While I was at it, I liked the look and affect so much that I painted the filter on my other Billesbach bike to match the bike color.
Les Miserable
- Thread starter Oldbiscuit
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That would be Sally ! My 01 Mustang rag top
Took my ride to a motorcycle show in a town about 30 miles west of me today. Lots of really cool outrageous Harleys , and then there was my motorized bicycle ! I kind of figured I’d get laughter out of the show, but I was tied for 3rd for peoples choice(no trophy), but I did get the trophy for oldest bike ! I told them I considered it a 1949 based on the engine year. Had a great time and talked to many bikers who were blown away at the build.
It was funny talking to the lookers !! Some really thought it was a real bike from the early 1900’s. They were surprised when I told them that I just built it myself. One biker gal walked by and exclaimed “fricken E bikes”!! Everybody around just laughed, including me !
Well deserved trophy. Certainly looks like it was from the early 1900's. Tied for third place in Peoples Choice is excellent. Always nice to hear from a motorcycle expert.
Steve.
Steve.
The best compliment I received was from a guy my age who used to have his own bicycle shop somewhere in Colorado. He used to build all kinds of custom bicycles and was still working on a mini bike in his garage. He had to really get close and look because he thought it was a early Boardtracker.
Some really thought it was a real bike from the early 1900’s. Ya a couple other guys on the forum had the same reply... “fricken E bikes”!! Everybody around just laughed, including me ! And some people have no clue.......LOL.........Curt
Good to see some recognition for your work OB, well deserved.
Tom
Tom
Well, that came out real super. Love the paint. Tank lettering sets it off nicely.
Thanks Pete. Not close to the level of yours, but still a fun build and ride !