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Maiden shakedown ride on FOOLIGAN. Fun solid 2 hour ride

Yes, it is a large replica of that.

Someone just asked this question on FB about the tank: "Does the Bugeye tank have anything to with the Cicada Bloom this year ?" :D :D :D :D

Few more pics from the ride.

I forgot to take a photo as I assembled the crank and spacers, but there were threads left over on both sides of the crank.

I couldn't be more pleased with the first shakedown ride. I was fully prepared to just make it down the lane and back and have something rub or have some problem with the extensions or the saddle. But right away it just felt solid and tight all the way around. It was beautiful weather too. Just...

Here is a cool little video

I plan to age both the fork and tank to blend with the frame patina more. Thanks, it was so fun to get it out in the wild and see it in bigger spaces than our courtyard. I plan to age both the fork and tank to blend with the frame patina more. It was a beautiful evening too. Right around 80...

That is one of my go to puddles. We were married in that Cathedral. Praise the Lord and pass the biscuits.

So far, so good. Adding photos live during my ride

No dookie

Pulled out saddle that came with the Oriole. I had to disconnect it from the lucky 7 seatpost and flip the 7 around. One of the seat pan brackets that clamps to the spring assembly is broke, but the pan is still supported.

Started looking at the saddle and realizes the left spring was rushed off where it connects to the seat frame.