what happens when you cant sell a bike and boredom ensues
09-21-10, 06:01 PM
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what happens when you cant sell a bike and boredom ensues
a challenge. i bought the bike 3 months ago i had no complaints other than terrible brakes. it didnt stop me from enjoying the bike. but since im a lowrider at heart i decided to chop it and make it as low as i could get it. i named the bike the Led Zledppelin
apehangers could still be a plan but im not counting on it
had some structural issues with the conduit so i ran some supports
this is where its at after 8 days im getting a springer fork and a different seat once the weather breaks im going to cut the brake bosses off to run the chain
its true ride height
what kickstand?
next to my GFs bike(potential victim #2)
https://i52.tinypic.com/2uszpys.jpg
apehangers could still be a plan but im not counting on it
had some structural issues with the conduit so i ran some supports
this is where its at after 8 days im getting a springer fork and a different seat once the weather breaks im going to cut the brake bosses off to run the chain
its true ride height
what kickstand?
next to my GFs bike(potential victim #2)
https://i52.tinypic.com/2uszpys.jpg
09-22-10, 08:36 AM
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Cool I love that this bike started as a really small BMX and now it's HUGE! That is going to be a monstrously long chain though!
09-22-10, 01:55 PM
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sweet !
please post more progress pics !
please post more progress pics !
09-22-10, 08:48 PM
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If I ever truly get bored I'm thinking of building a bike from Faugosa bread and Polish sausage.
If I can't unload it at least it will clog my arteries GOOD...YUM
If I can't unload it at least it will clog my arteries GOOD...YUM
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.40 cal boxes? You mounting a machine gun on there next?
10-18-10, 07:57 AM
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The lowered bikes aren't something I'm really interested in, but I did want to drop in and say that it's incredible to see what you started with and what it ended up as. You obviously are creative, and that deserves credit. Nice work!
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Nice
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That is really cool. Is it any harder to navigate? It is so long.
Nice work!
Nice work!
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I love it, a LOT