1st build in Orange County, CA

magrider · #1 08-24-2010, 12:35 AM

I've been reading as many posts as possible and it got me started on my latest project. I figure this is where my bike belongs with the Rats. It's my first build that started with a cruiser that I got off Craigs for $100. with most of the mods completed I felt it's time to join this forum, post some pics as I put it together, then ride with other members.

The 26incher · #2 08-24-2010, 12:38 AM

I see you are off to a good start with the bike stand...

magrider · #3 08-24-2010, 01:13 AM

thanx, on loan from a bro, it was collecting dust, imagine that?

mbneophite · #4 08-24-2010, 05:13 PM

Hey where can i get a a kick stand that wil hold the back tire a inck or so off the ground?

magrider · #5 08-24-2010, 09:29 PM

thought I'd show some progress with the bike. cranks, fender, engine, carb, seat, front end, gas tank, ready to go. let's see what i can do tonight?

mbneophite-as far as a kick stand i'd google it. i know it's a standard answer but thats where you will find exactly what your looking for, also check out some of the sponsors they have all kinds of neat stuff.

kla63 · #6 08-24-2010, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mbneophite

Hey where can i get a a kick stand that wil hold the back tire a inck or so off the ground?

off an occ chopper ...

wheelbender6 · #7 08-25-2010, 08:56 PM

MAG - Beautiful frame.

MBneophite- My center Kickstand came from boygofast on EBay.
Spookytooth also sells them.

magrider · #8 08-25-2010, 11:06 PM

I put the wheels on to get a feel for what i'm building. I'ts going in the direction that I originally visioned. I'm getting very stoked as the bike comes together, unfortunatly time and $$$$ hold me back taking longer than I want

The second pic is the wheel/ chain tensioners that I fabricated out of washers and some allen bolts that I had laying around from a previous project, I had to add the mounting plates to the frame because there wasn't enough there to begin with so, 1/4" steel stock, nut couplings, welding, and some grinding and there they are

I can't wait to ride my bike, hopefully I will begin breaking it in this weekend. I have to add the chains, wiring, pipe, front brake line and I think that's it

Wheelbender6- thanx a lot, when I saw the frame I had to have it. I got lucky that it came with the front end that I wanted

MxG · #9 08-26-2010, 09:46 PM

nice looking bike bro

digging them wheels!

magrider · #10 08-26-2010, 10:23 PM

alright got a little time to put on the expansion chamber pipe. getting closer every day

MxG- thanx, I really appreciate it