Redb66's attempt at a Motorized "Rat Rod"

RedB66 · Oct 5, 2008

This is my latest project. Their getting easier...lol. Tried to go for the Rat Rod look. The bike rides really well. I'm sold on the Springer forks and double springer seats. The third photo is of a standard 36T sprocket that I drilled myself. I have used three of these so far without any problems, and at $8.99 I think I'll continue.

iRide Customs · Oct 5, 2008

Absolutely beautiful! What brand of frame is that?

RedB66 · Oct 5, 2008

iRide Customs said:
Absolutely beautiful! What brand of frame is that?

Columbia Mens 26"

MrLarkins · Oct 5, 2008

i've never seen front forks like that

Spunout · Oct 5, 2008

MrLarkins said:
i've never seen front forks like that

springer front end? you can pick them up for 30-40 bux.

i like the bike. looks good. mega-huge apehangers and red rims make that bike.

where are you getting the 36-tooth sprockets so cheaply?

RedB66 · Oct 5, 2008

Spunout said:
springer front end? you can pick them up for 30-40 bux.

i like the bike. looks good. mega-huge apehangers and red rims make that bike.

where are you getting the 36-tooth sprockets so cheaply?

I found this red one on Ebay and Bikeworldusa has themBMX Accessories - Solid Chrome 36T Sprocket, bike sprocket, bicycle sprocket, bike chain ring | BikeWorldUSA | Bicycle Parts and Bike Accessories for $6.78 plus shipping

Dave31 · Oct 5, 2008

Very Nice!! I like it (^)

Dan · Oct 5, 2008

Wohoo Red! lookin' goood!

(9 bucks for a sprocket, suweeet)

Spunout · Oct 6, 2008

RedB66 said:
I found this red one on Ebay and Bikeworldusa has themBMX Accessories - Solid Chrome 36T Sprocket, bike sprocket, bicycle sprocket, bike chain ring | BikeWorldUSA | Bicycle Parts and Bike Accessories for $6.78 plus shipping

awesome! thanks.

UncleKudzu · Oct 9, 2008

a little shiny for my notion of a rat bike, but very cool nonetheless (^)

nice work! and that's good info about the sprocket.

wheelbender6 · Oct 9, 2008

I want to build one of those. Just gotta figure out where I can hide it from my wife.

OSCAR383 · Oct 9, 2008

Lets See
Black - Check
Red - Check
White - Check
Chrome Apes - Check
Springer Fork - Check

Yep Its A Rat

Goat Herder · Oct 9, 2008

My butt is clinching scared as **** of that neck breaking? Overall cool looking bike all these bikes are growing on me. I want to be the the next Jay Leno of M.B.s

2door · Oct 10, 2008

Very, very cool...and it matches the house!!!

hill climber · Oct 10, 2008

let me get this right. is that a standard bmx from crank sprocket that you drilled? good thinking, i will definetaly be borrowing that idea. thanks, hill climber

skullygrrl · Oct 10, 2008

Sweet! Red sparkle grips would look NICE with the other red accents

Saddletramp1200 · Oct 10, 2008

Kickin' job on the rat! After the better part of TWO weeks, I have built a Schwinn Point Beach that works. Pant, Pant. I have never seen a bike that defied everything I know as a mechanic. I had to make motor mounts again three times! The idle pully don't line up on the frame, The muffler hit the frame, stuff like that. In 35 years of building motorcycles, bikes,cars,go carts I have never seen anything like this. Then I found out why. The frame is wrong! The frame had to be a reject! Lasers don't lie. It is almost 1 degree off center! I emailed Pacific and they said "have a nice day". ONE degree is within specs for them. They will sell me a new frame for 53.00 but will not guarantee it to be any closer. I am going to ride this bike till theres nothing left but the handlebars.
Schwinn buyers Beware! Just for spite I might paint it yellow. rotfl

2door · Oct 10, 2008

I came back for a second look...D*** that is cool. I have a freind who hates rat rods, he gives me **** everytime I stop at a car show to look at them but they grab me for some reason. Your bike does the same thing. It just has..."That Look" Great job, my man. If it's missing anything it would be a pack of Camels rolled up it its sleeve. That thing just has to invite attention wherever you go.
Tom
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