My latest build. The Taxi Bike.

[ODDER]

Just an old western flyer tandem that i was given. Was a rusty pile, thought it would look cooler this way.
I have a few more ideas for it but haven't gotten any of them finished yet.

 

[KAIKS]

awesome

 

[Dan Jose]

Taxi, taxi, ....hey taxi!! :mrgreen:

 

[Dr. Tankenstein]

Awesome, love the VW turn signal turned into a headlight.

Cheers!
Dr. T

 

[ODDER]

I am working on a lighting system that will include a taxi light, head, tail, and turn signals. Also got a change counter. Still thinking of ways to incorporate a meter. Thanks for the comments guys

 

[ODDER]

Awesome, love the VW turn signal turned into a headlight.

Cheers!
Dr. T

Right on! I drive a 65 type 1 that has a ton of ....... parts on it so it only seemed fitting to let the VW parts flow into my love for bikes.
Bikes and Bugs compliment each other well.

 

[Ace]

Now this bike makes sense ! The Felt taxibike fails miserably being a one seater, but this is the real deal 8) Very nicely done, but don't forget to integrate that taximeter :mrgreen:

 

[Tweek]

That tandem looks like a lot of fun. Very cool bike and good job on the build.

 

[scrumblero]

how does that springer work with 2 people on it? Is it a different spring? just curious as I have thought about putting one on our Tango :roll:

 

[tacklebox]

so does the passenger get a discount if they pedal ?

 

[ODDER]

how does that springer work with 2 people on it? Is it a different spring? just curious as I have thought about putting one on our Tango :roll:

It seems a little weak, I have a heavier spring that I will be trying out. I will let you know how that works out and where to find it if it works.

 

[ODDER]

so does the passenger get a discount if they pedal ?

Nah, they pay double if they don't pedal
It has been hard to ride with a passenger. most people who have tried to ride on the back can't balance properly so keeping it straight is a major ordeal.
My 8 year old son and I had a good time cruising around town today but he isn't very heavy. (but he pedals so I only charged hime once :lol: )

 

[vibr8shun]

I love the fact that you put apes in the back, That is just too cool 8)

 

[tacklebox]

so does the passenger get a discount if they pedal ?

Nah, they pay double if they don't pedal
It has been hard to ride with a passenger. most people who have tried to ride on the back can't balance properly so keeping it straight is a major ordeal.
My 8 year old son and I had a good time cruising around town today but he isn't very heavy. (but he pedals so I only charged hime once :lol: )

yeah i guess it would be pretty difficult peddling a fat drunk around . sweet bike ive never seen one that had curves in the frame

 

[Dee-Em]

Diggin' the magic tree, but that would look truly epic with a taximeter, any ideas for that come up yet?

 

[iRide Custom Bicycles]

Very cool!

 

[ODDER]

Diggin' the magic tree, but that would look truly epic with a taximeter, any ideas for that come up yet?

I have been working on that. I have a couple old automotive speedometers, a kids lunchbox, some plexiglass, and some button lights.
I will most likely try to use this setup to house my battery box to power all the lights.

Magic tree? not sure I know what that is.

Thanks for the comments everyone. I will post new pics when the meter is finished and the lighting is done.

 

[2Slow]

Wow, super cool tandem. Love the taxi theme. I may "borrow" your basic idea if I find another tandem if you don't mind.

 

[ODDER]

Wow, super cool tandem. Love the taxi theme. I may "borrow" your basic idea if I find another tandem if you don't mind.

Do it to it Bro. I probably "borrowed" this idea unknowingly. Glad you like it.