Lowrider build

[Klings]

I've seen them all, and this tricycle hydraulic cylinder is as big as that of an office chair.

 

[wbtattoos79]

Then i thinking to add slammer as wellView attachment 216885

Any idea how they work? I'd like to try and make my own

 

[Klings]

Any idea how they work? I'd like to try and make my own

 

[Klings]

So I made a sample hydraulic shock absorber and it seems to be working at the moment

 

[Tallbikeman]

Since there was still some red leather left over, I thought I'd add some more. The front fenders are done and now the rear is in the worksView attachment 217637 View attachment 217638 View attachment 217639

I really like the leather fenders. Really nice installation job on the leather.

 

[Klings]

I really like the leather fenders. Really nice installation job on the leather.

Now the rear fender is also done

 

[rgrrbt]

I'm impressed with your leather work. Fenders turned out great.

 

[Slow-Rider]

I'm impressed with your leather work. Fenders turned out great.

ya he's good but now he needs to do the Chain guard.

 

[MattiThundrrr]

The leather fender wrap is smokin! That kickstand foot is a nice detail as well.

 

[Klings]

Well, that's how I also covered the chain guard with leather. I tested the new grips and the bottle holder, now I'm waiting for new spokes and have to do something with the pedals.

 

[Slow-Rider]

Well, that's how I also covered the chain guard with leather. I tested the new grips and the bottle holder, now I'm waiting for new spokes and have to do something with the pedals.View attachment 218643 View attachment 218644 View attachment 218645

most of it looks good. but step away from the leather shears. to much of a good thing is bad.

 

[wbtattoos79]

So I made a sample hydraulic shock absorber and it seems to be working at the moment

Man bro,I'm definitely feeling the cylinder.can you take some close up pics of how you have it working? And what's the cylinder off of? I've got 1 from an office chair,but it's under ALOT more pressure than yours.like it takes my full weight to compress it. Anyways, keep up the updates!

 

[Slow-Rider]

just a thought ad a rear paper boy double sided basket. cut holes to mount speakers hooked up to a eye pod, zone or cell pone for tones. then rap that in leather to look like motor cycle side bags. maybe add a liner in basket for water hooked up to a camel back type house. for drinking on the go. or make a built in cooler

 

[Klings]

just a thought ad a rear paper boy double sided basket. cut holes to mount speakers hooked up to a eye pod, zone or cell pone for tones. then rap that in leather to look like motor cycle side bags. maybe add a liner in basket for water hooked up to a camel back type house. for drinking on the go. or make a built in cooler

At the moment it is not being undertaken so thoroughly.

 

[Klings]

Man bro,I'm definitely feeling the cylinder.can you take some close up pics of how you have it working? And what's the cylinder off of? I've got 1 from an office chair,but it's under ALOT more pressure than yours.like it takes my full weight to compress it. Anyways, keep up the updates!

When I get this system completely fixed, I will take more pictures. These broken chairs float and the cheaper and lighter chairs also have significantly softer cylinder back pressure. I got a hole in the first one while welding, and now the spare cylinder is also terribly stiff, but I'm still looking, maybe I'll find a new one.

 

[Klings]

Today I received the ordered 280 spokes and "nipples", I made the front rim as a test and it still took a lot of time....but I am very satisfied.

 

[Slow-Rider]

Today I received the ordered 280 spokes and "nipples", I made the front rim as a test and it still took a lot of time....but I am very satisfied.View attachment 219260 View attachment 219261

looks way better now. but might have been easier just go paint the old spokes same color as frame.

 

[Klings]

Since the spokes were new and I have time until spring, I will also polish the edges of the rim. I use sandpapers: P80 P120 P320 P400 P500 P800 P1000 P1500 Polishing paste.

 

[Starnger]

Since the spokes were new and I have time until spring, I will also polish the edges of the rim. I use sandpapers: P80 P120 P320 P400 P500 P800 P1000 P1500 Polishing paste.View attachment 219637 View attachment 219638

Well done! Surely it took a lot of time and effort. I remember how i used to clean up my 144 spokes wheels too on my first cruiser bike back in 2013
Make sure you protect them somehow, otherwise they may start to corrode again soon.

 

[Klings]

I finally got the bike from powder coating.

.sandblasting
.primer
.gold color
.coat of varnish

The right sparkle can be seen in the sun, but it's hard to find at the moment...-16 celsius outside. I also added some stripes so that there would be
something to discover when looking.