(MBBO #5 Class 2) Ratty Red Rider

[BIGDCYCLES]

This is my starting point. An AMF Sky Rider 24" boys bike. Fork is from a 26" AMF road bike of some sort. Original rear wheel and a 20" front wheel. Paint is scratched, faded, and missing in spots but that is how this one will stay. Still digging through my stash for parts. I lucked into this one in a 2 bike deal. I've been wanting a muscle bike for a while.

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[Chad T]

Great looking start! Has a nice rake to it.

 

[OddJob]

Welcome! A nice clean slate to start with...now..
RaT oN!

 

[KJV]

 

[LukeTheJoker]

Welcome aboard, great start!

Luke.

 

[BIGDCYCLES]

Got my handlebars and gave my stem a bath to remove as much rust as possible. Using the original grips.

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[BIGDCYCLES]

Up next will be the start of my seat and sissy bar hopefully. Think I'm going to sacrifice a skateboard for an ichi style seat and maybe some wheelie bar parts.

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[LukeTheJoker]

Skateboard seat, yeah!

Luke.

 

[kingfish254]

My first RRB build was a skateboard seat and backrest. Looking forward to seeing that seat!

 

[BIGDCYCLES]

Got what will be my seat pan cut out. It is 21 inches long, 6 inches at the widest, 2 and a half at the nose, and 4 inches at the tail. Have some sanding and final shaping to do.

Now to figure out a sissy bar and find some foam and vinyl to cover the seat.

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[ADVHOG]

I like the shape of that seat!

 

[Chad T]

That is a cool shape. Digging this skateboard seat with upholstery idea.

 

[BIGDCYCLES]

I like the shape of that seat!

Thanks, it came out pretty good for my first one.

That is a cool shape. Digging this skateboard seat with upholstery idea.

Thanks, it came out better than I thought. Hoping the upholstery turns out good too.

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[BIGDCYCLES]

This is what I'm thinking for the front mount. Something different and it flows with the seat.

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[LukeTheJoker]

That seat shape is awesome and I like the seat post mount too, very cool thinking!
What are you thinking for the rear?

Luke.

 

[Fv2]

I can groove with the seat mount.

The shape of the skatepan reminds me of the vintage motorbike butterfly saddles.

 

[OddJob]

That seat is cool! And with the natural camber of the skate board, should flex and provide a smoooth ride as well.

 

[BIGDCYCLES]

That seat shape is awesome and I like the seat post mount too, very cool thinking!
What are you thinking for the rear?

Luke.

Thanks. Ended up narrowing the rails at the back to move it forward more and it looks pretty nice. Not sure what to do for the sissy bar yet.

I can groove with the seat mount.

The shape of the skatepan reminds me of the vintage motorbike butterfly saddles.

That's interesting. Only thing I knew I wanted was the length then started laying out the shape with a marker and this is where I ended up.

That seat is cool! And with the natural camber of the skate board, should flex and provide a smoooth ride as well.

Sure is flexible. The plan is to pad it and upholster it. Should be pretty cushy.

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[BIGDCYCLES]

This is how it sits right now. Need a few more things to be a rider.

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[LukeTheJoker]

Seat location looks great!

Luke.