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Old Mar 20, 2013 | 12:55 AM
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It's a "Bicla", the low rider version of the motorcycle... Rooted in the chicano culture.

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Old Mar 20, 2013 | 09:23 AM
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Ok, great discussion.

So far the minimal entry prerequisites (or go home) are:
  • 21" up front (preferably 18" out back and extra points for fat spokes)
  • Cholos long enough to trip over
  • Lowered *** end (2" or more: preferably slammed if you'd dropped $1,400 for Shotguns)
  • Tall Apes or BBars
 
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Old Mar 20, 2013 | 09:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Benway
Ok, great discussion.

So far the minimal entry prerequisites (or go home) are:
  • 21" up front (preferably 18" out back and extra points for fat spokes)
  • Cholos long enough to trip over
  • Lowered *** end (2" or more: preferably slammed if you'd dropped $1,400 for Shotguns)
  • Tall Apes or BBars

What about extended fenders?? Does that make the list??
 
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Old Mar 20, 2013 | 09:53 AM
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Well, I disagree with the 21 argument. IMHO, its the idea that its a chrome spoke wheel with a white wall tire that matters, not the tires diameter. But that's just me.
 
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Old Mar 20, 2013 | 09:57 AM
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Extended fenders are definitely part of it. And yes I agree 21 isn't a requirement. But spokes and white walls are a must. Black walls are frowned upon by the Lowrider community.
 
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Old Mar 20, 2013 | 09:57 AM
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Well, I guess it's official and I am not or am I going to be a member of the "Vicla" club, which honestly kind of bums me out. I can't see me giving up my 16" wheels. I just think they make that bike. So, now I need to think of a new name for the bike I am going to have when all these winter mods are done. I will have everything but the wheels. Hmmm, maybe that does make me a wanna be!!! I have never been one of those but still .... I'm sticking with my 16's. It just rides SO awesome with the 16's and the suspension mods I now have. Well, let's do it guys. A new name for a new midwset style of bike. "Vicla" like but with 16" wheels. In all reality, I dance to the beat of my own drum. I am sure I am going to love my bike when I'm done, it's my bike, my money and I am sure I will be all grins from ear to ear and I also already know no one else has one, the Vicla style bike, around me. Even if they do show up they will have the 21 or 23 inch wheels and I will still be unique because I will still have my 16's on it!
 
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Old Mar 20, 2013 | 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Scootluver
What about extended fenders?? Does that make the list??
Oh, extended fenders are the icing on the cake!

Originally Posted by 509Rider
Extended fenders are definitely part of it. And yes I agree 21 isn't a requirement. But spokes and white walls are a must. Black walls are frowned upon by the Lowrider community.
Hmm, I guess this guy better give back the trophy:

 

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Old Mar 20, 2013 | 10:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Benway
Oh, extended fenders are the icing on the cake!



Hmm, I guess this guy better give back the trophy:

That's one example. Trust me just like real Lowrider cars spokes and ww tires are all they run. Guys that run blackwalls on a car with spokes is generally made fun of. Just stating facts from someone that has been in it for over half my life. Just sayin
 
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Old Mar 20, 2013 | 11:49 AM
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I have black rims , so white walls will look shitty , I am working on my bike to change the fenders, paint job and getting it slammed.. can you guys help me talk to someone to accept me ? maybe I can be a Vicla "Hangaround" ? LOL
Oh yes.. and I am in the market for Baby Cholos
 
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Old Mar 20, 2013 | 12:01 PM
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Originally Posted by klf33
I have black rims , so white walls will look shitty , I am working on my bike to change the fenders, paint job and getting it slammed.. can you guys help me talk to someone to accept me ? maybe I can be a Vicla "Hangaround" ? LOL
Oh yes.. and I am in the market for Baby Cholos
I think ww look amazing on black rims.
 
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