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Thank you......Thank you very much.sensor said:
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Re: "RATS-ALT" (NEW LINES)
I like the truss rod idea! You just keep coming up with cool additions to this bike!
Now you got me thinking! My wife probably won't allow bikes in the house, because I would be in there all the time. I think she likes it when I'm in the shop instead of the house, and I can also do a better job of dodging the Honey-Do list as well!KOTA said:
I like the truss rod idea! You just keep coming up with cool additions to this bike!
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Glad this ain't over yet!
Glad this ain't over yet!
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:lol: :lol: .There's SEVEN weeks left! I don't plan on painting it for at least 3-4 weeks from now. I have no idea what "could" be next. :lol:herr_rudolf said:
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There's also a 'Finished Bikes of RRBBO#6'-thread since today! :mrgreen:
I love your attitude towards your build. I did my RRBBO#4-bike that way and I'm a bit jealous of you now I'm working off of a tought-out 'concept'. I try to be spontainious but somehow I keep falling back on my initial design. I like it when you suddenly decide to try something new and realizing it works!
Keep on doing what you do my friend.
KOTA said:
There's also a 'Finished Bikes of RRBBO#6'-thread since today! :mrgreen:
I love your attitude towards your build. I did my RRBBO#4-bike that way and I'm a bit jealous of you now I'm working off of a tought-out 'concept'. I try to be spontainious but somehow I keep falling back on my initial design. I like it when you suddenly decide to try something new and realizing it works!
Keep on doing what you do my friend.
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Is it painted yet???? :lol: :lol: I'm with you. I haven't painted yet, but have plenty of stuff still to do, besided, once it's painted you have to worry about putting a huge scratch on it while fitting parts etc. Lookin great so far!
KOTA said:
Is it painted yet???? :lol: :lol: I'm with you. I haven't painted yet, but have plenty of stuff still to do, besided, once it's painted you have to worry about putting a huge scratch on it while fitting parts etc. Lookin great so far!
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I've got about three color schemes in mind. ALL different. I don't know if I want something shiny, something satin or something flat. It'll be a couple of weeks before I decide.....Thanks!
I've got about three color schemes in mind. ALL different. I don't know if I want something shiny, something satin or something flat. It'll be a couple of weeks before I decide.....Thanks!
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Love the position of the rear fenderKOTA said:SOOOO! Here is the very last shot unpainted. I have a paint scheme in mind. But to be sure, I'm going to wait a week or so. This was the "look" I was going for (big BULLY)....So far it's been relaxing and FUN.
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One of my top 3 !! Great work man !!! :lol:
One of my top 3 !! Great work man !!! :lol:
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Thanks! Wasn't to sure in the beginning, like it NOW.
I've been looking at the bike for over a week, now....I can't make up my mind whether or not I like the ADDED tubes. Not sure if it adds or takes away from the bike....Opinions?
socratesjpt said:
Thanks! Wasn't to sure in the beginning, like it NOW.
Thanks! I'm flattered.Rodderz said:
I've been looking at the bike for over a week, now....I can't make up my mind whether or not I like the ADDED tubes. Not sure if it adds or takes away from the bike....Opinions?
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Maybe closer to the front tire ?
Maybe closer to the front tire ?
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I think the extra tubing adds to the cool factor of the bike. That said, my vote goes for having it farther back 8)
EDIT: Forget what I said.. I like it closer to the tire. However, I think the "point" itself should be a little farther back. Maybe take an inch off of the tip so it it doesn't look like it will cut the tire?
I think the extra tubing adds to the cool factor of the bike. That said, my vote goes for having it farther back 8)
EDIT: Forget what I said.. I like it closer to the tire. However, I think the "point" itself should be a little farther back. Maybe take an inch off of the tip so it it doesn't look like it will cut the tire?
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dont take this the wrong way but i am one of those "if you add something to a bike it should serve some sort of purpose sorta guys. now with that said those lines get real blury with the build off i mean i tweaked adding 9 pounds of vw carbs and plumbing junk to one side of a poor schwinn just so i could have the bells there but at least they served a purpose. i get what you are going for adding a lower line to the frame but why? maybe a faring for the pedals so when your flying down a hill it will cut through the wind better?
dont take this the wrong way but i am one of those "if you add something to a bike it should serve some sort of purpose sorta guys. now with that said those lines get real blury with the build off i mean i tweaked adding 9 pounds of vw carbs and plumbing junk to one side of a poor schwinn just so i could have the bells there but at least they served a purpose. i get what you are going for adding a lower line to the frame but why? maybe a faring for the pedals so when your flying down a hill it will cut through the wind better?
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Re: "RATS-ALT" (NEW LINES)
Sometimes , because it just f#&king cool , is all the purpose you needkarfer67 said:
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That tubing looks good! I think the chainguard should somehow follow the same line though. Both should be parallel with the ground.
That tubing looks good! I think the chainguard should somehow follow the same line though. Both should be parallel with the ground.
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I like the addition of the new tubing (original photo). The murray frame is really 'familiar', ya know? I think the addition adds something fresh to it.
Cheers,
Dr. T
I like the addition of the new tubing (original photo). The murray frame is really 'familiar', ya know? I think the addition adds something fresh to it.
Cheers,
Dr. T
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This is what I'm trying to do with the lines....Well sorta. :roll:
There's even a line on the tank.....herr-rudolf taught me this stuff. :lol:
It's a Higgins. :lol: Head tube is just "slightly" longer then a Murray.Dr. Tankenstein said:
This is what I'm trying to do with the lines....Well sorta. :roll:
There's even a line on the tank.....herr-rudolf taught me this stuff. :lol:
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Oops, too many margaritas at dinner tonight....yeah, double top tubes, DUH!
Cheers,
Dr. T
Oops, too many margaritas at dinner tonight....yeah, double top tubes, DUH!
Cheers,
Dr. T
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kota, that bike is starting to look really evil! 8) every step of the build the bike gets more menacing. that pic is a great example of what i refer to as a bikes "flow lines". mainly, trying to keep your straight lines and curved lines working in harmony. keep doing what your doing!KOTA said:It's a Higgins. :lol: Head tube is just "slightly" longer then a Murray.Dr. Tankenstein said:
This is what I'm trying to do with the lines....Well sorta. :roll:
There's even a line on the tank.....herr-rudolf taught me this stuff. :lol:
