Found an old chainguard that kind of matches the tank.
KRAZY ORANGE DRAGSTER is now DRAGSTER RAT FREAK
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Then things got REALLY weird.
Just noticed the upside down Schwinn head badge! Perfect for this build.
Get someone smaller than a 'reallybigtim' to ride this and document it.
Ride Vid! **clap clap** Ride Vid! *clap clap*!
Get someone smaller than a 'reallybigtim' to ride this and document it.
Ride Vid! **clap clap** Ride Vid! *clap clap*!
Which way's up?
Before anyone asks to see a video of me riding this thing........remember that there are only 2 stipulations necessary to enter this competition. "rideable and pedal powered" My build is obviously pedal powered, and it is rideable (down a hill........without pedaling). The rules never ask "how rideable", so, almost barely rideable falls into the category of "rideable". Therefore, it qualifies for this build-off, without me having to prove that I can ride this absolutely and completely unrideable pile of junk parts.
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I like it but this thing is just crying out to have the BB moved way forward when I look at it. You could even keep the OG sprocket location to curve the chain line around the rear chain stays.
I agree, but I don't want to weld on this nice original frame.
Has anyone tried to clamp on a bottom bracket with kee clamps? (Just google the name; this are the kind of clamps I used on my last years BO bike to make it a folder...)
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I've been thinking this was a rare NNIMHOS bike!!!!
If we forget about the build-off (and the "pedal powered" requirement) the low BB on these lowriders could be simply eliminated - the addition of an electric motor and the replacement of the crankarms with pegs in combination with a thumb throttle. A hub motor won't even need a chain.
I love that rack there, gives it even a racing look.
I love that rack there, gives it even a racing look.
Yeah, but then we wouldn't be able to call them 'bicycles'.
Being pedal driven sets them apart from motorcycles, and walking.
Sure, I was only speculating on how these lowriders could be made a bit more rideable.
(I, myself could not profit from such a propulsion method since thumb throttle is practically illegal over here)
(I, myself could not profit from such a propulsion method since thumb throttle is practically illegal over here)
Just realized that I entered the wrong finished pictures of this bike. Should have been the ones with the Shelby tank on it. Oh well. I certainly don't do this for the votes. This bike has received vast amounts of notoriety on other sites. And, all of the sudden, I am seeing a lot of other builders flip the springers on their builds. It was not my idea originally, but I do feel that I have brought the idea to light for many builders whom had not seen it previously. I do believe that I was the first to install a headlight on the steering head. Here are the pictures that I meant to use:
And actually I have more plans for this bike. So, stay tuned.
I usually don't like lowriders, but there is something about the lines on yours that I really enjoy.The parts you used work so well together I can only like it! And that headlight between those bars is awesome. Also the seat and the rims - great match.
It has attitude for miles 
