Topic: THE PHOENIX :FROM THE ASHES TO THE ASPHALT

[Spikeybike]

Hey Manny, a super big well done the look on little Spikeys face when the motor stopped priceless.

Sam.

thanx a million Sam, couldn't have done it without you guys

i feel a little bad every time i watch it . at the end you see his hand go for the throttle, he just wanted to rev the motor. i think thats what that look was for 

[dustyc]

I haven't checked in on this for a while.  Wow, glad to see the progress.  Great job.  Also, I never noticed the spikes -how I missed that, I don't know.  I even wondered why Spikeybike?  I used to have a VW bug with spikes all over it.  Good choice.

[Spikeybike]

it was a nice sunny day

[fuzzybutt]

i like that taillight. alot

[GeoffT]

Looks even better in the daylight. 

Have to confess I was never sure about the Leopard print but always more than impressed with the work/detail but I must say that is a phenomenal looking bike. 

[Spikeybike]

i like that taillight. alot

thanx... it was a major #$%* to get right

Looks even better in the daylight. 

Have to confess I was never sure about the Leopard print but always more than impressed with the work/detail but I must say that is a phenomenal looking bike. 

phenomenal ---pheno--phoen---phoenix .....  coincidence?  i think not

[rachet]

Just an all out Kick Ass bike!  You've really out done yourself Spikeybike.  Especially since you did it with out riding the bike between the two different builds!

I am wondering if you'll use your mad fabricating skills to build a "filler" piece between the seat and the tank.  If I remember correctly, you have your ignition key down there.  Right?


Don't get me wrong, Your bike is amazing and your skills are top notch!  I am jealous of them both!!!

From an "artistic point of view, it just seems that a piece there would solidify the bike.  You know what I mean?

anyways, It's awesome and you've proven yourself as a truly skilled fabricator and artist.

Rachet~

[Spikeybike]

the gap has really grown on me , it's a minimalistic, stripped down look. 


edit: this pic is from before the fire, so there are no K&N's and the brake pedal is differant

[Ingrid]

Wow this is weird not seeing this post on the top of the subject list. Ok I might be a lurker but I sure appreciated reading and watching this resurrection.
Really nice job Spikey.

[griff 73]

im am in aw. that is one of the most emotional threads i i have ever read. from the tragic beginning to you and your son putting the final touches. i just dont know what to say.
i hope when i come to Chicago i can see her in person and meet you.
 dave

[Spikeybike]

im am in aw. that is one of the most emotional threads i i have ever read. from the tragic beginning to you and your son putting the final touches. i just dont know what to say.
i hope when i come to Chicago i can see her in person and meet you.
 dave

thank you , i'm always up for putting a face to a name

[tom8Toe]

im am in aw. that is one of the most emotional threads i i have ever read. from the tragic beginning to you and your son putting the final touches. i just dont know what to say.
i hope when i come to Chicago i can see her in person and meet you.
 dave

thank you , i'm always up for putting a face to a name

I'm always up for putting a beer to a face 

[Spikeybike]

now its sounding like a party 

[DarkRider]

Party at spikeys!!!

[KB02]

Party at spikeys!!!

Hmmmm.... It's summer... Chicago's a nice ride from here... a two day trip, but a nice ride... 

[Spikeybike]

i think the final piece to the puzzle , that was my "wonderful" past few months (in regards to the bike anyway)

my bike's first show/event :

[DarkRider]

Congrats man!!

[seaweb11]

Good on ya man

[troppo]

WOOHOOOOO
Great news spikey, seems we arent the only ones to appreciate damned good work

[Badger 5]

Saw your bike at the show today.  Looked great

[Spikeybike]

thank you all


badger, there were at least 3 forum members there, that came up to me.  it was funny everytime i walked by it there was a crowd around it, or someone snapping a photo.

very uplifting for sure,  , it was a great day ,i needed it

[Spikeybike]

badger, there were at least 3 forum members there, that came up to me. 

i forgot to add the  "was one of them you ?"

[kslrr]

Cool!  A perfect ending to the story of the Phoenix's Resurrection.  Congrats!!!

[mkramer1121]

i think the final piece to the puzzle , that was my "wonderful" past few months (in regards to the bike anyway)

my first show:

this pic is hilarious, this stranger took it and kept messing it up, and then making me smile bigger , when he actually took this one i was #$%*ing at him through my teeth 
" Is THIS good enough for ya"

awesome, glad it worked out for you spikey, i just got your message about an hr ago, totally miffed on this weekend, but good on you, you deserved that award for everything that bike put you through the last few months

[Spikeybike]

amen to that

yeah you missed out , it was a great ride too.

.........................ALONE ( )