TRADITIONAL SHAOLIN SPITFIRE (Wu Tang Forever)

[Wayne]

I really like that Headbadge! Very cool! Did you drill holes in the head tube to mount it, or double sided tape/etc. Asking for a friend...

 

[BobbyStillz]

I really like that Headbadge! Very cool! Did you drill holes in the head tube to mount it, or double sided tape/etc. Asking for a friend...

Thanks! It's the original badge to the frame. However, I replaced the screws. The originals are good, but I wanted to be able to tighten it down without issue, so ***tips and tricks alert*** I use cassette tape screws. They are the exact size of headbadge screws.

 

[BobbyStillz]

Working on the other handlebar today and some BEEtails for the tank. Here's a new highlight reel, while you wait

 

[BobbyStillz]

As I prepare for riding, I realized I forgot to go over pedal options/decisions.

A HUGE shout-out to @OddJob for the pedal selection. Before he reached out, I was working with these, and one pair I was considering robbing from a 20" I have in the wings.

I scored 3 options from @OddJob

1. These were my first consideration for my build. I really like the unconventional shape, and the brushed aluminum look.

2. These were plan 'B' if the first pair didn't quite work. I like that these fit in with the period, and would mesh well with the overall aesthetic.

3. Then we have these. These are incredible, and honestly, these will be for a future project. The axle is tweaked on one side, but these are worth the effort to make them right

@OddJob Thank you again!

4. These are the pedals I was robbing from a 20" Rollfast. They aren't original, but fit the vibe of a complete bike, so I was hesitant.

 

[BobbyStillz]

It was a pretty quick decision once I tried them all. The 2 sets I had wanted to use initially just look too small on the bike. Functionally, there was no issue, but the proportions were off.

It's such a small difference, but the Rollfast pedals are just enough larger to match the proportions.

So I am actually going to use the '60s pedals from @OddJob On the Rollfast, as they are much closer to the original pedal style. I'll save the modern pedals for my next 20" custom.

It all worked out in the end, but it's hard for me to decide on certain things without seeing them in place. Other things I'm able to conceptualize and visualize in my minds eye...it's a weird paradox.

 

[OddJob]

It's always nice to have options!

 

[BobbyStillz]

It's always nice to have options!

A luxury you afforded me. Thanks again

 

[BobbyStillz]

Ok, trying not to get distracted...

Time to figure out this headlight bracket. I think I'm going to use a similar technique I used on 'BALLOONATIC', by using a wrench.