Frank "The Rat" & Sugar Bear

Frank "The Rat" & Sugar Bear - Sturgis '05

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15 жыл бұрын

"This is an edited version of an interview on Sugar Bear done by Jay Allen of the Broken Spoke Saloon. I happen to tag along. There's some good video of us riding down the road." - Frank The Rat

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@Gurochuck 15 жыл бұрын

I am so happy for my man Sugar Bear! He's livin' off doin' what he loves. I only wish more people in this industry recognized the impact he and others like him have had on overall biker culture. A lot of people would be thoroughly surprised!

@europrowlr 3 жыл бұрын

In Sugar Bear's shop, he has a wall filled with photos of brothers and sisters riding - from the day and more recent. It's like a mini-museum. I find it disheartening, that in this day and age, he's still excluded. When I asked him about it, he responded: "How many brothers do you see in those magazines?" It hit me, and I replied"None". Wow.

@cujo905 13 жыл бұрын

much respect to Sugar Bear...Class act, legend in the industry..

@choppermarc2342 3 жыл бұрын

Love love Sugar Bear front ends. Thank you for sharing.

@christinahagan6920 11 жыл бұрын

Now that is some of the greatest machines I have ever seen, the way they should look

@dickyfisher9249 6 жыл бұрын

The forks he makes are phenominal.

@michaelpickern2109 10 ай бұрын

Sugar bear front end work of art I had an old friend that made front ends he was featured in easyrider back in the day Jim Floyd.

@RockabillyRambler 3 жыл бұрын

Sugar bear is vampire. Perty sure he'll outlive us all.

@iayyam 11 жыл бұрын

Sugar Bear!! You will not fade into history!!!

@OBrien62930 12 жыл бұрын

Sugar Bear is the Man when it comes too making a Long Springer Ride the way it should. I only hope to one day have one of his front ends on my 57 Sporster Chopper.

@europrowlr 3 жыл бұрын

It's been a few years, have you been able to get it?

@mebf109e 12 жыл бұрын

Not only can he build a sweet looking scoota, he's also a hell of a nice guy!

@mikeymike3240 8 жыл бұрын

awesome man, just awesome

@suelove1442 4 жыл бұрын

So soft spoken and humble,.

@europrowlr 3 жыл бұрын

and the love

@criticalmass4592 9 жыл бұрын

Peace to The Bear, Fuji and their dog. Thanx for posting this vid. cool scoots

@europrowlr 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it. Sounds like you've met him.

@criticalmass4592 3 жыл бұрын

@@europrowlr MEOW!

@id10tcertified 3 жыл бұрын

Most Springers are set up for stock rake (the rockers point almost straight up with only 42* of rake and the trees are set all wrong) This guy figured it out in the beginning: it’s not a one size fits all and some people actually want to ride the mountains, long distance and even give the sports bikes a run through the bends... love seeing those rockers actually work, they’re called Springer front ends, not torsion bars.

@samjones-ou3bn 2 жыл бұрын

hats off to yer !!!

@LRSS46 13 жыл бұрын

The best springer out there!!!!

@waynemetevia7983 6 жыл бұрын

I WANT ONE!!!!

@hawaiisidecar 10 жыл бұрын

Damn that's some heavy shit.

@jcdova29 Жыл бұрын

Bikes look so stable on the road. Sugar Bear’s bike has perfect size springs. 30 over I think.

@mc.fancy.soul.5357 2 жыл бұрын

💙💙

@stephenespy1183 2 жыл бұрын

Cool Chopper Video! 🔥🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆

@KrissStiletto13 10 жыл бұрын

The Master Builder!

@KiloCharlieOne 11 жыл бұрын

not normally into the long look but Sugar Bear's bike is nice.

@redazi1 13 жыл бұрын

love this guy and i think he does good job on bikes

@Gurochuck 14 жыл бұрын

You may or may not have heard but he's recently had his 70th b'day. Depending on how you look at it, that's just another testament to his overall character and contribution.

@europrowlr 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chuck - you are in my heart.

@Gurochuck 3 жыл бұрын

@@europrowlr you in my heart too, girl 😚

@mikesperko3921 3 жыл бұрын

If I were to build a chopper it would not have nothing but a sugar bear front end

@davidvernon604 10 жыл бұрын

Keep on Riding the old school choppers nice.

@lymanackerman8349 10 жыл бұрын

GET EM RAT!!! "JOHNNY ROTTEN" Good spirit in ya!..

@spider2020 10 жыл бұрын

I'll take the" tall boy chopper" of the two bikes but would have to extend the front end anothert 12" to 15" inches to get it right

@brianohara5696 3 жыл бұрын

One good dude

@parisattic 5 жыл бұрын

We cut it down for brevity. I believe the episode is available for sale. I can look for that for you, if you wish.

@gw8700 3 жыл бұрын

Built it they'll come .

@cydonianman 12 жыл бұрын

i want that ball cap :D

@VENTISETTE4149 3 жыл бұрын

Grande Sugar Bear

@europrowlr 3 жыл бұрын

Si!

@jacobzimmerman686 8 жыл бұрын

what type of bike is bear riding also what is the frame for it I have always liked that look but never found a name for the frame.

@traptushadowman9378 8 жыл бұрын

+Jacob Zimmerman You can purchase the same bike directly from him. Go to his website and you will find his phone #, Give him a call he's very nice and informative. The name of the bike is called "The Shark".

@europrowlr 3 жыл бұрын

Sugar Bear Choppers dot com

@wideglide0003 11 жыл бұрын

nice

@LUCKYB. 3 жыл бұрын

LOL long time since ive see the Bear .

@europrowlr 3 жыл бұрын

You should go check out a new interview with him. Look up Bigun Rick talk with Sugarbear. It's on Facebook and KZfaq.

@LUCKYB. 3 жыл бұрын

@@europrowlr will Do sugar 👍

@peacelove983 8 жыл бұрын

what type of bike sugar bear friend is riding ? where can I find a bike like that to buy ?

@europrowlr 3 жыл бұрын

73 Shovelhead Took a few years to build, but that's the base of it. Just find bike shops and welders in your area and start building your own!

@mickeymousebiker1 11 жыл бұрын

I ran a Dick Allen springer on my slab-side shovel. Great workmanship.

@rentatrip1videos 14 жыл бұрын

there is no better springer - Once long time ago Dick Allen Made the best - But his secret went to the grave with him... Sug' A. Bear Rock On Brther Man...

@olddogcitypound5859 5 жыл бұрын

R.I.P. DICK ALLEN SUGER BEAR is now the man.Carry On if it ain't out there,it ain't in.☻

@db13401 Ай бұрын

You forgot Cliff Vaughs and Ben Hardy

@kingesp1 11 жыл бұрын

sugarbear front end, the way to go, after i ride 16 overstock i wanted a wild ride in Boston From GAR proyects. will meet this year , Mr sugar man la CONIA 2013

@lh1678 Жыл бұрын

Didn't he build the Captain America Bike?

@robertshaefer7760 5 жыл бұрын

I always think of Denver Mullins before these guys. Especially with the tall stretch frames.

@europrowlr 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah - I can see that.

@brettkoeshall2325 5 жыл бұрын

I really like your motorcycle.

@europrowlr 3 жыл бұрын

Me too!

@oneman1812 3 жыл бұрын

One HA ND EIGHT TOO EIGHTY 1

@oneman1812 3 жыл бұрын

Bunny Sugar Bear HOPPINNG

@jymebale5545 5 жыл бұрын

They state it is an "Edited version of an interview" with Sugar Bear, it damn sure is, Sugar Bear goes on and talks about the front end of his bikes and shows how the front turns so easily and the bike frame does not move at all where as all the other bike makers front ends do not turn near as easily because when you turn the front wheel the rest of the bike moves an inch or more. Some one does not want bikers to know this any more so this interview was edited by Broken Spoke Saloon and shame on their butts for removing the best and most honest part of the interview, I watched the interview before it was edited on here, KZfaq.

@parisattic 5 жыл бұрын

We cut it down for brevity. I believe the episode is available for sale. I can look for that for you, if you wish.

@parisattic 5 жыл бұрын

SugarBear shares that info freely. One of the places he shares it with is at elementary schools. He shows them how math makes the bike.

@jymebale5545 4 жыл бұрын

I heard and know the uncut version, "Brevity" is what people state when they don't want the general public to hear the real interview, you sound like the government.

@europrowlr 3 жыл бұрын

You should go check out a new interview with him. Look up Bigun Rick talk with Sugarbear. It's on Facebook and KZfaq.

@LUCKYB. 10 жыл бұрын

Long Bikes still rule ..

@sponge111111 7 жыл бұрын

why?

@joem5110 6 жыл бұрын

One hand on the bars does not prove it's stable. Let go of the bars and let it coast. See at what speed it starts to wobble.

@europrowlr 3 жыл бұрын

I'll ask Rat about that. Though with the chop and stretch (damn the geometry approach), it's impossible to have a ride that doesn't involve the fight for the stability of motion.

@davidson2004fatboy 6 жыл бұрын

"The Rat" That DOESN'T SOUND VERY GOOD ;((( SOUNDS like a CANARY

@europrowlr 3 жыл бұрын

Bestowed on him during the military. Marines.

@AutsajderRR 9 жыл бұрын

to protect rider from insects much better idea is to use windshield or helmet than tank...

@lottierose8668 5 жыл бұрын

fuck insects

@westcoast3595 Жыл бұрын

He named off a bunch of white guys. How sad

@parisattic Жыл бұрын

Cuz SugarBear is the only brother we know who is building. What brothers do you know that are building?

@shrededwheat 11 жыл бұрын

I thought Sugar Bear was from Macon Georgia father of Honey Boo Boo.

@lottierose8668 5 жыл бұрын

didnt he used to be in the hair bear bunch in 70s ?

@bobgibb2781 4 жыл бұрын

It's all very well but these ludicrous contraptions are hardly moving . No use whatsoever in real life .

@europrowlr 3 жыл бұрын

Then you don't understand the value of Sugar Bear's designs. The other guys just cut and stretch. The don't pay any attention to the feel of the ride, which should lead them to understanding how to BUILD. There is math involved, and a little geometry. If you just cut and stretch, you've thrown out the center of gravity. Sugar Bear applies the math. That's why you can see him and Rat riding with one hand. It's that smooth. I've been on the back of Rat's bike going up and down mountains - one handed at times. It's a hardtail - trust me, the ride is not compromised at all.