2014 Buildoff Thread "Smokin' Armadillo"

[Ranger]

figured yall should get a look at the finished product going down the highway

Hugh took this photo about 10 seconds before the carbs took a dump on the mandatory ride during the buildoff party last year at Pandemonium Custom Choppers in Ohio. Since we didn't complete the ride, we were out of the buildoff.

Funny thing is, out of the 4 bikes that entered, 3 of us fell out of the ride... everybody took it in stride, though, and we still had a blast!

 

[Ranger]

.... So we took the bike back this year. We obviously weren't eligible for the buildoff, but we entered the show and were humbled to place in the Top 5. I think Hugh counted 28 xs650s there in total. I had a hell of a time, and I think all of you xs650 enthusiasts should make the trip next year!

Here's the completed bike.

Daniel let me throw it up on the lift at Pandemonium to do some carb adujustments.

There was a pinstriper at the event, so some of us had a little striping done.

And here's my goofy ass standing with the trophy.