So... figured I'd start a thread on this. There isn't a whole lot to say yet. Or pics to add yet. But... here goes.
Managed to actually win one of those give-aways on Instagram. Got this chassis setup:
Picked up an old E&S Saddle king/queen seat off eBay. Swapped over the 18 rear from my shovel custom build just for looks for a sec...
Going to need a taller sissy bar. Prolly gonna go quite a bit taller.
Also picked up this riser/camp/dogbone setup off eBay.
Last photo for now... the donor 19 rim I'm going to run on the rear
The big idea on this bike is going to try to keep it simple. Find used parts that work. Try to keep it cool... but minimal fabrication... and minimal new finish (no new paint or chrome or polish). Just get a bike running.
The shovel I'm still slowly chipping away at is remaining in the works. But there's so much to fabricate and my time is very limited these days. And yet - I have no bike to ride.
So this is an attempt to capitalize on good vibes scoring a chassis... turning it into something rusty ratty and rad.
Generally - it's going to have a 10 over 35mm narrow glide. 21/19. rear drum. prolly a pan, pan/shovel, or shovel. who knows. low drag bars. foot clutch hand shift. open belt kick only. blah blah blah... plus whatever else I can find.
Trying to get most of the parts on trade, swap, or in return for me doing some engraving projects. We'll see.
More to come eventually. Cheers!
Managed to actually win one of those give-aways on Instagram. Got this chassis setup:
Picked up an old E&S Saddle king/queen seat off eBay. Swapped over the 18 rear from my shovel custom build just for looks for a sec...
Going to need a taller sissy bar. Prolly gonna go quite a bit taller.
Also picked up this riser/camp/dogbone setup off eBay.
Last photo for now... the donor 19 rim I'm going to run on the rear
The big idea on this bike is going to try to keep it simple. Find used parts that work. Try to keep it cool... but minimal fabrication... and minimal new finish (no new paint or chrome or polish). Just get a bike running.
The shovel I'm still slowly chipping away at is remaining in the works. But there's so much to fabricate and my time is very limited these days. And yet - I have no bike to ride.
So this is an attempt to capitalize on good vibes scoring a chassis... turning it into something rusty ratty and rad.
Generally - it's going to have a 10 over 35mm narrow glide. 21/19. rear drum. prolly a pan, pan/shovel, or shovel. who knows. low drag bars. foot clutch hand shift. open belt kick only. blah blah blah... plus whatever else I can find.
Trying to get most of the parts on trade, swap, or in return for me doing some engraving projects. We'll see.
More to come eventually. Cheers!
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