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JohnnyRingo

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2. I like the direction you're headed.
Thu May 9, 2013, 03:22 PM
May 2013

Certainly I'd see how far I could throw that seat. It looks like something that could make a motorcycle rocking chair project. The hi-rise bars are painfully retro too.

I have a concept in mind I call a Bar Dragster. It's ideal for Sportsters and Limey twins and is a study in minimalism. So many show up at taverns and night clubs on bikes that look like they're heading cross country that it borders on the absurd. I prefer a scooter that suits the purpose of a (very) quick 20 mile circuit, what most bikes are actually used for.

LEDs are cool, but I could have a seat that comprises no more than tufted leather stretched over plywood, sans turn signals, and old fashioned spokes on 18" & 19" tires. Performance over baggage for a night out on the town.

I'm encouraged by that tank and side covers. They look absolutely great, and BRG is my favorite color for such motivation. Good luck, and keep us posted.

I ♥ Nortons.

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A build has to start somewhere... [View all] BlueCollar May 2013 OP
Sweet ride. Keep us posted. Scuba May 2013 #1
I like the direction you're headed. JohnnyRingo May 2013 #2
Time for an update BlueCollar Jul 2013 #3
Looks good. JohnnyRingo Jul 2013 #4
original frame was black BlueCollar Jul 2013 #5
Man, that looks gorgeous. EnviroBat Dec 2013 #6
This one is all paint BlueCollar Dec 2013 #7
Nice paint! Albertus Dec 2014 #8
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