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rat bob kz440

11 Sep 2010 22:22 - 11 Sep 2010 22:27
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Re: rat bob kz440

12 Sep 2010 00:13
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Bob, yes. Rat? I don't think so. Very nice! B)
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Re: rat bob kz440

12 Sep 2010 04:20
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Re: rat bob kz440

12 Sep 2010 17:30
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I used to hate that style of bike but lately I'm really starting to like them. Maybe it's time...
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Re: rat bob kz440

12 Sep 2010 18:33
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donthekawguy wrote:
I used to hate that style of bike but lately I'm really starting to like them. Maybe it's time...

I think it helps a lot that this one is twin. To me (I know, who cares) 4 cyl bobs are not proportioned right; the width of the engine detracts from the overall minimalist look of the rest of the bike. Of course, it also helps that this one is so clean and tidy. ;)
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Re: rat bob kz440

12 Sep 2010 18:41
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loudhvx wrote:
Bob, yes. Rat? I don't think so. Very nice! B)

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Glad to see you kept the front brake,stopping is a good thing.
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Re: rat bob kz440

12 Sep 2010 18:43
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looks like a 60s british bike B)
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Re: rat bob kz440

12 Sep 2010 19:36
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OMG!!! :woohoo: Looks like you accidentally put the front fender on the back!!! :ohmy: OH....wait. :huh:

Looks sweet!!! I bet you get lots of looks. I like!!!
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Re: rat bob kz440

12 Sep 2010 20:09
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Nice, can i ask what you did to the frame? Looks like you lowered it a bit.
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Re: rat bob kz440

12 Sep 2010 23:43
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I did a faux hard tail by removing the shocks and replacing them with struts. I lowered the back end until the back tire was nearly touching the cross piece of te frame under the seat. On the front end I slid the forks up in the tree as far as they would go. Giving it the bob look. I appreciate the kind words here, this is my first bike and first attempt at customizing aswell.

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Re: rat bob kz440

12 Sep 2010 23:55
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Ha!, well I just call it a rat bob because I did this whole bike in my garage using all kinds of scraps! And it's also my first bike, and I didn't think I've really payed my "dues" to call it a true custom like some of yalls bikes. Which are true engineering feats compared to what I've done with a hack saw haha

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Re: rat bob kz440

13 Sep 2010 08:30
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Great job on your first bike build! Really like the tank, keeps it proportioned well.

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