ItzaRat - SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEO!!! 1928 Schwinn Motorbike is DONE!!

[OC_Rolling_Art]

Well my bike is finally finished, and just in time!
Super happy with the bike but even more happier to be a part of this Rat Rod Bikes Build Off #15! It was really fun. I can't wait to be involved in RRBBO16. I thank all of you for the kind words and critiques. This bike has become my absolute favorite of four well-equipped early Schwinns, hands down. Rides better than anticipated. Take a look!

Here is my build thread:
ItzaRat Build Thread

Here is the VOTE FOR the ItzaRat 1928 SCHWINN photo:

My introduction and functionality video:
Walk-Around Ride-Around VIDEO HERE!!!



Here is the bike as I purchased it:

Here are some different angles of her... in various stages.


Patina Jones

Early hand-stamped serial number

Testing 1, 2, 3

Aluminum Blunts, blasted

Just happened to find a tank...

Rims built, no more rotten wood wheels

FINALLY have all the parts with only 8 days to go

In my head every night...

Steve VanDemon laid it down!

Finally gettin' busy (time lapse):
Gettin' Busy

Juice without sparks...

Maiden ride 4 days ago...

Finished - Finito - Acabar - Doneski

Super fun! Thank you Rat Rod Bikes and all that are involved behind the scenes for this well-attended build off!

Mike Shickler
Huntington Beach, CA

 

[kingfish254]

Truly a beautiful class act build my friend!!!
So many cool details throughout! Way to go!
CONGRATS!!

 

[OC_Rolling_Art]

That means a lot coming from the big dog... Thanks Kingfish. I haven't even been able to enjoy other finished build threads yet, I'm still downloading a walk-around video! Soon.

Mike

 

[OC_Rolling_Art]

If you have not seen the video in the build thread yet, be sure and check it out here!

 

[BartRidesEternal]

Beautiful bike and video. Love the carbide lamp, the chain with chainrings, the wheels, the hubs, the frame
Just wondering: Does a skiptooth chain rolls any different than a "normal" chain? Thanks in advance

 

[nosferatu1381]

i like what you did here

 

[nosferatu1381]

If I was tempted to mug someone for their bicycle it would be yours. I mean that in the most sincere way possible.

 

[OC_Rolling_Art]

Beautiful bike and video. Love the carbide lamp, the chain with chainrings, the wheels, the hubs, the frame
Just wondering: Does a skiptooth chain rolls any different than a "normal" chain? Thanks in advance

Thanks Bart! You wouldn't be able to feel the difference between a normal 1/2" pitch chain/cog setup and a skiptooth!

 

[MazdaFlyer]

Love it! Very nicely done in true rat spirit and the technical details are cool indeed. It’s a bike I’d ride and It would be great to show and display.

 

[OC_Rolling_Art]

i like what you did here
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Thanks! I was glad to get this out of the living room at long last.

 

[OC_Rolling_Art]

If I was tempted to mug someone for their bicycle it would be yours. I mean that in the most sincere way possible.
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I'll take that as a positive....!

 

[OC_Rolling_Art]

Love it! Very nicely done in true rat spirit and the technical details are cool indeed. It’s a bike I’d ride and It would be great to show and display.

Thanks for the kind words MazdaFlyer! I watched your fantastic trike evolve in real time, quite a piece you have there yourself.

 

[uneasy rider]

impressive build. if i saw you coming, i'd get out of the way!

 

[OC_Rolling_Art]

impressive build. if i saw you coming, i'd get out of the way!

Thanks @uneasy rider, and if you didn't see me coming I'd just hit the klaxon... Painfully Loud!

 

[Karate Chicken Industries]

Dank