First "commercial" build...

Been riding my bike back and forth to work. Had a co-worker approach me
and ask how much I'd charge to make him a bike. I said I thought I could
do it for right around $400. The following Monday he showed up with $600
and told me to get to work. Finished with everything minus mounting the engine, lights, mirrors, etc. Will finish this weekend and post more pics....

 

[srdavo]

Nice looking bike.

keep us posted.

 

[hybrid]

Thank you. It was a SMURF blue Ross that I had sitting around
my garage. It was a nice sturdy frame though so I sanded, primered,
painted and then added about a ton of urethane. I don't know squat about
how to powder coat but my formula seemed to work. After that I took it
to my Bicycle shop close by and they installed everything. They were real
reasonable and did phenomenal work. Indy Bicycle Garage - Shamelss plug
on their behalf. Least I could do!

 

[hybrid]

Finished!

Here it is....

 

[Al.Fisherman]

Looks like it's worth every penny with the increase in prices these days. Outstanding build. Did you change the hardware

 

[hybrid]

Thank you for the reply and the kind words. Yeah, as these bikes make the transition from bicycle to motorbike, some things simply don't work as I
initially envision them. This one needed a change in the seat and post
and I went through three different rear wheel setups before I found the right fit.
This bike isn't a speed demon. Tops out at about 40 MPH. It is however the most comfortable ride I've ever built. You could ride this bike from here in Indy
to Ohio and I bet your back wouldn't hurt at all. My buyer was very happy with it and really that's all I care about.

 

[Billyshears]

that is one classy motorbike! Inspiring.....Thanks

 

[2strokepoke]

what is that thing on the handlebars? is it a bag or what?

 

[Al.Fisherman]

what is that thing on the handlebars? is it a bag or what?

T%here appears that no bag is mounted. From the right side (4th picture) you will see the fuel tank behind the handle bars (looks like a bag) . Head lights, center mast. Nice looking bike..Is the stock spark plug and wire installed?

 

[hybrid]

Yes, no bag there. There are 2 Chinese 56 LED Lights that I've mounted
next to each other but yeah no bag. SO.....Quit my job this past week to
work on orders and just fix up bikes (both motorized and non motorized)
Sort of Forrest Gumped My way into this whole thing. I'll keep everyone on
here posted on my progress and I'm available if anyone runs into a problem
that they just can't figure out. Lord Knows I intend to hit up the forum when
I need a question answered. The Spark Plug - Yeah, just stock standard nothing special. Thanks for all the responses....