Higgins Goes the Distance

[yeshoney]

EB,

I think this turned out great - the only change I might consider is a 10 speed type goose neck. One that is angled prallel to the ground. It would give it that racy look and well it already has the ratty l 8) 8) k!

Jeo

 

[ExtraBlaze]

Thanks Joe.It was bothering me to.When I asked around here everyone said leave it.I think I have a stem with more of a acute angle to it.If my hub doesn't show tommorow I'll try it out.

 

[Japsel]

this bike is awesome

 

[ExtraBlaze]

Thanks.Got some pics of the weekend details.

 

[BrigmasterA]

Dude where did you get the rat rod license? That's tight!

 

[bigdumbhead]

Dude where did you get the rat rod license? That's tight!

X2!!!

 

[Dan Jose]

I want one too! Please let us know. :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

 

[ExtraBlaze]

http://cgi.ebay.com/RAT-ROD-Official-US ... dZViewItem?

 

[thatismytruck]

bought it.

 

[cheesegrabber6]

I LOVE this bike, VERY well executed. I need to see some more pics!!

 

[ExtraBlaze]

Thanks guys.My Nexus 7 finally showed and I ran out to get spokes.Should be laced up soon if all goes well.

 

[ExtraBlaze]

Got her laced.

Was more of a chore than the front because the hub was so heavy.Had to fix a few spokes after pic.Tightened it up and got it pretty true(not perfect).
I dropped it in the bike and it felt like dropping in a big block.Looks great.Changes the whole tail end.Looks like it could twist the stays off. :mrgreen:
I tried to take pics but the light was garbage.Will post some as soon as I can take a decent one.
I have to find a thumb shifter A.because I want to make a suicide shift B.The twist shift is to narrow for these bars
I had an adjustable gooseneck I was going to throw on but it was to wide for the fork.Ordered a luck 7 type seat post today also.
Getting close. :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

 

[Japsel]

Awesome!
Since my rearwheel is dying on me, I too must master myself in the dark art of lacing wheels

 

[Dan Jose]

Awsome, for some odd reason im scared to lace and true a wheel. :?

 

[ExtraBlaze]

Thanks guys.Lacing seemed scary to me too.Rat rod's tutorial is great tho'.Truing is the thing that takes the practice.

Got some pics with the rear in.

BLSM's photoshop sold me on black tape so I scooped a roll and went to town.Thanks for that bro'.

Nexus rolls super smooth.Gotta get this shifter worked out.

Again thanks for the tips and comments. :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

 

[ifitsfreeitsforme]

wow this thing is great. how about an oil tank?

 

[bigdumbhead]

looks great. just ordered a decal!!

 

[ratina]

Wow that turned out nice! I love the tank decals!

 

[Unchained]

That's very nice, I like the addition of the correct beehive springer.

 

[Flame Jigger]

Man this bike is looking great. I am enjoying watching it come together. I love that seat but I do think it might be a bit too ratty for this bike. Just my 2 cents worth so I hope not to offend you.