Jalopy Joe

[LukeTheJoker]

on a side note, i checked your thread, epic build you got going.... love the wheel idea, was thinking of something similar but im a bit worried about the weight and power one will need to pedal.

Yep. definately not going to be a long distance bike, more a parkway cruiser...

Thinking I might do something along the lines of your Burrito for a more usable bike. Really like your design...

Luke.

 

[LukeTheJoker]

Any updates on your bike "Infiltrator"? This is still one of my favorite burritos of all time...

Luke.

 

[Infiltrator]

Any updates on your bike "Infiltrator"? This is still one of my favorite burritos of all time...

Luke.

Repaired the bike some what, changed the rake a tad bit, but now the ride height is not to my satisfaction.... however, i do enjoy being able to ride where ever i want with out having to worry about the bike bottoming out and throwing me off.
Im tending towards function over form, trying to reach a compromise where i can still maintain a decent riding height for the routes i use without spoiling the low look of the bike.

Looking at getting new 27" wheels and maybe build a pneumatic or hydraulic springer to sort out the ride height issues i have.

pics for clicks.

old neck tube

new neck tube, piece of a wheel barrow handle bar

rake according to my smart phone lol

rims i wanted to use, some major failure here, that's what happens when you let friends use your road bike.

chain i spotted laying on the floor the last time i went out for a mass ride.

under construction, that slope did me in, should have had a longer level surface to work from but i only had an hour to repair before going out for a run.

new neck tube installed, check the cement from the wheel barrow...

bike after new neck tube install

Thanks for looking.
Regards,
Jody.

 

[LukeTheJoker]

Looking good! A true Rat build!

Luke.

 

[Infiltrator]

 

[Freak!]

Wooooaaah... that's insane! :shock: Love it!

Cool build!

 

[vintagebuilt]

That is an amazing bike build lol. When I first came to the US I was with 23 South Africans. You guys can party!

 

[Infiltrator]

More pics for clicks.
1.Changed the positioning of the chain wheel and crank a
2.Made a headlight cowl using the casing from a starter motor
3.Changed the trail using some odd parts to build up the front end semi functional springer???

Parts used for the front end,
2 adjustable shocks
brake mechanism from the fork pictured on the bicycle
square tubing welded to a piece of 5mm flat bar. intended use is for outdoor safety gates, it's the locking point.


















Thanks for looking. :roll:

 

[LukeTheJoker]

Looks like the new fork has fixed your wheel flop issue!

Luke.

 

[heartlandcruisers]

More pics for clicks.
1.Changed the positioning of the chain wheel and crank a
2.Made a headlight cowl using the casing from a starter motor
3.Changed the trail using some odd parts to build up the front end semi functional springer???

Parts used for the front end,
2 adjustable shocks
brake mechanism from the fork pictured on the bicycle
square tubing welded to a piece of 5mm flat bar. intended use is for outdoor safety gates, it's the locking point.


















Thanks for looking. :roll:

now this is my kinda build i love everything about it true ratrod spirit right there.
sean