Author Topic: Here goes nothin.. a 550 build new completed pics! (Read 33298 times)

JaredJL · « **Reply #75 on:** June 07, 2011, 10:16:10 AM »

Wirecare.com for the "TechFlex". Place has lots of great wiring goodies. JAY bike is looking amazing lad. Keep up that classy work my boy.

Bunicula · « **Reply #76 on:** June 07, 2011, 07:55:30 PM »

Thanks big guy.. Def come along way since it left your garage.

Made some good progress on the tank tonight.. After looking at fj's 125 I fell in love with the design on his tank... He was kind enough to let me look through his pics to find a good shot to reference.. Thanks buddy!

I didn't want to completely copy it so decided to change it up a bit by breaking up the bottom portion and I'll be adding a third thin strip as well. I also have to give a huge thanks to my friend chris for helping me with the taping..

And the shot of fj's tank I used for reference.. Hope he dosnt mind me posting it

Flying J · « **Reply #77 on:** June 07, 2011, 08:46:04 PM »

Looks good. The design doesnt belong to me so you can use it all you want. You ride that Fixie much?

Bunicula · « **Reply #78 on:** June 08, 2011, 06:50:23 AM »

thanks bud.. as we got going we realized that the shape of each tank was much dif so the lines, even though over all will look similar are actually alot dif. im hoping to have some color on the tank later today. i cant wait!

as for the Fix, honestly i havnt rode at all this year $:-\$ i bought 2 new tires, regreased the neck bearings and cleaned and oiled the chain at the begining of spring then entered the CB and thats pretty much all i care about now ahahhahaahaha.. do you ride at all?

Syscrush · « **Reply #79 on:** June 08, 2011, 06:53:34 AM »

Quote from: Bunicula on June 08, 2011, 06:50:23 AM

thanks bud.. as we got going we realized that the shape of each tank was much dif so the lines, even though over all will look similar are actually alot dif. im hoping to have some color on the tank later today. i cant wait!

It is a cool design, really excited to see it done.

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as for the Fix, honestly i havnt rode at all this year $:-\$ i bought 2 new tires, regreased the neck bearings and cleaned and oiled the chain at the begining of spring then entered the CB and thats pretty much all i care about now ahahhahaahaha.. do you ride at all?

While you're at it, get rid of those cages and put some decent clipless pedals on there. It makes a huge difference on any bike, but especially a fixie.

Bunicula · « **Reply #80 on:** June 08, 2011, 09:04:20 AM »

Ehh, i dont ride enough to justify spending the money on clips and shoes. if anything Id just get a set of double straps.. SAGlife makes a really nice leather set for a decent price.. thats the least of my worries right now though ahahhahha

Syscrush · « **Reply #81 on:** June 08, 2011, 09:11:22 AM »

Here's a dumb question: are you sure that the badge will fit inside the masked-off area?

And a concern: those ripples on the inner radius of the curve will allow paint to bleed under the tape. You would be better off to remove that tape, apply some thick painter's tape and then mark & cut the curve.

Bunicula · « **Reply #82 on:** June 08, 2011, 09:17:35 AM »

yeah the badge fits like a glove dude the line starts 1/8 below the bottom of the lettering .. and that one tape line is already fixed

Syscrush · « **Reply #83 on:** June 08, 2011, 09:47:26 AM »

Quote from: Bunicula on June 08, 2011, 09:17:35 AM

yeah the badge fits like a glove dude the line starts 1/8 below the bottom of the lettering .. and that one tape line is already fixed

Good man.

But seriously, get those SPD's.

Flying J · « **Reply #84 on:** June 08, 2011, 08:58:26 PM »

I havent ridden mine in a long time. Its going on craigslist soon.
need money for motorcycles.

Bunicula · « **Reply #85 on:** June 09, 2011, 12:37:52 PM »

that things pretty cool looking dude.. when I first got into mine i literally pulled the frame and fork our of somones garbage.. it sat for about a year then finally started playing with it.. was supposed to be a super budget/cheep conversion.. that lasted about a week aahahaha..

in other news im hoping to get my stainless hardware kit in the mail today.. ive been trying to get ahold of my buddy to get my tank finished up but he seems to have fallen off the face of the earth.. $:-\$ It wouldnt be that big a deal but he took it with him to finish taping it and without it i cant really start making my seat pan. we'll see what happen I guess..

Syscrush · « **Reply #86 on:** June 09, 2011, 01:09:52 PM »

Are we posting fixie pics in here now?

Proud owner - so proud and distracted that the bike is facing the wrong way.

I love you SO MUCH!

Since those pics were taken, I've switched to a chrome chain, black 17t cog, unmachined Velocity Deep V rear wheel, and an Easton EC70 carbon seatpost.

SF · « **Reply #87 on:** June 09, 2011, 01:54:52 PM »

GUYS WHAT IS A FIXIE? NEVER HEARD OF

Syscrush · « **Reply #88 on:** June 09, 2011, 01:56:58 PM »

Quote from: SF on June 09, 2011, 01:54:52 PM

GUYS WHAT IS A FIXIE? NEVER HEARD OF

A bicycle with one gear and no freewheel. "Fixie" is short for "fixed gear bicycle".

Elniniomuchachos · « **Reply #89 on:** June 10, 2011, 01:00:07 PM »

Quote from: Syscrush on June 09, 2011, 01:56:58 PM

Quote from: SF on June 09, 2011, 01:54:52 PM
GUYS WHAT IS A FIXIE? NEVER HEARD OF
A bicycle with one gear and no freewheel. "Fixie" is short for "fixed gear bicycle".

AKA - Over rated trendy city bicycle...

Syscrush · « **Reply #90 on:** June 10, 2011, 01:08:13 PM »

Quote from: Elniniomuchachos on June 10, 2011, 01:00:07 PM

AKA - Over rated trendy city bicycle...

YUP!

There are people riding them outside the city, though. I've done a bit of touring on mine - century rides 2 days in a row the summer before last.

Elniniomuchachos · « **Reply #91 on:** June 10, 2011, 03:53:44 PM »

Quote from: Syscrush on June 10, 2011, 01:08:13 PM

Quote from: Elniniomuchachos on June 10, 2011, 01:00:07 PM
AKA - Over rated trendy city bicycle...
YUP!

There are people riding them outside the city, though. I've done a bit of touring on mine - century rides 2 days in a row the summer before last.

Oh, that's pretty cool. I have a one off vintage 10 speed that my uncle built back in the day. I'll see if I have a pic of it. I'm not so much of a fan of the fixies, I think they're a bit over rated, but love the old style look to some of them.

SF · « **Reply #92 on:** June 10, 2011, 04:49:43 PM »

I A MID 80'S MEILE ROAD ISSUE IF THAT COUNTS FOR ANY, STILL RIDE TO THIS DAY.

Tete · « **Reply #93 on:** June 10, 2011, 09:35:00 PM »

It seems the new hipster trend is to ditch the fixie and get any " cafe" thing going they can. In my area they are driving the price of vintage bikes up. you can make a killin off a CB350 that is generally a parts bike and 3 years ago would sell for 200$

now valued at 1200$

. Pretty soon we'll see a "cafe" with pink wheels and LV seat.

Syscrush · « **Reply #94 on:** June 10, 2011, 10:50:57 PM »

Quote from: Tete on June 10, 2011, 09:35:00 PM

Pretty soon we'll see a "cafe" with pink wheels and LV seat.

Don't forget a hook for your de rigeur messenger bag!

Tete · « **Reply #95 on:** June 11, 2011, 01:35:24 AM »

Quote from: Syscrush on June 09, 2011, 01:56:58 PM

Quote from: SF on June 09, 2011, 01:54:52 PM
GUYS WHAT IS A FIXIE? NEVER HEARD OF
A bicycle with one gear and no freewheel. "Fixie" is short for "fixed gear bicycle".

Generally ridden by a yuppie in disguise these are called hipsters. A mustache, hooded sweatshirt that's too small and glasses always helps. If you can grow a beard then that is a plus. This breed looks broke but usually more often than not grew up on a golf course. Really prevalent in San francisco and NY. The take something like a fixed gear bike and ruin it with expensive heavy wheels that real cyclist consider garbage, and make fruity color combos with spokes and rims. Before you know it they have 1500$ fixed gear bike made up of all useless non performance parts simply for a look. But hey it's their money. I just hate it when one takes my seat at the bar.

Syscrush · « **Reply #96 on:** June 11, 2011, 06:55:51 AM »

Quote from: Tete on June 11, 2011, 01:35:24 AM

A mustache, hooded sweatshirt that's too small and glasses always helps. If you can grow a beard then that is a plus.

Are you describing the guy in your avatar?

SF · « **Reply #97 on:** June 11, 2011, 07:11:53 AM »

Tete · « **Reply #98 on:** June 11, 2011, 07:41:07 AM »

Naw. That my friend is a dousche. Different breed all together.

Flying J · « **Reply #99 on:** June 11, 2011, 08:55:12 AM »

Hipsters are just now driving up the price in arizona? you guys are a little behind the times, try getting bikes from LA or sanfrancisco, people have made their business of selling crappy bikes as cafe racers. There are still deals to be had you just have to be fast.

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