Catfishjohn's new ride build thread.

[motorpsycho]

I'm agreeing with both of you (motorbike and chef).
it's all a matter of opinion, and you should do what you like.
I was just stating my opinion and what I personally think.
That should not influence what you want to do with YOUR bike.

 

[Catfishjohn]

Well, its finished.

I havent been on in a long time but I've been busy working on my new ride. Here are some pictures of what it looks like today....

 

[Motorbike Wanabe]

I havent been on in a long time but I've been busy working on my new ride. Here are some pictures of what it looks like today....

Ha! Does anyone else find it funny that in most of the pictures, Catfish is finding it impossible to get the lens wide enough to get the WHOLE handlebars!!!

WE all have learned not to mess with Catfish, we heard he's gotten thrown out of some of the bike joints around the neighborhood- you know, Sparki's!

Looks cool John. I can sense a group ride coming along!

 

[Catfishjohn]

Whats on the bike.

I started with an old Western Flyer bike that I found in the trash (see pictures at beginning of thread). Painted it Flat black. Then added these parts:

Handlebars: Nirve 23" Super Apehanger Cruiser Bike Handlebar from Amazon.com

Rear wheel: 11 gauge steel wheel from huskybicycles.com painted black

38 Tooth Rear Sprocket and Hub: Manic Mechanic from Pirate Cycles

Headlamp: Nirve. Amazon.com

Mirror: Maltese Cross Mirror at Amazon.com

I also polished my engine side covers.

This is a really fun bike to ride because it gets alot of attention.

 

[Catfishjohn]

Thanks Motorbike Wannabe. Your bike is cool too! (See
picture of your red machine)

As for the bike joints, They dont like us MBers anyways!
They are friendly until they find out what I'm riding. One said
to me "Nobody wants to pedal anymore" to which I said "Are
you gonna sell me that tire and tube or what?"

 

[5-7HEAVEN]

It's All Good!

Good find!

My friend Hawaii Ed always finds good stuff like that. He found a rusty OCC Chopper in the dumpster, fixed, painted and installed a Happy Time engine on it!

 

[Motorbike Wanabe]

As for the bike joints, They dont like us MBers anyways!
They are friendly until they find out what I'm riding. One said
to me "Nobody wants to pedal anymore" to which I said "Are
you gonna sell me that tire and tube or what?"

See! Causin' trouble in those bike joints again!

FWIW: Shawn and I went into the same joint and the owner was there and was checking out our rides. He was quite cordial and joking around and all with us. Not sure what the difference was, maybe he was simply responding to that leather jacket, chain driven wallet and the tattoos. Maybe you should get some Catfish!!!! :bandana:

 

[handyandy91]

Awsome bike!!!

I wish I could find a cool bike like that. I had to spend $120.00 to get one online. Should be here by Friday, then I can start my fith MB build

This stuff is so much fun!!! I have spent more than $1000.00 on bikes and motors in just two months. My wife is starting to get a little p.o. about all the money. How much is fun worth???

We may have to start a thread for MB addicts. Is there one??
(Pay electric bill or buy parts pay bill, can't build without light, darn)

Maybe I should sell one bike to finance another build??

What is the best way to sell a MB??? In Cincinnati?

Any way Awsome bike man!!!

 

[Alaskavan]

Way cool build Catfish. Those apehangers are impresive.