Comments on: Hippie Big Bang Theory

By: Vagabundo

Vagabundo — Wed, 11 Sep 2013 07:11:55 +0000

Thanks for quick reply buddy! Frame and engine is just what we need! Misa… I know the face, not the dude. I will try to get hold of him. If you have any tips where to look just let me know. But I do think we have some friends in common.

By: vehvis

vehvis — Tue, 10 Sep 2013 17:33:53 +0000

Thanks for the kind comments guys! Actually I traded this bike to a friend not long after finishing it, and he tore it apart and is building it again. The frame and big bang engine (with ok papers) are for sale though, you can contact the new owner Misa (I think Vagabundo might know him?).

By: Vagabundo

Vagabundo — Tue, 10 Sep 2013 14:49:23 +0000

I was curious if you are willing to sell it? Me & my friends (from Finland) been talking about this bike. If my memory serves me well it was on nettimopo? If there still is a plan to sell it can you put it back up and me or my friend will contact you.

By: migs650

migs650 — Sun, 11 Aug 2013 00:43:05 +0000

hey vehvis, when this project goes up for sale. id like a shot at it. Ive been looking for a XS and this one is great …. good build.

By: CruzBoos

CruzBoos — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 16:25:57 +0000

I remember the hipster floating in flowers. What happened? A babe slipped off your saddle or what … ?!
Besides the point… I love this one. I could go down any road that is ahead of me and plough into it with abandon, especially in the rain and go mud wrestling with her.

By: GUY

GUY — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 18:55:47 +0000

PROPORTIONS, TANK…EVERYTHING!!! YOU’VE NAILED IT…DON’T SELL!!!

By: Rusty Nutz

Rusty Nutz — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 07:35:14 +0000

Vehvis…Vehvis…

Where have I heard that name before?

🙂

By: Pickles

Pickles — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 04:05:25 +0000

I love this bike! Kick it over, and ride it like you stole it! Very cool!

By: vehvis

vehvis — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 06:24:19 +0000

Thanks for all the kind comments guys! Some of you like the wheels, they are CB350 hubs, rear laced to 18″ and front 21″. Good looking and good enough braking. Tires are Michelin Trial Competition, planning on riding smaller roads next summer 😉

By: vehvis

vehvis — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 06:19:47 +0000

In reply to ken.

Hi. The deal with the cam is to get it open and close valves on both cylinders simultaneously, instead of 360 degrees gap between sides. This gives you a lot more low end torque, which is something you can enjoy in everyday riding (and also racing…)
This mod was originally used by some flat trackers, but newer gained popularity in street use, because this kind of engines are harder to kick start and have a tendency to vibrate a lot. Still totally usable and veeeeery much fun!

By: vehvis

vehvis — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 06:11:09 +0000

In reply to Julian Canon. Thanks! This indeed is the one that is going to be ridden daily and carelessly, that´s what it´s made for :)

By: vehvis

vehvis — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 06:08:04 +0000

In reply to tadd42.

It´s a shame you always have to lose some to gain some, but at the moment I´m finishing a long chopper (not a xs, so won´t be showing it here) so I get to ride hippie also 🙂
And since I don´t have limitless amounts of money to spend and there is a next project waiting, this will be for sale soon…

By: BluesGrinder

BluesGrinder — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 05:37:41 +0000

Nice, The neck streached out there gives it a different look thats good
, I love the stripped down, raw simple colar. If you scracth it ,like so what. Great front wheel. Whats it ride like?

By: ken

ken — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 20:07:01 +0000

So whats the deal with the cam?? Why re work it. I have enjoyed looking at the details of the frame neck mods and like the trials tires as well,looks like fun..Enjoy,Ken

By: El Gaucho

El Gaucho — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 23:23:23 +0000

The original was ok, this is just plain awesome! still not a fan of the headlight, but it’s growing on me. The motor, and the lines of the bike are great. It flows so much better now. And the drum brakes……yum.

By: Julian Canon

Julian Canon — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 05:24:08 +0000

This is only the 4d time I have been moved to make a comment. The other three were related to bikes far more elaborated than yours…. But, for me, yours fits right on the center spot of my taste. I’m not into choppers, neither all the way into cafes. Your bike looks like something I’d love to ride carelessly everyday …. Something I’d change ?( Not that it is needed )…I’d ask Larry Kitchens about some pipes and a couple of metal scraps to put on a couple of places…
You definitely in Dude… Congrats !!

By: ed

ed — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 17:27:11 +0000

the narrow front tire looks good

By: Kev

Kev — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:13:34 +0000

nice

By: dex82

dex82 — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 11:26:45 +0000

nice. very nice. very good lines. gotta love the tank

By: Boon

Boon — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 10:28:12 +0000

sits an looks happy,cool frame whole bike looks right hope mine turns out as good.

By: tadd442

tadd442 — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 08:45:09 +0000

I dig it!
I dug the original as well….too bad you couldn’t have both!

By: tadd42

tadd42 — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 08:44:08 +0000

I dig it!
I dug the original as well….too bad you couldn’t have both!