Recent content by Bloodyknuckles

Stand it on the back wheel on a scale. If it has a rear fender, stand on scale holding bike, then subtract your weight.

First you should sand/grind all the loose rust/paint off. Then apply a rust neutralizer. There are many available at paint supply stores. Then put your body filler on, sand w/80 grit paper, spray multiple coats of sandable primer,sand with 180 grit between each coat til the last coat, then sand...

Dyno's are great bikes! I have had one for over 10yrs and it's still my favorite rider.

You could make some good money repoping parts like that!

45 IN BODY, 14 IN MIND

The biggest problem I have is getting a uniform texture when spraying on a non-flat surface. It will probably take a little practice, but you should get good results.

Your better off with the bike instead of the Ghia

I've been looking for one of those for a while. Good Score!

I love watching old skate footage. It brings back alot of memories. The Dogtown Z Boys were killing it back then. I saw a documentary about them a few years ago. I never realized how similar my style was to theirs til I saw that film. My friends and I were doing the same kind of stuff, only we...

I did one with aluminum diamond plate cut from an old truck tool box.

An angle grinder with a cutting blade will do it. The main thing you have to watch out for (except wearing the usual safety attire) is cutting a hole in the tubes. That will cause a possible future breaking point. If that happens, weld it solid.

I still ride my shortboard and funshape, but we seem to be flat more than ever, so the longboard gets in the water most. Surfing and skateboarding has always been a great way stay in shape, but as I've gotten older my size has increased and reflexes slowed. I used to be very good at both, but...

Ever since I got old (when did that happen?) I've switched from shortboards to longboards. I also ride longboard skateboards when the waves are flat.

Sometimes you have a good feeling and go with it. Too bad more people don't do things like that. This country would be a much better place. Great job! :D

It seems like every car show swap meet I find alot of overpriced bikes and few deals. I think most people selling are looking for a big fish!