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  1. graucho

    AIRBRUSHING Flames on an Elec bike in 6 minutes

    I was teaching my grandson how to paint flames on a bike we built together. Introducing todays youth to a world of custom bicycle design and garage logic. The first link is the painting…. the second link is him out on a ride on it. Plus a few extra shots. He normally rides with a helmet but...
  2. graucho

    Fat Tire Chopper 1000w 48V

    Yes mateusleo, I've had it out for many test runs sloppily wired and parts hanging out here and there. :wink: Thanks allen_okc! Yes, if it weren't for constructive fabrication work and art I would be bored stiff with my builds. Time to do the wiring for the 48 volt front hub. I had to chop...
  3. graucho

    Fat Tire Chopper 1000w 48V

    Thanks m4s73r, spicerack! Everyone here loves to look at photo's. I like the before and after shots. Here are a few that I paired up. [IMG]http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll13/grauchosbikes/loboy2/bikefrontwheelI.jpg[/IMG
  4. graucho

    Fat Tire Chopper 1000w 48V

    Thanks, Perfectly balanced. Rides straight as an arrow. Not finished ... but getting close. I have to get ride of 48 inches of snow before a serious ride. I took an old motorcycle headlight off the shelf and tore it down and made a 200lm flashlight-bike light conversion. This little baby is as...
  5. graucho

    Fat Tire Chopper 1000w 48V

    Yes, that was a good observation. During the build process that one of the first things that I thought also. The rim that was used was Power coated to match the bikes frame a few months ago.
  6. graucho

    Fat Tire Chopper 1000w 48V

    I picked up some lexan clear for the battery cover side panels. I cut both sides to fit the shape of the frame. I adhered the graphics to the inside of the lexan which gives it a high gloss sheen when looking through the clear. It is so shinny that it's hard to take a good photo with everything...
  7. graucho

    Fat Tire Chopper 1000w 48V

    I Started the battery cover side panels. The top photo is closest to the actual color. My overhead lights scream with 1000 watts like an operating table which makes it hard to take a true visual pic. Im working on getting the correct shape on my graphics. I have my graphics temp taped to the...
  8. graucho

    Fat Tire Chopper 1000w 48V

    Thanks spinningmagnets! yes, 1000w 48v hidden in-between the front wheel covers. Painted and clear coated. I made the mistake about 15 years ago by making a yearly trip down to Southern Arizona and falling in love with the terrain and the mix of American Indian-Mexican motif and artwork...
  9. graucho

    Fat Tire Chopper 1000w 48V

    So true mateusleo… I could mount a motorcycle engine in this baby and take it down the freeway. :D This full bike is ready for paint. I'll will be working on ventilation to airbrush indoors since the weather is cold and snowy. All of the puzzle pieces are present and ready to move forward...
  10. graucho

    Re: Street LEGAL Custom Bomber build! :-)

    You motivate and inspire. Thanks for all of the hard work showing your build so others can learn !
  11. graucho

    My current Ebike build from scratch

    I just joined the group. Thanks for your thread. Your bike is inspiration to me. I appreciate a great DIY project. Awesome.
  12. graucho

    Fat Tire Chopper 1000w 48V

    Ok... the handlebars are totally ready for paint. The main frame is also totally ready for paint. The fork has had its final welding finished. (Strong straight and true) It was acid bathed, now ready for primer and lots of sanding...
  13. graucho

    Fat Tire Chopper 1000w 48V

    Thank you very much for the info mateusleo! I will definitely be studying up on your ideas. Primed and ready for paint. There is no fillers in this bike. All welds are ground filled, ground filled-sanded to get them this smooth. It takes a long time but it's become more of a art project for my...
  14. graucho

    Fat Tire Chopper 1000w 48V

    Thanks mateusleo. I wish I had everyones mad elec skills, then i'd be complete. 8) I had to show/document a few photos of how scary my bikes look before I apply the paint. This stage is called the "scratch coating. Where the primer color is where the raw steel had imperfections. I know...
  15. graucho

    Fat Tire Chopper 1000w 48V

  16. graucho

    Fat Tire Chopper 1000w 48V

    ]I found a pair if leather handgrips to go with the seat. I modified them so I can jab people as they walk past. I took off a 1000watt 48v front hub motor from a donor bike I purchased for $80.00 I'm here to learn about better setups, so this is motor is what I had to keep the build moving...
  17. graucho

    Fat Tire Chopper 1000w 48V

    Thanks "etard" The horse heads are actually old kitchen drawer knobs I found while doing a old house demo I helped with while visiting in Arizona. The 1000 watts question is the reason I'm here. It's to late on this bike, hopefully on my next build I will have educated myself enough reading...
  18. graucho

    Fat Tire Chopper 1000w 48V

    I found a suitable seat for the final theme for the bike. Its been a while since I've made a set pan. I picked up a leather stool seat that I want to convert into a bicycle seat. The bike will have a western south of the border theme. This one took a little thinking since it's not your...
  19. graucho

    Fat Tire Chopper 1000w 48V

    Thank you "snellemin"! Finished my handlebars. Took the dimensions of the schwinn OCC bars and bent a new pair 25% bigger. Scaled for an adult. Hand grips will be at 30 inches horizontal. Need to make a little nurling where the clamps are. I ground the welds smooth, now ready for putty and...
  20. graucho

    Fat Tire Chopper 1000w 48V

    Thanks "yorker" In my intro thread I mentioned I have this bike 95% finished. I am adding small bits to the thread as I get time. The garage door was open when it was still 37 deg here in Minnesota. The "south of the border " mural (which will be in view in a few days) is graphics adhered...
  21. graucho

    Fat Tire Chopper 1000w 48V

    Front fork's are built. 38" long 46 degree,1[1/4 diamiter, 11 gauge thick. Then I took her off of the bench for the first time and rolled her across the garage. It rolls like a dream and the single sided rear axle frame has great ballance. I wasn't sure... I had a slight worry wondering if she...
  22. graucho

    Fat Tire Chopper 1000w 48V

    Thanks Guys! r3volved... The rear tire is a 25 high 10 wide. And i'm going with a 12 in golf cart Super Sport rim. I'm also building a rear single sided axle.
  23. graucho

    Fat Tire Chopper 1000w 48V

    Starting off with a front and rear tire, a drawing, cleaning out the shop, and customizing the frame jig.
  24. graucho

    Hello all. A short Introduction

    Thanks spinningmagnets. The weather has been a bummer here. I'm only building bicycles these days. I am only planning on pleasure riding around the neighborhood and at a few bike events. The style of my bikes only lets me ride for about 10 miles before my hind end tells me to get off :shock...
  25. graucho

    Hello all. A short Introduction

    Hello everyone. By searching for an old bike building friend (AussieJester) I found out where he has been hanging out. I have been building custom chopper bicycles for 9 years and custom choppers motorcycles for 10 years before that. I figured since my last 6 bikes have been electric (electric...
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