Kristmas Krate

[Brian macumber]

I got the fender on. I'm happy with it. Dig that fin!
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I usually like to build a spare, stripped-down, purposeful bike, but I must admit I'm enjoying dressing this thing up. I can now see the light at the end of the tunnel. Just need to add vintage, jewel side reflectors, a bullet taillight and some cool valve caps.

The fender is cool it looks like the rocket man helmet

 

[biggraham]

Are u gonna add a front fender?

 

[sdframe]

Nah . . . for now, I like it this way

 

[sdframe]

I bought two of these many months ago from Ruff, thinking I'd find a use for them. I'm gonna tuck one under the back of the seat.

 

[OddJob]

...."it's beginning to look a lot like Kristmas...."

 

[sdframe]

Installed the taillight, after removing the visor. Now it reminds me of a '56 Chevy.

 

[SpikeFC]

Super sweet taillight!

 

[OddJob]

Agreed ^ ! Tail light fits in there perfect, SD!

And now, for the green hued headlight lens up front....

 

[sdframe]

I'll see if I can do that.

 

[sdframe]

For those who actually have followed my build, remember the early '50s Monark that gave up the wheelset, tires, bars and fork for my Kristmas Krate? I found a brass fuel tank made to fit the ol' Monark, and built a motor bike around that tank and frame. I finished it today. Here it is, complete with Monark-style fork, front disc brake, rear V-brake, mags, tuned exhaust and CNC plates over the engine:

 

[Psychographic]

Dang, that is cool looking!

 

[OddJob]

Cool ride~! It has kind of steampunk meets 20th Century look. So, are the CNC'd plates over the engine made specifically for that engine, or is it a kit that generally fits a range of these small engines? That's a really cool finishing touch, SD!

 

[sdframe]

They are made just for the two-stroke generic Chinese bike motors. They even have them in colored "anodized" finishes. There's a whole world of custom and hi-po parts for these kits.

 

[SpikeFC]

For those who actually have followed my build, remember the early '50s Monark that gave up the wheelset, tires, bars and fork for my Kristmas Krate? I found a brass fuel tank made to fit the ol' Monark, and built a motor bike around that tank and frame. I finished it today. Here it is, complete with Monark-style fork, front disc brake, rear V-brake, mags, tuned exhaust and CNC plates over the engine:

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I just fell in love with that Monark

 

[sdframe]

I recently acquired a set of parade bars. There were four amber colored jewel reflectors on them. I borrowed two to replace the more modern green ones I had on the rear dropouts.

They have a super solid metal backing. They don't make 'em like these any more.

 

[sdframe]

MERRY CHRISTMAS, Y'ALL!!!!

 

[Psychographic]

Great shot and a great bike!

 

[Jude Ephesus]

MERRY CHRISTMAS, Y'ALL!!!!

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Awesome!!!! DIG IT!!!!!!

 

[MattiThundrrr]

I like the colors, but the theme is a three decker sauerkraut and toadstool sandwich with arsenic sauce!

 

[OddJob]

Merry Christmas Steve!
That 'sled' turned out great!