BO15 Ratcumbent

[johnp.smith]

The last thing I wanted to really fit was the kickstand. Not a fan of the new Nuvo, very flimsy for the weight being put on it. Going to stick with the stock black greenfield unless I can find an all silver side mount. When we stop, I dont want to have to worry about it falling over, I need a sturdy stand and theres no place for a double leg or other type of stand to be mounted

 

[johnp.smith]

Ratcumbent has been put on hold. I found a local powder coater to strip and recoat it but he was going on vacation. In the mean time, I started another recumbent overhaul in the builds forum. It is called The E Bucket. I am transforming a Bike E and Im having as much or more fun than this build

 

[order99]

Time for a second Build-off then?

 

[johnp.smith]

Time for a second Build-off then?

If I finish them both in the time allowed, it would be great to put both in the finished builds section. I look at other threads when I have an idea to see if it works or not. And I see that several people are doing more than one at a time

 

[johnp.smith]

The powder coater is back from vacation and Im going to meet with him on friday to pick out colors. So stoked to get the final piece of this puzzle done

 

[johnp.smith]

So I picked the color today. Its going to cost more than what I originally paid for the bike and will be worth every penny. It has to be sandblasted and then powdered a silver aluminum first and then the transparent green can be applied over it.. OH Im so excited Going to disassemble the bike over the weekend and take it in Monday or Tuesday

 

[kingfish254]

If I finish them both in the time allowed, it would be great to put both in the finished builds section. I look at other threads when I have an idea to see if it works or not. And I see that several people are doing more than one at a time

You can't have but one finished build in a given class, so just enter one in Class 1 and the other in Class 2. That is what was suggested pre-build off.

 

[kingfish254]

Killer green

 

[johnp.smith]

You can't have but one finished build in a given class, so just enter one in Class 1 and the other in Class 2. That is what was suggested pre-build off.

Hmmm. I did modify the frame to make the tire fit. But it wouldnt stand a chance against the crazy stuff being made. Im ok if it doesnt get to enter, I thought about waiting for the muscle bike build off but want to get it done.

 

[OddJob]

Keep it running in the Other Builds section if need be.

 

[johnp.smith]

All stripped and ready for a new color and an exciting new life

 

[johnp.smith]

Dropped off the parts today. The next time I see it, it will be Psycho Lime

 

[johnp.smith]

How do ya like me now?

 

[MattiThundrrr]

Green bikes are faster!

 

[sdframe]

Triple WOW!!!

 

[kingfish254]

 

[Verrt]

How do ya like me now?

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A lot

 

[johnp.smith]

This is as far as I got today. I wasnt expecting it back so fast and the wheels are not ready to go on yet. I have some hardware tricks to work out and do more thread tapping yet. Should get a lot done this weekend

 

[OddJob]

Paint looks good! Def more 'muscly'. And as long as you keep that RAT banner hanging behind it, nobody will mistake it for a stock production model from the factory.

 

[Brian macumber]

Paint looks great.