LedFTed 1,127 Posted November 27, 2020 that rabbit died a long time ago. 🙂 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Wilson_™ 6,566 Posted November 27, 2020 i think that's the energizer bunny, lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fishfiles 20,145 Posted November 29, 2020 WOW , I like the looks of this one !! Next project : maybe a 1957 Indian replica 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fishfiles 20,145 Posted November 29, 2020 On 11/27/2020 at 7:48 AM, LedFTed said: that rabbit died a long time ago. 🙂 The Bunny is alive and well , he does commercials now days !!! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Wilson_™ 6,566 Posted December 1, 2020 (edited) may take a v-twin for that monster, i like this one, from what i have found out they were used in military service, this might be an exact model. Edited December 1, 2020 by _Wilson_™ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oh400ex 629 Posted December 1, 2020 This is what I'll be converting next. Got the bike but have yet to order the motor kit. Too many other projects to finish up first. Indian replica would be super cool. A Schwinn beach cruiser would be neat as well. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LedFTed 1,127 Posted December 1, 2020 (edited) On 11/29/2020 at 9:28 AM, Fishfiles said: The Bunny is alive and well , he does commercials now days !!! not when i see em in the woods. Food for Buzzards. Not so many commercials. i think the off-spring are dieing as well.. was a time the name meant something.. Edited December 1, 2020 by LedFTed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fishfiles 20,145 Posted December 8, 2020 The work table is almost clear of parts , got the front fender cut and painted Relocated the air cleaner , kind of a snorkel job , to get it out the way for the rear fender and away from the tire throwing up dirt , used a piece of old radiator hose for that 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fishfiles 20,145 Posted December 8, 2020 On 12/1/2020 at 6:58 AM, oh400ex said: This is what I'll be converting next. Got the bike but have yet to order the motor kit. Too many other projects to finish up first. Indian replica would be super cool. A Schwinn beach cruiser would be neat as well. That is a good looking bike , really like the big tires , BUT , looks like the frame would be tight for a engine to fit in there 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fishfiles 20,145 Posted December 8, 2020 Was looking back thru some pics and found this jewel , LOL , it was for sale at the flea market a while back for $100 , it's got the " Sugar Daddy " springer front forks , ape hanger bars , banana seat , WOW , LOL 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Wilson_™ 6,566 Posted December 8, 2020 might be a retore for your grand kids later on down the road ? or, just a collectible, i like it, i just wander if it's still there, or has someone got it for the same idea, I'd say you can't beat, $100 for a bike with mods like that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fishfiles 20,145 Posted December 9, 2020 No that bike was sold for $100 by George that same weekend , the other one at the flea market I pic'ed with one red and one white tire was sold for $500 by Jermey , he was asking $600 , I couldn't believe that someone gave $500 for it , but my buddy Andy was standing next to him when he sold it and I believe Andy --- I told Jermey I'd want a $1,000 for mine I am working on the rear fender now , trim and mount the chain guard and I am finished Can you believe this one went for $500 ? 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Wilson_™ 6,566 Posted December 9, 2020 oh, i gotcha, wow, $500 .... I'd say yours would bring more then a $1000, not to knock the other one, but just a tad too much black tape, (instead of legit mounting brackets) and the red front wheel ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LedFTed 1,127 Posted December 11, 2020 On 12/8/2020 at 6:10 AM, Fishfiles said: The work table is almost clear of parts , got the front fender cut and painted Relocated the air cleaner , kind of a snorkel job , to get it out the way for the rear fender and away from the tire throwing up dirt , used a piece of old radiator hose for that i knew y'd get around to a snorkel sooner or later. lol 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fishfiles 20,145 Posted December 11, 2020 Got a new tool , should have stuck it in the tool thread , but here it is in use , Ryobi rechargeable 18volt variable speed , flexible shaft die grinder , came with an assortment of attachment , got it for $60 with shipping , great tool , quickly cleaned up some acorn nuts to stick on the rear fender project --- I see pretental for this tool , at work and play 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
retro 4,048 Posted December 11, 2020 You can port your motor with that. 🙂 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fishfiles 20,145 Posted December 16, 2020 Got the fenders painted black and on , chain guard mounted , a battery powered LED tail light , tire pump , water bottle and might win a bid on this tool kit tube that fits into a water bottle carrier , and mount it right next to that water bottle 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Wilson_™ 6,566 Posted December 16, 2020 looks great fish, now that this is done, is another one in the plans, or on to a 3 wheeler build ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fishfiles 20,145 Posted December 19, 2020 You know Wilson, as far as next project goes with me , the projects usually find me ---- but , this XL250 is something I been wanting to finish , since I been on the two wheel kick lately, it fits right in , or should I go two wheels then three wheels , should would like to do a rad ATC250ES ---- the LX250 case needs to be split , output shaft changed then the jack shaft redesigned , I have all the engine job parts , got new chains and sprockets , might need some jack shaft parts fabricated at the machine shop , should be a low budget project and that bike will be 49 years old this year , get it ready for the Big 50 still waiting on that tool /storage tube ^^^^ that fits in the drink holder rack , got the second drink holder mounted for the tube to slide into , would have looked better with them holders closer together , was thinking they would be wiggly and put them against the rack post , but they are solid 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Wilson_™ 6,566 Posted December 19, 2020 if you already have the xl250, it's just me, but, I'd do that one, it would be a first rebuild on the forums (for that rare one) for one just about to turn 50. just my take on it. also came across something you might use of the scooter. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
retro 4,048 Posted December 20, 2020 Your lil' motorbike project looks great Fish. The XL 250 looks like it would turn out nice & be a lot of fun too. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fishfiles 20,145 Posted December 21, 2020 Thanks Retro The weather was great yesterday evening , started off chili 48 , made it up to 65 , took a ride and put 11 miles on it, it is running good Got a vintage looking front headlight suppose to arrive today and the tool tube Thursday Another couple of mods I would like to do is a choke cable on the handle bars and turn that aluminum compartment on the rear rack into a locking storage box 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBRider 1,407 Posted December 21, 2020 You did a nice job on your project fish... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fishfiles 20,145 Posted December 21, 2020 1 minute ago, TBRider said: You did a nice job on your project fish... Thanks TB' , it has been fun building and it is fun to ride ---- 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
