Let me see your Jap Rat Bike!

[yodaddy]

I'm very inexperienced with bikes and recently got an awesome deal on a cheapo Boulevard that's been dropped numerous times and needs a um... SMALLER oil leak and a BIGGER attitude.
SO- I'm working on transforming my very weak S40 into a slightly stronger/ quicker hardtail. My money situation dictates that I have to ghetto-rig, look for hook-ups, and invent new ways to get the project done with little to no money. So far I've found doing this to be an absolute blast! My seat is a skateboard tail, my grips are off of a bmx bike, and my air filter is a wrecked bike hand-me-down off of some crotch rocket POS.
BUT- I've found that doing this project this way has made me look at the world around me a little differently. Instead of seeing a POS crotch rocket, I see a slew of new creations. Instead of seeing an old trailer, I see a possible rear fender. Instead of seeing my old Marine Corps gear as only keepsakes, I find ways to incorporate them into my vision of the final product.
LET ME SEE YOUR RAT BIKE!!!


You can see mine on my profile page.

[GimpyJoe]

Lowered 2 inches and waiting for the motor:

[EricWoodward]

A quick view of the progression so far.

[Brandon]

heres my KZ

[blackchop]

well mine is nnot finished yet but this is some of the mix i have so far- i startted out wityh a cut up xt500 that had numerous missing parts but title for frame. most parts are either feree or gotten in bartering . or ive had to make out of whatever i can...

so far i have yamaha, suzuki, triumph, and im sure will be a few other bike names all mixed into this frankenstien of a bike...

[AceOfSpades]

here's mine... 75 XS650.... total investment of under $300. over the winter, it's gonna go thru some MAJOR changes...

[pdougc]

Can wait for snow, new tank, bars, seat, rear end overhaul, fake oil tank for electronics and hopefully convert to kick start all in the mix!

[turbonate]