Some half inch tubes as a truss could look evil tough... Maybe even square to bring out that 70's chopper vibe.. the sell all sorts of fence bars that have great details for really cheap
(MBBO#05 Class 2) J.C. Draggins..... Finished
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Don't know what I'm doing, gonna do it anyway.
I'll, put some bracing in between the tubes, not sure how decorative tho. The headlights will cover them.
On a different note.
When I stopped by @Smoopy's shop, I saw the seat he did last year and I liked it.
Thought I'd try something like it.
Just gotta hope this pan isn't to far gone to weld on.
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On a different note.
When I stopped by @Smoopy's shop, I saw the seat he did last year and I liked it.
Thought I'd try something like it.
Just gotta hope this pan isn't to far gone to weld on.
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oh that's going to be cooooool!!!! Need super awsome like like comment deluxe supreame feature button @ mod team..
Not sure if those Top Fuel forks are actually rideable. There is another version that was though...The California Chopper or "Wiz Kid" fork.
Rideable isn't the issue, it's the fortitude and cajones to have the need to ride them...
Yes..this.
Fv2
Don't know what I'm doing, gonna do it anyway.
Seat pan is almost finished. I'm having trouble getting my welder dialed in for this thin stuff, so it's ugly. But that's what upholstery is for.
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Two person Wheelie'ing! [emoji106]
Nice work on the seat so far!
How does the seating position feel?
Luke.
How does the seating position feel?
Luke.
Fv2
Don't know what I'm doing, gonna do it anyway.
On the lower end, the back should be angled back just a little more.
The high seat is just about perfect for ride height and pedal placement, but it makes me wonder if sitting there will make me wheelie constantly.
All in all though, it should be ok. But I don't want to commit to this seat until the bike is finished. It could end up not looking right after paint and whatnot.
Falstaffian, you have created a very interesting bird here. With all of your add ons, changes, and custom touches....it all works together for me!
I am still digging this as a 'rat muscle bike', however, I don't think that 'shiny' will deter from it's attraction. If you can, go minimalist on the padding on the seat, the stepped look of it right now fits the build and too overstuffed might look too chunky. This whole thing is long and lean!
Dude, if you can't tell, I really like this bike. Well done so far....and...RaT oN!
I am still digging this as a 'rat muscle bike', however, I don't think that 'shiny' will deter from it's attraction. If you can, go minimalist on the padding on the seat, the stepped look of it right now fits the build and too overstuffed might look too chunky. This whole thing is long and lean!
Dude, if you can't tell, I really like this bike. Well done so far....and...RaT oN!
I always thought that might be cool way to do the king/queen seat on a bicycle. You got a cool look going.
scotleycrue replied to your question about the Top Fuel fork bike. So is that what yours is like to ride?
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Don't know what I'm doing, gonna do it anyway.
Thanks.
I think I'm getting better at this bike building thing as I go... so far every bike has been better than the one before, remember the wagon wheels?
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Don't know what I'm doing, gonna do it anyway.
I had been wanting to do a king/queen seat for a while, then I saw Smoopy's and decided I had to. Maybe one day I'll see how it looks over an OCC tire.I always thought that might be cool way to do the king/queen seat on a bicycle. You got a cool look going.
scotleycrue replied to your question about the Top Fuel fork bike. So is that what yours is like to ride?
And yes, it's exactly as scotley said. It's basically a big honking hinge, as soon as I try to put both feet on the pedals it wants to dive to the left.
The spring I put on there gets rid of almost all of that, so I can actually ride it.
I just hope I can get it finished before the deadline.
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Fv2
Don't know what I'm doing, gonna do it anyway.
Well, you never know. The cubs won the series
, so maybe it'll be a good month all around.
