Denim Phenom

Yeah guys, sorry about not posting pictures. I work weird hours and I'm really lazy about taking pictures.

Yes, all submissions must be sent to Gordon. Sorry, should have mentioned that earlier.

No, that guy is pretty legit though. It's another dude that sells them on craigslist primarily.

The drop bars he's talking about are called clubman bars. 7/8s is what you'd be using on a Honda. There is this guy in Southern California that gets 70s Japanese bikes on craigslist, does a mild cafe job on them and hawks 'em for way more.

Good advice T-Man. Good to here it from someone who actually has what you're looking for.

can anyone offer any tips on buying older bikes? looking at some bonnevilles and some sportsers. years range from 75-90.

Sporties from those years should be pretty cheap. I think the last year of Ironheads is either 83 or 84. From there they changed to the Evo style sportster (and big twin) so it all depends on what look you want.

You could Ironheads for less than $2000 if your scour craigslist. Just know you'll need to get some tools to work on the bike. It also depends on if you plan on chopping it or riding as is.

There are a lot of things to think about before jumping into. Figure out what you want to do in the long run and that should help you make your initial decision.

I can't speak to Triumph's since I don't have experience with British iron.

Sign up on the jockey journal forum and search through the threads there. You should get a lot of helpful information from it.

Unless it's a Harley golf cart, then it passes by association.

Please keep comments to rep or in the other thread. Trying to keep this just a picture only thread.

Most recent mock up.

My day ended on the 7th but I haven't posted pictures. I won't be sending them to Gordon for judging because they definitely won't win.

Also, DP...yet again, I find fault with something you are claiming....you said it was cool about a year ago, and its definitely been two years. Time flies when you are fighting with dudes on the internet about the value of rubber boot soles.

I don't fight, I just point out how trendy it is to have Cats Paws soles on boots. No one can deny the fact that when Bill shed light on those tasty morsels, everyone gobbled them up one spoon full at a time.

I'll admit, I got a pair of Semi Dress because they were the new hot shoe. I regret it now because they cost way too much and I lost money when I sold them. Damn you trend setters!!

I don't see what the fuss is about Cat's Paws, Coleslaw that maroonish color is beautiful.

I just clown around with people who mention wanting to use Cats Paws. They were the kewl heels to use about abyear ago and then didn't last very long because most of the heels are old.

Coleslaw, seeing your Indys makes me not want to sell mine. Just wish I had a pair of jeans they looked good with.

Rivet, don't put those cats paws on your rough outs. That's yesterdays trend.

Alfa Romeo meets two wheels?

I personally think motorcycles and car engines should stay away from each other.

The Boss Hog is a prime example.

its found this way. everthing is mint and prestine!

No shit it is. Looks good the way it is.

I found the SDs to be more comfortable because of the arch.

Was that thing restored or just found that way?

Yeah, I see what you mean. If it was factory mounted then it should be right but who knows.

Can anyone else see the pictures because I can't?

I just noticed the car in the background. Oops. What do you think is wrong with the front tire? Looks right to me.

I agree. Mine have only started to come alive recently.

That's a V-rod. Harley's most non tradtional, water cooled, dual backbone bike.

for wgmds, the white's open road is probably your best bet.

That boot isn't bad except the heel is too extreme.

Bump, prices stay the same.

I'm so glad I didn't invest in a Pair of Aldens. Just go look at the J.Crew website. Haha

This is exactly what I was ranting about a few pages back. Dudes like this who think that Aldens will blow up because of J. Crew.

Thanks jbone45 for proving me right.

What's the width of your rim?

I have 2.15" rims front and back. The front has a 3" tire on it and the back has a 4 1/2" tire on it.

If you're back rim was 3" across, you could put a big fat 5" tire on there.

What it all comes down to is your rim size.