Dutch build, '79 hardtail FB-style

[Gerwin Brommer]

First mockup.

 

[Gerwin Brommer]

The tank is from my neighbour, but i didn't like it.
Bought a DKW tank that showed up today.

Much better IMO.

 

[kvanderploeg]

I like the first tank, but you're right, the new one flows with the bike much better.

Kent

 

[Gerwin Brommer]

For those who like the first tank : Kreidler Eitank, a moped-tank

 

[Gerwin Brommer]

Little photo-update from parts I've been collecting.

Clip ons. Bought some rusty 12 Dollar clip ons, cut them , and welded on parts of the original handlebars.
On this pic you can see that the top tree-plate is closed. A friend welded the holes where the handlebar rubbers used to be.

 

[Gerwin Brommer]

Taillight.

Nos German Wehrmacht, vehiclelights. 22 Euros for a pair.

 

[Gerwin Brommer]

Headlight.

What else should it be, than a USA Foglight ?

Sanded all the chrome off and gave it a shot of primer.

 

[Gerwin Brommer]

Tank, sandblasted and rattlecan-primered. New knee-pads.

 

[Gerwin Brommer]

Rearfender.

Steel. Struts are from the original frontfender. The ends will be shortened and closed.
Fixing with wingnuts , brass.

 

[Gerwin Brommer]

Last but not least, my gems.
36 mm lectrons, powerjets.
The one on the left is a normal 34mm.
The one on the right is a 34 mm E.I. carb BlueStreak

 

[Punkskalar]

Last but not least, my gems.
36 mm lectrons, powerjets.
The one on the left is a normal 34mm.
The one on the right is a 34 mm E.I. carb BlueStreak

Mmmm..... Lectrons

XS Guys are slow to get on the Lectron train.... You'll LOVE them

 

[Gerwin Brommer]

Even when not installed on the bike, they look great haha.
Only problem is the "nozzles" in the bottom of the bowls, I can PULL them out very easy.
Maybe change them for threaded ones, and cut some thread in the bowls ?

 

[Punkskalar]

Most likely the new fuels have softened the bowls. New Bowls are built to handle the fuel changes... I had to buy new bowls for my vintage set of 34's and they have been good to go ever since... Let me know if you can't find any, I can get them locally...

 

[Gerwin Brommer]

Hm, sounds great !
Can you Pm me the price for a pair, incl. shipping to the Netherlands ?

 

[Punkskalar]

Done....

 

[Gerwin Brommer]

Well, visited a little shop nearby and found new ribbed fenders.
Little overall view :

 

[Gerwin Brommer]

The coils have found a new home :

 

[inmotionphotog]

G'day Gerwin.

Your extinguisher coil housing is awesome!

Great idea!

Cheers.

Steve.

http://inmotionphotogxs650.blogspot.com/

 

[hotdog]

Looking good...

 

[Gerwin Brommer]

change of plans.
Found some cheap brand new inverted levers.
But they are for 1 inch handlebars. So i have to make new clip-ons !