(MBBO#05 Class 2) Mantis

[kelvin hahnel]

Another small update today, As you may of herd from LTJ the weather is awesome today so I Stripped the front a arms and hit them with some paint. I couldn't get them powdered because the place I used ran out of the Mint green and wont be receiving more for another few weeks

Also hit up the wheels while I was at it

Frame should be back on Friday (28th) so we will see how she looks all together this weekend.

 

[Fv2]

I hope the chicken didn't get high from the paint fumes, that'd make for an interesting day.

 

[kelvin hahnel]

I didnt paint them there dw I just hung them there to dry

 

[LukeTheJoker]

I hope the chicken didn't get high from the paint fumes, that'd make for an interesting day.

Luke.

 

[kelvin hahnel]

Luke.

I have 3 of them at my house and they usually avoid me unless I have food for them

 

[Fv2]

Luke.

Beer battered before the pan.

 

[kelvin hahnel]

I made a little bit of progress today thought you all may want a look,

It's still needs afew things here and there but I'm very happy with how it looks so far.

No chickens were harmed in the taking of these photographs! (Falstaff)

 

[Fv2]

Looks good Kel, still one of my favorite builds this year.

 

[kelvin hahnel]

I enjoyed building it I do have adjustable shocks on order but I don't think they will be here in time But we will see

 

[OddJob]

That bike really lives up to it's namesake! "Mantis" ....on wheels! I know we never saw it with fat front tires, but it looks really balanced the way it sits now.
So, since you have very little chrome on the bike as is, what about painting or wrapping the bars in bar tape, like a road bike? I know there are many greens out there or black. Might be another unique touch to this already special build!

 

[kelvin hahnel]

That bike really lives up to it's namesake! "Mantis" ....on wheels! I know we never saw it with fat front tires, but it looks really balanced the way it sits now.
So, since you have very little chrome on the bike as is, what about painting or wrapping the bars in bar tape, like a road bike? I know there are many greens out there or black. Might be another unique touch to this already special build!

I was planing on powdering the bars but they ran out of the green I will probably end up rattle caning the bars and sissy bar

 

[OddJob]

...and, can't wait to see this muscle in motion!

 

[kelvin hahnel]

Will be rideable tomorrow just have to pick up some bolts for the sissy bar/seat mount. I could probably get a ride video when my bro comes around next for you guys

 

[Dr. Tankenstein]

This looks it would be a blast to ride, great build mate!


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[kelvin hahnel]

This looks it would be a blast to ride, great build mate!


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Thanks Dr. Tankenstein! It is quite a fun bike to ride and gets heaps of looks too

 

[LukeTheJoker]

Looking forward to seeing the video Kel!

Luke.

 

[LukeTheJoker]

Just saw this thing in the flesh, and it is so cool!


Luke.

 

[Chad T]

This is looking killer! Can't wait to see the ride vid.

 

[kelvin hahnel]

Looking forward to seeing the video Kel!

Luke.

This is looking killer! Can't wait to see the ride vid.

If all go's to plan should be riding in afew days

Just saw this thing in the flesh, and it is so cool!


Luke.

Yup you always get the early views on my build Luke

 

[kelvin hahnel]

Started doing the wiring today but then the weather went to crap