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I started with a 2004 Kustom Kruiser Roadster

before:
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removed some things, changed some things

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I have some leather, chrome bullet headlight and ideas for a custom front end.


I will post pics of the progress.
 
Re: This Roadster = More 'rod, less rat (maybe)

light bolted on
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Re: This Roadster = More 'rod, less rat (maybe)

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bolted up some ape's, put on the brooks.
 
Re: This Roadster = More 'rod, less rat (maybe)

looks killer!
whats the point in removing the spring from the forks?
does it ride better? does it make a difference, if so what?
 
Re: This Roadster = More 'rod, less rat (maybe)

The spring is replaced by a black tennis ball. It makes the bike sit lower and ride softer. It also left me a solid bracket to mount the bullet light to. I've put about a 100 miles on it this way without any problems.

Just an FYI, if you weigh in over 175lbs, I can't say how well the tennis ball will work out. :shock: I'm about 160 and it will bottom on big bumps. I need to put in a new ball cuz it was great the first month then it gets too soft. I've learned to swerve around the rough stuff. :wink:
 
Re: This Roadster = More 'rod, less rat (maybe)

thats a good idea, the tennis ball. never heard of that 1 b4. i might just have to try that on my spring fork...
 
Re: This Roadster = More 'rod, less rat (maybe)

Back together. Bent springer + 5.5" crank = one low Roadster. Let's see how long I can keep it this way.

I have a Typhoon in parts now that should keep me from pulling this apart again. More pics on the way.


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I dusted off the Roaster only to put it under the wrench. Now that it's starting to snow, I'm sure it will be in my basement until spring anyway...

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in the process of adding a 3spd coaster.

I don't want to muck up the bars by running a twist shift up there so I'm doing a jockey shift under the seat.

the brainstorming will continue until I figure out the stop for second gear and how to mount the lever.

In the photo, you'll see a selector from an old Schwinn 10spd. Don't laugh at the wheel, cuz that's how I bought the hub. I will re-lace it into another wheel...someday.
 
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