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Looking good :D I like the way the bars flow with the fork :wink:
 
So cool.
I'm thinking primer red with some white accents. :wink:
 
Hey buddy, where did you run off to???????
 
X2....this is one of the coolest builds going! 8)
 
I like the Evans Action forks, interesting parts combination going on.
 
kingfish254 said:
Hey buddy, where did you run off to???????
I've been lurking. :lol:

Truth is I've been running into issues getting a tire/wheel/fender mockup that I'm happy with. I'm hoping to have an update by the end of the weekend!

Been watching Firewing come together--it's looking awesome bro! Seeing what you're able to do with the old boy makes me even happier we swapped. I can't wait to see it finished.

Speaking of our trade, I came across another Golden Flyer at a swap this past weekend that I couldn't resist. It's about 75% there including the googly-eyed Delta tank!

Thanks for resurrecting my thread--I need to get building! :D
 
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That's an amazing blend of parts!! LOOKIN GOOD!! :shock:
 
Finally a newsworthy update. :lol:

As previously mentioned, I've been having tire/wheel/fender issues, but I think I've landed on the right combo. I wanted to use a 24" wheelset with 24x3 tires, but the first iteration felt like a moon-lander:
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Next I tried a 24x2.125 up front. Tire/wheel combo did not play nicely with the Monark fender:
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Then I tried a 26" wheel up front. Hmmm...still not happy with the fender, but onto something:
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Swapped the Monark fender for a Shelby fender from the parts stash and BINGO! Wheel and tire fit nicely:
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Still working on a final paint combo, but I've really been digging black tires on black wheels lately so that's where I'm at for now:
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Now for my next dilemma. I picked up a rad headlight at a swap last weekend that fits the EvanAction springer like it was made for it (see last pic). I think it's actually a motorcycle headlight and has these great tear-drop shaped lights on either side. The only problem is it "hides" the super-cool tank/light combo on the frame. Enter option #2, the Rat Trap springer from Terry...
 
No wonder this build is so cool....its coming out of a super-cool looking work area that looks like it holds a treasure trove of parts....love that old Pabst sign! 8)
 
man love the differant Ideas and layouts!!! all those nice combos are giving me ideas for next year!!!!!!

Troy
 
Thanks for the kind words, fellers!

Threw the rat trap and Monark fender on tonight with a wheel I had laying around. I like the way the RT lines up with the frame, but I think the EvanAction is definitely the way to go:
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Also decided to save the headlight for another project on down the road. Gettin' closer to the fun part. 8)
 
nateyboy said:
kingfish254 said:
Hey buddy, where did you run off to???????
I've been lurking. :lol:

Truth is I've been running into issues getting a tire/wheel/fender mockup that I'm happy with. I'm hoping to have an update by the end of the weekend!

Been watching Firewing come together--it's looking awesome bro! Seeing what you're able to do with the old boy makes me even happier we swapped. I can't wait to see it finished.

Speaking of our trade, I came across another Golden Flyer at a swap this past weekend that I couldn't resist. It's about 75% there including the googly-eyed Delta tank!

Thanks for resurrecting my thread--I need to get building! :D

Glad I was able to provide a jumpstart to this wicked build. I am having fun with the FireWing side of our trade. It's time for you to get back to having fun with the Firebolt tank side. Post photos of your Golden Flyer find.
Good idea to drop the big light. You have to show off that googly eye tank. (I just picked up another Columbia bell tank).
KEEP HAVING FUN!!!!
 
Yeah buddy!!
Looking sharp!
 
cool final mock up dude this bike will be awesome

Troy
 
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