Pee-Wee's Big Adventure Bike

turboFrank

Active Member

• Dec 13, 2014

• #3,641

Dang! turk and brownie great job guys.

Any of you guys see the crusty blue/red delta super rocket ray that was on ebay like two weeks ago?

Just finished it tonight, I need to find the original orange reflectors for the lens but it came out nice.

 

BrownieICT

Active Member

• Dec 13, 2014

• #3,642

Look nice Frank! Does the movie bike have the reflector? I haven't decided if I want to run one or not. I kinda like it without.


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billy baloney

Sr Member

RPF PREMIUM MEMBER

• Dec 13, 2014

• #3,643

There were both kinds in the movie, either one is correct, the first half has a standard rocket ray and the later half like in the studio scenes it has a super rocket ray, I guess it boils down to what you like or can get, most guys tend to want the super because they are rarer and have the lens reflector etc.

 

Turk

Member

• Dec 13, 2014

• #3,644

How did you guys run the red tubing from the front brake lever and the shifter?

 

Ruddigger

Sr Member

• Dec 13, 2014

• #3,645

It goes into the front of the tank, the tank should be slid back a little so there is a gap at the front between it and the frame.

 

billy baloney

Sr Member

RPF PREMIUM MEMBER

• Dec 13, 2014

• #3,646

Hey Turk, I used a regular 3 pc. red BMX brake cable set, not just the housing, I rigged it up so they actually work, so I didn't have to wire them to the levers like the museum bikes are.

 

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Ruddigger

Sr Member

• Dec 14, 2014

• #3,647

I did a similar setup, but I just bought the cable and ran it through the red cable housing I already had.

Also, remember there should be a red cable coming off the project box as well.

 

BrownieICT

Active Member

• Dec 14, 2014

• #3,648

I like the set up on the cables Billy! I got some red on today!



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Turk

Member

• Dec 14, 2014

• #3,649

Thanks guys. The red tubing I have is a little bigger than the brake line so it slides away from the brake lever and shifter.

 

Ruddigger

Sr Member

• Dec 14, 2014

• #3,650

The tubing on the real bike is pretty darn fat, so that might be okay, if you can find a way to make it stay put.

Browniel, paint looks great, and nice workspace!

 

DalekMcFly

Active Member

• Dec 15, 2014

• #3,651

I've seen people use thinner tubing on other things by placing it in warm water to soften it and it slides on real nicely, but won't come off later.

 

PeeWeeFan

Well-Known Member

• Dec 16, 2014

• #3,652

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Got the tank buttons placed tonight. Not entirely pleased with the starter switch selection. The button should be higher. It'll work for now though.

 

Turk

Member

• Dec 17, 2014

• #3,653

Tank buttons look good. I don't think the starter button looks bad. It's hard to find everything exactly the same.

 

Turk

Member

• Dec 17, 2014

• #3,654

Jack, thanks for all of your help with the bike build. I bought a set of saddle bag molds from you about 2-3 years ago. I never tackled the fiberglass project, but the bike build has been a blast. You did a great job on your bike build. Good luck on your jeep project.

KansasJack said:

Well, I think it's time to sell my bike. It was a fun experience to do the build, but my X1 is just collecting dust in my basement these days and I need to get a newer car, so the money will come in handy. If I don't get any takers though, I'll hang onto it.

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Ruddigger

Sr Member

• Dec 17, 2014

• #3,655

I agree with Turk, the buttons look pretty darn good.

 

PeeWeeFan

Well-Known Member

• Dec 18, 2014

• #3,656

Thanks guys. I still struggle with how close is close enough. I guess that's something I will just have to decide.

 

BrownieICT

Active Member

• Dec 18, 2014

• #3,657

Started polishing and assembly today!




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Ruddigger

Sr Member

• Dec 18, 2014

• #3,658

That look perfect so far. Exciting to see a build come together!

 

BrownieICT

Active Member

• Dec 18, 2014

• #3,659

Thanks Rudd! It is crazy how overwhelming this bike can be! Still a lot to do... Hope to be starting on the bags I got from you next week!


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Turk

Member

• Dec 18, 2014

• #3,660

Don't sweat the small stuff brother, try and enjoy the quest of building this bike. I say quest instead of experience because this project is a quest that will take a long time. It's very hard to get the bike screen accurate based on the availability of parts and the fabrication involved. The one good thing is that everyone on this forum is great to work with and there are many talented people here to get advice from. I had absolutely no clue when it came to bikes or fabrication, but I have learned a lot from the people here and surprised myself with some of the things I was able to accomplish. Enjoy it brother, it's a fun project.

PeeWeeFan said:

Thanks guys. I still struggle with how close is close enough. I guess that's something I will just have to decide.

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