Recent content by slick 73

Got it done! Ready for some gas and a quick ride, but that's probably not going to happen in the next several days due to the frigid weather.

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I'm in need of a 5" Arco rear wheel. If anybody has one laying let me know. Thanks in advance.

Here's a pic for scale, the micro bike next to my doodlebug

As requested

Finally got a roller after a week of procrastinating...just a couple more things to button up and it's done! For some strange reason, this is the point of all my projects where lose complete enthusiasm...the last 10%. That's why I never actually finish anything. Don't be surprised if you see me...

Cool build, I bet that thing rips!

Thanks for the tips and words of encouragement everybody. I'm gonna try to finish this thing up tomorrow afternoon, I've got a small window between present opening and christmas dinners that I might be able to jam it together.

A little progress with final assembly tonight

Hey Dave, no offense taken. By no means am I a skilled painter, nor will I ever claim to be. I'm sure that having the paint mixed in a rattle can is certainly not the best way to go about painting a high end bike like some of the stuff that's built on this forum, but for myself it seemed to be a...

I paid about $23 per can. It was a little expensive but I didn't want to have to deal with a paint gun and compressor. I've got access to everything to spray automotive paint, but I lack the experience in spraying so I turned to my tried and true rattle cans.

My local car quest will mix automotive paint in a spray can. I'm sure other company's do the same. I opted for the acrylic enamel since it doesn't require a clear coat.

Thanks man! The frame was made by another member, he made up several of them but I think he has since quit making them. I think the 79cc is somewhere around 3 hp(correct me if I'm wrong). The white walls were from another project, they were painted on with krylon plastic fusion paint. The paint...

I "depredatorized" the engine this evening with a little engine paint. I also got my seat back from the local upholstery guy...it turned out super nice considering the vague instructions he was given.

This bike has sat in my basement for over a year now, I just pulled it out and started building as a winter time project. Every time I'd walk past it sitting on the shelf, I felt bad about not finishing it. I'm hoping it will be my nicest buildup to date when it's done.