Pics of your "alt bike(s)"?
08-31-11, 05:08 AM
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I initially posted it in the Touring section, because that's what I built it for, but I think this is where it really belongs.
It went from an Xtracycle to a suspension xtracycle to a chopper and finally to this. Naked and muscle motorbikes were the big inspiration as far as looks and position on the bike goes, but it's larger than just about any naked bike and due to the cushy 8" front and back suspension it feels more like a cruiser with a more aggressive riding position. It's truly a joy to ride.
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09-04-11, 11:45 AM
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Chain of Fools
No less then six junked bikes were brought back to life to live again....Dubbed: "Chain of Fools".... Not quite done, but almost.
09-05-11, 09:29 AM
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KOTA that is an amazing transformation and pulled that off quite nicely and knowing you and all your bike builds the most amazing part is that you put on a kick stand 
You are officially old!
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You are officially old!
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09-05-11, 09:38 AM
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09-05-11, 11:51 AM
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09-05-11, 03:18 PM
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https://www.flickr.com/photos/4172088...in/photostream
It is yeah, it was in a pile of rubbish ready to be collected from my mother in laws garage.
It is yeah, it was in a pile of rubbish ready to be collected from my mother in laws garage.
09-09-11, 11:59 AM
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I found out you can put 16 inch motorcycle tires on the OCC 20x4 rims. I stopped off at the Harley dealer and picked up some free used ones. Here they are.
The jump from the OCC to the HD is is just as much a jump in scale as it was to jump from the Dahon 16 to the OCC. There is 16" of clearance from the ground to the bottom of the frame. The center of the crank will be 20" off the ground. I am going to have to add a penny farthing foot peg just to get up on this beast!
Good thing that it folds up for easy carrying!! 8)
The jump from the OCC to the HD is is just as much a jump in scale as it was to jump from the Dahon 16 to the OCC. There is 16" of clearance from the ground to the bottom of the frame. The center of the crank will be 20" off the ground. I am going to have to add a penny farthing foot peg just to get up on this beast!
Good thing that it folds up for easy carrying!! 8)
09-15-11, 11:34 AM
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09-15-11, 10:39 PM
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09-16-11, 10:52 AM
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Thanks for that, struggling to do that much cycling these days due to health problems so good fun to mess about with bikes
09-20-11, 10:38 AM
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KOTA let me ride Chain of Fools Saturday. sweet ride!
I heard it got knackered later in the day by another test rider though. Hope it's repairable Larry.
I heard it got knackered later in the day by another test rider though. Hope it's repairable Larry.
09-20-11, 06:17 PM
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Out of storage for the HPVFest with an added breakdown joints that I started a few days before. It has inner sleeves welded to the back half that insert to the front half like a trombone. After that I just add the bolts. Stores in the back of the car in a stack. It's easy to do and a great addition to a long DIY recumbent.
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09-23-11, 11:51 AM
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I finally have a rolling chassis for Fugsley (folding Pugsley) - Harley tires on a Dahon folder.
