>>>LACKLUSTER<<< Done.

[CCR]

Re: >>>LACKLUSTER<<< A little less lack.....

this is my favorite build pic so far man

this bike looks like it could fly, it just needs a seat and some handlebars and it needs to fly ...

 

[Critter1]

Re: >>>LACKLUSTER<<< A little less lack.....

this is my favorite build pic so far man

this bike looks like it could fly, it just needs a seat and some handlebars and it needs to fly ...

I'll give it wings soon...

 

[kingfish254]

Re: >>>LACKLUSTER<<< A little less lack.....

I'll give it wings soon...

Now your talking!!
We need more winged bikes!!

 

[Critter1]

>>>LACKLUSTER<<< A little less lack.....

Some pre assembly clean up..

 

[MplsCoaster]

Re: >>>LACKLUSTER<<< A little less lack.....

Your painted frame sure is purdy! Nice job!

 

[Terry66]

Re: >>>LACKLUSTER<<< A little less lack.....

Paint is awesome. Love the colors.

I also really like that frame. I have been on the look for one of those for a while!

 

[Critter1]

>>>LACKLUSTER

Que up "Stayin' Alive"

Just cut through the paint on the fork while wet sanding. Grrr! That'll get repainted later today.

 

[Critter1]

>>>LACKLUSTER<<< A little less lack.....

Your painted frame sure is purdy! Nice job!

Thanks. Today I'm working on making it purdy-er..

Paint is awesome. Love the colors.

I also really like that frame. I have been on the look for one of those for a while!

Thanks Terry.. I had wanted one of these frames ever since I started workin on old bikes.

 

[Fisch]

Re: >>>LACKLUSTER<<< A little less lack.....

Oh man I want some chocolate! This is great I do love this frame.

 

[chimichanga]

Re: >>>LACKLUSTER<<< A little less lack.....

looks amazing. The paint is beautiful man! :shock: :shock: :shock:

 

[Critter1]

>>>LACKLUSTER

Well since the fork needs painted again, I was only able to get the back half assembled. Here is where I ended up...

All of the pictures in my thread have been taken with my iPhone so they're not the best quality. I'll get some good pics with a real camera soon.

 

[kingfish254]

Re: >>>LACKLUSTER<<< A little less lack.....

Comng together nicely!!!!!

 

[Critter1]

Re: >>>LACKLUSTER<<< A little less lack.....

Double cool paint:

1st cool: well, it's just cool
2nd cool: the pointy things fit the frame great because they enhance the shape of the frame (that made more sense in my head, so just go with it)

"Double Cool" is a good bike name. >>> 8) 8)

 

[raggedjim]

Re: >>>LACKLUSTER<<< Half way there..

I love that bikc, the chainguard rocks!

SLOW DOWN, you got lots of time! Hee, hee, Rg

 

[Critter1]

Re: >>>LACKLUSTER<<< Half way there..

Yesterday was a long one.. Its funny, you'd think "assembling" a bike would be a leisurely hour long, after breakfast activity... WRONG! I started by wet sanding & buffing the paint. Two fenders, chain guard & frame all polished up nicely without issue. The fork on the other hand didn't want to cooperate. Soon as I started wet sanding, I cut through in a couple spots :x! I was less than happy.. Ya I could have ignored it and moved on and lived with it... actually no I couldn't have. I'm doing my best to be as anal as possible with this silly bike build, so the fork was set aside while I assembled what I could and repainted it last night before I left the shop. I'll finish up on Saturday in time for the pre Cyclefest ride & show on Sunday.

I pulled out the nice camera and took some artsy-fartsy pictures for you all to enjoy.

I did away with the chain oiler and welded up the holes. I also added that upper mounting point. Just having the lower mount caused the top of the guard to be flimsy & floppy. Its solid now.

I was worried about adding some black detail, but I think its OK. The grips & stem are black so I hope It'll all tie in together.

I figured this was the best place to mount this cool reflector. No tail light for me..

I opted to use emblem adhesive rather than screws or rivets for the badge.

LACKLUSTER

 

[raggedjim]

Re: >>>LACKLUSTER<<< Artsy fartsy pics..

Holy cow! I give up...

You got skills, Crit

 

[Skipton]

Re: >>>LACKLUSTER<<< Artsy fartsy pics..

Fantastic! 8) :mrgreen:

 

[kingfish254]

Re: >>>LACKLUSTER<<< Artsy fartsy pics..

What a beautiful bike!

I got a kick out of the Kilroy Was Here photo!

Bravo!!!!!!

 

[Critter1]

Re: >>>LACKLUSTER<<< Artsy fartsy pics..

Holy cow! I give up...

You got skills, Crit

This?

Or this?

HAHA!! Thanks RG.. I think I'm too anal sometimes.

 

[Oneuglybike]

Re: >>>LACKLUSTER<<< Artsy fartsy pics..

Work of art!! More artsy than fartsy! :mrgreen: