Ratrod

[Frankie plekhand]

So i picked up this Electra Ratrod for , 40 bucks last week.

Pretty rough, but good enough for a daily driver. Today i had some free time in between two appointments so i decided to check the bike,
give it a clean and make it run a bit better. Took apart the rear hub and the bottom bracket.

Well the previous owner was right about standing outside i guess

 

[Frankie plekhand]

Cleaned and regreased the hub and bottom bracket, and mounted a new chain.

Of course i removed that ugly rear fender since i don't even ride when it rains. Not sure but i also found some pedals that might go on.

 

[ParkRNDL]

Nice score, that's a cool-looking frame. Is it a 3-speed hub?

 

[Frankie plekhand]

Nice score, that's a cool-looking frame. Is it a 3-speed hub?

Thanks! Yes a Nexus 3 coaster hub and the frame is the alu version

 

[Frankie plekhand]

Removed the front fender and carrier.

Replaced the front tire with a Moby bite slick.

Replaced the crankbolts and polished the cranks.

And yes is replaced the pedals for the ugly plastic ones, but hey, sometimes you gotta do with what you have right?

I was having doubt about the chainguard but it looks better without i think.

Now all that's left is the shifter and cable, a saddle and soms grips.

 

[MattiThundrrr]

Looking good already!

 

[BartRidesEternal]

Awesome bike Frankie.

After seeing your hub internals, I can't help but wonder why they removed them grease nipples.

I am on the other side of the spectrum than the previous owner of this ratrod, my bikes do not stand a full day in the rain and get lots of thick grease
Hell, my local race bike clubs bikes weigh less than the grease in my bikes

Again, awesome bike!

 

[JA331]

Nice work, I agree the bike looks better without the chainguard. I left it off my RR too. The stuck on electra badges look like an afterthought.

 

[northumbriancbc]

i think the chain guard would look fine if you take the Electra sticker off and put one of these stickers on the front section

just sayin.....

 

[JA331]

i think the chain guard would look fine if you take the Electra sticker off and put one of these stickers on the front section

just sayin.....

One of my favourite logos from the early hot rod days.

 

[Frankie plekhand]

i think the chain guard would look fine if you take the Electra sticker off and put one of these stickers on the front section

just sayin.....

I like how you're thinking

 

[curtisfox]

How about if you are a car guy? LOL

 

[Karate Chicken Industries]

i think the chain guard would look fine if you take the Electra sticker off and put one of these stickers on the front section

just sayin.....

I use a Chicken.

Or a Spectre.

 

[Frankie plekhand]

Found this old Electra Blossom seat in my parts pile.

Decided to spray paint it and see how well it holds

Still wet on this photo, when it's dry it should be a satin finish. But since it's almost freezing it could take a while. Will take another pic when it's dry

 

[Frankie plekhand]

Small update on the Ratrod
Didn't like the skinny front tire, so i upgraded to a beefier one

2.5 wide moped tire
Looks a lot better!

 

[BartRidesEternal]

Awesome bike!
Is that 24 inch on the rear and 26 on the front?

 

[Pedalpat]

That heavy duty front rack is awesome .

 

[Frankie plekhand]

Awesome bike!
Is that 24 inch on the rear and 26 on the front?

Yes it is

 

[Frankie plekhand]

Nice work, I agree the bike looks better without the chainguard. I left it off my RR too. The stuck on electra badges look like an afterthought.

I believe it is an afterthought too, there even is a decal underneath