Off on another tangent.... BSA custom long lean Path Racer "The Archduke" that turns into an Art Deco Roadster!!

[37ccmflyte]

That goes so well next to the crank sprocket!

Thanks, I have to say I am quite happy with how that part came out. I do set impossible standards for myself sometimes.... like "every part must be a work of art in it's own right".... ......... it makes for slow going at times.... I have spent three days making 4 trims for the ends of the fenders and am not even done yet!

 

[Verrt]

I have also completed my chain tensioner

@MattiThundrrr, you told him to do that. Nice work.

 

[37ccmflyte]

Oh, new toy (ok it's really a 118 year old toy) arrived today in a box from Kansas.... Pierce chainless with full suspension front and back in 1902! I have my Holy Grail bike after 6 years hunting. Never give up looking for the bike you REALLY REALLY want.

 

[37ccmflyte]

Back to usual programing...... I have finally finished the stainless steel fender end trims... bike looks better with the fenders cut level and even...

 

[Verrt]

Pierce chainless with full suspension front and back in 1902! I have my Holy Grail bike after 6 years hunting.

Can I have it?

 

[Verrt]

Dude..

I'm running out of ways to say how much I like this build

 

[37ccmflyte]

Can I have it?

Sure thing, just keep a eye out for news of my death and you could be the new owner!

 

[Verrt]

Sure thing, just keep a eye out for news of my death and you could be the new owner!

Keep an eye out... sure thing

 

[Chic Cycles]

I'm so impressed and inspired. Thank you for documenting this build. This is truly a piece of art. I can't wait to see what comes next.

 

[toro1978]

Can I have it?

So bold!

Crazy bike, incredible. I bet the suspension, the drivetrain and the handlebars never really took on because the price was too high. Mass production requires low price. Is the front fork bending? Are those fork legs actually leaf springs???

About your art deco roadster - wow, just wow, every time I look at your thread there is another beautifully fabricated part. Beautiful finish on the fender end pieces!

 

[BartRidesEternal]

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Wow nice! Drive shaft bicycle. Dream!!

 

[SurfKlunk]

I have also completed my chain tensioner.... cut down a 415 12 tooth motorcycle sprocket to skip tooth and turned up a pin, bronze bush and outer washer.View attachment 138023View attachment 138024View attachment 138025View attachment 138026View attachment 138027View attachment 138028

Jeesh, late to this party but I’m totally blown away! Wow!

 

[pebblewurm]

Those "three little lines" can make anything Moderne!

 

[37ccmflyte]

A smart a r se mate looked at the copper wire chain extension and said "I think you have taken the skip tooth idea a bit to far...."

 

[Brian macumber]

Great build parts are awesome love the wood fenders and chain guard.

 

[Verrt]

A smart a r se mate

You seem to have a couple of those

 

[us56456712]

A smart a r se mate looked at the copper wire chain extension and said "I think you have taken the skip tooth idea a bit to far...." View attachment 138634

Whew

 

[37ccmflyte]

Hanging up my file and welder for a while as I am heading away from the workshop for a few months.... I will have time to spend hours on the PC to recharge my creativity and get new ideas!

 

[deven_science]

Build is looking outstanding, and that chainless has some amazing adjustable bars on it.

 

[Verrt]

Hanging up my file and welder for a while as I am heading away from the workshop for a few months.... I will have time to spend hours on the PC to recharge my creativity and get new ideas!

Do what you gotta do, take care of yourself, and remember that it's a hobby not a chore.