***QuickSilver- Stick a fork in it!***

[udallcustombikes]

Re: The Phoenix- Ever Ride a Disco Ball?

C'mon man, am I the only one here who thinks the tapered kickstand is really cool?

I am glad someone besides me finds it cool. Most of my builds appear pretty low key, but the devil is in the details.

I spent a little time getting the bike reassembled and back to where it was at the end of the day yesterday. I believe I am gonna have to hit Harry the Pin Striper up this week to work his magic on the silver.

The blues don't match, but they compliment each other well.

I wish I could capture the true essence of this metal flake silver in a picture to share.

I need to find a stem and set of bars that fit with the direction the bike is heading in.

 

[JoKeR63]

Re: The Phoenix- Ever Ride a Disco Ball?

Was that kickstand used on all models? I've got a New World beyond the fire (destroyed records) w/a tapered stand and would like to know what year it was.

 

[udallcustombikes]

Re: The Phoenix- Ever Ride a Disco Ball?

Was that kickstand used on all models? I've got a New World beyond the fire (destroyed records) w/a tapered stand and would like to know what year it was.

'46 was the only year they used the tapered kickstand. '45 and before were bolt on and '47 and after had the un-tapered kickstand we all know and love.

 

[N8NBOX]

Re: The Phoenix- Ever Ride a Disco Ball?

Coming together quite nicely, love the flake but it reminds me of a bad twilight joke.

 

[JoKeR63]

Re: The Phoenix- Ever Ride a Disco Ball?

Was that kickstand used on all models? I've got a New World beyond the fire (destroyed records) w/a tapered stand and would like to know what year it was.

'46 was the only year they used the tapered kickstand. '45 and before were bolt on and '47 and after had the un-tapered kickstand we all know and love.

Awesome, I guessed '47 so I was close. Thanx, and I'm diggin' the seat choice.

 

[ruddigger]

Re: The Phoenix- Ever Ride a Disco Ball?

Pinstriping would be perfect.

 

[Craiggo]

Re: The Phoenix- Ever Ride a Disco Ball?

I like the saddle alot because the lines of the frame compliment it

I didnt like the rim so much until I saw the truss rods. I really like that. looks like its coming together nicely! :mrgreen:

Craig

 

[MplsCoaster]

Re: The Phoenix- Ever Ride a Disco Ball?

Sweet! Devilish Details

 

[udallcustombikes]

Re: The Phoenix- Ever Ride a Disco Ball?

I love a Friday night out in the garage. This is my only night off this week so no sense in sleeping tonight. I mounted the seat and selected a set of straight MTB bars for now. I will put some miles on it and reassess the bars.

Time for more opinions from the voters.
1.Tank?
a. No Tank-leave it alone

b. Return the Wooden Tank to the bike- I was planning on having all the pin striping done in matching blue. If I use the wood tank I will have to incorporate red into the bike as well.

c.Build a Steel Tank- It never turns out as good as it looks in my head, but I never quit trying.

I took the bike out for a test ride and the geometry with this set up feels identical to my Trek 820.

Time to get Harry on the job.

 

[udallcustombikes]

Re: Re-Name***QuickSilver***

I have contacted Harry and the pin stripes are scheduled. Taking the bike out on a ride with the Coasters today to shake out the bugs.

 

[Mr. Kool]

Re: Re-Name***QuickSilver***

Love the color combo. Love the stance.... Love this build.

 

[udallcustombikes]

Re: Re-Name***QuickSilver***

Today's update is brought to you by this Corona Light that someone left in my fridge.

The Coasters BC and the Wichita Downtown Development Corp hosted three tour rides today that I used as a shake down ride to find any bugs that needed to be dealt with. Hannah joined me for the ride and we stopped by The Old Mill Tasty Shop for some shakes before we headed home.

The only issue I found with the bike was a slight tire rub on the back. I will need to look into weather it is the rim not true or the tire not seated correctly.

 

[kingfish254]

Re: Re-Name***QuickSilver***

Tank/No Tank is a tough one. It looks great either way.

 

[udallcustombikes]

Re: ***QuickSilver***

Every bike I build demands a blood sacrifice. Since this is the build off it required a bit more than most.

 

[yoothgeye]

Re: ***QuickSilver and the blood sacrifice.

I drew blood in the build-off last year and this year.

 

[dragnusa]

Re: ***QuickSilver and the blood sacrifice.

Ive managed to avoid drawing blood lately. I seem to keep forgetting how long a bike frame can retain heat after removing stuck parts with a torch

 

[udallcustombikes]

Re: ***QuickSilver and the blood sacrifice.

All fixed up and ready to get back to it tomorrow.

 

[Xcruiser]

Re: ***QuickSilver and the blood sacrifice.

oh crap! really reached out and bit ya there man!

 

[pick]

Re: ***QuickSilver and the blood sacrifice.

Man, that hurts just lookin at it! That's gonna be real sore tomorrow! How are you operating an overhead crane with just one hand? Look out below! :mrgreen:

 

[udallcustombikes]

Re: ***QuickSilver and the blood sacrifice.

Man, that hurts just lookin at it! That's gonna be real sore tomorrow! How are you operating an overhead crane with just one hand? Look out below! :mrgreen:

Taking the night off tonight, i'll figure out the dynamics of the crane tomorrow night.