I had some extra time today and got the bike completed and took it for a spin around the block. I had a tough time getting it started at first, I checked the gap on the plug and opened it up, put it back in and it fired right up. I had a smile from ear to ear and was getting the thumbs up from the kids around the block, good times
bairdco- my thoughts exactly
motocafe- thanx
Bike monster- the frame was a sample from "oldguysbike.com" the model was called geezer, I should have and kept the label on the frame but it got sanded off. it's basically an overseas import 26" beach cruiser, that had ape hangers.
I was going for the 1970's cafe racer look and the bars are clip ons that attach to each fork leg.
h*ll yeah.....your build makes me wanna get a triple tree fork
Where did you purchase the clip on bars?bike monster- the bike originally came with ape hangers. I purchased the clip on bars seperatly.
www.treatland.tv moped parts superstore $26.00. I also extended the bars 3" each sideWhere did you purchase the clip on bars?
thank you, so you only run front brakes? I was thinking of using the top hat from Kings and run the sprocket with the rear disc brake. I am not quite sure if I need both brakes, I know it's good to have both, but when I ride my bros. CBR I really don't use the rear brake. but I know if I need it it's there.very nice build! Thats what i use a tripple tree with with the disc and the back i run the sprocket with a 28 tooth insted of the disc it runs great. good luck!
thanx, I like the ones with the stripe better. I feel it gives the bike that extra extra, kind of like drilled rotors with Brembo calipers and it gives it that rat quality. I haven't got it leaned over too much but I look forward to it and it's good to know that I can without worrying it will slip from under meNice tires! I'm running the same ones on my bike, and my brother has the non-striped Hanks. They have some tenacious grip!