LACKLUSTER REVISITED

[Rat Rod]

This may be sacrilege, so forgive me ahead of time. :?

I purchased a friend's bike collection yesterday because he was wanting to focus more on his VW Bus and less on old bikes. He made me a very good deal on what he had and even delivered them to me from Oklahoma. I ended up with 6 bikes and one of them was member Justin's (Critter1) "Lackluster" Newsboy Build Off #7 entry.

The bike started in California and then went to Oklahoma where it went on display in a local art museum. After being removed from the museum it found its way to my place in Texas. Surprisingly enough, the only damage the bike incurred throughout its travels was a scratch on the chainguard and the "Lackluster" decals were peeled off by some kid at the museum. Other than that, the bike has remained immaculate and in fantastic condition.

Now here's where the sacrilege comes in. I want to be able to ride the bike and the original set up made it a little tricky for me, so I decided to pull a few parts off of the other bikes that I got to create a more comfortable rider. I swapped out the stem, bars, pedals and seat. The seat is a Phat Cycles springer that is super comfortable and looks really cool too.

Took it out for a spin this morning and it's one beautiful smooth riding bike. Hats off to Justin for building one sweet ride. :wink:

Here's the scratch...OUCH!

 

[The Renaissance Man]

This bike is awesome! I was not a member here when this bike was built, but I have admired it sense then.

The bike needed a good scratch on it to take the fear out of riding it. When I bought a new truck years ago, the first thing I did was slide some lumber across the tailgate for the same reason.

By the way, the only forgiveness that matters will have to come from Critter1. :|

 

[user 5585]

First , I wouldn't own a bike I couldn't ride . Second , I see nothing wrong with making a bike fit and ride better . I say go enjoy , it's not like it can't be put back the way it was. FatTires.

 

[Rat Rod]

Justin (Critter1) approves of the changes and is glad the bike is in good hands. :wink:

 

[axsepul]

awesome looking bike

 

[Bicycle808]

Changes are both practical and tasteful. That scratch wouldn't seem so bad, but because it's the only one on the whole bike, it reallllly stands out.

 

[Rat Rod]

Testors to the rescue! :lol:

 

[texasbigjon]

that bike still looks as sweet as it did in rrbo7! 8) a really great paint combo that catches the eye. if you got it from Oklahoma, I know which member you are talking about. he tried for about a year to talk me out of full tilt boogie,so he could park it next to lackluster. he was a real character! :lol:

 

[Rat Rod]

Yes...I know that story well.

I told him that folks from Houston can be very stubborn. :lol:

The paint is stunning. I haven't seen a flaw anywhere on the bike except the infamous scratch. :?

 

[CRASH]

That was a great build, and the paint choice was terrific. Enjoy it Steve.

 

[axsepul]

a cool sticker should cover that scratch up

 

[deorman]

Not only a scratch, I think I see a speck of dust on the hub. Don't worry though, I've got plenty of space in my parts pile. :mrgreen:

 

[Rustinkerer]

Sweet! Looks great with that seat. -Adam

 

[kingfish254]

That was an awesome build to follow in BO7. Glad to see that amazing paint job still looking so good! Have fun with it.

 

[highwheelerboy25]

how did you go about getting that saddle from phat cycles?? I want one!

 

[A.S.BOLTNUT]

how did you go about getting that saddle from phat cycles?? I want one!

Looks to me like it might have been on one of the other bikes
he got from Henry,


Rafael

 

[Rat Rod]

Yep...older saddle that was on one of the bikes already.

Probably came on an older model Phat cruiser....doubt they sell them anymore.

 

[highwheelerboy25]

Gotcha. (Sigh)

 

[The Renaissance Man]

Testors to the rescue! :lol:

I just went back through the build thread and thought you might like to see the before picture. :wink:

 

[jerrykr]

too bad we can't use PhotoShop's Clone Tool in the real world!