Ratty X53 Klunk

[Palepainter]

This was a blast to build. My first submission to a build off. A few set backs with the original frame. Will go through it and use it later on. This one rides fantastic, especially with the bars in their upright position. I’m thinking it may be worthy of a nice Tuff Neck stem.

 

[OddJob]

Awesome work on your first submitted RRB BO build! One thing to remember; the first photo in your Finished Bikes thread will be the one submitted for voting when the time comes. I REALLY like the second photo you posted, has a 'vintage hue' to it, and gives the bike a cool stance, and a 'perspective' shot is always a winner!

 

[Captain Awesome]

Awesome work on your first submitted RRB BO build! One thing to remember; the first photo in your Finished Bikes thread will be the one submitted for voting when the time comes. I REALLY like the second photo you posted, has a 'vintage hue' to it, and gives the bike a cool stance, and a 'perspective' shot is always a winner!

 

[Frankie plekhand]

Nice!

 

[Karate Chicken Industries]

You could ride that on 287 with beaming taillights like those! Strong Work

 

[yoothgeye]

The stance on this bike with the knobby tires is amazing. It reminds me of an old Rockon 2x2 or old military off-road bike. Looks great.

 

[Palepainter]

You could ride that on 287 with beaming taillights like those! Strong Work

Don’t get me started….. hahahaha

 

[Palepainter]

The stance on this bike with the knobby tires is amazing. It reminds me of an old Rockon 2x2 or old military off-road bike. Looks great.

1.95 in rear. 2.125 in front.

 

[Mesquite Hugger]

The stance on this bike with the knobby tires is amazing. It reminds me of an old Rockon 2x2 or old military off-road bike. Looks great.

The taillights are my favorite feature on this sweet build!

 

[Palepainter]

My wife likes to refer to them as after burners.

The taillights are my favorite feature on this sweet build!

 

[KJV]

 

[sdframe]

So nicely done! I'm looking forward to seeing more of your builds here. And I like your wife's wit!

 

[deorman]

My wife likes to refer to them as after burners.

They aren't lift-off assist rockets?

 

[Walter Zoomie]

The plumbers helper! Nice. Beware of copper thieves!

 

[Karate Chicken Industries]

They aren't lift-off assist rockets?

JATO



If you ever get a chance to see Fat Albert perform a JATO takeoff, check it out. I saw it in Grand Junction, CO years ago. Impressive is an understatement.

 

[Slow-Rider]

hell ya grate build.

 

[Palepainter]

Thanks fellas. Working on a gnarly x53 right now. Will post photos as soon as I’m done with paint.

 

[metalchewy]

Can't go wrong with an X53 bomber. Great looking ride.

 

[user 26311]

Awesome taillights! This bike has really great lines!

 

[kingfish254]

Great take on the X53 killer frame! Love the afterburners. That rack takes advantage to the unique open ended mid tubes. Well done!
CONGRATS!!