Vintage Colors

Fulltimer said:
Hurry up and finish the bikes. I want to see them!

Terry
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Like I never head that one before! I will be working on both of them all weekend and will try to post some more pictures. Whitey, these are both powder coated. My powder coat shop does a great job. Dropped them off Monday afternoon and they called me on Wednesday saying they were done! Two different custom colors in two days time. That's service.
 
Two different custom colors in two days time. That's service.

that is fantastic. I will be needing a custom color when i finish my build
 
sportscarpat said:
Like I never head that one before! I will be working on both of them all weekend and will try to post some more pictures. Whitey, these are both powder coated. My powder coat shop does a great job. Dropped them off Monday afternoon and they called me on Wednesday saying they were done! Two different custom colors in two days time. That's service.
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Very nice Pat...saw those other pics you are posting. looks like a GX200 clone engine project is in your future. I picked one up from Ebay, nearly new for 30 bucks. Now I own three of the engines.
 
tomgndallas said:
Very nice Pat...saw those other pics you are posting. looks like a GX200 clone engine project is in your future. I picked one up from Ebay, nearly new for 30 bucks. Now I own three of the engines.
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Clone engine? Me? Not sure about all that but if I do it will be a very unique drive system not yet tried on a bicycle, at least to my knowledge.
 
tomgndallas said:
Very nice Pat...saw those other pics you are posting. looks like a GX200 clone engine project is in your future. I picked one up from Ebay, nearly new for 30 bucks. Now I own three of the engines.
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For some reason Styx comes to mind, Mr. Roboto. Secret Secret, Pat's gotta Secret...LOL.

Thinking about whipping up a modern version of a vintage drive train? Remember those google docs I posted a while back...they had some need ideas for shaft drives etc.
 
sportscarpat said:
Like I never head that one before! I will be working on both of them all weekend and will try to post some more pictures. Whitey, these are both powder coated. My powder coat shop does a great job. Dropped them off Monday afternoon and they called me on Wednesday saying they were done! Two different custom colors in two days time. That's service.
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You say you powdercoat your frames, and you usually have 2 tone tanks? If so are you getting the tanks powdercoated? If so how do go about that? I did see on Biker Build Off once when Indian Larry did it, painting over powdercoating...........Or do you match the powdercoat color with paint?
 
Of course...... good thinking Pat, good thinking. Seems obvious now but that never crossed my mind. Thanks
 
I never really considered powdercoating because of that reason, powdercoating is such a tough finish. I remember a bmx i had powdercoated. It was great....... but having said that there is still something enjoyable about painting a bike, i dunno if im ready to lose that experience yet, even if the finish isnt as good or durable.

But it sure gives your bikes a proffessional touch and must keep your customers happy with the finish and them off your back wanting scratches repaired.

Man oh man i love your bikes. I dont usually like 2 stroke expansion chambers, but the way you tie them in with the droploop is just so pretty. Keep up the good work
 
I love the green! I want to paint my next one close to that, and I think I'll paint my bug the same color. Oh heck, I thing I'll also think I'll do the house too. I really like the green color
 
Robertriley said:
I love the green! I want to paint my next one close to that, and I think I'll paint my bug the same color. Oh heck, I thing I'll also think I'll do the house too. I really like the green color
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Here's some more green, and just a little red. Now where did I put those wheels? I know their around here somewhere............


Vintage Colors by Sportsman Flyer, on Flickr


Vintage Colors by Sportsman Flyer, on Flickr


Vintage Colors by Sportsman Flyer, on Flickr

This picture clearly shows the 135mm rear frame spacing on the red Racer model verses the standard 110mm spacing on the green Flyer model.
 
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Finished up the green bike today but didn't ride it yet. Maybe tomorrow.


Sportsman Flyer by Sportsman Flyer, on Flickr


Sportsman Flyer by Sportsman Flyer, on Flickr

Front wheel detail shot. This is a stock Worksman aluminum wheel with satin silver annodize finish, stainless spokes, and drum brake. Monark fork is completely reworked and has my latest 12 gauge stainless dropouts.


Sportsman Flyer by Sportsman Flyer, on Flickr

Rear wheel detail shot. Again, a worksman wheel, Shimano 110 coaster brake and Sportsman HD sprocket adapter. I'm running Diamond #41 chain on both sides.


Sportsman Flyer by Sportsman Flyer, on Flickr
 
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