Monark Rat

[aka_locojoe]

Thanks Tim.

and another mocked up

 

[MplsCoaster]

Kinda like the full length Hawthorne guard better. Just looks like it "fits" or flows better, IMO.

 

[Wilcycle]

I am not convinced by chain guards. They never seem to look right, just spoil the simplicity of the bike.
They always strike me as a bit fussy.

The only chain guards that look good to me are originals on a fully restored tank bike or similar vintage machine.
Only my opinion of course. Your ride, do what looks good to you

 

[user 135]

Randy. Looks good. I see you left your signature on this bike- Colored wheels.

 

[aka_locojoe]

@Wilcycle I tend to agree with you. I liked being able to see all of this sprocket. The guard does serve a practical purpose though (at least in winter when I'm wearing pants) and since I was doing fenders I thought it needed the guard to be fully dressed.

@Cman Yep. One reason I decided on this frame color is so it would go with any color of wheels. I may be swapping out these wheels and tires.

Decided to go with the Hiawatha chainguard. The black fits and the lines go with the headlight.

Close up of the paint.

Geez I take a ridiculous amount of pictures.

 

[LowpowerD]

Great (re)build. I definitely like this latest version the best.

 

[outskirtscustoms]

Nice work. looks great.

 

[SCHWINNRAY69]

Awesome work Randy! :wink:

 

[pick]

Bring it down to the show Randy! We want to see it in person! Looks great in the pics!

 

[aka_locojoe]

Thanks guys.

Not so sure I like the green rims with this bike nor these tires but it's what I had and I didn't have a plan when I started. I had painted some rims around the same time I painted the bike but hadn't intended to use them on this bike. I decided to go ahead and lace them up. The rear to a Bendix 2 speed kickback. The color is Pontiac engine blue.

 

[450redrider]

Lookin 8), can't wait to see the wheels on the bike

 

[aka_locojoe]

Went for a chilly 20 degree (Fahrenheit) ride this morning to test out my new wheels. Made it home safely so I guess they're ok.

There was a small hole in the front of the rear fender where it had been mounted on another bike.. I covered it with a piece of another fender.

2 speed automatic

 

[450redrider]

8) sweeet I'm digging it

 

[Random Bikes]

nice i like the blue much better looks slicker

 

[aka_locojoe]

Thanks guys.

Made a new headlight. Not sure if I'll keep it on this bike or not.

 

[ndaway]

SWEEET 8) love that bike, and awesome paint too :wink:

 

[dragnusa]

any Ideas on the year of the frame?

 

[aka_locojoe]

@Ndway Thanks. yeah pretty durable and easy to touch up when it's not.

@dragnusa Sorry no idea.