you guys are all missing the point.
He is a Fat lover, and wants to commute to work on it, but doesn't dare lock it up outside, till....eureka!
Why not make it look like a trashy beater; the common bike thief will not be bothered.
Now, you've gone and blown his alter ego, and in turn, you have endangered the welfare of his retro ride. Quickly delete the pics and details, before this gets it stolen.