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Eric's cruiser in stock form, although a cylinder shaped saddle bag and "8-ball" bell have been added. Viewed: 606 times.
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The 865 D/STR "Rockabilly Boogy" is a hot rod that is owned by the Vintage Hammer garage. It is regularly raced on the Bonneville salt flats. The lettering was painted by the famous Ed Roth-- one of the gurus of hot rod culture. Viewed: 666 times.
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The frame color is "matte sand" and features hot rod inspired pinstripes. Viewed: 567 times.
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Stubby rear fender. Viewed: 524 times.
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The Electra "Fatti-O" tire. Note the bullet valve stem cap. It is made from machined aluminum. Viewed: 439 times.
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The more serious additions begin; a rear cargo rack has been added. Before the rack was installed it was disassembled and painted matte black and sand to match the bike. Viewed: 447 times.
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Next modifications: front fork, head light, front cargo rack, etc. Stay tuned... Viewed: 486 times.
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The new triple clamp fork and headlight installed! Viewed: 443 times.
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The lower portion of the down tubes were sandblasted and painted flat black. Viewed: 441 times.
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Eric fabricated a special 3-piece bracket that allowed him to mount a vintage reflector and a mud flap. He also bought this German medic bag at a surplus store which looks good strapped on to the rear rack. Viewed: 446 times.
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A close up of the vintage bike reflector. It is made out of aluminum. It was cleaned it up and painted flat black. Viewed: 472 times.
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The bullet headlight normally mounts to the lower portion of the fork. Eric wanted to mount it to the top clamp on the fork so he flipped the stock bracket and then made a small drop bracket so the headlight would clear the handle bar clamp. Viewed: 468 times.
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The new fork gives a very rugged appearance. Viewed: 450 times.
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Overall shot. Viewed: 537 times.
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Who says an eco-friendly commuter cant have style! Viewed: 620 times.
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