Re: Pure Evel - Name Change
Sweet!
Looking forward to progress on this :wink: What's your color scheme...red, white, and blue? 8)
Sweet!
Looking forward to progress on this :wink: What's your color scheme...red, white, and blue? 8)
Hot Rod Higgins - DONE. In the finished forum
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Re: Pure Evel - Name Change
looking good so far
Has to beSCHWINNRAY69 said:
looking good so far
Re: Hot Rod Higgins - Name Change part II
OK...seriously....I am usually not a freak like this....ok, well maybe I am....but I spent all day yesterday looking at Evel bikes trying to incorporate it into my build and I didn't like the direction it was going. I thought the X53 fork didn't work, I didn't like the fender skirts and worst of all, my long spring seat looked kind of funky. So, I figured I would flop like a fish and drop the EK theme and just build my hot rod rat bike. At this point it is too late to turn back as the bike is about 80% painted. I still have to shoot the frame another coat and then finish the tank. Probably not going to go with at specific theme, although there will be a reference to my all time favorite hot rodder Bill "Grumpy" Jenkins.
Got everything painted flat black and then taped up for the silver metallic accents. My X53 fork chrome was trashed so it has been painted metallic silver, so I thought I would carry that through the build.
Chain guard
Fender skirts
Nice....
Tank came out pretty good. Just need to figure out if I'm gonna go with a silver insert or maybe have some lines pulled.
Seat, fender, tank, etc.
OK...seriously....I am usually not a freak like this....ok, well maybe I am....but I spent all day yesterday looking at Evel bikes trying to incorporate it into my build and I didn't like the direction it was going. I thought the X53 fork didn't work, I didn't like the fender skirts and worst of all, my long spring seat looked kind of funky. So, I figured I would flop like a fish and drop the EK theme and just build my hot rod rat bike. At this point it is too late to turn back as the bike is about 80% painted. I still have to shoot the frame another coat and then finish the tank. Probably not going to go with at specific theme, although there will be a reference to my all time favorite hot rodder Bill "Grumpy" Jenkins.
Got everything painted flat black and then taped up for the silver metallic accents. My X53 fork chrome was trashed so it has been painted metallic silver, so I thought I would carry that through the build.
Chain guard
Fender skirts
Nice....
Tank came out pretty good. Just need to figure out if I'm gonna go with a silver insert or maybe have some lines pulled.
Seat, fender, tank, etc.
Re: Hot Rod Higgins - Name Change part II
Wow, that paint is NICE!! :shock: I think I like this Hot Rod theme better 8) Can't wait to see the parts on the bike :wink:
Wow, that paint is NICE!! :shock: I think I like this Hot Rod theme better 8) Can't wait to see the parts on the bike :wink:
Re: Hot Rod Higgins - Name Change part II
Thanks man....not bad considering I have no idea what the heck I am doing with the paint. Probably going to go with red, white and gray on the striping. I need a nice old vintage light with a yellow lens now.
SCHWINNRAY69 said:
Thanks man....not bad considering I have no idea what the heck I am doing with the paint. Probably going to go with red, white and gray on the striping. I need a nice old vintage light with a yellow lens now.
Re: Hot Rod Higgins - Name Change part II
The black/silver looks wicked.Really diggin the mooneyes on the seat also.I think this one is gonna look super
The black/silver looks wicked.Really diggin the mooneyes on the seat also.I think this one is gonna look super
Re: Hot Rod Higgins - Name Change part II
Very cool...nice job on that chainguard!! I see a bit of reflection!!!
Very cool...nice job on that chainguard!! I see a bit of reflection!!!
Re: Hot Rod Higgins - Name Change part II
This is coming together really nice Terry. Can't wait to see it in person.
This is coming together really nice Terry. Can't wait to see it in person.
Re: Hot Rod Higgins - Name Change part II
Sweet! The black & silver look great! 8)
Sweet! The black & silver look great! 8)
Re: Hot Rod Higgins - Name Change part II
This is gonna be sweet. Let's see some assemblage!
This is gonna be sweet. Let's see some assemblage!
Re: Hot Rod Higgins - Name Change part II
Thanks guys....It's pretty much your stereo-typical rat with chrome wheels and blackwalls. Just trying to make it look clean and slick. I need to get the fender and tank to the pinstripers here soon. I still need a front tire and a cool front light. I'd really like a yellow lens, but we'll see what I can dig up. Right now it is a single speed, but if I get it done soon enough, I am going to start lacing up my three speed hub to a 24" and convert it to a three speed.
Mark...I might have it done in time for the meet on the 2nd. If so, I'll bring it down. Not sure what bikes I am bringing. I got a really nice '68 Stingray Deluxe, but haven't had the time to clean it up yet.
Thanks guys....It's pretty much your stereo-typical rat with chrome wheels and blackwalls. Just trying to make it look clean and slick. I need to get the fender and tank to the pinstripers here soon. I still need a front tire and a cool front light. I'd really like a yellow lens, but we'll see what I can dig up. Right now it is a single speed, but if I get it done soon enough, I am going to start lacing up my three speed hub to a 24" and convert it to a three speed.
Mark...I might have it done in time for the meet on the 2nd. If so, I'll bring it down. Not sure what bikes I am bringing. I got a really nice '68 Stingray Deluxe, but haven't had the time to clean it up yet.
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Re: Hot Rod Higgins
For the yellow lens light, some craft stores sell what they call stained glass paint, it's basically like a candy paint, and you can paint light lenses with it. You might wanna look for some of that.
For the yellow lens light, some craft stores sell what they call stained glass paint, it's basically like a candy paint, and you can paint light lenses with it. You might wanna look for some of that.
Re: Hot Rod Higgins
Thanks for the info on the glass paint. I may just try that.
I just found the raised Higgins "V" headbadge from another member. I wasn't thrilled with the flat tin one that came on it. I think I am going to clean it up and shoot it with the silver to keep that clean look on the flat black. I also picked up a silver and black chainring.
Still not sure what to do with the tank. I thought about painting silver inserts like a harley tank....Or maybe just drop on a couple of Higgins emblems and then have some pinstriping. Also thought about making some PVC "pipes" in a play off the pipe tank decals that came on some Higgins bikes. The bike kind of reminds me of a Russell Mitchell motorcycle although that wasn't my intention.
Thanks for the info on the glass paint. I may just try that.
I just found the raised Higgins "V" headbadge from another member. I wasn't thrilled with the flat tin one that came on it. I think I am going to clean it up and shoot it with the silver to keep that clean look on the flat black. I also picked up a silver and black chainring.
Still not sure what to do with the tank. I thought about painting silver inserts like a harley tank....Or maybe just drop on a couple of Higgins emblems and then have some pinstriping. Also thought about making some PVC "pipes" in a play off the pipe tank decals that came on some Higgins bikes. The bike kind of reminds me of a Russell Mitchell motorcycle although that wasn't my intention.
Re: Hot Rod Higgins
The flat black with silver accents looks really cool!
Good thinking about dropping a theme and building what you like
The flat black with silver accents looks really cool!
Good thinking about dropping a theme and building what you like
Re: Hot Rod Higgins
I'm really liking this build, it's the kind of bike i'd like to own. I have always liked the skirt guards, they really add a lot to a bike, but I never seem to find any.
Great build, Rg
I'm really liking this build, it's the kind of bike i'd like to own. I have always liked the skirt guards, they really add a lot to a bike, but I never seem to find any.
Great build, Rg
Re: Hot Rod Higgins
Thanks…I know everyone has built a flat black rat bike. It’s been done time and time again….and there isn’t going to be anything out of the ordinary and no major customizations (I have major respect for the guys who can do their own fabrication. I just don’t have the skills at this time). I’m just building a bike within my skill set that I enjoy and think looks cool. Dark, low, fat tires, flat bars, etc.
Thanks…I know everyone has built a flat black rat bike. It’s been done time and time again….and there isn’t going to be anything out of the ordinary and no major customizations (I have major respect for the guys who can do their own fabrication. I just don’t have the skills at this time). I’m just building a bike within my skill set that I enjoy and think looks cool. Dark, low, fat tires, flat bars, etc.
Re: Hot Rod Higgins
I haven't touched the Higgins build since Sunday. I am also building a road bike at the same time, so I spent the last couple of days putting on derailluers, running cables, etc. I did order some new parts for the Higgins. I bought a badge from another member. I ordered a front tire and some brushed aluminum and black grips. The bars came off a Nirve Switchblade. I plan to put on a couple more coats of paint on the frame and tank then do a little more rear fender modification. After painting it, I decided the fender isn't quite the way I want just yet. I think I have all the parts now to get it done. I'll start assembly this weekend. I plan to be done by June 1st.
I haven't touched the Higgins build since Sunday. I am also building a road bike at the same time, so I spent the last couple of days putting on derailluers, running cables, etc. I did order some new parts for the Higgins. I bought a badge from another member. I ordered a front tire and some brushed aluminum and black grips. The bars came off a Nirve Switchblade. I plan to put on a couple more coats of paint on the frame and tank then do a little more rear fender modification. After painting it, I decided the fender isn't quite the way I want just yet. I think I have all the parts now to get it done. I'll start assembly this weekend. I plan to be done by June 1st.
Re: Hot Rod Higgins - Mocked up rear fender 5/24
I mocked up the rear end on my Hot Rod. Followed the lines of the skirt and cut the rear fender to a point. Overall I am fairly happy with it. Still need to straighten it out a little, grind it smooth and then paint it. I was a little surprised at the clearance under the fender with the 24X3. I pulled out a 26X2.125 Nirve Fat A** tire and it has a smaller OD than the Thick Brick. I am not sure how I feel about it. I'm gonna wait till I get it assembled and then see what I think. The other option is to lose the skirts and slam the fender down on the tire. I suppose I could fabricate a "flatter" fender too. It has a batman feel to it the way it looks. What do you guys think?
I mocked up the rear end on my Hot Rod. Followed the lines of the skirt and cut the rear fender to a point. Overall I am fairly happy with it. Still need to straighten it out a little, grind it smooth and then paint it. I was a little surprised at the clearance under the fender with the 24X3. I pulled out a 26X2.125 Nirve Fat A** tire and it has a smaller OD than the Thick Brick. I am not sure how I feel about it. I'm gonna wait till I get it assembled and then see what I think. The other option is to lose the skirts and slam the fender down on the tire. I suppose I could fabricate a "flatter" fender too. It has a batman feel to it the way it looks. What do you guys think?
Re: Hot Rod Higgins - Mocked up rear fender 5/24
Wow!!!!!!!!
Wow!!!!!!!!
Re: Hot Rod Higgins - Name Change part II
Man you making me want to get my bike from NBW. Ya whole bike is sweet!!pick said:
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