SuperRat 32

[fritzschantz]

Re: Genesis 32 ratization

Murray - Eliminator, you should pop out the crank of your super32 - mine was full of aluminum shavings in the bearings. Spins much better without that crappola in there!

And thanks - this is a fun build!

 

[Murray-Eliminator]

Re: Genesis 32 ratization

Thanks. I need to get the removal tool. but was planning on it.!..

Murray - Eliminator, you should pop out the crank of your super32 - mine was full of aluminum shavings in the bearings. Spins much better without that crappola in there!

And thanks - this is a fun build!

 

[ruddigger]

Re: Genesis 32 ratization

That looks so much cooler with the weird top bar covered up.

 

[scott brownsey]

Re: Genesis 32 ratization

cool tank project

 

[mikeeebikey]

Re: Genesis 32 ratization

Please post pictures! I work in metal, other stuff is alien to me! Never had any reason to work with fiberglass.

Yes, the foam will need to be isolated from the poly resin. Methods vary - foiling, taping, painting with thick latex paint. I will probably choose the latter because it will make the smoothest interior surface. I will be cutting a hatch in the top of the tank for storage access. Will also be lining the inside of the hollow tank with a thin foam like a yoga mat or tool drawer padding to keep it quieter in there when my keys and phone are bouncing around.

 

[fritzschantz]

Re: Genesis 32 ratization

Here is the current progress. I traded a springer fork for some apes, which I stretched 4". Not sure if I'm sold on the apes yet, but whatever I use will have red leather grips. Still working on the rear fender, adding red electro illuminescent wire under the fender for a nice glow.

The tank is not glassed yet. I cut out a recess for the headlight solar panel. (solar yard spotlight that will be mounted on the front fender)

More pics to come.

 

[fritzschantz]

Re: Genesis 32 ratization

Just couldn't deal with the apes...

Got the back fender done while watching Daytona

I like the EI wire

Until the tank is done, this is temporary location of the EI wire controller and battery pack.

 

[LukeTheJoker]

Re: Genesis 32 ratization

Looking good!

Luke.

 

[iven]

Re: Genesis 32 ratization

I love El Wire too! Hah xD

 

[yoothgeye]

Re: Genesis 32 ratization

I'm guessing you painted the tire sidewalls white, correct?

 

[fritzschantz]

Re: Genesis 32 ratization

Yes, sidewalls were done with shoe white topped with fusion spray paint that was sprayed into a cup and sponge applied. No 32" whitewalls on the market!

 

[yoothgeye]

Re: Genesis 32 ratization

Yes, sidewalls were done with shoe white topped with fusion spray paint that was sprayed into a cup and sponge applied. No 32" whitewalls on the market!

I'm guessing there are no 32" tires on the market AT ALL except for what came on the bike. :wink:

 

[fritzschantz]

Re: Genesis 32 ratization

You probably have that right! The bike did come with an extra tube, but tires might be hard to come by. Not a worry at this zero mile point! I'm probably going to slime these tubes. The tires were not easy to get off the rim in my garage - I can't imagine trying to patch one on the road.

 

[yoothgeye]

From following other "32"er" builds and reviews, you can get the same tires you have from the company that makes the bike... Kent maybe.

 

[fritzschantz]

Yes, the Genesis brand is under Kent. I did actually look into it a while back. Craigslist and ebay will be sources as well - I think a lot of people will buy these bikes at walmart and later dump them. That's how I got this one. A lady bought it for her daughter and it was too big, unreturnable.

 

[JerseyRat]

This is looking good! Waiting to see more updates on the tank...as I've slowly been carving a tank out of insulation myself.

 

[fritzschantz]

I got my 20 tooth sprocket on-rides awesome compared to the stock 16 tooth. Ordered from huskybikes.com - super affordable and fast.

 

[VinnyR]

Nice job on the tank. Thats a cool idea you got there. Cant wait to see it finished.

 

[biggerbike]

Hi, I just got this Kent/Genesis 32" couple weeks ago. Can anyone tell me where I can find an 1" extended stem for the handle bars? Ordered a Sunlite Steel Extended Touring Stem, for 1", but it turned out to be 7/8" stem, only the handle bar opening was 1", I need to raise the handle bars a little higher, the factory stem is adjusted as high as it will go now but I want it higher. I've searched Amazon and the rest of the internet but cannot find anything. So I bought some larger handlebars, MOON HANDLEBAR BLACK wide beach cruiser bar 32 inches wide,14 7/8 inch pull back,25.4mm diameter center stem mounting area, should arrive soon, maybe it will help but would still like to raise the stem. Where can I get a taller stem for the handle bars? Can anyone help? I don't want ape hangers, just cruiser bars sitting higher.


bicycle parts aftermarket long longer stem bigger handlebars taller bars

 

[fritzschantz]

Hey Biggerbike,
You might want to try an adjustable hybrid stem. These bikes use 28.6 mm steer tubes, which as you have discovered are in short supply for long stems. There are plenty of 25.4 stems like this one http://www.amazon.com/Extra-Handlebar-S ... B00EJTBWK0 available. You could get a 1 to 1 1/8 converter shim like this http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/290959227016?lpid=82 and then use a 1" stem. IMHO though, the bike is going to look a lot better if you use higher rise bars. Good luck!