Bonefish: The Afterlife

[Tallbikeman]

I love a good kickstand.

 

[MattiThundrrr]

 

[MattiThundrrr]

Little bit of air and some oil. Check.

Sunshine, hat, and glasses. Check
Canadian tuxedo. Check

I'm ready to ride the beast that hasn't been ridden.

 

[MattiThundrrr]

This bike has been in the basement for so long I forgot how good that blue is in the sunlight

 

[BartRidesEternal]

Flakey! I like it, just like my hair

 

[GTHOtrod]

 

[MattiThundrrr]

These bars were the original plan. More sweep, moto crossbar, chrome, what's not to love?

Oh yeah, that stupid bulge... Still looking for an aluminum gooseneck to make it happen...
Also have some nebulous plans for dual looks for the fish, but this fork has resisted several attempts at bending.

 

[MattiThundrrr]

Been trying to make a mascot type thing happen as well, but I'm still not feeling it:

I filed down the wrenches so they fit better and can be bonded together. I guess I'm committed, they're pretty much ruined for any other purpose now.

Cute but stupid. Is this stuff my style? I dunno

 

[MattiThundrrr]

Waiting for some sunshine to get the final pics; deadline #2 is today. Woke up to freezing rain this morning. Winter/spring builds are a struggle up here. Ignore all of Ingola's success, his hood is warmer and sunnier than mine. Or something

 

[ingola]

Waiting for some sunshine to get the final pics; deadline #2 is today. Woke up to freezing rain this morning. Winter/spring builds are a struggle up here. Ignore all of Ingola's success, his hood is warmer and sunnier than mine. Or something

No I build it over the house

 

[MattiThundrrr]

How is it possible that I didn't get a single picture with the brakes set up properly?

Professionalism, that's how.

 

[MattiThundrrr]

Voting closed? Lol here's the warts. I missed a gigantic spot on the bars

I'm terrible at painting. If I cared, I'd probably redo it. And if I did, I might paint the stem cap. As it stands, the current look is really growing on me. Not sure it I'm going to put forth the effort to get the chrome bars on there.

I'm in a bit of a funk: the test ride I did a couple of weeks ago is my only ride so far this year. Gotta get rolling on something

 

[MattiThundrrr]

Didn't take any pictures, but I also shredded the seat cover when installing. The holes on the inside of the sissy had rough edges, ripped the vinyl in several spots. Stickers might be the answer. I like the black, but there is also a retro option possible:

Might have a line on a nos 2 tone CCM nanner similar to above that would be too nice for a Thundrrr bike.

 

[MattiThundrrr]

With the Build Off ended, got some time to work on those things that were really bugging me. So I decapitated the Fish.

I really need to get the brakes worked out. Brakes are good. So I'm going to throw on a new cable and some new shoes. I have a brand new set of Tektro v brakes somewhere, but I think that's too fancy for this bike.
Also gonna spray those bits I mentioned before

 

[MattiThundrrr]

Beautiful day for a spray!

Shook up the appliance enamel and hit it three times.

Even wearing gloves, still able to get it all over my hands

The usual streaks and smears, so it'll match the fork I painted

 

[Captain Awesome]

Beautiful day for a spray!
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Shook up the appliance enamel and hit it three times.View attachment 209291
Even wearing gloves, still able to get it all over my hands
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The usual streaks and smears, so it'll match the fork I painted

I get the same results with all of those appliance grade enamels

 

[MattiThundrrr]

New pads installed using the trusty Parks BCBPAG1.

Seatpost clamp returned to forward bolt position.

I get the same results with all of those appliance grade enamels

I dunno. Painted part photography fun. This is deep:

 

[MattiThundrrr]

Also, notice that the Fish now wears black plastic pedals. The alloy ones are on Duck Norris.

 

[MattiThundrrr]

Two looks, which do you prefer?

The ride is a gazillion times better with the fat Tire on the spoked wheel. I just am not a muscle bike guy. BMX for life

 

[Captain Awesome]

Two looks, which do you prefer?View attachment 227932View attachment 227933
The ride is a gazillion times better with the fat Tire on the spoked wheel. I just am not a muscle bike guy. BMX for life

Spokes