Venice Ruff Cycles Chopper Build

[Venice Motor Bikes]

I'm getting close to finishing it... Today I installed the pedal chain & roller for it to clear the bottom of the engine.

Now I'm just waiting on more parts to finish it before tearing it down for powder coating.

 

[magna_503]

very nice build. What's your final gear ratio?

 

[runnermike]

Norm....what type of chains are you using?

 

[culvercityclassic]

Seen that bike in person... It's BAD AZZ.

 

[Venice Motor Bikes]

Norm....what type of chains are you using?

I'm using a #35 for the clutch, a #41 for the main drive & a #410 for the pedals.

 

[runnermike]

Sorrry Norm....I should have clarified....what brand? Both chains look the same. I like the color....

 

[Venice Motor Bikes]

I finally got the seat from Ruff Cycles (in Germany)... The PO lost it (& returned it to sender)! Grrrrr!

Here's some pics of where I'm at right now...





















Now I'm gonna start making the intake manifold & exhaust.

This bike's getting real close to its first test ride & then a full tear down for powder coating & chrome!!

 

[Tang]

Looking good. Keep up the good work.


Tang

The trail life for me.

 

[Gbrebes]

Hey Norm,

That frame has got to be my favorite store bought frame I have ever seen!

I crave that bike! I really liked the pull back cruiser bars instead of ape hangers.

Would love to be riding next to you in that bike sometime in the future on a group ride.

4 strikes forever!

Gilbert

 

[curtisfox]

I finally got the seat from Ruff Cycles (in Germany)... The PO lost it (& returned it to sender)! Grrrrr!

Here's some pics of where I'm at right now...



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Now I'm gonna start making the intake manifold & exhaust.

This bike's getting real close to its first test ride & then a full tear down for powder coating & chrome!!

How wide and long is that seat,might havt to order one...........Curt

 

[dmb]

very nice bro...

 

[Venice Motor Bikes]

We finally got the Ruff Cycles bike started & took it out for a quick test ride!!

I can't post the video from my phone, but there's one on my FB/VMB page that you can easily see.

Click here >>>> https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=781678925229808

 

[hsvmick]

venice very nice and going by your test ride you very happy with the build well done great job once again ,
can i ask what is the front hub you used on this

 

[Gbrebes]

Man, that is one boss hog!

That thing is loud dude. Do you get to keep this bike, or is it for a customer? I would love to go for a ride with you on that crazy cool bike.

Are you going to keep it drill starting, or do something se?

Gilbert

 

[Venice Motor Bikes]

venice very nice and going by your test ride you very happy with the build well done great job once again ,
can i ask what is the front hub you used on this

I used a Shimano disc brake hub for the front wheel.

Man, that is one boss hog!

That thing is loud dude. Do you get to keep this bike, or is it for a customer? I would love to go for a ride with you on that crazy cool bike.

Are you going to keep it drill starting, or do something se?

Gilbert

This one's already sold... (but I'm planning on taking out for one good ride before I hand it over).

It's going to be a 'rope pull' start.

 

[Venice Motor Bikes]

I got everything back from chrome & powder coat today!!
We'll do the final build next week! (Stay tuned).

 

[culvercityclassic]

That's going to be such a bad ass ride, nice choice of color.

 

[Venice Motor Bikes]

The day has finally come!!!!

There's only a couple of minor details to handle, but it's pretty much finished!!!

Big thanks to Jeff Wolf, James Salsero & Bob Barnes for their help in this project!

 

[silverbear]

Sweet build, Norm. One thing I like about your bikes is your sense of line... for example the way your exhaust pipe follows the line of the frame... that's nice!
SB

 

[Venice Motor Bikes]

Thanks for the compliments SB... This bike took me 10 months to finally finish, & you're the only one to comment on it. (I guess that means you're the only one who cares).