The Crimson Haybailer!

[JaxRhapsody]

Then I was off. The clamp is 22. I know regular bars don't fit.

 

[handyandy1100]

Then I was off. The clamp is 22. I know regular bars don't fit.

The 7/8" motorcycle bars fit just fine too!

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[MattiThundrrr]

...cheap ashtabula mtbs, to replace those oragami steel ones, all flexy like poorboy ABS.

Hahaha poorboy ABS. Too true!
Having flashbacks of brake chatter.

 

[JaxRhapsody]

The 7/8" motorcycle bars fit just fine too!

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Probably because they lack that center hump bicycle bars usually have.

 

[handyandy1100]

Probably because they lack that center hump bicycle bars usually have.

The twin knurlings match up to the clamps too.

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[handyandy1100]

Here's an easy way to add a little chrome to the rearView attachment 105855

Had to change seats. With me on it, the springs bottom out on bumps. Figured I better get a different seat before something broke.
New seat with "retro vintage styling" but no chrome. Found some old chrome springs and decided to make a swap. Also added a shiny aluminum cross member on which to mount my great grandpa's wrench and some reflectors.

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[MattiThundrrr]

That's nice. I'd wager that a few people here learned to wrench from their pappy or grand-pappy. Or great grand pappy! My dad and grandfather were both mechanics, and grandpa, being from the Netherlands, loved his bike! Don't think he ever built a rat, except for his K Car. That baby had leopard print seats!

 

[handyandy1100]

A beautiful day here in NC. Needed some new pictures of the Haybaler.

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[handyandy1100]

Making the best of Corona stay at home orders, I built a headlight for the Haybailer. I started with one of the auxiliary lights I had on my car. They were originally motorcycle driving lights. I thought the shape was cool.
Once again I resorted to using a small flashlight. Man, I gotta get out of that rut! LOL
Also trying my hand at more faux-tina painting too on this headlight.

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[MattiThundrrr]

Do you put wheels on all your bike too, Mister Stuck-in-a-Rut? If it works, it ain't a rut, it's what works!