Rat Rod Bikes

Rockenstein · #1 04-30-2009, 12:47 AM

Have any of you seen any of the bikes on * RAT ROD BIKES * ?

Some of them are just begging to be motorized

Cowboy Rider · #2 04-30-2009, 09:25 PM

Here's a Rat Rod for ya, and it IS Motorized!

Back in the real Motorcycle days, I actually won a Rat Class Division prize with my '81 Suzuki 400 Thumper. What a piece of crap that was, but it sure was a fun ride back then! The best Bike I had was a '79 Yamaha 750 Triple Cylinder with a Shaft drive that would do 70 MPH in second gear. What a RUSH!!!

But, that was almost 15 years ago by now. I gave up the Motorcycles when my daughter was coming into my life. So my new Rat Bike is sure bringin' back to me some good memories and some good times!

**2door** · #3 04-30-2009, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Rockenstein

Have any of you seen any of the bikes on * RAT ROD BIKES * ?

Some of them are just begging to be motorized

Rock,
We really really need to get these guys to see it our way. What a bunch of cool bikes! Thanks for sharing.
Tom

bikebum1975 · #4 05-01-2009, 01:45 AM

Agreed those bikes are very cool but some of those gems are to nice to touch and put a motor on

**2door** · #5 05-01-2009, 01:17 PM

I tried to join that forum and I made the mistake of telling them I'm a MBer....lol, they wouldn't post my thread. Guess I know where I stand with the Rat Rod crowd. Take a look at their photo gallery; 3rd row down, 5th photo in...Wow! Too Cool.
Tom

seca40 · #6 05-01-2009, 05:45 PM

I actually drifted over here from over there.

Rockenstein · #7 05-01-2009, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 2door

I tried to join that forum and I made the mistake of telling them I'm a MBer....lol, they wouldn't post my thread. Guess I know where I stand with the Rat Rod crowd.
Tom

That's just not very neighborly now is it...lol...I mean rat bikes with motors just seems like the right thing to do.

seca40 · #8 05-01-2009, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Rockenstein

That's just not very neighborly now is it...lol...I mean rat bikes with motors just seems like the right thing to do.

I've seen a few pics of MB's over there. Seems to me they were very well received. I think for the most part those guys love anything on two wheels. A mistake maybe? Hmm

Cowboy Rider · #9 05-01-2009, 11:15 PM

I looked at a few more Pics in that Gallery tonight, and I agree. Some of those bikes are just waiting to have an engine installed. Wow, I love the 'Old School' style of a ride!

The Style they had back then... just kicks the butt out the typical Mountain Bike style of today (what I have). That's why I love my Handlebar Swap so much!

Combine that old look with my crappy old paint job.... Oh I just love it. Looks like a turd, until the engine starts up and I just take off!!!

**2door** · #10 05-02-2009, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 2door

I tried to join that forum and I made the mistake of telling them I'm a MBer....lol, they wouldn't post my thread. Guess I know where I stand with the Rat Rod crowd. Take a look at their photo gallery; 3rd row down, 5th photo in...Wow! Too Cool.
Tom

Maybe a mistake and probably on my part because I posted another entry in their 'Introductory' forum and got some very nice replys from the members. They affirmed that MBs are not frownd upon and welcomed me warmly. I probably just didn't push the right button the first time. Their forum is set up a little different from ours and there's a learning curve involved. Sure some sweet rides to look at over there.
Tom