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I've wanted to do one of these beach cruiser/BMX klunker's for a while now.
Picked this one up yesterday and started throwing old BMX parts on it as soon as I got it home.
It's actually pretty light and rides smooth and comfy. Still trying to get used to the coaster brake, almost put it down few times trying to freewheel around sharp corners.
I know I'm opening myself up for a lot of criticism with this but, what do you guys think?

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drchopper · 2012-01-04 6:31pm

regular layback would flow alot better . But I do like it .

mongoosefreek · 2012-01-04 7:43pm

i like it. looks pretty cool. i need to build something like this that i can pull a bike trailer with for my youngest girl to ride in this summer

blue streak · 2012-01-04 8:47pm

Change out that drain pipe post with a straight or layed back but other then that it looks sweet.

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duckman · 2012-01-04 8:49pm

blue streak wrote:
Change out that drain pipe post with a straight or layed back but other then that it looks sweet.

Yep kill the drain pipe but looks nice .

swami89 · 2012-01-04 8:49pm

Klunkers rule! You gotta check out ratrodbikes.com if you dig these kinda builds...the site owner is a member here as well!

ninjadad13 · 2012-01-05 6:46am

Thanks guys. I agree a layback would look better, but I didn't have a 7/8" layback on hand at the time. I literally took this picture an hour after getting it home.
The straight post just wasn't as comfortable.
Thanks for your opinions. Now I'm on the hunt for a long 7/8 layback post.

tortuga · 2012-01-06 6:33pm

You need one of these

skunkbros · 2012-01-06 6:38pm

I love my klunker, you got to ditch the coaster brake. I just built a new rear rim for this one, dk flip flop, running a 13 freewheel and 36 front.

coffin2death · 2012-01-11 10:26pm

that's cool. i think i like the chainguard though.

art8668 · 2012-02-27 9:43pm

what year of frame

martimagico · 2012-03-28 1:15am

suggestions...
1. Gumwalls
2. freewheel drummed rear or freewheel and caliper
3.tange tx fork
in the business!!
cool as is

spbmx · 2012-03-28 6:12am

I'd do a few things:

1. Replace the seat with something less slim, and put on a straight seatpost and lower it. Back in the 70's, Klunkers had fat seats that were ran low.
2. Either switch to a freewheel hub and put on a back brake like skunkbros, or put on a front brake if you're going to keep the coaster.
3. Switch out the tire tread to something with more grip for dirt.

I'm making these suggestions assuming that you will be riding some mountain bike trails with this bike. I think these things will help the bike ride better. If it's never going to touch dirt, then just keep the way it is, it looks cool.

PHX · 2012-03-28 6:31pm

martimagico wrote:
suggestions...
1. Gumwalls
2. freewheel drummed rear or freewheel and caliper
3.tange tx fork
in the business!!
cool as is

I agree. Gumwalls and different forks will really set it off. Maybe some chrome landing gear forks?!

ninjadad13 · 2012-03-28 6:40pm

Thanks for the suggestions. I have made a lot of changes and will post new pictures soon. just waiting for brakes and new tires to show up.
It is now black and has some cheap straight forks and a simple layback post with a different seat.

PHX · 2012-03-28 7:29pm

ninjadad13 wrote:
Thanks for the suggestions. I have made a lot of changes and will post new pictures soon. just waiting for brakes and new tires to show up.
It is now black and has some cheap straight forks and a simple layback post with a different seat.

Sweet. Did you powder coat it? Post some pics when you have a moment.

martimagico · 2012-03-28 9:10pm

i'd love to see it too....

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ninjadad13 · 2012-03-30 12:45pm

This is how it looks so far.
I found a V-brake adapter, but I'm not sure I'm going to use it. I think I'm going to cut off the kickstand and weld a brake plate to the frame down low.
The chainguard tabs will go too. It's just a rattle can paint job for now to see if I like it black. I think I do.

PHX · 2012-03-30 12:56pm

ninjadad13 wrote:
This is how it looks so far.
I found a V-brake adapter, but I'm not sure I'm going to use it. I think I'm going to cut off the kickstand and weld a brake plate to the frame down low.
The chainguard tabs will go too. It's just a rattle can paint job for now to see if I like it black. I think I do.
http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd3 … G_1774.jpg
http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd3 … G_1775.jpg

That looks great. How did you mount that brake support in the rear? I love those tires too. Do you have any more plans for it?

ninjadad13 · 2012-03-30 1:59pm

PHX wrote:
ninjadad13 wrote:
This is how it looks so far.
I found a V-brake adapter, but I'm not sure I'm going to use it. I think I'm going to cut off the kickstand and weld a brake plate to the frame down low.
The chainguard tabs will go too. It's just a rattle can paint job for now to see if I like it black. I think I do.
http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd3 … G_1774.jpg
http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd3 … G_1775.jpg
That looks great. How did you mount that brake support in the rear? I love those tires too. Do you have any more plans for it?

It bolted right up to the brake bridge/reflector mount with a little help from zip ties on the lower arms of the adapter. I had to put it on the underside to get the brake pads to reach.
I think the brakes will be re-located to the space behind the bottom bracket once I get a plate welded in.
I have a lot more planned for it, but I have other projects at the moment.

PHX · 2012-04-01 10:07pm

ninjadad13 wrote:
PHX wrote:
ninjadad13 wrote:
This is how it looks so far.
I found a V-brake adapter, but I'm not sure I'm going to use it. I think I'm going to cut off the kickstand and weld a brake plate to the frame down low.
The chainguard tabs will go too. It's just a rattle can paint job for now to see if I like it black. I think I do.
http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd3 … G_1774.jpg
http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd3 … G_1775.jpg
That looks great. How did you mount that brake support in the rear? I love those tires too. Do you have any more plans for it?
It bolted right up to the brake bridge/reflector mount with a little help from zip ties on the lower arms of the adapter. I had to put it on the underside to get the brake pads to reach.
I think the brakes will be re-located to the space behind the bottom bracket once I get a plate welded in.
I have a lot more planned for it, but I have other projects at the moment.

I saw your Cru Jones Tribute bike in the 26" Cruiser thread. Looks like you have a few irons in the fire.

ninjadad13 · 2012-04-02 6:43am

PHX wrote:
ninjadad13 wrote:
PHX wrote:

That looks great. How did you mount that brake support in the rear? I love those tires too. Do you have any more plans for it?
It bolted right up to the brake bridge/reflector mount with a little help from zip ties on the lower arms of the adapter. I had to put it on the underside to get the brake pads to reach.
I think the brakes will be re-located to the space behind the bottom bracket once I get a plate welded in.
I have a lot more planned for it, but I have other projects at the moment.
I saw your Cru Jones Tribute bike in the 26" Cruiser thread. Looks like you have a few irons in the fire.

This is true. I have 2 other bikes I'm trying to complete, but my wallet is now officially empty.

ninjadad13 · 2012-05-31 11:57am

I went to town with a jigsaw and file yesterday.
I think it turned out pretty good.
Now for a few more frame mods and then powder. Now I'm thinking maybe O.D. green and black.
http://bmxmuseum.com/forums/viewtopic.php?id=427353

TXBONE · 2012-05-31 12:00pm

swami89 wrote:
Klunkers rule! You gotta check out ratrodbikes.com if you dig these kinda builds...the site owner is a member here as well!

I'm a member of ratrod bikes as well. Same name there as here. TXBONE

Last edited by TXBONE (2012-05-31 12:01pm)

ibike-420 · 2012-06-23 7:30am

cool bike and great work

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