Lyle Willits Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 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.fotki.com/v347/photos/1/11...DSCN0005-vi.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 Sweeeeet!, creatively nice and old school look! 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Metallic Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 Very nice. You never disappoint Lyle. I can't wait fot the next two kits either! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crispy Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 Lyle, That is awesome! It looks like you could hop on and ride away! NICE! Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Can Am Garage Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildrice Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 I like the looks of that bike. Looks like a home built bike. Nice little details you added. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbwelda Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyle Willits Posted September 5, 2006 Author Share Posted September 5, 2006 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Modeler Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 That looks good Lyle! I really like the red and black. I don't think the LHS is ever going to get these in... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulcolt Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoom Zoom Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 Awesome work! Nice vintage feel to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyle Willits Posted September 6, 2006 Author Share Posted September 6, 2006 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Jeffries Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 I need to get one of them,yours looks great,nice gob. Mark Jeffries. 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Toups Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 Nice work (as usual) Lyle! I hope mine comes half as nice. If I ever get it finished! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jairus Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 Hey guys... what about a "Biker Build Off"???? 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dag Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 Hey guys... what about a "Biker Build Off"???? 8) That is an excellent idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Toups Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 I'd be up for it, maybe it would push me to finish mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Modeler Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 Sounds good to me. I'm in. If I ever get one. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt T. Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 A board build-off sounds great. Count me in! Beautiful bike, Lyle. That one will be in the magazines soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Wyatt Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 Love it Lyle! The red wheels and highlights really set it off. A real beauty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyle Willits Posted September 7, 2006 Author Share Posted September 7, 2006 Thanks for all the nice comments. I really like these bike kits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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