I bought this from a guy that couldn't find plastics. I did the paint with rattle can Duplicolor and did the seat with a marine grade vinyl. And I've been having fun ever since.

But I think the bike is cursed. Two weeks ago a lady backed into it, pushing it off the kickstand. I wasn't amused, but she was nice enough to tell me, rather than driving off.

The bike has been stolen once and the previous owner slid it up under the car that pulled out in from of him. But it had 17,000 miles on it and now has over 23,000.

I enjoy looking at the other bikes here and hope you guys like the Rat. I'm posting before and after.

Ride safe, boys and girls.

 

Very nice Orofino, a little more time and attention and she'll know she's in good hands
and the jinx will vanish. Paint and Vinyl looks great too........Best of Irish luck with it.
Now there ya are .........

 

Thanks guys.

I don't think I want to put too much effort into making her perfect though. I have family that need to learn how to ride a sport bike and I don't want to cry when it is laid over.

And with the tiny windscreen gone, I have a perfect slot to store my hat.