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05-22-2008, 01:25 AM
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| | Re: Summer 2008 contest! Can I enter this one? I'm going to have Pipelyne build me a frame for my new motor. | 
05-22-2008, 05:45 AM
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| | Re: Summer 2008 contest! I don't know what the rules are cruiser never said. I thought the project was junkyard but who knows. | 
05-28-2008, 06:21 AM
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| | Re: Summer 2008 contest! Quote:
Originally Posted by CRUISER as alot of you all know i am in the process of moving to st croix in the virgin islands so things have been crazy for me getting ready to go. after i get settled in thier i will start another contest. sorry for the delays but they are pretty much unavoidable because of time restrants. thank you for understanding | Love St. Croix.....enjoy! | 
05-28-2008, 06:26 PM
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| | Re: Summer 2008 contest! Quote:
Originally Posted by CRUISER deacon came up with the idea to have a junk yard build and i think it is a great idea. | considering my skill level, my project will likely be a candidate for the junkyard when i'm done with it; does that count? | 
05-29-2008, 02:48 AM
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| | Re: Summer 2008 contest! I'm calling out a Hybrid Electric Tandem Tall Bike with a Margarita Blender on the back right now. Nobody copy me or it's your ass!
Seriously.
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05-29-2008, 06:22 AM
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| | Re: Summer 2008 contest! The summer junk build off is ramping up!
I think the rules are as follows-
Build something out of whatever you got.
Have fun.
Gotta run when done.
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05-29-2008, 07:07 PM
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| | Re: Summer 2008 contest! The ebike is done but i pulled it apart to work on the weed wacker again. I needed the drive wheel made from an 8" scooter back wheel assembly. This is my best and I hope last try at a weed wacker.
Couple of interesting things.
1. I'm mounting a sprocket (when and if it arrives) onto the weed wacker engine. going to have it chain drive to turn the 8" wheel. Since there is a large sprocket on the 8" wheel, I have no idea what kind of speed I will get if any.
2. I finally figured out a clutch mechanism for the rear engine. It consists of my wife broom handle, (We won't mention that to her just yet) and a brake cable.
Im still working on the throttle. If and when the front (engine) sprocket arrives... I should be able to test it after only a couple of hours more work.
Talk about a long project it has been a mess i'm telling you lol. It has also kept me sane (or maybe insane) for months.
By the way there was some talk once about a two cycle running backwards, Well I can tell you with a fair amount of certainty that the craftsman weed eater will not run backwards. I tried to start it backwards with no luck at all. It did start right up when I pulled it the way it was designed so I guess it has to do with the spark timing.,
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05-29-2008, 08:22 PM
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| | Re: Summer 2008 contest! I think they were saying that our crude piston ported two stroke engines will run backwards. I know some model plane engines will, some won't.
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05-29-2008, 09:12 PM
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| | Re: Summer 2008 contest! ah I can't speak to that... In my search for alternate engines i have a question for you... Does anyone know how a leaf blower fan is hooked to the crank shaft of the two strokes it uses. Just in general. | 
06-08-2008, 10:17 PM
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| | Re: Summer 2008 contest! I would love to enter. bike is made, mostly bought items. Still tweking things. Wondered about due date, lap distance, and other things. | | Thread Tools | | | | Display Modes | Linear Mode |
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