Jetflow for Johnny - Finishing up!
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Today I pulled apart my Troxel seat, refurbished with snake skin “leather.” 
After recieving it, I could tell of was Pleather. So, if you see this pattern on a vintage seat, which there seem to be a lot of on the ‘bay, know they’re not really covered in leather.
In fact, they didn’t even remove the original cover! So, it’s not really refurbished either.
I think they could have got more with the original. I don’t understand some sellers, but, I’ll give this seat proper TLC.
After recieving it, I could tell of was Pleather. So, if you see this pattern on a vintage seat, which there seem to be a lot of on the ‘bay, know they’re not really covered in leather.
In fact, they didn’t even remove the original cover! So, it’s not really refurbished either.
I think they could have got more with the original. I don’t understand some sellers, but, I’ll give this seat proper TLC.
I decided to keep the larger chainring, and found a more appropriate sized washer. Also flipped the rear cog to give a good chain line.
Emelda Barcos I ain’t, so these are what we’re using.
I cleaned the seat with simple green and scotchbrite, and the glue came off easily. It’s in pretty good shape so I’m considering using it as is.
Also, went to Tandy Leather to get a piece to recover it, but today was “sorry for the inconvenience, Cash Only.” Since I wasn’t carrying more than a few bucks in cash, I just walked away. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Only one of the many challenges of today, but pushing through.
Added the mounts to the NGAD Ornament this morning. 5mm Flat head screws.
Simple tack welds, no filler needed.
Sits nicely and the screw heads lift it up for some air. Looks descent raw, but I’m giving it the chrome paint treatment anyway.
The checklist is getting shorter!
Simple tack welds, no filler needed.
Sits nicely and the screw heads lift it up for some air. Looks descent raw, but I’m giving it the chrome paint treatment anyway.
The checklist is getting shorter!
I dig the rocket/airplane ornament. I understand your frustration with trying to a) find the right one and b) finding one at a reasonable cost. This looks fantastic!
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I'll 2nd that, looks fantstic, and the small lift off the screw heads give's it a flying look! Polish the buggery out of it, make glow!
That fender ornament is AMAZING.
Rollin’ …
Decided to exercise the cruisers (and myself) this morning before the un-bearable heat. 2 miles each for the Warhawk and the Zombie. Kept it shorter on the Jetflow.
The Warhawk reminded me how heavy it was, what with that 1950 frame and SA 5 speed, but It is comfortable and rides so smooth.
The Zombie told me how light and long rolling it was, despite never getting it fully dialed in for fit. I did mod the seatpost to be a forward ‘7’, but it’s a cheap seat and too low. That’s on me.
The Jetflow yelled “Wheeeeee!
” and “you’ve got some work to do buddy.” It felt really small, but the seat and handlebars are obviously way too low. It rode well, straight and true. A single speed coaster brake felt weird to me (been awhile) but all worked, so, I did OK rebuilding the hub. The spokes creaked a bit so I’ll need to re-check them, as this was the first loaded ride since building up the wheels.
As the prophets are fond of saying, “The end is nigh!”
Decided to exercise the cruisers (and myself) this morning before the un-bearable heat. 2 miles each for the Warhawk and the Zombie. Kept it shorter on the Jetflow.
The Warhawk reminded me how heavy it was, what with that 1950 frame and SA 5 speed, but It is comfortable and rides so smooth.
The Zombie told me how light and long rolling it was, despite never getting it fully dialed in for fit. I did mod the seatpost to be a forward ‘7’, but it’s a cheap seat and too low. That’s on me.
The Jetflow yelled “Wheeeeee!
” and “you’ve got some work to do buddy.” It felt really small, but the seat and handlebars are obviously way too low. It rode well, straight and true. A single speed coaster brake felt weird to me (been awhile) but all worked, so, I did OK rebuilding the hub. The spokes creaked a bit so I’ll need to re-check them, as this was the first loaded ride since building up the wheels. As the prophets are fond of saying, “The end is nigh!”
I love digging out a couple builds from the BACK40 and riding them again. Cruising is fun !
This isn't exactly 'prophecy', but I can see a set of cool bars in your future.
This isn't exactly 'prophecy', but I can see a set of cool bars in your future.
@OddJob was right!
He kindly offered me a few choices of bars and so here we are.
Adds a good agressive look. Plus a little zoom to the Jetflow.
It’s an adaptor for a 1” quill to a bolt-on stem.
I also have the Jet chrome painted, cleared, and mounted.
Also cleared the tank. It muted the chrome a little, but it wouldn’t have survived without it.
Not far now!
He kindly offered me a few choices of bars and so here we are.
Adds a good agressive look. Plus a little zoom to the Jetflow.
It’s an adaptor for a 1” quill to a bolt-on stem.
I also have the Jet chrome painted, cleared, and mounted.
Also cleared the tank. It muted the chrome a little, but it wouldn’t have survived without it.
Not far now!
Been a few busy work weeks, but I think I’m finished. Still need to get it out in the wild, but here are some candidate pics.
Still need to get it out in the wild, but here are some candidate pics.
The bars look great on there, John! They fit the angles of the paint on your tank, and the lines of your 'hood' ornament well. And black ties in well too.
Lookin' good! Take 'er to the Finished line!
Lookin' good! Take 'er to the Finished line!
This one looks like your bike is casting the 'Bat signal'.....shadows....
Us tall guys hear this all the time from those that actually fit old cruiser bikes....but maybe lower the adapter quill stem so the threadless stem bottoms out on the head tube, and lower your saddle; just for 'show' (photos). Then put it back into 'go' (ride) mode and have fun with it!
Us tall guys hear this all the time from those that actually fit old cruiser bikes....but maybe lower the adapter quill stem so the threadless stem bottoms out on the head tube, and lower your saddle; just for 'show' (photos). Then put it back into 'go' (ride) mode and have fun with it!
OJ was thinking the same as I wasThis one looks like your bike is casting the 'Bat signal'.....shadows....
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Us tall guys hear this all the time from those that actually fit old cruiser bikes....but maybe lower the adapter quill stem so the threadless stem bottoms out on the head tube, and lower your saddle; just for 'show' (photos). Then put it back into 'go' (ride) mode and have fun with it!
Slam the seat and slam the bars for some show photos
Here are a few more, out and about, with the seat & bars lowered.
I like these two...the sun makes the color pop.
Pop!
