Do with it???...shit...it's done!!!...didn't ya see the last pic?? Actually I am gonna get it running and driving first, then decide which direction to head.
[ QUOTE ] That bike was really looking good until I saw that last picture. Frank [/ QUOTE ] Is this better?
hatch, nice score...the original photo is a nice touch too (not as nice as mr. hasselhoff) the scary thing is the guy in the original photo looks EXACTLY like this guy i tattoo regularly...kinda spooky.
hatch that bike rules! Damn you scored... it looks way better with out that ugly sissy bar. I would leave it just like it is the patina is kick ass... rat bike[tm] what a story to boot... bet the kid is bark'n at his mom about letting it go. EBAY! haha... Funny her son didnt want it? hes prob some young married orthodonist living in the burbs driving his Volvo to work. If he was smart he would've bought it from his mom and sold it on ebay... bet your glad too... cuzz now your the new pimp on the block. That bikes gonna get you laid at the bar... at least it would in this town. I wana take it for a spin RIGHT NOW with some old leathers and goggles a santa hat.... and wip shittys in the snow while licking my snot sickles off my lips- damn that would rule... but some of us can only dream~ You RULE Tuck-
[ QUOTE ] Do with it???...shit...it's done!!!...didn't ya see the last pic?? I know it is!,,I didn't mean 'do with it' like your going to change shit on it,,you'd be crazy too!..I meant as far as getting running & where you go with it type of shit!!..Rock on & enjoy 'your new found glory'!.. Dirty
The son was OK...He's a roofer and likes his beer. More than once he told his mom..."Don't sell it too cheap, just cause Christmas is near...you gotta put the money in the bank". She didn't want her sons on motorcycles, so that made it a little easier.
That is just FANTASTIC, I am way jealous! That red fender in your parts pile looks like the one that was on the bike in the pic. That original pic. is awesome! Pretty soon you'll start morphing into that guy.. get some glasses that are the same.. same clothes... hehe.. it's haunted! You should sell it to me immediately as to not incur the wrath of the original owner! Congrats, it's gone to a good home no doubt. Tiny
Donzi you RULE. Hatch, that will be soooo cool if that things runs ok. I don't actually think rat bikes are a new trend, but they do have lots of attiude!
[ QUOTE ] The son was OK...He's a roofer and likes his beer. More than once he told his mom..."Don't sell it too cheap, just cause Christmas is near...you gotta put the money in the bank". She didn't want her sons on motorcycles, so that made it a little easier. [/ QUOTE ] Thats the best... that motorcycle is better than money in the bank. I dont know what you paid for it but im sure its cheap enough that it would take her YEARS to make up the diff in intrest. Hatch = Ruler MADHATCH would be more fitting... it looks like a madmax bike. Can you picture tina turner on the back? hell yeah!
Great find man. Wow! My two cents: Tear it down, have the frame, wheels, and fork blasted & coated, get everything mechanical in tip-top shape & back to shiney, get a few select chrome bits redone (not everything), put it back together w/ the patina'd tank, fender, and other bits, a reupholstered seat (horse hide) and ride baby ride. Here's a pic. for inspiration. Different model...but bad ass'd for sure.
Nope, no old hydes layin' around the shop...but I could toss one out in the farmers field behind the shop and let the pigs walk on it for the winter The old HD jacket could be kinda cool. Nothing's sacred right!?
Hatch, that's one hell of a score, man! Be sure to put progress photo's up, man. Those finds are getting harder and harder to come by....!
Very cool find Hatch, between you, Donzie, Tinyelvis, and my little Triumph project we got are own little motorcycle gang. Donzie you're hilarious, nice pics.
Dang Gus, that's cool. I didn't know you were working on that. Just between you, me and the fence post, I might be selling or trading off my bobber project. I'll know more in a few days.
[ QUOTE ] ... I already took the sawzall to the "sissy bar"....(I have my limits!!!)... [/ QUOTE ] Yeah. "Cool Bikes and Square Sissy Bars" doesn't quite have the same ring to it. Cool find hatch. Funny thing though. You're writing sounds a lot younger than you look. <ducks>
Steve, times up on the 24hr restoration. I'll be over tomorrow for lunch. I'll follow you to the Bully in my truck so I can report to everyone how you look on board. You will be riding it to lunch won't you? Frank
Thanks Brootal..that's a nice compliment....I guess I have always placed more importance in "doing things" as opposed to "having things".....things are fun, but not necessary for true happiness.....I feel like I stopped aging at 18.
[ QUOTE ] Broothal, His writing sounds that way 'cause he never grew up. [/ QUOTE ] Exactly what I plan on doing... not doing??? Love your work hatch.
Hatch, I have a 1946 45 that I have ridden for 28 years. Let me know if I can help you. I have some other 45s. I am interested in buying any parts you will sell. Bruce Wayne
30 yrs. ago I bought my first Harley, a 1943 45 inch. That bike got me home on one cylinder more than once. Those flatties are bullet-proof. I'd love to have it back...and I'll bet it's still running...somewhere. You got a real piece of history there, hang on to it. NOS parts are out there, look on egay, swapmeets. Leave it to Harley to produce that motor right up to '73 or so! Yup, I got a parking ticket in the 80's from a metermaid on a flathead! Have fun!
Nice find. With a little work you can get that 45 to hit the 70 MPH mark. Make sure you go through the tranny. They are a pain in the ass to push home.