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Change of mind.. I saw some vintage posters of Clements and Falcons, and decided to go with classic black and white on this one. I think the frame is warped though, because it pulls when I ride it. Otherwise, flat black, white tires, springer fork, flipped handlebars from another bike, and a...

Been inspired to make this a Flying Merkel tribute.. I saw an old rusty one this summer at the Motorcycle Museum in Sturgis, and came up with this rough mock-up in photoshop. White tires came in, springer fork fits, thinking of making the tank out of wood.. photo by strangething1, on Flickr

I came across a listing on Craig's List for a "Maroon Western Flyer, with basket, $30". No picture. I got hold of the seller and was able to stop by and see it tonight. Well I couldn't resist. I did have to drive the two-seater home, ride my bike back and ghost ride / walk the bikes home. A...

I found some small steel serving plates, and I think they will fit on the front wheel.. Inspired by the trash can lids a while back!

Now that I have completed "Brooksie" and "The Sting-Rat", I've got a few parts around to play with.. You may have noticed this little bike in the back ground of some of my other posts. It's a 6-speed folding bike that I got on Craigslist for 50 bucks. It's got little 20 inch wheels, and I...

IMG_3172 by strangething1, on Flickr IMG_3177 by strangething1, on Flickr IMG_3175 by strangething1, on Flickr Yes, it's a 'bicycle' playing card. IMG_3176 by strangething1, on Flickr IMG_3178 by strangething1, on Flickr I found that I had to get a new kick-stand that was longer to...

Last ride with the rear fender IMG_3140 by strangething1, on Flickr

IMG_3116 by strangething1, on Flickr $1.99 LED flashlight with a bracket on my unused bullet headlight mount.. IMG_3158 by strangething1, on Flickr Shrunky Head and coin purse. IMG_3156 by strangething1, on Flickr Maybe I could just leave it taped on... Isn't that Ratty?? IMG_3121 by...

IMG_3082 by strangething1, on Flickr I did get a small chrome fender for the front, which works, as that tire is a bit smaller..

IMG_3113 by strangething1, on Flickr So close to working..

The Sting-Rat is on the road, and done for now.. Until I make a vinyl gas-tank-shaped bag with flames stitched on the side. I tried to get that rear fender to work, shifting it back so that it started right under the seat, but with the bigger tires on the back, there was only about a dime's...

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The chain guard was spray-painted white. I sanded it down and put my STING-RAT logo on in Sharpie Marker. IMG_3080 by strangething1, on Flickr

My first "hub" IMG_3063 by strangething1, on Flickr

I got some big ape hangers from my friends at the bike shop. This project is also cool to me because I'm using my local shop in Myrtle Beach, and not ordering anything online. They have been very helpful! When I stand next to the bike, the handlebars are as tall as me. I'm 6'1". Go big or...

The original tires were crusty and cracked. I think they were the originals from 1976. Lots of gunk on everything, and the wheels were spraypainted grey. Since I didn't do it, not cool, plus many of the spokes were loose. I decided to get new wheels, and get a fatter tire for the back as...

I'm flattered by the interest in this! I thought it was a good deal. Didn't know these were so hard to find! This bike is special to me because it's the first vintage frame that I have re-done/restored/ratted.. In order to get the Stingray feel that I had as a kid, I knew that I needed some...

IMG_3013 by strangething1, on Flickr Here is the bike as I got it..

So- When I was a kid in Nebraska, about 1986 or so, I had a Schwinn Sting-Ray. Nothing with gears or anything, just a stock red stingray, with a yellow seat. That was my ride. I cut out paper that I drew buttons on and' taped it to the frame and then I could shoot machine guns and lasers at...