Mount bet

Dan · #1 (**permalink**) 02-03-2009, 04:09 AM

Jim hath thrown down the gauntlet! (bad enough I speak with a lisp, now I am typing with one)

Over the last year or so and countless threads Jim and I have differed on the best way to mount a chinagurl. Jim states that he has a soft mount that reduces vibrations and I contend that a solid mount with lead works better. The bet is for lunch, bragging rights and the all time championship of life, the universe and every thing.

Jim, Here is what I propose, at the May 2nd, CT. get together, all in attendance build a MB. I will supply the bike and kit. Then every one takes a ride with the same bike built with Your mount, then with lead and then with nothing but the engine mounts. Same kit, bike and riders. Also hold a glass of water on the top tube at idle to half throttle. Video the whole process and I will also broadcast the rally live on yahoo IM for those who can't make it.

"If you get a soft mount to work, I can not wait to see and will buy lunch! Would be cool."
Dan

Pizza will be fine...The place is called Grande...(727) 530-4703

Gotcha!

Jim"

I challenge ye!!! (I would have said Thee, but the whole lisp thing, lol)

Post script, this is all meant in fun and no MBers will be harmed in the process. Well, not in an irrevocable manner.

Creative Engineering · #2 (**permalink**) 02-03-2009, 08:36 AM

Dan,

Excellent idea...may I suggest the Schwinn Jaguar as the test vehicle. I'll supply one of my kits. The evaluation will be a double whammy for me. Motor mounts and many other improvements are going to be included in the kit. Therefore all aspects of the kit can be evaluated, not just the mounts.

My motor mounts totally eliminate the high frequency vibration that is not only annoying at the handle bars and seat, but also detrimental to the bike in general.

Jim

jacliny · #3 (**permalink**) 02-03-2009, 09:03 AM

Oh boy, this is going to be fun! Lisp and all!

Dan · #4 (**permalink**) 02-03-2009, 09:58 AM

Cool! Will be fun

I don't have any Schwinn Jaguars on hand. Have a Giant (bad choice, is too big for a MB) A green Kulana Moon Dog Cruiser and my choice, a small Haro MTB with diamond frame. Reinforced steel frame with great brakes.
Carol confiscates all the cool vintage bikes I bring home.

jacliny!! Howdy Sir. How goes the new biz? Getting rich yet?

**Bikeguy Joe** · #5 (**permalink**) 02-03-2009, 10:45 AM

Dan- You said "The best way to mount a Chinagurl".

SNORK.

Dan · #6 (**permalink**) 02-03-2009, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bikeguy Joe

Dan- You said "The best way to mount a Chinagurl".

SNORK.

LOL, took me a minute.

jacliny · #7 (**permalink**) 02-03-2009, 02:31 PM

Dan, all goes well here! Did you say rich? SNORK! LOL, Sounds like we'll be building over the weekend! I have to say my money's on you! I've been using lead and a single wrap of inner tube and no problems so far. Been thinking about a long recumbent lately though. A little rich for my blood but maybe a little more time with a tubing bender and the torches? Chrissy would love it!

jacliny · #8 (**permalink**) 02-03-2009, 02:33 PM

im dying to see Jims kit though, bet its grand!

**2door** · #9 (**permalink**) 02-03-2009, 03:00 PM

Dan,
I'll take you up on that free bike and kit offer. Send me one, soon.

Quote from your starting thread:Jim, Here is what I propose, at the May 2nd, CT. get together, all in attendance build a MB. I will supply the bike and kit.

Dan · #10 (**permalink**) 02-03-2009, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jacliny

Dan, all goes well here! Did you say rich? SNORK! LOL, Sounds like we'll be building over the weekend! I have to say my money's on you! I've been using lead and a single wrap of inner tube and no problems so far. Been thinking about a long recumbent lately though. A little rich for my blood but maybe a little more time with a tubing bender and the torches? Chrissy would love it!

Is great to see ya! Been a while. Was just about put your pic on a milk carton.
I search CList every day hoping for a deal on a recumbent. would be sweet with a 4 stroke! Dax built a killer one.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2door

Dan,
I'll take you up on that free bike and kit offer. Send me one, soon.

Quote from your starting thread:Jim, Here is what I propose, at the May 2nd, CT. get together, all in attendance build a MB. I will supply the bike and kit.

Dang 2Door! "a" collectively! LOL, sad part is that could be argued successfully in a court in your favor....