Top-ghoul

[chopperbob]

Here's my free bike off of Facebook market place. Think monster coach, 60s show rod style, Barris TV car vibe.

 

[sandman]

I have a 24" Trek I dug out of the trash that look's just like it .

 

[chopperbob]

I have a 24" Trek I dug out of the trash that look's just like it .
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It is very similar probably same Chinese factory.

 

[chopperbob]

It is very similar probably same Chinese factory.

So this happened.

 

[chopperbob]

Finally got some time in today changed front wheel from 18 to 20 inch and mocked up seat and homemade sissy bar and tryed some goulish props.

 

[metalchewy]

Chain Top Bar addition? Could be cool. [emoji41]

Have any more details on the sissy?

 

[chopperbob]

Chain Top Bar addition? Could be cool. [emoji41]

Have any more details on the sissy?

It's a upside down crutch with a dollar tree Halloween display piece on top. At least for now.

 

[hamqqea]

And I thought my fork was cool

The ride just gets lower and lower and lower as you go.

Reminds me of the choppers we made WAY back!

 

[chopperbob]

Got new chain on a and back rim and tire.went to local park for shake down it rides a little wobble , but the more you ride the easier it is.

 

[hamqqea]

Hi bob, looks cool. I see you fastened the tubes together with bolts. How flexible is it, does the bike sink much when you get on it?

 

[chopperbob]

Hi bob, looks cool. I see you fastened the tubes together with bolts. How flexible is it, does the bike sink much when you get on it?

Go's done a little actually has a spring effect.

 

[hamqqea]

Go's done a little actually has a spring effect.

I like that spring effect, so long as it doesn't get out of hand. Reduce the front wheel tire pressure to 30 psi or even lower. Won't bounce off the ground as much and better grip in the turns. You prolly figured that out already tho. Gets more fun and you'll relax more as you ride more. Experiment with different handlebars. Leaning forward when accelerating from stops helps. Going back to a normal bike after several days feels weird hehe.

Kool stuff!

Does your bottom bracket rise when you turn the bars?

 

[chopperbob]

I like that spring effect, so long as it doesn't get out of hand. Reduce the front wheel tire pressure to 30 psi or even lower. Won't bounce off the ground as much and better grip in the turns. You prolly figured that out already tho. Gets more fun and you'll relax more as you ride more. Experiment with different handlebars. Leaning forward when accelerating from stops helps. Going back to a normal bike after several days feels weird hehe.

Kool stuff!

Does your bottom bracket rise when you turn the bars?

Yes

 

[chopperbob]

Yes

Had to do version 2.0 first forks not strong enough. Here's a quick mock up feels like it will ride easier as well.

 

[hamqqea]

It should ride 'better'. It appears the trail length has moved more positive. I like it!

With 2.0, does the BB rise the same amount when turning the bars, or something else?

 

[chopperbob]

It should ride 'better'. It appears the trail length has moved more positive. I like it!

With 2.0, does the BB rise the same amount when turning the bars, or something else?

Not as much as before we'll see when I get it noted together for test ride.

 

[chopperbob]

Finally got to do a test ride of new forks much better to ride and strong. we

 

[Captain Awesome]

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I know that spot!!

 

[chopperbob]

I know that spot!!

Cool did you ever see racing there.

 

[chopperbob]

Cool did you ever see racing there.

Did some ghoulish parts chain,head light, spider webs sissy bar topper need to change webs up some and maybe lower headlight.