55 Hawthorne Deluxe Ready To Ride (FINALLY)

[Evans200]

After the original chain snapped over a week ago on the first ride attempt after assembly, I purchased an NOS 56" Diamond chain. New chain arrived, but I had to remove 3 links to make it the right length. That's where the fun started. Unlike most of the seasoned bike veterans here on the CABE, I don't own any bicycle specific tools. I'm not ashamed to admit this, though that is something I'll be taking care of soon! So out comes the pliers, hammers, punches, files. Made a mess everywhere I worked, BUT finally managed to get the correct length without destroying the NOS chain! Tomorrow when the weather is better, I'll go on the first ride.

 

[rollfaster]

Bike looks amazing!!

 

[Evans200]

Bike looks amazing!!

Thanks! Can't wait to ride it. Ben feeling like a kid who gets a new toy and is told he can't play with it, lol.

 

[sccruiser]

 

[Handle Bar Hoarder]

nice one I like it

 

[RUDY CONTRATTI]

Love the rear Hub Shiner !Flip that clip on the front fender support,And move your fender support to the outside And you will be sitting pretty!FINE JOB !! I also like the copper color ,overallGood For You

 

[Evans200]

Love the rear Hub Shiner !Flip that clip on the front fender support,And move your fender support to the outside And you will be sitting pretty!FINE JOB !! I also like the copper color ,overallGood For You

Thanks Rudy for pointing that out. I'm on the case!

 

[RUDY CONTRATTI]

Well,I aint no Kojack with a Kodak,I just got an eye.A bike to be proud of!!

 

[mike j]

Really sharp bike, it has a lot of interesting details. Looks like a nice rider too.

 

[Evans200]

I appreciate you calling my attention to it. Bike was NOT easy to assemble, lol. Here's the correction. Thanks again!