Recent content by sdframe

Well, I blew it. I dug out my old Rollfast rat, started looking for and gathering parts for the buildoff, one thing led to another, and I completed the dang thinf last week! It's an e-rat, and tops out at 30.5 mph. Check it out at https://ratrodbikes.com/threads/gun-jumper.119712/

Nice pile. May I fish out of it?

I wasn't thrilled with the zip ties holding the cables to the frame, so I dug out some old metal clips for a vintage look. I also ordered two decals to show that my rat is electrified. I'm still waiting for shipment of a disc brake ready springer fork.

I hadn't noticed the V pattern. I always admired V-twins.

No. just a very basic motor kit.

When I read that the upcoming RRBBO 19 would allow e-bikes, I got quite excited. I had been ruminating about building a rat e-bike for some time now. I started gathering and ordering parts and dug out my favorite pedal-powered rat for some revamping. Not that it needed revamping; it was a joy...

I'm thinking of reworking this ol' rat. I'd like to turn it into an e-rat.

That's a sweet Flying Burrito, Brother.

It's so pretty as is. I almost hate to see you change it.

Mmmmm . . . . a burrito. My appetite has been whetted.

Maybe use square pegs instead of nuts and bolts?

Please tell us more about that paint. It looks like it could be good stuff.

Those gussets are inspirational! Looking forward to the finished bike.

thx

I just finished this modern Phat cruiser, using a vintage Roadmaster springer fork, vintage J.C. Higgins light and a pretty crank set from I don't know what. It's finished in Metalspeck with a clearcoat. I love how it came out, but alas, it's a single speed and I live in the Tucson foothills. I...