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Old Photo ~ A  Classic view of harder times.

Great picture of an American survivor & Old Rat Bike! 

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Warren Von Botbyl ~ Southern California

Amazing!

 This bike is actually the prototype for the next one that will made out of solid oak. This one is made from 3/4 plywood and than painted flat black!

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Hi Nancy, my name is Harley, I live in Tempe. 50 years old(still think im 30) I like fat tire bikes and putting together bikes outta parts to make them look old, rat rod style.Naomi is my wife who 5 years ago had heart attack resulting in anoxic brain injury and leaving her a quad.I didnt want her in one of those "places" so I brought her home. I work nites so I can take care of her during the day.Someone comes in at nite to be w/ her. Tinkering on bikes gives me something to do here at the house since my time is limited. I am not one to get down and out about this, I learned a long time ago it is outta my hands. I am looking forward to going again to the "Tour De Fat" in Tempe and I have rode with the Phoenix Phreaks on St. Paddys Day parade in Phx. I spend alot of time on ratrodbikes.com, great bunch of guys, very clean ,family friendly and some amazing bikes being built. I go by tikiharl on that site.

Thanks Harley! Your have the honor of being the first person posted on our new page!