X-53: Dirt Machine

[ej599]

Those look awesome. Very clean.

[OUTLAW]

this bike is going to be too kool. luv those forks. nice job

Outlaw

[kingplinker]

thanks for feedback so far guys - i think I came up with a "plan" last night so at least I have direction - - if I finish all my yard work I will try to post more pics this eve. _T.

[kingplinker]

looking for the right parts - ended up cleaning my shop more than working on my bike last night... will catch up soon _T.

[kingplinker]

OK, some progress... - been putting on parts, taking off parts, you know how it is... anyways, I think I settled on a few parts... so far - decided not to use the back part of the frame that bolts on - doing something different - Cheers, T.

[sensor]

those forks with those bars are going to be sick!

[kingplinker]

made a funky kick stand this eve... having fun... - T.

[aka_locojoe]

You're the king of kool details

[ej599]

Cool stand. I'm curious where the rusty saw blades goin' now!

[kingplinker]

Made sprocket yesterday - used lawn mower shroud thing to fill the holes...- worked on frame, sanding, etc. will post pics of that later - cheers guys, T.

[ratdaddy]

no way, don't paint it! That looks tough as it is. looks like art.

jeff

[JoeyMac]

awesome custom chainring! I too am curious where the rusty saw blade will go. I was thinking that was going to be part of the chainring, but then again you'd likely take your right foot off with that.

[kingplinker]

Hey, not sure abut the saw blade yet - not for cranks - may or may not use.

Finally got frame sanded down, took forever as usual - anyways, got it primered too - - decided to go for a satin black & red primer look - not sure yet. I took forks apart and sanded & primered those as well. More soon - Oh, the spikes are "electricity spikes" used on top of buildings and stuff - they are aluminum, so will polish up NICE - I cut the tubes next to them out of old electrical conduit - will paint the tubes - more to come!









AND, yes, I am READY! - Happy 4th!

[OUTLAW]

lookin good so far

Outlaw

[kingplinker]

sorry for delayed posting - been slammed with work and stuff - have made small amounts of progress, got soem parts painted satin black, frame will stay primer red/brown - should have rims in form CCR next day or so to clean/paint - the aluminum lighting rods shined up NICE, I had to make some black tubing "spacers/extenders" to attach to spot under seat where the factory x-53 back fender thing was installed - has to extend the tubes back, then install the spikes (held on w/bolts, no welding). — cheers!