Bat

[Hoeha]

Okay, the grimmrod is almost ready for sandblasting, and the customerwork is a little slow, so it's time for a brand new project.
Laced up a pair of polished 100mm rims, rear with a nexus 3sp coasterbrake.
Started the offset fork today, and here's the progress:

It still has a good 2-3mm of clearance on each side...

The extra hoop on the bottom will align with the 2 crossbars in the frame. At least, thats the idea...

 

[badmuller]

very nice!!!

 

[wimpy]

And he's off again,ladies and gents! Now what? :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: Surprise us Mr. H.,like you allways do.

 

[Hoeha]

Heheheh, thanx guys! Hope I won't let you down...

 

[Hoeha]

Here are 2 pics of the design. The back end will change somewhat, but you get the idea

 

[wimpy]

That's a cruel design,T. Reminds me a bit of the designs of Kamilos. Like the way,that the frame seems to be one piece with the fork-part.
Btw,is that an Auto-cad drawing? Thumbs up and I'ld say: go for it! :mrgreen:

 

[Hoeha]

It's solid edge, a 3D programm I use for work. Thought i'd try it with the bike building for once.
Normally I do use autocad to just make a side view. That's way faster.
Who is Kamilos?

 

[Hoeha]

O, you mean the guy from Poland! Yeah, those are awesome bikes.

 

[Hoeha]

Top crown

 

[badmuller]

Yep cool !!!

 

[jackdaw]

Too cool ! I love/hate the suspense.

 

[Hoeha]

Me too!

 

[wimpy]

Yo T., am I right that I saw your orange creation on MP? It's an add from a guy from Gemert. And he's selling more bikes.
And yes, I ment the Polish dude. Friend of mine from Hellevoet rides his Downfly-bike. So take the comparison as a compliment. :mrgreen:

 

[Hoeha]

Heheheh, i definitely took it as a compliment

Yeah, the guy from gemert is selling the bike. He asked me to build the doublestretch for him to sell. (and ride as long as its not sold :mrgreen: )

I'm doing some more work for him now. Two rebuilds, nothing special.

 

[Hoeha]

Progress on the bat

Also scored some nice harley sportster fenders this morning. Don't know if i'll use them on this build though.

 

[wimpy]

Nice idea,these fenders. Although I'm not sure yet,about the looks of the rearfender (might be a bit too wide),the frontfender is an absolute winner. Fits really nicely 'round the wheel. If you had a pair,it would look great,I think. If the rearfender is less wide,it suits the wheel better,at least,that's what I think. Think it over,T. But it certainly has potention. Looking forward to the pics. :mrgreen:

 

[Hoeha]

Dunno about the fenders yet. I like the idea of being able to ride in the rain, but those tires just look too good to cover up....

Anyway, here's another mornings work

 

[King Zebba]

Lookin real nice! 8)

 

[deven_science]

I like that it's very different! I love to experiment with convention myself, so great job!

 

[wimpy]

Get rid of the fenders! Who needs 'm,if a bike has these looks? You ........artist,you! :mrgreen:
I defenitely need a welding-course.