My Ratcruiser build
11-21-14, 10:03 AM
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All done! Might play with the seat a little, not sure if I like how it sits, but LOVE how the bike turned out for my first build. Can't wait to get started on the next one!
20141120_103511 by cburke.industries, on Flickr
20141120_112033 by cburke.industries, on Flickr
20141120_113533 by cburke.industries, on Flickr
20141120_113549 by cburke.industries, on Flickr
20141120_113603 by cburke.industries, on Flickr
And last, from what it was to what it is!
10003924_326117147567188_3920206209556823847_n by cburke.industries, on Flickr
Thank you everyone for looking... Now onto my next build!
20141120_103511 by cburke.industries, on Flickr20141120_112033 by cburke.industries, on Flickr20141120_113533 by cburke.industries, on Flickr20141120_113549 by cburke.industries, on Flickr20141120_113603 by cburke.industries, on FlickrAnd last, from what it was to what it is!
10003924_326117147567188_3920206209556823847_n by cburke.industries, on FlickrThank you everyone for looking... Now onto my next build!
11-28-14, 05:07 AM
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Headlight is in!
20141027_173810 by cburke.industries, on Flickr
Cut my fender, but it's not done.
20141027_175904 by cburke.industries, on Flickr
Getting ready to strip it all back apart so I can strip the old paint.
20141027_175916 by cburke.industries, on Flickr
20141027_173810 by cburke.industries, on FlickrCut my fender, but it's not done.
20141027_175904 by cburke.industries, on FlickrGetting ready to strip it all back apart so I can strip the old paint.
20141027_175916 by cburke.industries, on FlickrIt has a right side door for batteries and a horn, tools...mine wraps around the head tube with a light but with your springer setup you can just terminate and run wires through the front.
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Very cool build. I admire your tear down and assembling it they way you wanted. Great work.
05-18-15, 10:13 AM
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05-19-15, 03:14 AM
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That is great news. Im am around 200lb. Precisely between 95 and 100 kilo.
May I ask you how you have built the saddle post? Or did you ever consider selling such posts?
Since the posts I found are only good up to 170lb.
May I ask you how you have built the saddle post? Or did you ever consider selling such posts?
Since the posts I found are only good up to 170lb.
07-18-15, 12:19 AM
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If you're still out there, Turrok, it looks like your basic 'seven' post.
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ratrod? nawwwwww... what you have there is a full on kustom sonny
not only that, but REAL rat rods have only 4 colors... flat black, red rims, whitewalls and chrome
THIS is what a REAL rat rod looks like...
nuthin' fancy, well... except them poser flames
now looking through a few more posts at another member's potential ride, this is TOTALLY a rat rod!!!
all it needs is some whitewalls and to have the front brake removed and it will truly be a down-n-dirty rat rod. i bet the wheels aren't original though
not only that, but REAL rat rods have only 4 colors... flat black, red rims, whitewalls and chrome
THIS is what a REAL rat rod looks like...
nuthin' fancy, well... except them poser flames
now looking through a few more posts at another member's potential ride, this is TOTALLY a rat rod!!!
all it needs is some whitewalls and to have the front brake removed and it will truly be a down-n-dirty rat rod. i bet the wheels aren't original though
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05-25-17, 03:20 PM
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Amazing project, can't wait to see the next step. Sea foam green is a beautiful colour. I agree on the springer front end, it makes it imo. T
06-03-17, 08:31 AM
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There was an unwritten rule on RatRodBikes. NEVER discuss what a rat rod is! A rat rod has no real defined meaning. What is a rat rod to some, may not be a rat rod to others..
I know this is an older thread, but just in case CBURKE23 checks in.
@CBURKE23, you built a great bike. If it's a rat rod to you..it's a rat rod. Your metal work and TIG are exceptional. CBURKE23, I aplogize, I never post pics of my bikes in someone else's thread, without being asked. This is the first time I felt the need.
This bike was picked for the cover of RatRodBikes 2012 calendar. It even has "poser" flames!...I think it's in great company with your bike.
I know this is an older thread, but just in case CBURKE23 checks in.
@CBURKE23, you built a great bike. If it's a rat rod to you..it's a rat rod. Your metal work and TIG are exceptional. CBURKE23, I aplogize, I never post pics of my bikes in someone else's thread, without being asked. This is the first time I felt the need.
This bike was picked for the cover of RatRodBikes 2012 calendar. It even has "poser" flames!...I think it's in great company with your bike.
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06-05-17, 06:33 AM
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WOW I haven't been on here in forever lol.
A "Rat Rod" is what you make it. Has nothing do to with "Colors" lol.
This bike is long gone. I only build from scratch now. You can see my latest build on the cover of
Kustomized Bicycle Magazine Custom Bicycle
A "Rat Rod" is what you make it. Has nothing do to with "Colors" lol.
This bike is long gone. I only build from scratch now. You can see my latest build on the cover of
Kustomized Bicycle Magazine Custom Bicycle
06-05-17, 08:25 AM
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WOW I haven't been on here in forever lol.
A "Rat Rod" is what you make it. Has nothing do to with "Colors" lol.
This bike is long gone. I only build from scratch now. You can see my latest build on the cover of
Kustomized Bicycle Magazine Custom Bicycle
A "Rat Rod" is what you make it. Has nothing do to with "Colors" lol.
This bike is long gone. I only build from scratch now. You can see my latest build on the cover of
Kustomized Bicycle Magazine Custom Bicycle
kustomizedbicyclemagazine, is where the best customs on the planet end up! Good for you. That bike is beyond words gorgeous.....Maybe you should put a 1" square of primer somewhere on the bike and we can call it a rat rod!
I hope members here click on the link you posted.
06-05-17, 08:32 AM
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I knew it was an old thread. It seemed that you were getting beaten up a little for YOUR rat rod.
kustomizedbicyclemagazine, is where the best customs on the planet end up! Good for you. That bike is beyond words gorgeous.....Maybe you should put a 1" square of primer somewhere on the bike and we can call it a rat rod!
I hope members here click on the link you posted.
kustomizedbicyclemagazine, is where the best customs on the planet end up! Good for you. That bike is beyond words gorgeous.....Maybe you should put a 1" square of primer somewhere on the bike and we can call it a rat rod!
I hope members here click on the link you posted.
HAHAH! Right! lol Love your bike BTW. Very well done!
Thank you. Yes please if anyone sees this, click the link. It's free and they need the clicks to help stay running.
Also, any one interested, check out my FB page @cburke Customs for all my builds.
06-07-17, 08:54 AM
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Wow... from the Huffy in this thread to that STUNNING magazine spread in less than 3 years. It goes to show what time and commitment to a craft can accomplish. Bravo!
06-12-17, 06:28 AM
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