Vulcan Drifter Riders

DISCUSSIONS => Drifter 800 Only => Topic started by: CDNRatMan on May 16, 2018, 00:34:45 AM

Title: The Transformation album
Post by: CDNRatMan on May 16, 2018, 00:34:45 AM
  Ok here is my version of the baby album.......
Title: Re: The Transformation album
Post by: CDNRatMan on May 16, 2018, 00:36:09 AM
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Post by: CDNRatMan on May 16, 2018, 00:38:16 AM
 8)
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Post by: CDNRatMan on May 16, 2018, 00:41:07 AM
 :o
Title: Re: The Transformation album
Post by: CDNRatMan on May 16, 2018, 00:45:00 AM
 ;D the last few
Title: Re: The Transformation album
Post by: mittico68 on 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'!
Title: Re: The Transformation album
Post by: Old Drifter on 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!  8)
Title: Re: The Transformation album
Post by: CDNRatMan on May 16, 2018, 09:09:11 AM
 :o 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.......
Title: Re: The Transformation album
Post by: RockinRollin on May 16, 2018, 15:12:11 PM
What a Punk! I mean that with all due respect. ::)
Title: Re: The Transformation album
Post by: CDNRatMan on May 17, 2018, 18:29:52 PM
 8) :o ::)
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Post by: greenbarn on May 21, 2018, 21:35:31 PM
That'll do, very nicely I might add. 

That turned out really well.  Great job.
Title: Re: The Transformation album
Post by: 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?
Title: Re: The Transformation album
Post by: cja on 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
Title: Re: The Transformation album
Post by: RockinRollin on May 23, 2018, 07:30:26 AM
I think he told me once they were ATV reflectors from Canadian Tire?
Title: Re: The Transformation album
Post by: Tfrank59 on 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
Title: Re: The Transformation album
Post by: JagLite on May 24, 2018, 18:35:31 PM
This bike picture album is a nice memorial for our brother.
Ride on CDNRatMan
Title: Re: The Transformation album
Post by: greenbarn on 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.
Title: Re: The Transformation album
Post by: Trall on June 16, 2018, 09:26:55 AM
What a Transformation   Cool Raven and all the details and paint work...........Exceptional job
Title: Re: The Transformation album
Post by: 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.
Title: Re: The Transformation album
Post by: Tfrank59 on 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.
Title: Re: The Transformation album
Post by: greenbarn on 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.
Title: Re: The Transformation album
Post by: KEN. on June 19, 2018, 03:25:24 AM
Hello All.....A fitting tribute , a picture of his vision....Ride on Ratman!!!....KEN.
Title: Re: The Transformation album
Post by: Pilgrim on 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.
Title: Re: The Transformation album
Post by: Old Drifter on 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!
Title: Re: The Transformation album
Post by: Tfrank59 on 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
Title: Re: The Transformation album
Post by: greenbarn on 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
Title: Re: The Transformation album
Post by: RockinRollin on June 21, 2018, 14:05:09 PM
Really? He was razzing people? I had no idea he was like that! ::)
Title: Re: The Transformation album
Post by: Old Drifter on 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. :o
Title: Re: The Transformation album
Post by: greenbarn on June 21, 2018, 20:08:20 PM
LOL