Jenna Saykwa Longbike

[XC204]

Re: New name Jenna Saykwa (Flat Top Cruiser)

That is comming together Sooo Nice. It beats the Africa bikes that ar sold not sure I have that name right.

 

[Hsean]

Re: New name Jenna Saykwa (Flat Top Cruiser)

That sure is a pretty bike.

 

[aka_locojoe]

Re: New name Jenna Saykwa (Flat Top Cruiser)

Looking great Gerry. Utilitarian and stylish.

 

[Gdcast]

Re: New name Jenna Saykwa (Flat Top Cruiser)

:shock: More, more, I need more!!! :shock:

 

[xddorox]

Re: New name Jenna Saykwa (Flat Top Cruiser)

Didn't have much time today but managed to re-install the crank, chain and front brake.

 

[xddorox]

Re: Jenna Saykwa (Flat Top Cruiser)

This is what I'm working on this evening.

 

[icyuod2]

Re: Jenna Saykwa (Flat Top Cruiser)

sweet!

 

[deorman]

Re: Jenna Saykwa (Flat Top Cruiser)

In celebration of the new name, I'm going to call the mandatory features of my build "de rigueur". :mrgreen:

 

[Raindog]

Re: Flat Top Cruiser

Gerry,
You could give that white tape a tea-stain or even give it a used motor oil rub down to get the look you're going after. If you use tea, you could clear coat it to prevent getting a funk build-up on it.
Love the build so far.
Keep it up!

Dr. T

Thanks Bro. I tried the tea thing already and it's not conclusive at all. It barely stained the tape. My next attempt will be with wood stain. Keep posted.

Instant coffee works really well as a stepped up version of tea-staining.

 

[deorman]

Re: Jenna Saykwa (Flat Top Cruiser)

"I tried the tea thing already and it's not conclusive at all. It barely stained the tape."
Find a diesel to work on, then handle the stays before cleaning up. :lol:

 

[xddorox]

Re: Jenna Saykwa (Flat Top Cruiser)

It didn't come out exactly as planned but it works and I 'm happy.

 

[jiminyshiznit]

Re: Jenna Saykwa (Flat Top Cruiser)

Dude, that's sweet! This bike just keeps on getting better... nice work, man.

 

[icyuod2]

Re: Jenna Saykwa (Flat Top Cruiser)

looks awesome! i love it.

ya know what they say, great minds think alike and fools seldom differ. :lol:

i also picked up a 3 way light up toggle switch with the cover. unfortunatly i'm having nothing but problems wiring it up. (blue led in the switch, dims my red led drasticly)

just loving every minute of this build. its friggin awesome!
btw, now ya need to take it all apart and pinstripe the face. 8)

 

[xddorox]

Re: Jenna Saykwa (Flat Top Cruiser)

The goal today was to get this thing riding again and I managed to pull it off before the rain hit. She just glides like a dream. The combo of the Brooks B66 saddle and those Kevlar Fat Franks with 10 extra pounds of pressure make all the difference!

That rack deck is really practical for putting down stuff while working on the bike.

Installed the electric box but I need to do the outside wiring of things. icyuod2, you read my mind about the stripes. :mrgreen:

Installed the shifter. I'm leaving the mechanics exposed but I have to figure out how to replace that boat throttle handle looking thing. Works great.

This is how it stands right now. I still have a ton of work ahead of me but at least now I'm not on foot anymore.

 

[icyuod2]

Re: Jenna Saykwa (Flat Top Cruiser)

top notch bud, top notch!

 

[KOTA]

Re: Jenna Saykwa (Flat Top Cruiser)

FREAKIN NICE!

 

[blackphantom]

Re: Jenna Saykwa (Flat Top Cruiser)

Lookin real good.

 

[Von Stans]

Re: Jenna Saykwa (Flat Top Cruiser)

you have done an amazing job.......

 

[Hsean]

Re: Jenna Saykwa (Flat Top Cruiser)

tHATS DAMN PRETTY, I LIKES ALOT!

 

[Schweetcruisers]

Re: Jenna Saykwa (Flat Top Cruiser)

So much better than before.....great job!