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« on: June 26, 2020, 11:19:58 AM » |
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« Last Edit: June 26, 2020, 12:48:27 PM by larue »
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Oldfishguy
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« Reply #1 on: June 26, 2020, 11:33:52 AM » |
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Waaaay Cool!
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« Reply #2 on: June 26, 2020, 11:34:45 AM » |
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I'm a big fan of shiny chrome especially on my Valk  but I'm also a fan of rat rods, so I think this actually looks kinda cool. The fact that you used other parts rather than desicrating good existing parts is great. I'm always appreciative of those who are willing and able to try different things and looks with their Valk. No matter what the look someone is going for, that beautiful engine is always the focal point  Thanks for posting this... I think you did a good job getting the "look" you were after. |
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gordonv
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« Reply #3 on: June 26, 2020, 12:10:51 PM » |
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I like. I like how everything looks like it belongs. Just missing the front fender.
All the chrome is missing, I like how you patenaed (?) the whole thing. How the parts look like they belong together. The Honda seat. It all just fits.
Good job.
Then from left over pieces? You built it up from parts, even better too.
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« Reply #4 on: June 26, 2020, 12:21:23 PM » |
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For a rusty classic throw back, I like the unique look a lot. However, while that old Honda seat looks like it sort of belongs there, it doesn't do it for me, and I know my butt wouldn't like it much. I think a (somehow) weathered big solo seat would look and feel better. Or (gasp), even an old worn leather Corbin (though they're too hard for me).  Saddleman Explorer.  |
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« Last Edit: June 26, 2020, 12:27:39 PM by Jess from VA »
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Steel cowboy
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« Reply #5 on: June 26, 2020, 12:37:28 PM » |
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I love the look Larue, I don't know if you mind the nickname but I'm liking the rat-rod.
You and others have a way with bikes, I like.
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Jack B
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« Reply #6 on: June 26, 2020, 12:45:50 PM » |
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For a rusty classic throw back, I like the unique look a lot. However, while that old Honda seat looks like it sort of belongs there, it doesn't do it for me, and I know my butt wouldn't like it much. I think a (somehow) weathered big solo seat would look and feel better. Or (gasp), even an old worn leather Corbin I also like it a lot and I agree with it having a solo seat maybe a tractor seat Still looks good that way it is |
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« Reply #7 on: June 26, 2020, 12:55:30 PM » |
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Two words. Bad Ass!!
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« Reply #8 on: June 26, 2020, 12:57:38 PM » |
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Funny I love the seat. I suppose it is apart of my early days of riding the seat that was mostly seen. I like it Larue and the seat and NO front fender are a hit. |
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« Reply #9 on: June 26, 2020, 02:32:25 PM » |
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I LIKE IT!!!!! You have made another unique creation, larue.
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« Reply #10 on: June 26, 2020, 03:33:17 PM » |
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Very cool, (but how did you get the plastic part to rust to match so well?) Probably a lot lighter than a Tourer, for example.
I like it-
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Tundra
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« Reply #11 on: June 26, 2020, 03:51:38 PM » |
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Love it Larue You and Jack are Valkyrie artists, very nice job. The seat and rear remind me of my old CB be 750 four. |
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If you can't be a good example: be a WARNING!!
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« Reply #12 on: June 26, 2020, 05:09:51 PM » |
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Kinda cool. However the rubber accordion boots should cover the steel part of the forks
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« Reply #13 on: June 26, 2020, 05:33:44 PM » |
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You do some amazing work Larue I love the valve covers. It's too bad there is not a way to extend the fork rubbers down all the way. Skill, talent, vision. Very impressive |
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« Reply #14 on: June 26, 2020, 05:54:46 PM » |
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You pieced together a cool rat bike. I like the old school seat and dust covers. Not sure I'd like the lack-o-fender if caught in a cloudburst, but it sure looks good.
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Have you ever noticed when you're feeling really good, there's always a pigeon that'll come sh!t on your hood? - John Prine 97 Tourer "Silver Bullet" 01 Interstate "Ruby"  |
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John Schmidt
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« Reply #15 on: June 26, 2020, 09:01:59 PM » |
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Hey old friend, that's another big hit you rolled out. I like it, always wanted to build a bobber type for running around town and maybe short weekend ventures. Wondering about the front tire....what is it. Looks rather beefy. Overall.... PS: Sure miss you guys down there.  |
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« Reply #16 on: June 27, 2020, 05:43:20 AM » |
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I like the seat. The forks, no front fender and grill over headlight all make me think of mad max. Awesome job.  |
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« Reply #17 on: June 27, 2020, 08:22:32 AM » |
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Love it and love the seat on it! What did it come off of?
Wonder what it weighs? Power to weight looks pretty advantageous!
Hey John....you DID build one of those with the 4-cylinder engine. Should have kept that one so get busy!
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larue
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« Reply #18 on: June 27, 2020, 08:56:25 AM » |
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Very cool, (but how did you get the plastic part to rust to match so well?)
Sand it down good and paint to match the patina. Hey old friend, that's another big hit you rolled out. I like it, always wanted to build a bobber type for running around town and maybe short weekend ventures. Wondering about the front tire....what is it. Looks rather beefy. Overall.... it’s Hi john it’s a dunlop 404 You do some amazing work Larue I love the valve covers. It's too bad there is not a way to extend the fork rubbers down all the way. Skill, talent, vision. Very impressive :cooldude Thanks rob they will be too loose if extended down cuz that part is too skinny and our lower forks part is shaped weird. Kinda cool. However the rubber accordion boots should cover the steel part of the forks
Hey Jeff , good point, I’m aware of that, on the valkyrie that steel part is too skinny and way too low a position for The fork rubber boot look I was after. Love it and love the seat on it! What did it come off of?
Wonder what it weighs? Power to weight looks pretty advantageous!
Hey Pappy the seat didn’t have a year or model description, it’s really comfy and wide enough, looks like some 80s 750 cb to me too. As far as weight , it sure is lighter and faster not to mention louder lol Thank you everyone for your Different input and compliments and suggestions, it means a lot. |
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John Schmidt
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« Reply #19 on: June 27, 2020, 11:48:40 AM » |
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Love it and love the seat on it! What did it come off of?
Wonder what it weighs? Power to weight looks pretty advantageous!
Hey John....you DID build one of those with the 4-cylinder engine. Should have kept that one so get busy!
If I can find an inexpensive candidate it would make a good winter project. That means I'd have a lot of time to work on it up here where they have 10 months of winter and 2 months of poor sledding.  |
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« Reply #20 on: June 28, 2020, 08:42:55 AM » |
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Great job Larue, one more addition to the collection |
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« Reply #21 on: June 28, 2020, 05:37:00 PM » |
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Very cool, great job!!
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h13man
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« Reply #22 on: July 01, 2020, 06:38:53 AM » |
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Like it but trying to figure out why the fork bellows aren't covering the tubes? Curious what she weighs in.
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Bronxboy
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« Reply #23 on: July 01, 2020, 05:03:31 PM » |
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I love the Bobber slash Rat Rod look, great job buddy |
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larue
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« Reply #24 on: July 02, 2020, 04:44:00 PM » |
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Quote from h1man Like it but trying to figure out why the fork bellows aren't covering the tubes? Curious what she weighs in. Answer: Problem solved. Took a little elbow grease and I was able to pull the fork Rubber boots Down to cover the fork shiny tube parts. it’s done. thank you all  |
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