Bitten by a rat...rod that is.

[aluv]

Hey guys, new to the site here from southern New Jersey. Just got into the ratrod bike scene last weekend with these two finds. Hope you enjoy.

 

[Unchained]

Both are cool, but that black one is just GORGEOUS. I wouldn't do a thing to it except paint-wise.

 

[aka_locojoe]

Welcome. Nice bikes to start out the hobby with.

 

[aluv]

Thanks guys! Yeah I don't know what it is, but the black one does look so much "meaner". Maybe it's the color and the rack on the rear fender.

 

[bikeriderx]

They look like Cleveland Welding made bikes...Road Masters maybe? Can you read the headbages? I'd also like to see a pic of the black one's fork strut...I don't think I've seen one that curves like that! 8)

 

[aluv]

Yes sir, Cleveland it is. The black one has a RoadMaster head badge, the blue PaceMaker.

 

[aluv]

 

[retro cruiser]

Sweet bikes,good prices too,good luck :mrgreen:

 

[aluv]

Thanks. I'll keep everyone posted as I make some changes. Don't worry, nothing too drastic, I like the way they are now.

 

[bikeriderx]

Dude that's SICK!! How cool!! I've not seen one like that! Awesome find! And that looks like a head light mounting lug too...Sweet!

 

[deorman]

I could be wrong, but I think those truss rods are supposed to cross over and be mounted on opposite sides. :|

 

[SimpleMan]

Nice Cleveland welding bikes.......I have one myself!

 

[bikeriderx]

There you go aluv...That's your goal... :mrgreen:

 

[aluv]

Oh yeah. There is PLENTY of inspiration around here. Found myself looking for some stuff around 12:30 last night and here it is 6:55 am, slept for a few hours and I had to log in before getting ready for work.

 

[bikeriderx]

Me too, Bro! :mrgreen:

 

[roadmaster]

very cool finds. two old roadmasters is definatly a great find and i like them both. thinking pacemaker was a model of roadmaster. :mrgreen:

 

[bikeriderx]

Thanks!! I got all excited when I saw the Headbadge....

 

[aluv]

very cool finds. two old roadmasters is definatly a great find and i like them both. thinking pacemaker was a model of roadmaster. :mrgreen:

Yeah, that's what the guy who sold them to me said too.