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[Lyle Willits]

Most of yooooose guys have named your choppers. I couldn't think of anything clever,,,,,so it's just a custom bike. Headers were heat wrapped with Tamiya masking tape and painted metallic color. Polished aluminum tips. Bike is fully wired.

Scratchbuilt mirrors, speedometer and license plate added to make it legal in Maryland. Seat was sanded smooth and red wire piping added.

I made a primary cover and shifter linkage. The handlebars are the result of some creative cutting and glueing.
The next one is going to have many more modifications. I find I'm currently a little obcessed with these new bike kits. Can't wait for the next two in October.
A few more pics at the link, bottom of page, if ya want them.
http://images18.fotk...DSCN0005-vi.jpg

[cruz]

Sweeeeet!, creatively nice and old school look! 8)

[Mr. Metallic]

Very nice. You never disappoint Lyle. I can't wait fot the next two kits either!

[crispy]

Lyle, That is awesome! It looks like you could hop on and ride away! NICE!
Chris

[Mr. Can Am Garage]

Who cares if it's got a name when it looks that good!

Nice job Lyle.

I don't got for bikes (won't be getting any of these kits) but this one I like.

[Wildrice]

I like the looks of that bike. Looks like a home built bike. Nice little details you added.

[jbwelda]

that looks best of them all i think...because of the old school quality.

now dont get me wrong but disks dont work on this bike. and isnt your front disk on backwards? and i would have to ask whats up with the lack of detail on the back of the disks...shouldnt they be drilled through? but as i said the disks kind of dont look right...i would have none on the front and a small drum on the back. as long as i didnt have to ride it that is!

cool bike altogether though and very nice paint detailing!

[Lyle Willits]

No sir. The front disc is NOT on backwards. All the drilled holes in the disc are open, but can't be seen in the photo. Basically, it's a modern custom bike with an old school look.

[Mad Modeler]

That looks good Lyle! I really like the red and black. I don't think the LHS is ever going to get these in...

[paulcolt]

absolutely gorgeous! How did you get the rims painted and not the spokes? I thought of that on mine but the masking would have drivin me NUTS! Again great job.

[Zoom Zoom]

Awesome work! Nice vintage feel to it.

[Lyle Willits]

absolutely gorgeous! How did you get the rims painted and not the spokes? I thought of that on mine but the masking would have drivin me NUTS! Again great job.

Good ol' Polly Scale water based acrylic paint,,,and a brush.

[Mark Jeffries]

I need to get one of them,yours looks great,nice gob.

Mark Jeffries. 8)

[Dave Toups]

Nice work (as usual) Lyle!

I hope mine comes half as nice.
If I ever get it finished!

[Jairus]

Hey guys... what about a "Biker Build Off"????
8)

[Dag]

Hey guys... what about a "Biker Build Off"????
8)

That is an excellent idea!

[Dave Toups]

I'd be up for it, maybe it would push me to finish mine.

[Mad Modeler]

Sounds good to me. I'm in. If I ever get one. lol

[Matt T.]

A board build-off sounds great. Count me in!

Beautiful bike, Lyle. That one will be in the magazines soon.

[Andy Wyatt]

Love it Lyle! The red wheels and highlights really set it off. A real beauty!