Author Topic: My project thus far. "Elsa" (Read 83792 times)

Inkscars · « **Reply #675 on:** June 17, 2009, 01:08:45 PM »

*reads from a script*
Oh my gosh Spikey, I'd love to, but who do I know that does THAT?

Spikeybike · « **Reply #676 on:** June 17, 2009, 01:11:33 PM »

i might know a guy... that was at work, and it was slow, and he was bored and felt playing with fire ..... and already made you one

Inkscars · « **Reply #677 on:** June 17, 2009, 01:14:50 PM »

Holy crap. That was fast. Are you serious? How do you know it's the right length? lmao

Spikeybike · « **Reply #678 on:** June 17, 2009, 01:27:17 PM »

i didn't ...

i need to know how long you want it ...
and i havn't seen what the pivot looks like , was gonna go to mike's and check out his 750..
once i know how much shorter you want it , then i'll know where to put the spring holder.

i'll leave you to figure out how to coat it (paint?, powder coat?, pudding?, jello?)

i really hope i get a new camera for fathers day ... cuz the one on my phone REALLY sucks

Spikeybike · « **Reply #679 on:** June 17, 2009, 01:29:43 PM »

WOW that pic is bad

it's 1/2" square bar .... if you recall the fork brace i made for my bike

martino1972 · « **Reply #680 on:** June 17, 2009, 01:38:52 PM »

I say weld chain link together..........

Inkscars · « **Reply #681 on:** June 17, 2009, 01:41:57 PM »

We're not making a steering wheel marti.
It's a flippin kick stand.
Ok, Do I bolt this thing on or weld it on?
And how do I find out how long i need it? Like take it off the kickstand and lean it to where it should be and measure it like that?

Spikeybike · « **Reply #682 on:** June 17, 2009, 01:49:18 PM »

Quote from: Inkscars on June 17, 2009, 01:41:57 PM

Like take it off the kickstand and lean it to where it should be and measure it like that?

that would work ... or just guess

i was thinking like 3/4" - 1" shorter would be enough
no need to over think it ya know, it's just a kick stand

Inkscars · « **Reply #683 on:** June 17, 2009, 01:50:44 PM »

Let me steal a smoke from this kid and find a tape measure. I'll go look.

Spikeybike · « **Reply #684 on:** June 17, 2009, 02:06:38 PM »

i was just thinking ........ these are REALLY fun to make, (me like fire) ... i should make more

Inkscars · « **Reply #685 on:** June 17, 2009, 02:07:26 PM »

You should. And charge everyone but me.

mkramer1121 · « **Reply #686 on:** June 17, 2009, 03:35:17 PM »

Quote from: Inkscars on June 17, 2009, 02:07:26 PM

You should. And charge everyone but me.

and me!

Inkscars · « **Reply #687 on:** June 17, 2009, 03:36:03 PM »

And mike!

HavocTurbo · « **Reply #688 on:** June 18, 2009, 08:41:40 AM »

Quote from: Inkscars on June 17, 2009, 02:07:26 PM

You should. And charge everyone but me.

Oh no you're not female are you.

Inkscars · « **Reply #689 on:** June 18, 2009, 08:44:35 AM »

HEY!
gd it. I'm bringing your money in person.

HavocTurbo · « **Reply #690 on:** June 18, 2009, 08:50:40 AM »

Wow........ relax.

Inkscars · « **Reply #691 on:** July 17, 2009, 11:32:55 AM »

Ok boys and goils.... It's been a while because I've been busy riding!
I get to ride generally a few miles a day, and slowly, little by little, my 33 year old barn bike is getting broken back in, and that means 30 year old parts that were frozen in time are starting to act like 30 year old parts.
...........
Ok. So I've been accumulating parts for the bike and such and doing some maintenance to start eliminating/replacing parts that are less than operational, weak, worn, leaky, etc.

Originally, I was going to do a cafe seat, but truly, I'm much happier with the different seat that I threw together than I thought. So, using the quick fab seat i made out of old seat foam, fabric and zip ties, it will kinda be an inspiration for something a little less tall, a little longer, and definitely sharper!
I will still be using my zebra upholstery as the main color and design, to kinda, bring the theme of the bike together, but I purchased some neoprene and some italian sheep leather as well. *evil mad scientist grin*

As with every other project on this bike, i have a rough idea of how i want it to look, and I will be measuring and sketching before I go through with actually building it, but, I think it's going to be way more badass then I could've imagined.
Pictures will be taken of my tac cable damage, temporary seat and wheel cleaning escapade, SOON!

cb750fbomb · « **Reply #692 on:** July 17, 2009, 05:53:49 PM »

I've been wondering what happened to this thread. I'm glad you've been getting some riding in

I just got home and saw that my Caswell's tank liner arrived #$%* YEAH:)!!!! I really like the color you went with btw. I mentioned it before, but I had to do it again

Industrial Cafe · « **Reply #693 on:** July 17, 2009, 05:58:28 PM »

i heart your bike.

Spikeybike · « **Reply #694 on:** July 17, 2009, 06:20:04 PM »

now see ... you got me all juiced to see some progress (possibly that kickstand i made) but no , old pics we've already seen a few pages ago ... BOOOOO

Inkscars · « **Reply #695 on:** July 18, 2009, 05:27:24 AM »

Oh yea, and pictures of the kickstand.

I reposted the pic just to reiterate what it looks like right now.

Inkscars · « **Reply #696 on:** July 18, 2009, 12:36:53 PM »

That's true.

Better than frame rails.

MickeyX · « **Reply #697 on:** July 18, 2009, 12:45:54 PM »

My ass hurts just thinking about riding on the frame rails. Then again, after 2 hrs or more on my hog's seat, it feels like I am. Looking good, Ink!

You forgot something however....

LOL.

Inkscars · « **Reply #698 on:** July 18, 2009, 12:50:12 PM »

I'll take some pics tonight or tomorrow.

Inkscars · « **Reply #699 on:** July 22, 2009, 11:26:03 AM »

i wish marti was around to see my "custom" mods

Mind you, these are all temporary and added for shock and hilarity value.
But yes, i do use it this way.
"Custom" license plate bracket

yes, Those are zip ties.
"Custom" running/tag light

Oh yea, that's electrical tape holding on a mini mag.
Custom made kickstand per spikey bike.

Close up

I need to bend it more... My bike is lower than he expected..

That red wire is an 8 gauge wire i use to strap my purse on the bike.

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Author Topic: My project thus far. "Elsa" (Read 83792 times)