Had a little fun with my bike tank

televiking · March 27th, 2008, 07:14 AM

Here's the inspiration:

And here's what I did to my bike:

Steve McGinnis · March 27th, 2008, 07:27 AM

I like the tank and the bike, looks like a fun ride!

bobthecanadian · March 27th, 2008, 07:36 AM

Nice.

I should paint a guitar like that.

6942 · March 27th, 2008, 07:56 AM

My eyesight is lousy.............

Is the a BSA Goldstar 500?

My first bike was a 1969 BSA 650 Lightning.

John Backlund · March 27th, 2008, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 6942

My eyesight is lousy.............

Is the a BSA Goldstar 500?

My first bike was a 1969 BSA 650 Lightning.

I think it's a 'modern' Enfield, if so..manufactured in India.

teleclarkster · March 27th, 2008, 04:35 PM

Cool bike, I like what you did with the tank!

halouis · March 27th, 2008, 05:14 PM

whoa! that is awesome. I'm saving those pix to keep in mind when I repaint my bike someday.

Tdot · March 27th, 2008, 11:28 PM

You gotta finish it with the eyes!

Mark Davis · March 28th, 2008, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 6942

My eyesight is lousy.............

Is the a BSA Goldstar 500?

My first bike was a 1969 BSA 650 Lightning.

My Dad had one of those 1st time I rode it, it scared the crap outta me.

televiking · March 28th, 2008, 02:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tdot

You gotta finish it with the eyes!

I'm thinking of "moon eyes", one on each side.

mitchelguitar · March 28th, 2008, 03:35 AM

Cool bike, You can see mine at my photobucket account.

eddiewagner · March 28th, 2008, 03:52 AM

that looks great. has a bit of a scottish-sixdays-vibe. i would love to have one of the enfields in full trial-dress, with high pipes and offroad tires.

Bswailes · March 28th, 2008, 07:24 AM

Good thing Claire Chennault is dead***JOKE*** Hey, seriously, I love it. The bike is truly gorgeous, as well. Did you ever read any of Robert L Scott's books? (God is My Co-Pilot)?

Veitchy · March 28th, 2008, 09:46 AM

Nice. Both the paint and the bike. Ive allways wanted one of those new Enfields with all the Cafe Racer parts they make as extras.

Bswailes · March 28th, 2008, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Mark Davis

My Dad had one of those 1st time I rode it, it scared the crap outta me.

Didn't the Goldstars all have one massive piston? Must have had a hellacious ride with that thing thumping you in the n*ts! (I never had the chance to ride one). What was scary?

robt57 · March 28th, 2008, 09:56 AM

Very cool, both the bike and the idea, +10

If I may, it might be more sharkish if you loose the round spaces between the teeth, by the gums I guess you'd say.

I did a little pixel diddle on your pic.

6942 · March 28th, 2008, 11:26 AM

Older single piston bikes would shake your teeth-fillings out at idle and acceleration.
Once you got up to speed it wasn't too bad.
With their light weight....they are a hoot to ride!!

Steve

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televiking Tele-Meister Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Finland, Helsinki Age: 37 Posts: 467 18 Photos	Had a little fun with my bike tank Here's the inspiration: And here's what I did to my bike: __________________ "As soon as you start playing to impress other musicians, you have completely lost the whole point of playing music." Keith Richards

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Tdot Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Back of the Wasatch, UT Posts: 3,332 58 Photos	You gotta finish it with the eyes! __________________ And now for some feedback: EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

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6942 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Western Maryland Posts: 1,408	My eyesight is lousy............. Is the a BSA Goldstar 500? My first bike was a 1969 BSA 650 Lightning.

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teleclarkster Tele-Holic Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: East Bay, CA Age: 54 Posts: 608 8 Photos	Cool bike, I like what you did with the tank!

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mitchelguitar TDPRI Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sunrise Fla Posts: 89	Cool bike, You can see mine at my photobucket account. __________________ Mitchelguitar http://s88.photobucket.com/albums/k1...uitar/Guitars/

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eddiewagner Friend of Leo's Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: ROCK!linghausen/germany Age: 49 Posts: 3,604 27 Photos	that looks great. has a bit of a scottish-sixdays-vibe. i would love to have one of the enfields in full trial-dress, with high pipes and offroad tires. __________________ My Drum/Guitar-Duo: www.myspace.com/captaintwangandhisrhythmcat

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Bswailes Tele-Meister Join Date: May 2003 Location: Morgantown, PA Posts: 454	Good thing Claire Chennault is dead*JOKE* Hey, seriously, I love it. The bike is truly gorgeous, as well. Did you ever read any of Robert L Scott's books? (God is My Co-Pilot)?

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Veitchy Tele-Holic Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Age: 19 Posts: 855	Nice. Both the paint and the bike. Ive allways wanted one of those new Enfields with all the Cafe Racer parts they make as extras. __________________ Livin' youre dreams, Woah you on top. My mind is aching, Lord it wont stop. Thats how it happens livin' life by the drop.

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6942 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Western Maryland Posts: 1,408	Older single piston bikes would shake your teeth-fillings out at idle and acceleration. Once you got up to speed it wasn't too bad. With their light weight....they are a hoot to ride!! Steve