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[Superman1984]

Not mine but Layed Out is Never Played Out

Ohhh and for the Purists; they Actually Ride sooo Much Nicer on air bags & the suspension usually allows for more than stock lifting & sometimes moar towing capabilities

 

[SJ_BIKER]

Is this from o.g. around the world....can see that there any day

 

[Pondo]

I will offer a different opinion to offset the general consensus:
I was raised in a low income "hood" area and as such, I was raised around lowrider culture and lowrider bikes and still appreciate them for what they are and the culture that builds them. While I will say that this one is far from the works of art I grew up building and seeing (plumbing strap for some reason Lol). Most lowrider bikes have a show position which is usually: spring removed, handlebars down a tad further etc, and not meant to be ridden in that way. Using the same logic we use to justify the bikes on here, to justify this one is like seeing a vehicle with air suspension in the down position and asking how they go over speed bumps. You need to understand the culture to understand the reason for the mods and stance.
I still have both of the full show lowrider bikes I built in the early 90's and cherish them as if they were built yesterday because they put me where I am now. I graduated in my taste, mainly due to old age, but can still smile when I see someone "trying". Building my lowrider bikes and learning to appreciate hunting down original parts, learning how to build and maintain them, learning how to clean and ride them is what made me the bike guy I am today.

Take it as you will.


Here is a picture of mine I built in the early 90's, pictured here in '95 right after a 1st place win at a show. Notice the bike is in "display" position with the spring removed and dropped and handlebars lowered and not meant to be ridden like this. This type of position would equal show points and when you're in a points race, every one counts. I had $1,100.00 in this bike at this point with all the plating, custom paint, airbrushing, pinstriping etc done with lawn mowing and chores and done as a kid and that took immense restraint and discipline. Built around an original Schwinn frame and believe it or not I still have it.

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That's a pretty sweet build Chris. Is there a riding setup also or are these just for show?

 

[tacochris]

That's a pretty sweet build Chris. Is there a riding setup also or are these just for show?

Believe it or not, before i got my drivers license i rode this bike all over the place. Even though it had a chromed seat pan and a mural on it, i still rode everywhere. To ride it most times i would throw the front spring in the crown and bring the bars back a tad. Most lowrider bikes do have a show position as opposed to a riding position. I rode it alot in the down position but eventually i caught one of the rechromed pedals on a stepup in the pavement and bent it so i never did that again. Lol

 

[Superman1984]

Believe it or not, before i got my drivers license i rode this bike all over the place. Even though it had a chromed seat pan and a mural on it, i still rode everywhere. To ride it most times i would throw the front spring in the crown and bring the bars back a tad. Most lowrider bikes do have a show position as opposed to a riding position. I rode it alot in the down position but eventually i caught one of the rechromed pedals on a stepup in the pavement and bent it so i never did that again. Lol

So what you are saying is They Are Rideable in both positions? Not advisable down so much. That OP bike as well?

I ask 'cause GTs58 the ALL Knowing said otherwise. I mean I have seen some haggard stuff that jus' simply works albeit not the greatest or really well but jus' does. Experience 1st Hand

 

[Pondo]

Believe it or not, before i got my drivers license i rode this bike all over the place. Even though it had a chromed seat pan and a mural on it, i still rode everywhere. To ride it most times i would throw the front spring in the crown and bring the bars back a tad. Most lowrider bikes do have a show position as opposed to a riding position. I rode it alot in the down position but eventually i caught one of the rechromed pedals on a stepup in the pavement and bent it so i never did that again. Lol

I totally believe you rode this bike all over. I rode my Redline everywhere before I got my license. It later got stolen and I'm going to try to recreate it. I'd love to see more pics of this bike if you have them.

 

[rustystone2112]

The C.A.B.E. = classic & antique bicycle exchange. Most everyone here does not build bikes , we only put them back together the way they came from the manufacture and then add BICYCLE accessories.

 

[Superman1984]

The C.A.B.E. = classic & antique bicycle exchange. Most everyone here does not build bikes , we only put them back together the way they came from the manufacture

Uhm not % True. A lot of guys here build customs. The CABE has a forum for it specifically. Even some of the more liked members have posted in them before. Freqman1 for example. Same for the rat rod threads etc. Just saying . No smart ass or sarcasm intended

 

[rustystone2112]

Again I said MOST of us

 

[Superman1984]

Hell I learn a lot here & have from the custom threads too. I think I like them about equally