The Transformation album

greenbarn · June 21, 2018, 20:08:20 PM

LOL

Old Drifter · June 21, 2018, 19:37:02 PM

Quote from: RockinRollin on June 21, 2018, 14:05:09 PM
Really? He was razzing people? I had no idea he was like that!

Yeah, I never really noticed.

RockinRollin · June 21, 2018, 14:05:09 PM

Really? He was razzing people? I had no idea he was like that!

greenbarn · June 20, 2018, 21:47:58 PM

Quote from: Old Drifter on June 20, 2018, 10:03:49 AM
Yep, he kept the cleanest WWW tires around, they had to be spotless!

I remember him often razzing me about how lazy I was I couldn't clean my www... LOL

Tfrank59 · June 20, 2018, 10:09:24 AM

Tfrank: I put a link in the 800 section as well to the sad news post I first put in the general section. Has all the obituary info in it.

Thanks for doing that

Old Drifter · June 20, 2018, 10:03:49 AM

Quote from: Pilgrim on June 19, 2018, 22:37:05 PM
Andy loved those bikes, was meticulous on his maintenance and work. Everything had to be clean like new.

Yep, he kept the cleanest WWW tires around, they had to be spotless!

Pilgrim · June 19, 2018, 22:37:05 PM

Andy loved those bikes, he had a good winter transforming Pearl into Raven. I imagine he was in a lot of pain and some days couldn't hardly get down and work but he replaced every nut and bolt, fabricating most, was meticulous on his maintenance and work. Everything had to be clean like new. If something was the least off he replaced it. We all miss him but his knowledge lives on in this forum.

KEN. · June 19, 2018, 03:25:24 AM

Hello All.....A fitting tribute , a picture of his vision....Ride on Ratman!!!....KEN.

greenbarn · June 18, 2018, 22:19:37 PM

Quote from: RockinRollin on June 18, 2018, 15:08:44 PM
Not sure but a friend from Northern Ontario was looking into buying the bike, don't know what became of that but he hasn't mentioned anything about it lately. Could be he didn't get it.

My understanding is that the personal property cannot be sold until the courts sign off on the will and probate , etc. Once the estate gets the green light, then the bikes and other stuff can be sold.
Tfrank: I put a link in the 800 section as well to the sad news post I first put in the general section. Has all the obituary info in it.

Tfrank59 · June 18, 2018, 17:58:18 PM

Quote from: JagLite on May 24, 2018, 18:35:31 PM
This bike picture album is a nice memorial for our brother.
Ride on CDNRatMan

How come we haven't heard from Ratman lately? Is everything okay? I'm in the dark down here in the Western US.

RockinRollin · June 18, 2018, 15:08:44 PM

Not sure but a friend from Northern Ontario was looking into buying the bike, don't know what became of that but he hasn't mentioned anything about it lately. Could be he didn't get it.

Trall · June 16, 2018, 09:26:55 AM

What a Transformation Cool Raven and all the details and paint work...........Exceptional job

greenbarn · May 24, 2018, 23:12:20 PM

Quote from: JagLite on May 24, 2018, 18:35:31 PM
This bike picture album is a nice memorial for our brother.
Ride on CDNRatMan

Amen, I agree to that. I have liked to watch his progress of the build over the winter, and loved seeing the pictures. I have really looked forward to seeing the bike in person, and hope someday that will come true.

JagLite · May 24, 2018, 18:35:31 PM

This bike picture album is a nice memorial for our brother.
Ride on CDNRatMan

Tfrank59 · May 23, 2018, 08:07:16 AM

Quote from: kw-retrorider on May 22, 2018, 06:59:55 AM
Ratman - nice punk job.....mundane question - what size (diameter) are the round reflectors you chose front and back? Do you have source?

I went ahead and replaced the rectangular reflectors on my bike as well, because I think round looks better, and here's the source that I used (they are 2 inch diameter and fit where the OEM reflectors were without modification) :

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2pcs-2-Round-Yellow-Reflector-Universal-For-Motorcycle-ATV-Dirt-Bike-US/311630134875?hash=item488e9a7e5b:g:-egAAOSw4YdYyGwZ

And this is the seller I used for the 2 inch RED reflectors, but I don't see that he has those now:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2pcs-2-Round-Yellow-Reflector-Universal-For-Motorcycle-ATV-Dirt-Bike/182098447699?hash=item2a65e9cd53:g:sc8AAOSwd3dXFaai

RockinRollin · May 23, 2018, 07:30:26 AM

I think he told me once they were ATV reflectors from Canadian Tire?

cja · May 22, 2018, 19:19:30 PM

Look greats in the photos, forgot what it looked originally but looks even better in person still amazed

kw-retrorider · May 22, 2018, 06:59:55 AM

Ratman - nice punk job.....mundane question - what size (diameter) are the round reflectors you chose front and back? Do you have source?

greenbarn · May 21, 2018, 21:35:31 PM

That'll do, very nicely I might add.

That turned out really well. Great job.

CDNRatMan · May 17, 2018, 18:29:52 PM

RockinRollin · May 16, 2018, 15:12:11 PM

What a Punk! I mean that with all due respect.

CDNRatMan · May 16, 2018, 09:09:11 AM

I have a Steampunk top hat and 2 pairs of vintage 1920's welder / motocycle (notice this was before they put the "r" into the word) goggles.....sorry picture to follow.......

Old Drifter · May 16, 2018, 08:29:20 AM

Well done on the steampunk theme! Now you need some heavy welder's goggles for when you ride Raven to complete the look!

mittico68 · May 16, 2018, 04:19:13 AM

Great job & lots of cool ideas!
Most of all, I like the pocket watch, the front license plate and the oil dripper.
Now, it's time for you to get that beauty right on the street and keep on ridin'!

CDNRatMan · May 16, 2018, 00:45:00 AM

the last few