"Opportunity Knocks"...(minor updates)

[IronDio]

I liked the Tourist's original crank, so, it's staying

Here's my hi-tech way to lock the crank so I can use a coaster brake...I know, I know, you're thinking "how many hours did it take to engineer such an elaborate mechanism?!?"

Here's a shot of the bike with the crank

Plus, I'm giving this bike an "official" name. On account of how I acquired it, how I used what I had to make a cool men's bike, and the door knob details. It is now officially dubbed "Opportunity Knocks"

[jalopyjimmy13]

really kool man

[IronDio]

Just put the chain on and tightened the axle nuts...took it for a spin around the corner. Still waiting on the decals, but this baby is up and officially running!!!
D.O.B.= 1/8/12 @ 11:40pm CST
I'll post pics soon...off to bed I go

[cman]

Looking good.

Most of my first rides happen after 10 pm too.

[dvnport]

is it for sale?

[Rat Rod]

This thing is cool!

[Skipton]

Great Job! .... looking good!

[IronDio]

Thanks for all of the positive feedback!! It means a lot to me since this is my first cut and weld project. Here are some pics of the ALMOST finished bike. Had to switch out the rear fender brackets for a little more clearance and scratched the paint a little when I drilled out the rivets , but that should be an easy touch up. Ran a triple stripe down the top tube and over the fender and got the badge in it's permanent location.



I've never ridden a bike with the seat laid back like this and the low bars, but it's actually pretty comfortable for my 6'4" frame. And it seems like a pretty good ratio on the gears for cruisin'! Another thing I should point out in the pictures is the lack of snow! This is northern MN and we had close to 24" on the ground at this time last year!! It was in the 40's today, and if it keeps up, I'll have nice clear roads for some January rides! I'll post some more pics when I get the decals from my buddy.

[jalopyjimmy13]

man that seat n stripes pull it together yeah thanx now i need that seat lol

[g-ratter]

What happened to the really nice "stingray" like curved pieces that was part of the original drawing? I thought those were a really nice touch.

[IronDio]

What happened to the really nice "stingray" like curved pieces that was part of the original drawing? I thought those were a really nice touch.

Once I got the frame mods done, I liked the clean look without the extra bars...it might be my inner artist speaking, but the bike just didn't WANT them. Plus, this might just be the first, not only, sex-change I do to a bike...I'm thinking of doing another one possibly with a sidecar...

[motopsyco]

Inspirational build

[FatBoy]

Sweet Ride!!Great job

[IronDio]

is it for sale?

You know, I hadn't really thought about that, especially since I haven't had much of a chance to enjoy it yet...but, almost everything's for sale...if the right number comes up, that is

[IronDio]

Here are a few pics I snapped of the finished bicycle!