Redb66's attempt at a Motorized "Rat Rod"

RedB66

RedB66

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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.
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MrLarkins said:
i've never seen front forks like that
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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?
 
a little shiny for my notion of a rat bike, but very cool nonetheless (^) nice work! and that's good info about the sprocket.
 
Lets See
Black - Check
Red - Check
White - Check
Chrome Apes - Check
Springer Fork - Check

Yep Its A Rat
 
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
 
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
 
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
 
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
Easy Ridin'
 
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