Re: Momma's Boy is CRANKED UP 6-16
Man, that is one beautiful bike so far!
Man, that is one beautiful bike so far!
Momma's Boy is what it is
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Re: Momma's Boy is CRANKED UP 6-16
Moved Momma's Boy back to the barn for some work. Hung the chain, installed the original pedals (not staying) old rusty 21.1 stem, new bars and 2 different sets of grips along with an old B-17 Brooks saddle. What do you folks think, black or white grips?
Moved Momma's Boy back to the barn for some work. Hung the chain, installed the original pedals (not staying) old rusty 21.1 stem, new bars and 2 different sets of grips along with an old B-17 Brooks saddle. What do you folks think, black or white grips?
Re: Momma's Boy is a rider! 6-18 lunchtime
Looking real nice! I like the white grips, goes nice with the tyres.
Looking real nice! I like the white grips, goes nice with the tyres.
Re: Momma's Boy is a rider! 6-18 lunchtime
I like the black best
I like the black best
Re: Momma's Boy is a rider! 6-18 lunchtime
I like the style of the black ones, but the white works better aesthetically, for me anyways.
Honestly, both look great, so a 'WIN' either way.
Cheers,
Dr. T
I like the style of the black ones, but the white works better aesthetically, for me anyways.
Honestly, both look great, so a 'WIN' either way.
Cheers,
Dr. T
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Re: Momma's Boy is a rider! 6-18 lunchtime
Tough call on the grips, I could go either way... you planning a rear black wire rack to balance those front struts?
Tough call on the grips, I could go either way... you planning a rear black wire rack to balance those front struts?
Re: Momma's Boy is a rider! 6-18 lunchtime
was pondering the use of the original rack in green and the support rods in black. By no means am I done, I have a ways to go before I call this DUN.
was pondering the use of the original rack in green and the support rods in black. By no means am I done, I have a ways to go before I call this DUN.
Re: Momma's Boy is a rider! 6-18 lunchtime
Looks great, everything goes!! 8) 8)
Looks great, everything goes!! 8) 8)
Re: Momma's Boy is a rider! 6-18 lunchtime
Tough, but I say black.
Tough, but I say black.
Re: Momma's Boy is a rider! 6-18 lunchtime
X2 - I'm liking the black grips.kingfish254 said:
Re: Momma's Boy is a rider! 6-18 lunchtime
During the ongoing search for cool parts on Saturday I stopprd by a local thrift store. I was looking for a cream colored purse to cut apart and cover my seat with. After a bit of digging around in the Texas humidity my wife pulled the plug on me. On the way out the door the owner asked what was I looking for. When I (6'1" and 330 pounds) said I was looking for a purse, I had her full attention :shock: I then let her know why I was looking for said "man bag". She told me she was going to Austin for the rest of the weekend and her sister (who has an upholstery shop) lives there too.
Anywhos, thrift lady called me this morning, she got me a full yard of cream colored "pleather" for $15.00. 8) That is what I call service. I have enough cream to do 3-4 seats and a few sets of grips.
During the ongoing search for cool parts on Saturday I stopprd by a local thrift store. I was looking for a cream colored purse to cut apart and cover my seat with. After a bit of digging around in the Texas humidity my wife pulled the plug on me. On the way out the door the owner asked what was I looking for. When I (6'1" and 330 pounds) said I was looking for a purse, I had her full attention :shock: I then let her know why I was looking for said "man bag". She told me she was going to Austin for the rest of the weekend and her sister (who has an upholstery shop) lives there too.
Anywhos, thrift lady called me this morning, she got me a full yard of cream colored "pleather" for $15.00. 8) That is what I call service. I have enough cream to do 3-4 seats and a few sets of grips.
Re: Momma's Boy is a rider! 6-18 lunchtime
Man,that's a great looking bike :!: It's easy to see the love you are putting into this build. I've never met your Mom or your Wife but I am sure they are very pleased :wink: Bravo 8) 8)
Man,that's a great looking bike :!: It's easy to see the love you are putting into this build. I've never met your Mom or your Wife but I am sure they are very pleased :wink: Bravo 8) 8)
Re: Momma's Boy is a rider! 6-18 lunchtime
I have seat issues. I think I'll leave the recover job up to my 12 year old. I'm sure he can't do any worse that what I did tonight. I bet I removed 200 staples getting this far. I guess I needed that basket weaving 101 class that my high school advisor recommended.
I have seat issues. I think I'll leave the recover job up to my 12 year old. I'm sure he can't do any worse that what I did tonight. I bet I removed 200 staples getting this far. I guess I needed that basket weaving 101 class that my high school advisor recommended.
Re: Momma's Boy is a rider! 6-21 seat installed
bolted the seat on this morning
bolted the seat on this morning
Re: Momma's Boy is a rider! 6-21 seat installed
Nice, really like the colors on this bike :wink:
Nice, really like the colors on this bike :wink:
Re: Momma's Boy is a rider! 6-21 seat installed
I prefer the black. A guy did some similar colors last year, but his was a boy's frame. http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a259/ ... e_30_b.jpg
Maybe the "Momma's Boy" theme works better with some lighter colors on it. :wink:
I prefer the black. A guy did some similar colors last year, but his was a boy's frame. http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a259/ ... e_30_b.jpg
Maybe the "Momma's Boy" theme works better with some lighter colors on it. :wink:
Re: Momma's Boy is a rider! 6-21 seat installed
What a great bike and story.
What's left on this build?
What a great bike and story.
What's left on this build?
Re: Momma's Boy is a rider! 6-21 seat installed
Really like your build! The name caught my attention. My mom was 56 when she passed 3 years ago. Was thinking about putting "Momma's Boy" or "Mama's Boy" on the trunk of my '64 Impala. I took her for granted when she was here. Now I drive by the cemetery on my way home from work and say "love you, Mom" because I know she can hear me and is watching over me. Your mom would be proud of that bike!
Really like your build! The name caught my attention. My mom was 56 when she passed 3 years ago. Was thinking about putting "Momma's Boy" or "Mama's Boy" on the trunk of my '64 Impala. I took her for granted when she was here. Now I drive by the cemetery on my way home from work and say "love you, Mom" because I know she can hear me and is watching over me. Your mom would be proud of that bike!
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Re: Momma's Boy is a rider! 6-21 seat installed
Nice color choice and combo. Refreshing to see a girl's frame get some attention.
Nice color choice and combo. Refreshing to see a girl's frame get some attention.
Re: Momma's Boy is a rider! 6-21 seat installed
I ended up doing the seat again, looks identicle as the first time, I guess it should look that way.
Peatbog said:
I ended up doing the seat again, looks identicle as the first time, I guess it should look that way.
