BO15 ITZARAT - 1928 Schwinn Motorbike (WALK-AROUND + RIDE VIDEO!!!)

[OC_Rolling_Art]

A while back I ordered some aluminum Blunt 35's as they closely resemble the profile of the pre-'33 clad wooden wheels. Just got them back from the sand blaster, next move is to send them to the powder coater.

Will do a two-tone creamy yellow and blue which matches the CA license plate. Will ad some gold pins and some real rust and then back to the powder coater for a clear coat and then I will lace them up. Getting closer...

 

[OC_Rolling_Art]

Gonna put wrenches down and celebrate the USA today... Happy 4th of July everybody!

 

[OC_Rolling_Art]

Ordered this slick little cable pulley from a local shop and picked it up today. This allows the bare cable from the shifter to pivot to the Nexus in a manner reminiscent of the early prewar New Departure 2-speeds and others. Keeps the cable nice and neat while under tension. I like it for the pure mechanical aspects of it. Made by "Problem Solvers", they have a few other parts that can get you out of a bind.

 

[kingfish254]

Did I miss something?
Are you using an hand buzzer as a light switch?

 

[MattiThundrrr]

Did I miss something?
Are you using an hand buzzer as a light switch?

Sure. Trust him.
Ha. Aha. Ha

 

[OC_Rolling_Art]

Did I miss something?
Are you using an hand buzzer as a light switch?

Nice! I have seen you are a man who creatively uses everyday items for custom builds... Either you are very perceptive or you have a few hand buzzers in a drawer yourself!
No, the re-pop battery can I'm using is very nice in all respects except for the switch you pointed out. It is thin pressed steel and I am afraid the detent will wear out in a short period, it just feels cheesy so I am going to use this switch instead...

 

[kingfish254]

Cool. That is much more high tech than a hand buzzer for sure.

 

[OC_Rolling_Art]

Rims came back from the powder coater today, went with colors that tie in to the license plate. I will add gold or maybe some other color pinstripes to them after they are laced up, as it might be easier to pinstripe them as they spin on a truing stand.

 

[OC_Rolling_Art]

I finally did a quick check for any color differences between the tires and the grips... Not bad. I'm sure everyone can appreciate it when the carpet matches the drapes.

 

[Brian macumber]

I finally did a quick check for any color differences between the tires and the grips... Not bad. I'm sure everyone can appreciate it when the carpet matches the drapes.

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I prefer no carpet

 

[johnp.smith]

Hardwood Floors rule.

anyways, really like this bike, great combination of parts

 

[OddJob]

JP might have missed the humor . Not sure.

 

[OC_Rolling_Art]

JP might have missed the humor . Not sure.

I think he saw it, I think he likes hardwood floors! (just another term maybe...)

 

[OC_Rolling_Art]

Hardwood Floors rule.

anyways, really like this bike, great combination of parts

Thanks @johnp.smith !!

 

[johnp.smith]

JP might have missed the humor . Not sure.

No, I definitely got it, The carpet matches the drapes on my ride too

 

[johnp.smith]

And you guys thought I was talking about something dirty, lets get back to appreciating this motorbike

 

[OC_Rolling_Art]

And you guys thought I was talking about something dirty, lets get back to appreciating this motorbikeView attachment 129381

Sweet!

 

[kingfish254]

Man, those are Mr. Clean white right there.

 

[johnp.smith]

Man, those are Mr. Clean white right there.

Close, I use a lot of these

 

[OC_Rolling_Art]

Close, I use a lot of theseView attachment 129572

I am gonna get some of those too...