Re: >>>LACKLUSTER<<<
I just like the word "doodad" it makes me smilekingfish254 said:
>>>LACKLUSTER<<< Done.
- Thread starter Critter1
- Start date
Help Support Rat Rod Bikes Bicycle Forum:
>>>LACKLUSTER<<< MIA in Arkansas ;-)
Ok, one more little doodad.. I've done the spoon handle thing for a coaster brake strap before, so I starting looking for something different. I'll use this scale for my coaster brake strap in this build.
Ok, one more little doodad.. I've done the spoon handle thing for a coaster brake strap before, so I starting looking for something different. I'll use this scale for my coaster brake strap in this build.
>>>LACKLUSTER
Man I'm feeling a little out of touch with the Build Off. Got home from vacation and haven't been able to get anywhere close to my build. Life tends to get in the way like that... I know, it's a long "build off summer". When I do get back too it, i'll stay on it for a coupe days straight and hopefully get it into full rolling/rideable mock up.
I'm going to try to incorporate this Profile stem into the build. I'll need to get a set of cruiser bars that'll accept this style of stem. I'll also need to make it work with a rat trap springer steer tube. I may have to do weld on a different steer tube to make it work.
Man I'm feeling a little out of touch with the Build Off. Got home from vacation and haven't been able to get anywhere close to my build. Life tends to get in the way like that... I know, it's a long "build off summer". When I do get back too it, i'll stay on it for a coupe days straight and hopefully get it into full rolling/rideable mock up.
I'm going to try to incorporate this Profile stem into the build. I'll need to get a set of cruiser bars that'll accept this style of stem. I'll also need to make it work with a rat trap springer steer tube. I may have to do weld on a different steer tube to make it work.
Re: >>>LACKLUSTER<<<
uh oh!! Im thinking this is going to be one monster of a build!!!!!
uh oh!! Im thinking this is going to be one monster of a build!!!!!
>>>LACKLUSTER<<<
thanks. But right now it's a sleeping monster.. Ha!Xcruiser said:
>>>LACKLUSTER<<<
It's a 63' Columbia Newsboy Special. That's a neat idea but I just couldn't do that! The rack is what makes this frame kinda desirable.bike2112 said:
Re: >>>LACKLUSTER<<<
Looking really nice! I love that little jewel reflector!
Looking really nice! I love that little jewel reflector!
Re: >>>LACKLUSTER<<<
Fabbing is looking awesome, I won't make Cyclefest due to the date change, ( my anniversary weekend) but maybe I will make Behind Bars for the first time this year.
Fabbing is looking awesome, I won't make Cyclefest due to the date change, ( my anniversary weekend) but maybe I will make Behind Bars for the first time this year.
>>>LACKLUSTER
More cool stuff showed up! Odyssey Tripple Traps. These things are huge! Much bigger than I thought they'd be, which is cool with me.. the tougher looking, the better!
I did get some work done on this thing today, I promise. I'm sure you guys are getting just as tired of posting pics of parts as I am!! I'll get some updates posted in a bit.
More cool stuff showed up! Odyssey Tripple Traps. These things are huge! Much bigger than I thought they'd be, which is cool with me.. the tougher looking, the better!
I did get some work done on this thing today, I promise. I'm sure you guys are getting just as tired of posting pics of parts as I am!! I'll get some updates posted in a bit.
yoothgeye
I build stuff.
Re: >>>LACKLUSTER<<<
I love Odyssey stuff, keep it coming!
I love Odyssey stuff, keep it coming!
>>>LACKLUSTER<<<
I finally got my hands on the springer. I got it taken apart & gave it the once over to make sure the shoulder bolts weren't stripped. They were good to go.. I swapped out the truss rod for a nicer one I had. I put it all back together for a test fit. The steer tube was about 1/8" too long for my frame. No problem.. I found the tallest nut I had and also doubled up the washers. The Profile stem fit the steer tube just fine too! I'm shocked actually.. I was all set to weld on a different steer tube.
I also got lucky with my chain... We usually have to take out at least 5-10 links for a good fit, right? Well, this is the first chain that I've had fit perfect straight outta the box. I say lucky because if it was a link or two too short, I would of had a whole new can of worms to deal with.
With all that, I was finally able to get a full mock up (less handle bars).
I finally got my hands on the springer. I got it taken apart & gave it the once over to make sure the shoulder bolts weren't stripped. They were good to go.. I swapped out the truss rod for a nicer one I had. I put it all back together for a test fit. The steer tube was about 1/8" too long for my frame. No problem.. I found the tallest nut I had and also doubled up the washers. The Profile stem fit the steer tube just fine too! I'm shocked actually.. I was all set to weld on a different steer tube.
I also got lucky with my chain... We usually have to take out at least 5-10 links for a good fit, right? Well, this is the first chain that I've had fit perfect straight outta the box. I say lucky because if it was a link or two too short, I would of had a whole new can of worms to deal with.
With all that, I was finally able to get a full mock up (less handle bars).
Re: >>>LACKLUSTER<<<
Looking sharp!
Love that frame and the Jeralds!
Looking sharp!
Love that frame and the Jeralds!
>>>LACKLUSTER<<<
Thanks KF! Hey, I found a store for you...kingfish254 said:
Re: >>>LACKLUSTER<<<
Yup,that frame is wicked !! Im watching buddy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yup,that frame is wicked !! Im watching buddy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Re: >>>LACKLUSTER<<<
Loves me some doodads!
Loves me some doodads!
>>>LACKLUSTER<<<
thanks.. It's nothin compared to your top notch parts!!bighit said:
Re: >>>LACKLUSTER<<<
Really digging your build!! What are your plans for bars? I may have to steal your choice of pedals!!
Really digging your build!! What are your plans for bars? I may have to steal your choice of pedals!!
>>>LACKLUSTER
I wasn't a fan of the original kickstand... It was "lacking" as you can see in the pic. No one likes a saggy kickstand. So I tried a Wald unit that attaches to the rear axle. I like it better. Looks cool, but stands the bike up a little too straight... Today, a gust of wind came up and blew it over!! Aaaand guess which two NEW parts hit the concrete first!! Yep, the Profile stem and Odyssey pedal, ugh!! Scratched both and bent the pedal cage! I was able to bend it back after a few choice words! I'll be shaving off some material from the bottom of the Wald kick stand leg to get it to lean a couple degrees more...
I wasn't a fan of the original kickstand... It was "lacking" as you can see in the pic. No one likes a saggy kickstand
. So I tried a Wald unit that attaches to the rear axle. I like it better. Looks cool, but stands the bike up a little too straight... Today, a gust of wind came up and blew it over!! Aaaand guess which two NEW parts hit the concrete first!! Yep, the Profile stem and Odyssey pedal, ugh!! Scratched both and bent the pedal cage! I was able to bend it back after a few choice words! I'll be shaving off some material from the bottom of the Wald kick stand leg to get it to lean a couple degrees more...
>>>LACKLUSTER
I'm pretty sure ill be going with a moon shaped type drag bar similar to what i did on my boys Firestone build. On the pedals, good luck finding them in 1/2" (if thats what u need).. Mine came from across the pondOneuglybike said:
>>>LACKLUSTER<<<
My headlight is a 40's Dodge reverse light. I went with a very simple (but effective) way to mount it. I'm happy with it. I still need to do an LED conversion on it. There's not a lot of room inside there for an LED battery pack. I may have to mount some batteries externally.. we'll see.
My headlight is a 40's Dodge reverse light. I went with a very simple (but effective) way to mount it. I'm happy with it. I still need to do an LED conversion on it. There's not a lot of room inside there for an LED battery pack. I may have to mount some batteries externally.. we'll see.
