Straight from Bonneville***The Speed Demon***(DONE!!!)

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Re: Straight from Bonneville***The Speed Demon***(Update #4)

Update #5,

So today I got a lot done. I cut school so that I could work on a few side projects to help improve my build. First I made a few Modifications to my wimpy set of "Newsboy" bars to get a really fast motorcycle look. I took pipe just barley smaller then my bars, Slid it into the ends then cut to size. Then I added a crossbar for strength. After all that, I welded all the extensions and here we have a nice beefy set of motorcycle bars. I couldn't help but Mock it up to get a feel for the new look. Also I has to do away with the 3 piece crank and put in a regular plain one piece. It doesn't look as bad as I thought. Last but not least I wanted to through up a teaser of what I have the light looking like. :wink:

Stay tuned...


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Re: Straight from Bonneville***The Speed Demon***(Update #5)

Double Nickle said:
yes it is 8)

I thought it looked like it in other pictures, now I see it close up. I have one similar off a Wal-mart bike (the bottom triple tree clamp is welded to the legs), but I removed the shock bodies and maybe will use it in the future, but will have to get a larger diameter tube to go over the short shock tubes to make a rigid fork.

The one I am using in my build right now is also a walmart fork, but just the clamps, I am building the legs.
 
Re: Straight from Bonneville***The Speed Demon***(Update #5)

Your bike is way cool.... cutting school is uncool.... :mrgreen:
I'm following your thread ...
 
Re: Straight from Bonneville***The Speed Demon***(Update #5)

whoinphx said:
Your bike is way cool.... cutting school is uncool.... :mrgreen:
I'm following your thread ...
:lol: :lol: :lol:
 
Re: Straight from Bonneville***The Speed Demon***(Update #5)

Dr. Tankenstein said:
Guess you don't need those KTM bars we talked about, huh?

BTW, looks awesome!
Well after I got these all Modified I don't think I want to use anything else. but if you want to bring them over next time you come we can defiantly try them out! :D
 
Re: Straight from Bonneville***The Speed Demon***(Update #5)

OK rat rodders, I need your opinion...

Would this X-53 fork look better on the bike than the chopper fork?

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Re: Straight from Bonneville***The Speed Demon***(Update #5)

Double Nickle said:
OK rat rodders, I need your opinion...

Would this X-53 fork look better on the bike than the chopper fork?

I suspect the general concensus will be yes.
 
Re: Straight from Bonneville***The Speed Demon***(Update #5)

yoothgeye said:
Double Nickle said:
OK rat rodders, I need your opinion...

Would this X-53 fork look better on the bike than the chopper fork?

I suspect the general concensus will be yes.
I think its at least worth trying. :wink:
 
Re: Straight from Bonneville***The Speed Demon***(Update #5)

Yes and sell me the other one! :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

Both look awesome, I think the X-53 will change the whole look.

DANG! I wish I had a free minute to come over and check this beast out!


Cheers,
Dr. T
 
Re: Straight from Bonneville***The Speed Demon***(Update #5)

YES, Hands down. 8)
 
Re: Straight from Bonneville***The Speed Demon***(Update #5)

I like the big triple-tree fork, but I think the X-53 fits the theme to which you seem to be building a little better.
 
Re: Straight from Bonneville***The Speed Demon***(Update #5)

I'm gonna say it...... X-53 forks are kinda ugly. The mean looking triple trees are cooler, I think.

Also, hasn't anyone noticed the EVIL serial number of this frame? I dig the theme.
 
Re: Straight from Bonneville***The Speed Demon***(Update #5)

Yeah, I like the triple trees :wink: Fits the look your going for better :D
 
Re: Straight from Bonneville***The Speed Demon***(Update #5)

Dr. Tankenstein said:
Yes and sell me the other one! :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

Both look awesome, I think the X-53 will change the whole look.

DANG! I wish I had a free minute to come over and check this beast out!


Cheers,
Dr. T

Your going to have to come over and make sure you still want it after I aged it. It's not perfect chrome anymore.

And y'all aren't making this any easier. I think it's about half and half, but the fork I use will be based on what fits the look. Tomorrow I will get pictures of both side by side.
 

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