Basman 883

[Lowjack'r]

@ Ace.
Here some pics from the frontside as you asked.


And a little closer.

Also a nice vieuw on how much space there is left between the tire and the forklegs.

[Ace]

Cheers Jack, great view from the front, that's one mean looking machine ! Headlight looks killer
Amazing how different your Basman looks compared to mine, handlebarwise. It's all in the details, right ?

[Lowjack'r]

Just a foggy Dutch daybreak.



And finally the chainguard is history.

[Ace]

Wow, that's a stunning photo Jack ! Totally printable and above-your-bed-hangeable if the wife will let you that is
A shame though it takes removing the bb bearing to switch the chainguard on or off, not a simple change you can switch back too.
But I like mine as well without it, no more chain hitting the guard. Clean look !

[Lowjack'r]

New chain comes my way.
Finally found the fat chain that i would like to have.


Specs:
fully nickel-plated
straight plates to withstand extreme loads
1/2" x 1/8"
pin length: 12.4 mm

[Lowjack'r]

New chain is here.


Old vs. new. I like the straight sideplates of the new chain.


New one +/- 5 mm wider.


On the bike.


Like the smooth out and inside.


Just a FAT chain,that looks good on the bike.Don't you think so?

[badmuller]

Looks awesome!
(prob. added some weight too).

[Ace]

Massive, I like it a lot

A few questions if you don't mind:
- did you have to buy 2 chains for your Bas, or are these long enough ? I needed my 2nd chain for only 20 links or so...got lots of spare links now
- Looks like tanktracks rolling down the street, very robust. What I like about my halflinkchain though, it makes no sound at all. Is this chain silent ?

[Lowjack'r]

@ Ace.
Yes i had to buy 2 chains also.
One chain has 96 links I needed 130 links on my bike.
So i have a lot of spare links left also.
Yes it's a silent chain,no strange sounds.

[racedoug33]

BEAUTIFUL BIKE!!!! I hope mine turns out half as nice as yours. Finding parts is the hard part for me.

[Lowjack'r]

BEAUTIFUL BIKE!!!! I hope mine turns out half as nice as yours. Finding parts is the hard part for me.

For parts you just have to search the web.
I found every part i've used on the bike at the web.
Bike is from Belgium. http://www.kapaza.be
Headlight from a town in the north of Holland. http://www.marktplaats.nl
Wheels from a town near my hometown. http://www.vcorps.nl/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=2525
Tires and frontbrake are from Germany. http://www.ebay.de
The chain comes from the United Kingdom. http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Sear ... Search=1g8
And with a little luck you can get the parts cheap also.

[racedoug33]

Thanks Lowjack'r. I have the frame set. I got it from http://www.sfcyco.com so now its just a matter of finding the parts and saving up the money for them. Thanks again for the links!

[FaceOFFbikes]

Thanks for the heads up on the new product..

[Lowjack'r]

Thanks for the heads up on the new product..

Heck yeah I forgot to mention the clocks.
You can get them straight at Ross Harjes.
You can also check on http://www.ebay.com search: handlebar clock or something like that.
You may find the same clocks for less money.

[Venice Motor Bikes]

I love those frames!!!