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Re: 360 beat the clock update 04/07/10

Troy i think those bars are perfect. If they aren't useable then getting a set bent the same is exactly bang on. Maybe a single welded riser with a bolt on plate is the go mate to keep it clean? I really don't wanna be the devil's advocate but is a new style gonna mean new paint and other changes or is it just the few you've listed? I'm looking forward to seeing how this unfolds.
 
Re: 360 beat the clock update 04/07/10

DG65 said:
WOW!! Just found this site. Lovin every minute of it! I thought I was the only guy out there working on a 360 chopper/bobber. I know, I know I'm not that unique. Troy love what you have done, the bike is beautiful. Are the wheels stock and what brand of tires are those? Love it. I just started tearing my "74 apart and since I have never done anything like this I know where to go for help and inspiration.
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Thank you very much my friend. Welcome to the DTT family. I think you'll find many folk on here very helpful. Some of the best people I know live on these pages. Do you have a build thread yet? Since this is your first time be sure to do lots of reading and aks plenty of questions. Don't be afraid of getting flamed. The DTT brothers and sisters are real class acts and realize we all started somewhere. If I can be anyhelp please don't hesitate to ask.

Thank you for the props. I greatly appreciate it. The wheels are stock and the tires are Duro brand. I recommend doing some research on tire brands and sizes before making a purchase. I just did a write up a couple of days ago on a personal message I received about going up in tire size. If you'd like I can post it up here for you. It is a subject that has been beat to death but for good reason. Just let me know. Good luck with your project and again if I can be of any help just ask.
 
Re: 360 beat the clock update 04/07/10

Staffy said:
Troy i think those bars are perfect. If they aren't useable then getting a set bent the same is exactly bang on. Maybe a single welded riser with a bolt on plate is the go mate to keep it clean? I really don't wanna be the devil's advocate but is a new style gonna mean new paint and other changes or is it just the few you've listed? I'm looking forward to seeing how this unfolds.
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Thanks staffy. I'm so glad you like it. The bars in the photos are a little larger than 1" so they are not useable. I'll have to post a photo of my new bars. They are simular but I'm not sure how the riser(s) is(are) going to work yet. If I can get by with a single then I think that would be pretty unique. I'm glad you ask about the paint and such. And the way you ask I think you appreciate it as is (paint and such). Everything else will stay pretty much the same. I don't mean to come across as promoting ( I did enough of that during the competition::)) but I should share why the rest is going to stay. The colors are kind of vintage looking and the contrast of the lace is pretty subtle. The brass bits add to the vintage feel and combined with the medallions on the tank make it kind of unique. I feel like that stuff is the heart and soul of the bike and as long as I keep that stuff 'she' still lives.
I still have a few things to do like finish the wiring, paint the frame, and finish the headlight bucket etc... but I feel like I'm on the home stretch if I can manage fitting in some build time. However, it is getting tough to do so right now because it is a pretty busy time of the year for me. I hope to have it done by the end of the month.

Thanks again everyone for the kind words. Really means a lot!
 
Re: 360 beat the clock update 04/07/10

Love the new look Troy!! I can't wait to see it done. It ups the badass-ness level of the bike even more than it already was!




My vote :

Do it, Do it, Do it!

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Re: 360 beat the clock update 04/07/10

You know i love that paint troy, and the brass too. Glad it's staying.
 
Re: 360 beat the clock update 04/07/10

FU bars on a single riser would be the mother fucking bees knees, man.

I have been following the build for a while now, and I have got to admit I never liked the seat. It just didn't fit the build (wrong color and style). I love the fact that you are doing a better flat rail suitable seat.

Again, like so many have said, she is most excellent. Please keep up the good work. The DTT is a better place with builds like this.
 
Re: 360 beat the clock update 04/07/10

seat needs to go, looks way to jank... i liked the other seat, i say rock that... and get some hair pin springs... will look cool but not stupid like the coil springs. you know my feelings on the bars :)
 
Re: 360 beat the clock update 04/07/10

if you ever want tp get rid of the seat I love it and am looking for something similar for my build. ;D
 
Re: 360 beat the clock update 04/07/10

Ok lots of opinions flying around here so what the hell.....

I dig the taller bars and as much as I liked the overall look of BTC prior to this last round of mods...this is definitely the way to go. It's screaming for an internal throttle and reversed levers now! As for the seat, I liked the leather one as it lent an air of instant 'done' to that portion of the bike and along with the brass bits subtly hidden in the tank void really created a nice 'feel' visually...if that makes a shred of sense. However.....I'm with you when it comes to a seat like that on flat rails. it'd be one thing if there was one thick backbone there, but with the frame design as it sits...it needs a different shape.

Here's a thought for you....what about using a nice old skate deck to cut your seat base from. Keep the kick up for the back of your seat and shape it to suit the frame. Most are pretty nice looking wood once you clear the paint, stickers and other unmentionable goo off .Make some nice flat strips of padding, maybe 1"w x 1"t running the length of the deck/seat, tapered to suit and wrapped in that black leather. Leave 1/2" open between them so the wood peeks thru and hit'm with the brass tacks!

Take all my BS as brain vomit thought...it's your bike and my opinion is just that.....
Love this ever changing build mate.

Now...let's talk about that chapeaus......
 
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^ That is just another reason swagger is my hero! I like scooter decks, but a skate deck works too, even better here!
 
Re: 360 beat the clock update 04/07/10

tWistedWheelz said:
^ That is just another reason swagger is my hero! I like scooter decks, but a skate deck works too, even better here!
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+1 ;D

Thanks for the props fellas and to be totally honest I love the fact that there are differing opinions. It is what makes the world go around!
I don't think I will be going back to the solo seat however, since I love you guys and value your opinions, I'm willing to toss it back into the mix and give it a second chance. I'll post up pics when the seat(s) are finished and let you all decide. Then I'll put on what I want and not tell anyone...hehehe, Just kidding friends!
Anyhow, my wife and I have been sewing some leather today but the thread being used is causing some troubles (we think) and getting hung up. I do love how it is turning out so far. However, I have no idea how it might look on the bike (that is if we can complete it ::)).

Well... I really like Swagger's idea, ALOT, and he might be a home run. I need to go up town and knock some kid off his skate board first, but the skate board seat will be in the mix for sure (unless the seat I'm working on turns out kick ass and i decide to go no further ;D). Like sands through an hour glass, so are the days of our lives...

Again thanks for the props fellas and even more for the advice. I love it when the family puts their heads together!


chapeau: headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim ???
 
Re: 360 beat the clock update 04/07/10

Oh almost forgot. Swagger I think you were reading my mind exactly. I was just chatting with Jason (DCC) about internal throttle. I love the reverse levers too, but both of those will have to be next stage due to evaporating funds :(
 
Re: 360 beat the clock update 04/07/10

Oh man, my brain is going nuts thinking about that skateboard seat. LOVE that.

http://cgi.ebay.com/VINTAGE-OLD-SCHOOL-SKATEBOARD-DECK-MPI-ALVA-DOGTOWN-NOS_W0QQitemZ390181870920QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item5ad8a6dd48
 
Re: 360 beat the clock update 04/07/10

You're not gonna go messin with gretta now are ya?
 
Re: 360 beat the clock update 04/07/10

Staffy said:
You're not gonna go messin with gretta now are ya?
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hahahaha, I think 5000 members would show up at his door
 
Re: 360 beat the clock update 04/07/10

Kanticoy said:
Oh man, my brain is going nuts thinking about that skateboard seat. LOVE that.

http://cgi.ebay.com/VINTAGE-OLD-SCHOOL-SKATEBOARD-DECK-MPI-ALVA-DOGTOWN-NOS_W0QQitemZ390181870920QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item5ad8a6dd48
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I know man!!! A few months ago I showed my buddy Cubcasts wood seat, and he said, "shit, you could use an old deck for a pan..." I forgot all about it, than Swagger comes along and BAM! I think hes started a new trend... Ive been looking at cheap decks all day. Shit. Ive been thinking about collecting vintage decks anyway. Just something else to waste money on! ha ha ha
 
Re: 360 beat the clock update 04/07/10

Kanticoy said:
Oh man, my brain is going nuts thinking about that skateboard seat. LOVE that.

http://cgi.ebay.com/VINTAGE-OLD-SCHOOL-SKATEBOARD-DECK-MPI-ALVA-DOGTOWN-NOS_W0QQitemZ390181870920QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item5ad8a6dd48
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now that is purdy. I think I would have to not only trim the length but the width too. No big deal though.
 
Re: 360 beat the clock update 04/07/10

VonYinzer said:
I know man!!! A few months ago I showed my buddy Cubcasts wood seat, and he said, "shit, you could use an old deck for a pan..." I forgot all about it, than Swagger comes along and BAM! I think hes started a new trend... Ive been looking at cheap decks all day. Shit. Ive been thinking about collecting vintage decks anyway. Just something else to waste money on! ha ha ha
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Great minds think alike!

tWistedWheelz said:
If bikes were christians, Gretta would be the messiah, BTC would be a disciple!
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hahahaha...thanks Twisted!...I think ;D
 
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