So... what have you guys been doing.....

[weshole]

To occupy all your free time over the winter? I actually got back into the old school bikes. Obviously some of you seen my wanted add for old bikes. Well, heres my latest endeavor.

Here's what i started with...

And about $700.00 later....

And as you can tell, it isn't done yet. Needs a few more parts.
Cool thing is that I'll actually get my fat ass out and lose a few lbs in the process. It will be a shamer to actually ride it but thats what I built it for.

You guys have anything that you've been doing? Post it up.

[SmitEvo]

Looks good, that seems quite expensive to fix up a bike? Is there a resale value on them?

[DelSlow]

Thats pretty cool that you built it and stuff and it looks sweet with the paint..but...whats the point? whats so special about building that for 700 as opposed to spending 100 on one?

[Guest]

Let's see....$700 for a bike that is built exactly the way you wanted in a style that is no longer produced by a company that is no longer in business (I don't think) for a retro-build...I think he came out ok.

The point was he wanted a bike like this, so he went out and bought what he needed to make it happen....oh...and this bike > any $100 bike you are going to find on the market today, probably better than most $400+ bikes

[weshole]

DelSlow;208265 wrote:
Thats pretty cool that you built it and stuff and it looks sweet with the paint..but...whats the point? whats so special about building that for 700 as opposed to spending 100 on one?

Same as any hobby. how much do people spend on guns? How much spent on an old pedal tractor? Shit, how much did I spend on the Miata just to be slow still? It's the same thing. And yes there is a resale value on this old school stuff. The bike would fetch a good penny if I was to sell it. But, I wont. I used to love to ride/flatland BITD and I will be doing it again. I tried riding a modern bike and it just felt akward. Not to mention, my youngest kid is into this shit too and it's a great way to share in something with him and make the bond that much greater.

[inspector01]

Im really impressed.....nice work.

[Parker]

weshole;208268 wrote:
Same as any hobby. how much do people spend on guns?
you made me think about it... and i spend way too much... its depressing

[weshole]

Parker;208271 wrote:
you made me think about it... and i spend way too much... its depressing

Yup. It's soooo easy to do huh?

[Jim]

Here's what I've been doing:

These are the 360's that I repaired or modded today... Oh and Johnsons Wii waiting for a modchip.

7dbi Omni Antenna....

Hooked up to a WRT54G running DD-WRT w/ 2 500mW amps in series... totaling the legal limit of 1W.

My router is visable for ~1 mile, I can send and recieve ~4-6 blocks to other AP's / Computers

[itRfan]

wes may be a dumb question but what kind of bike is that????

[weshole]

1985 Skyway Street Beat.

[weshole]

Just incase anyones wondering what kinda resale value <u>SOME</u> of this stuff has.....
http://cgi.ebay.com/HUTCH-HOLLYWOOD-NOS-BMX-UKIA-HUTCH-NECK-BARS-MORE_W0QQitemZ180218109429QQihZ008QQcategoryZ64644QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[amicheze]

I've been going to school and working. That's about all I ever have time for.

[Bookem]

Pretty sweet bike, I had those skyway wheels in black on a mag scrambler back in the day.

[GhettoFabulousCRX]

actually last winter I threw a bunch money at my old schwinn and re-did it. I do a lot of flat land though so it's all thrashed out now. I'm looking for a late nineties GT performer now. baby blue with a the sunk down top tube.. favorite bike I should probly get rid of a few before I do that though..... eh

[SmitEvo]

weshole;208280 wrote:
Just incase anyones wondering what kinda resale value <u>SOME</u> of this stuff has.....
http://cgi.ebay.com/HUTCH-HOLLYWOOD-NOS-BMX-UKIA-HUTCH-NECK-BARS-MORE_W0QQitemZ180218109429QQihZ008QQcategoryZ64644QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Well you should build more in your spare time and make some money of off your hobby

[weshole]

SmitEvo;208294 wrote:
Well you should build more in your spare time and make some money of off your hobby

I wouldnt sell em. I'd just keep em all. I dont want the money as much as the bike. It's all about the memories. The stuff is going for st00pid prices now. The market will fall out from underneath it soon if it keeps on like it has.

[MisterCMK]

weshole;208299 wrote:
I wouldnt sell em. I'd just keep em all. I dont want the money as much as the bike. It's all about the memories. The stuff is going for st00pid prices now. The market will fall out from underneath it soon if it keeps on like it has.

There is something to be said for keeping a hobby just that, a hobby.

[MisterCMK]

I've been trying to get the motivation to get things done. lol

I got my garage insulated and re-wired before Christmas. I just recently got it cleaned up again so I can fit 2 cars in there. I finished up (well, I'm still adding minor things) the security system at my house. I also installed a new system for a member on here as well. Also had school/work/fixing Dodges. I'll post pics of stuff if anyone cares.

[SmitEvo]

weshole;208299 wrote:
I wouldnt sell em. I'd just keep em all. I dont want the money as much as the bike. It's all about the memories. The stuff is going for st00pid prices now. The market will fall out from underneath it soon if it keeps on like it has.

Touche...that is a nice talent that you have.