$800
Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin
Category
-
Engine
50
Posted Over 1 Month
This is a freshly build rat-rod bike that is founded on a Schwinn Collegiate 10 speed barn find (okay, garage sale find). It was built from scratch in 2016, with a new motor and a collection of salvaged vintage and new parts. The frame has been modified to create the illusion of speed, setting the head set back for maximum flop inducing rake, the seat post to match that angle, then reinforced from the seat stay extensions to manage the mind twisting torque from the single cylinder firecracker old/gas fueled motor. The patina on what remains of the Schwinn donor cycle was left in tact, as was as much paint as could remain around the extensive welding. All of the structural tube splices are reinforced internally slip joint inserts welded in place, to insure things stay together when this baby is tearing up the salt flats on its next record attempt, or ripping around the neighborhood making dogs bark, whichever you are into. It has been ridden, and it does start by peddling it hard, then releasing the clutch. It definitely attracts attention and fires up conversations, some about medical insurance, some about old bikes rusting in sheds, and some about projects and dreams. Women just swoon all over it and want to take it for a ride. This is the perfect car show companion, pit bike or man cave display piece for anyone who loves the rougher and cruder things in life. It is now dry for indoor display in an office, so can be put into service any way you wish. I can guarantee that this is a one-off, never copied machine of unique and distinctive character. The front fork is a fusion of two vintage forks, and does actually function to soak up bumps. The tires are brand new as well, and you can get it to do burn outs and make thin black lines on pavement. I've had my fun building it and am ready to start another, so its time to find it a new home. Make me an offer and get to the motoring! BTW, I had to select something under "Vehicle Title" so I selected clear, since there is no title to be cleared... you get what I mean? No worries, it is not stolen, nor is there a need to even let the DMV know of its existence.
Trim Semi fast and loud
