Started my new Worksman build

I joined the forum last August with my first build-- a Micargi type cruiser with a military flare. After about 300 miles of riding, the aluminum frame cracked. There was no point in trying to repair the frame-- it was too likely to crack again-- so I am starting over with a Worksman.

I'm going for "generic vintage" but not specifically BTR or anything. Now that I have the frame and fork painted, once the paint hardens, I'll be able to start building. If my skills match my vision, it will have some decent vintage-inspired graphics on the tank and fenders.

the build is going to include a full electrical system-- brake, tail, and turn signal lights, headlight, and horn, run off a rechargeable 12v battery. At this point, I'll just be recharging the battery in the house as opposed to from a dynamo.

Since I have to do my painting outside, it's been a challenge to make time on sunny days to get anything done.

 

[Wheres my dog]

Did you buy just the frame or the whole worksman bike?

Where did you buy it from?

Nice work so far I say...

 

[RedBaronX]

Did you buy just the frame or the whole worksman bike?

Where did you buy it from?

Nice work so far I say...

I bought the Pirate Worksman special. It's a very good value for everything you get

 

[Wheres my dog]

I bought the Pirate Worksman special. It's a very good value for everything you get

Are you going with an in frame HT setup?

Specs on that site say the frame WILL NOT fit an engine... am I wrong???

 

[RedBaronX]

Are you going with an in frame HT setup?

Specs on that site say the frame WILL NOT fit an engine... am I wrong???

they have photos of HTs in a Worksman frame. Someone local to me recently built a Worksman/HT bike. They have a Worksman motor mount for the HT (though they are out of stock right now)

It's a tight squeeze, but it will fit. You need to go with a smaller pedal crank though-- one that is provided with the Pirate Worksman Special.

 

[lowracer]

RedBaronX,
Just curious where your aluminum frame had cracked?
Thanks,
-Lowracer-

 

[RedBaronX]

RedBaronX,
Just curious where your aluminum frame had cracked?
Thanks,
-Lowracer-

on the down tube about a half inch away from the head tube. That means that vibration was a huge factor in the crack, but now that I've been taking the bike apart to remove the motor kit pieces for the new bike, I am finding broken spokes (broken where the drive sprocket attaches to the rear wheel) and other small cracks in the frame and fenders.

 

[lowracer]

RedBaronX,
Thanks for the info. I just swapped my aluminum frame with a cromoly frame on 1 of my 2 MB's.
I just took a few pics & will create a new thread in the pictures section.
-lowracer-

 

[rustycase]

Painting tip-- I didn't buy enough paint. To paint EVERYTHING, it's going to take-- three cans primer, four cans color, three cans clear coat (and that's with the stuff that says it's double coverage). Actually, the clear coat I have MIGHT finish my project, but I don't know.

I bought: 3 cans color, 2 cans primer, 2 cans clear coat (double coverage clear coat). This much will cover the frame, fork, rear fender, and tank.

Red, your work is great!
Are you ready for the next step?

Perhaps you could swing by harborfreight and have a look at:

Deluxe airbrush $15
10ft nylon braid hose $7
3gal pancake compressor $60
25ft x 3/8 pvc air hose $6

and you could probably get a crescent wrench to fit that crank nut, too !
All shipped to your door for $125

Even with these low dollar tools you will be very happy with results as opposed to the rattle cans, AND be even more creative!

With an airbrush, you could paint indoors, next to an open slider, or even a large window, with a fan there, exhausting the small amount of overspray created.

Will you send me an autographed copy when you make a magazine cover?
rc

 

[RedBaronX]

while I would love a better paint system, my budget restricts me to rattle cans for now.

Today I will be cutting out the stencil for the tank graphic.

it says "Prussian Iron"

 

[occchopperfl]

Red, your work is great!
Are you ready for the next step?

Perhaps you could swing by harborfreight and have a look at:

Deluxe airbrush $15
10ft nylon braid hose $7
3gal pancake compressor $60
25ft x 3/8 pvc air hose $6

and you could probably get a crescent wrench to fit that crank nut, too !
All shipped to your door for $125

Even with these low dollar tools you will be very happy with results as opposed to the rattle cans, AND be even more creative!

With an airbrush, you could paint indoors, next to an open slider, or even a large window, with a fan there, exhausting the small amount of overspray created.

Will you send me an autographed copy when you make a magazine cover?
rc

Hi,

Do you have your suggested paint kit?

Would the deluxe airbrush kit be adequate enough to paint an entire bicycle?

If you do have this setup, please tell me/ us more.

Thanks!