Rat bobber

[RAT ROD]

Pic of my new bike started the build on dec 1st got her on the ground today.

 

[GoreWound]

so much tyre, I LOVE it.

could we get a detail shot of that engine mounting?

 

[RAT ROD]

Havent done this picture deal in a long time hope this takes and helps

 

[GoreWound]

I would say that it's going to be a beast when it's done... but it sure looks beastly already!

for some reason, i kinda want to see those pastel beads on the spokes...

 

[jazz2561]

this is one handsome bike

 

[RAT ROD]

Thanks for the nice words guys. I been doing the board track thing for a while , thought it's time for a chopper board track bike and it turned in to the bobber you see here. Also the first time to go the bike chain drive with gears. The fork was made welding two sets of blades together cause the tires are 30 inches tall. More later....dave

 

[curtisfox]

What are the tires and wheels from?What size are they?...............Curt

 

[RAT ROD]

Curt the tires and wheels came from a beach cruiser made in az
and are 26 x 4.0 / 30.50 inch tall. I'm using the shimano
7 speed cluster in my drive train with a couple of jack shafts.
The mfg. Of the original bike was (sikk bikes).

 

[Animatronicus]

Any new pictures of this beast?

 

[curtisfox]

Curt the tires and wheels came from a beach cruiser made in az
and are 26 x 4.0 / 30.50 inch tall. I'm using the shimano
7 speed cluster in my drive train with a couple of jack shafts.
The mfg. Of the original bike was (sikk bikes).

THANKS! Sure love your build,cant wait to see more. Should be a nice soft ride.................Curt

 

[MotoMagz]

Nomally I don t browse the Rat section.But I'm glad I did. Wow very nice! And A true ratty look. I hate the garbages up rats with all kinds of junk on them. A rat is rusty and old looking parts IMO. This build represents what a rat rod is...awesome job¡!¡!

 

[RAT ROD]

Almost finished now thinkin about paint and final finish...here a couple o pics. The paper on tank is temp. Work

 

[MotoMagz]

Nice..like the details and custom touches!!!!

 

[curtisfox]

WOW!
I love this bike,super Kool Can you explane the seat mount? kind of look like the front spring is way up by the tank................Curt

This should be in the DIY build section.

 

[RAT ROD]

Wanted the seat to work on as long an arc as possible, its a very smooth ride.

 

[Trey]

Whoah.
I'm on board. Outstanding!

 

[silverbear]

There's a lot to like about this build... great flowing lines with a kind of organic, functional feel to how it is put together. Clever, thoughtful and well executed... the work of an artisan. A lot of time, energy and creative staring went into this one. Well done, sir!
SB

 

[Ludwig II]

I love it. I actually want to ride this down to a local bike meeting pub.

 

[LabRat]

Nice. Just how I would like to build.

 

[RAT ROD]

Thanks to all for the nice words....Dave