 |
Tiki Bike Owner's Club |
VampiressRN
Grand Member (first year) 
Joined: Nov 23, 2006
Posts: 6161
From: Sun City Lincoln Hills (NorCal)
|  Posted: 2008-07-24 5:43 pm Permalink
Here it is...the most beautiful bike in the world.....
Sought after by Tikiphiles, Bike Collectors, Cruising Enthusiasts, and Art Admirers the world over.
Produced by Dyno (GT Bicycles)in 2000, this Limited Edition TABOO TIKI bicycle is a rare and hard to find cruiser. Kustom Kulture artist Von Franco designed the colors and graphics for this masterpiece! It features: original artwork from Von Franco, flashing tiki statue headlamp, Dyno cork grips and saddle, orange powder coated rims, and an incredible tropical green paint job with taboo tiki artwork!
SOME LINKS FOR FUN
The VonFranco Website
Von Franco: I Was A Teenage Monster Shirt Painter DVDA look into the early artwork of the artist.
PROMOTIONAL PICTURES
Since several of us own this beautiful piece of artwork, I thought a collectors club was long overdue. This will help us to consolidate pictures of our bikes, plus I think a secret handshake, a decoder ring, a mug, etc. will be must haves for this group. Please post pics of your baby and tell us how you got hooked up with your cruiser and how you are using your Taboo Tiki.
_________________
 "Oh waiter, another cocktail please!!!"
[ This Message was edited by: vampiressrn 2008-11-02 16:20 ]
[ This Message was edited by: VampiressRN 2008-11-23 10:52 ]
|
VampiressRN
Grand Member (first year)
Joined: Nov 23, 2006
Posts: 6161
From: Sun City Lincoln Hills (NorCal)
| Posted: 2008-07-24 5:52 pm Permalink
When I first saw this bike, it was in a post here on TC that was for sale. I fell in love with it and envisioned it hanging on the ceiling in my lounge along with other eclectic tiki items. I ended up buying a brand new bike still in the box and it is a bute!!!
My lounge is still under decorating construction, so when it is further along, will post more pictures of the bike. 
A Happy Club Member 
[ This Message was edited by: VampiressRN 2008-07-24 17:54 ]
|
KuKu
Tiki Socialite
Joined: May 07, 2008
Posts: 436
From: Santa Cruz, CA. norcal
| Posted: 2008-07-24 6:49 pm Permalink
Count me in!! I'll post pics when I pick mine up. How about a 3 piece patch too? But put it on a fez . Let's also schedual a run. It would be so hot for like 40 tikiphiles to show up to say Oasis or Hukilau on our Von Franco's...
_________________
One day, there will be a cure for tiki,
That's the day I'll throw my rum away...
|
VampiressRN
Grand Member (first year)
Joined: Nov 23, 2006
Posts: 6161
From: Sun City Lincoln Hills (NorCal)
| Posted: 2008-07-24 6:59 pm Permalink
Great idea on the show of force...we could shoot for Oasis 2009 (we can link with Otto for ideas/options). The patch sounds good too.
_________________
 "Oh waiter, another cocktail please!!!"
|
hewey
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Sep 14, 2004
Posts: 4284
From: Sydney, Australia
| Posted: 2008-11-02 02:31 am Permalink
I just got mine today!  By the time I got it home and assembled it (the previous owner had pulled it apart) it was dark, hence the crappy pic. I've added Electra whitewalls with hibiscus tread pattern, and the ape hanger bars. Thats the seat that came with it. Plans are green grips, pinstriping on the fenders, reinstall the tiki on the front fender, and some hand carved tikis for the valve caps.
_________________
www.kustomkultureaustralia.com
|
Jungle Trader
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Jan 04, 2003
Posts: 3755
From: Trader's Jungle Outpost, Turlock, Ca.
| Posted: 2008-11-02 08:17 am Permalink
Guaranteed you'll get a lot of people saying, "Hey that's a cool bike". I do. Make sure it's locked up tight when it's parked.
|
Hakalugi
Site Administrator
Joined: Aug 10, 2004
Posts: 3434
From: Redondo Beach, CA
| Posted: 2008-11-02 09:33 am Permalink
Shouldn't it be The Von Franco Tiki Bike Rider's Club?
Collector's Club insinuates you have more than one. Or maybe some of you do?
|
Tiki Trav
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Sep 25, 2006
Posts: 639
From: NSW Central Coast, Australia
| Posted: 2008-11-02 2:02 pm Permalink
Quote:
|
On 2008-11-02 09:33, Hakalugi wrote:
Shouldn't it be The Von Franco Tiki Bike Rider's Club?
Collector's Club insinuates you have more than one. Or maybe some of you do?
|
|
No..They are very rarely ridden, particularly when stored that high on the wall...
So maybe "The Von Franco Tiki Bike Owner's Club" if it really needs to be changed, which i don't think it does.
|
VampiressRN
Grand Member (first year)
Joined: Nov 23, 2006
Posts: 6161
From: Sun City Lincoln Hills (NorCal)
| Posted: 2008-11-02 2:34 pm Permalink
Hey CONGRATS Hewey....she is looking grand (even in the dark)!!! Whether we ride em or just look at em, it is good to know there are collectors that are working hard to save these beautiful bikes. I agree...if you are out and about, be sure to lock and secure the bike. Have fun with your new bike Hewey.
|
Hakalugi
Site Administrator
Joined: Aug 10, 2004
Posts: 3434
From: Redondo Beach, CA
| Posted: 2008-11-02 2:50 pm Permalink
Quote:
|
On 2008-11-02 14:02, Tiki Trav wrote:
Quote:
|
On 2008-11-02 09:33, Hakalugi wrote:
Shouldn't it be The Von Franco Tiki Bike Rider's Club?
Collector's Club insinuates you have more than one. Or maybe some of you do?
|
|
No..They are very rarely ridden, particularly when stored that high on the wall...
So maybe "The Von Franco Tiki Bike Owner's Club" if it really needs to be changed, which i don't think it does.
|
|
Ridden or not, until you have more than one, you are not a collector. So I agree with Trav, "The Von Franco Tiki Bike Owner's Club" would be the sensible name.
|
The Sperm Whale
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Aug 23, 2004
Posts: 1553
From: Lakewood California
| Posted: 2008-11-02 3:59 pm Permalink
I am more impressed with a "Tiki Bike Riders Club" than a "Collectors Club". Bikes are for riding. I went for a nice ride today and I feel great!! I also saw a Von Franco bike on the trail and the rider looked super stoked!! BTW I like the Ape Hangers Hewey.
[ This Message was edited by: The Sperm Whale 2008-11-02 16:01 ]
|
VampiressRN
Grand Member (first year)
Joined: Nov 23, 2006
Posts: 6161
From: Sun City Lincoln Hills (NorCal)
| Posted: 2008-11-02 4:28 pm Permalink
OK...changed it to the Tiki Trav suggestion. Hope that works for "owners" and admirers. It is just such a cool looking bike, I am happy to have one.
I see some nice grips if anyone is looking for replacements.
_________________
"Oh waiter, another cocktail please!!!"
|
hewey
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Sep 14, 2004
Posts: 4284
From: Sydney, Australia
| Posted: 2008-11-02 5:34 pm Permalink
Call it "a bunch of people with cool tiki bikes" for all I care
Mine will be customised and used, just like all my toys (be it cars or bikes ) It's not in pristine condition, and wasnt totally original when I got it, so its not like Im wrecking one. And I dont care what its "value" is, because I dont plan on selling the thing any time soon! But it'll make sure I keep the soul of the original bike.
_________________
www.kustomkultureaustralia.com
|
hewey
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Sep 14, 2004
Posts: 4284
From: Sydney, Australia
| Posted: 2008-11-22 02:32 am Permalink
Okay the hub on mine needs some work to get her nice and tight, so for now Im running a 26/24 inch rim combo off a Dyno Deuce Fireball, but with no name front rubber and a Thick Brick up the rear (this is the wheel/tyre combo to go on my stretch cruiser, when I have the taboo tiki wheels sorted). The bike guys will know what Im talking about
Took her out for a ride today, maaaaan this bike turns some heads! Even more than my stretch wheelbase beach cruiser. Best of all was the thumbs up from the guy on the Harley Yeh, I love the attention, I admit it
Some pics from todays ride:
_________________
www.kustomkultureaustralia.com
|
Cammo
Tiki Socialite
Joined: May 18, 2006
Posts: 2009
From: San Diego
| Posted: 2008-11-22 09:24 am Permalink
I vote that this thread becomes the "Tiki Bike Owner's Club", which would open it up to more input while still allowing you to post pictures of yer precious Von Whatsisname bike.
Hey, why buy a bike and hang then it on the wall???!!!! Get yer priorities straight!!!
My favorite person on Planet Earth is Malcolm Merriweather. He's the bike riding visitor from England who becomes Andy Griffith's valet. He just rides all over the U.S. visiting little towns and having adventures, like Route 66 but with proper tea.
Here he is -
Later today I'll be doing the Malcolm Merriweather West Coast Dippy Hippie/Motorcycle/Zen Garden/Tiki Tour. I'll post pictures...
|
