Cruiser Construction

I got an aluminum APC frame about 10 days ago and started painting. I have already ordered an engine, and today I picked up some fenders & rims. I guess I am in, but since this is my first MB don't expect too much...except a lot of questions

Fire away!

Photos?

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If it ain't broke, and you mess with it long enough, it will be.

Great Raven. Gets even more fun.

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Ilikeabikea; He'll build a motorbike with a wing
It will be a magnificent thing
Underneath is a boat
So that it will float
And riches to Dan it will bring.......

Welcome aboard Ravenshurst! These guys here are the best when it comes to answering questions. Hopefully we can answer all of them. So what have you decided on for a motor?
Have fun and post lots of pics!

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Link to the Pipelyne tuned pipes
http://motorbicycling.com/f23/new-sc...-sale-189.html

I'm so small. I have had a laptop with a webcam for almost a month and didnt even know it was there. I have the webcam almost figured out. (burp) and , Oh yea a web cam. How do I up link photos to this website? Belch! xcuse me, good pizza! Step by Step would be great. I think I can print the way to do it. Thaks Guys.

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No matter where you go, or what you do, there Ya' are!

I am buying a 80cc (76 or so???) chengine from one of the guys in this forum. No picks yet as my camera decided to go on strike, but I will get a few up asap. I have already started painting, so you can't get true step-by-step pics of the construction, but I will do the best I can. I think I need to stop surfing pix of motored bikes, though. Every time I see a different picture, this project gets more expensive, lol

LOL, ayup. Sure does Ravenshurst. But beats golf.

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Ilikeabikea; He'll build a motorbike with a wing
It will be a magnificent thing
Underneath is a boat
So that it will float
And riches to Dan it will bring.......

I Shot what will prolly be the last coat of color on the frame today. Krylon "Banner Red". The front fender still needs a few more coats. I am wet-sanding every coat w/ 1000 grit b4 shooting the next coat. I pin striped the chain guard today. My next day off I will clear coat the frame & chainguard, & put another coat of red on the front fender. The rear fender is for a coaster brake, & doesn't have the indents for the v-brakes, so I haven't even primed it yet. I am hoping I can extend the mounting bolts for the rear brake pads enough that I can contact the rim w/out hitting the rear fender. Any advice on this? The rims came off of a 3-speed, so I bought a new freewheel rear sprocket and slapped that on the rear fender. I guess that's about it for now, updates will follow when I have something new to report.


Gonzo

For the fenders, I have not done it myself but have seen some real nice dremel work. Looked factory made.

I looked around for larger brakes, but I don't think this would would clear and they are expensive. Look at "big Mouth"

Hope it helps; Rivendell Bicycle Works: Brakes

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Ilikeabikea; He'll build a motorbike with a wing
It will be a magnificent thing
Underneath is a boat
So that it will float
And riches to Dan it will bring.......

"expensive"....yeah, I guess so. The dremel tool is a possibility. I can't do any kind of body work, so I am trying to avoid metal surgery if possible. To be honest, I coluld go buy a brand new fender if I have to, but part of the enjoyment, for me, is building/modifying/making do with used and/or scrounged parts. So far the only new item I have purchased, not counting paint of course, is the freewheel. I will need new tires & tubes of course, but I don't think I want to spend $53.00 on brakes.

Thanks a lot, Dan. I appreciate the advice on the dremel.

Gonzo