, prop your phone up on one of those tables and film a short ride video for us. Always fun to see the bikes in action.

As far as the brake pads go, you could try popping them off and using some sandpaper to get the hardened rubber surface off and they should grip a lot better. It's hard to get good braking on chromed rims.

Thanks a bunch! Good idea on the brake pads. I’ll give it a try. 3 speed drags would be a blast.

 

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[Shrunken_Head_Pedaler]

Muffler Man Approved!! It’s a bit small for Muffler Man but fits me well. Not really Muffler Man, more like Tire Man

 

[The Renaissance Man]

Best shot so far in my opinion.

 

[OddJob]

I second that ^ ! Just enough glow on the purple to make it really stand out, even the cable housing.

 

[Shrunken_Head_Pedaler]

Best shot so far in my opinion.

Thanks! One of mine too! Today I went for more shots at different locations. More to come!

 

[Shrunken_Head_Pedaler]

Agreed! Thanks for the input!

 

[Shrunken_Head_Pedaler]

Day two photo shoot! I had a blast today. Took photos at my old Soap Box Derby hill. Then over to a restored Vickers Gas Station where I got a quick ride video. I need to see how to upload that. And a stop by an old south parts store to visit the Muffler Man! Then off to a favorite park. If tomorrow’s weather holds out, i have two more spots to hit up.

 

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[Shrunken_Head_Pedaler]

Apple put together a little movie of some of my shots for final consideration. From my iPhone. Some pics were cropped when it made the video. Photos will be full views of the bike.

 

[OddJob]

Extra credit for cool ride video! This is my favorite of all the shots...