"BOARDER PATROL"

[Circa Cycles]

Ten bucks :?: :shock: And it has sirens :?: That would be hard not to pull the trigger.No pun intended.
Your bike is getting better and better :!: The red "bullet" light gives a great period look :wink: And that's cool 8) 8)

 

[Ape Stanger]

I like everything about your bike. Nice work. Have you passed any bicyle police on a ride yet?

 

[Chips_Mahoy]

I think I'm liking the bullet light better too.

I've not ridden BOARDER PATROL yet. When I took it to the show last weekend, there wasn't a chain on it and the tires weren't lined up in the frame. But I like your idea of meeting up with some bike units to see what they think! There's just not many around me.

 

[kingfish254]

I have really liked to look of the boat lights on Fugsley and I do like the one on the back of Boarder Patrol too.
You are probably right that it may fit the vintage vibe of your build.

 

[Critter1]

Genius detail award of the day goes to you sir!!

 

[Chips_Mahoy]

Thank you all again! I like posting up stuff when I need help 'cause I can get honest opinions. Sometimes I need a little help thinking out things. I've got a couple more little detail parts to add to I later to add to some authenticity.....or at least I think so.

 

[Critter1]

You need one of these dangling from a hub shiner..

 

[Chips_Mahoy]

You need one of these dangling from a hub shiner..

I like that idea!

 

[kingfish254]

Any new finishing touches?

 

[Chips_Mahoy]

Any new finishing touches?

It's been too dangerous to go over to the shop lately. This guy has the barn surrounded and we all know how they reproduce!! :shock:

That and I've been helping Aaron with his multiple 4-H projects and trying to get some stuff done for my car being restored. So no free time for me.... I'm off this weekend but it's a car show weekend locally and I've got some friends coming in from out of state.

 

[Chips_Mahoy]

I was finally able to do a little something last night on BOARDER PATROL. The past week has been focused on a car show over the weekend. Not that its over, BACK TO BUILDIN'!

Added a little detail to the springer to cover the hole. I didn't want to use a nut & bolt. This is a pin for a motor officer's dress uniform:

Mounted the rear taillight. The box that was on the rack previously is getting repainted right now:

And I got the siren put back together and mounted with the other police equipment. I have to wire them all up still:

 

[kingfish254]

Slick work as usual!!!

 

[CRASH]

Beautiful bike! I can't wait to see a Bike Cop's reaction to it. Do you have any where you live?

 

[Chips_Mahoy]

Thanks guys!

The only time we see bike units around here is during 4th of July festivities and small town festivals in certain towns.

 

[CRASH]

One other concern: That very awesome brake band... does that have the length to get caught in the spokes? I'd hate for the first right turn you make destroy some part of the bike or hurt you.

 

[Chips_Mahoy]

One other concern: That very awesome brake band... does that have the length to get caught in the spokes? I'd hate for the first right turn you make destroy some part of the bike or hurt you.

I worried about that too when I got it but it's going to clear. I dont think I'll be making to many hard turns on this one anyway. Well, unless I'm in pursuit or something..... :wink:

 

[Chips_Mahoy]

That light/siren set-up looks really cool. The taillight looks like it was born there. The little button is also a sweet addition.

Basically, let's just say the whole thing is blazin'.

Thank you sir! That means a lot coming from a craftsman like yourself!

 

[Chips_Mahoy]

You're welcome and thanks. The black and white just looks classic on this bike. Which of course means we need more pictures so look at.

The only thing I've done is repaint the box that sits on the rear rack. I didnt take any pics tho....

 

[MplsCoaster]

I love the look of your bike!! 8)

 

[tvc15]

That thing is awesome! Love the original concept