Sounds great Mark, I didn't know they even made kickers for them. I can't wait to see the pics, thanks.
1910 Pierce Clone - "Peace"
- Thread starter LouieMCman
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I decided to use a perfectly good pair of Ford Model A brake and clutch pedals for my rear brake and throttle controls. So, I cut them up, straightened them, and then cut and welded them into the shape I needed. After mounting, the brake control rod to the rear brake was pretty straight forward but the throttle I struggled with. I decided a cable would be to easy so I drew up linkages through four swivels and five rods to the carb. After a little adjustment it works great and turned out to be one of the coolest things on the bike. Most people disagree with the foot throttle control but once moving your foot is up anyway so why not put it to use. Also I had fabbed up hand throttles before and didn't want to mess with the bars and cables. I still need to figure out the front brake controls which I think is going to have to be by cable.
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Cool!!!!!!!!!!! I love that throttle linkage...the foot throttle shouldn't be all that hard to get used to. The project is coming along very, very nicely. Can't wait to see more!
Louis,
You'e right about the foot controls... they are neat and really set the build apart. Beautiful bike.
SB
You'e right about the foot controls... they are neat and really set the build apart. Beautiful bike.
SB
Getting close! Here's some pictures with the front brake controls complete and everything except the belt tensioner. Also you can see the cover for the torque converter, it's made from sheet metal and Lexan. Lexan is some cool stuff, you can pop screws right into it without it splitting like Plexiglas will. When the belt tensioner is complete it will be time to tear down and paint, it's almost a shame to paint all that stainless steal but I've decided to paint most of it and leave some exposed for the decals. It should look killer.......
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LS614, Probably won't try to register. Here in GA just about everything is legal and the copper don't mess with you much. I will ride it around the hood but not out on the open road, I have over stuff for that.
Goldy, ya the throttle is cool. I had to set it up so it doesn't start moving until it is about an inch or so off the running board because it only takes about an inch for full throttle.
I didn't get a picture of the belt tentioner before I tore it down to paint. I did fill in some of the joints with body putty smoothed them over. I taped off some of the tank area and the air cooling tube and hit it with some of my best rattle can black. It's not perfect but looks damn good from about 8 feet away.
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Almost done! Reassembled the beast and took it out for a ride. I had to do the normal adjusting the rear wheel and bending the fender struts out to keep everything clear. The torque converter works great and the bike takes off and runs up to max speed (~30 MPH) quickly. Might change drive pulley for more top end. Will post more pics and take a video later. Oh ya, my right arm seems a little longer now from the pull starter, damn that motor is a beast to pull!
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Well as a matter of fact, I always keep track of what I spend on projects. And luckily I have a large stock of junk bicycles, motorcycles, and spare metal around the garage to work with. So below is my cost and spec sheets. Picture attached is some of my other junk.
Peace Cost Sheet
Motor $50.00
Belt / Pulleys $90.00
Rear Wheel $20.00
Misc Hardware $20.00
Grips $15.00
Rear Stand/Clip $25.00
Decals $40.00
Seat $60.00
Total $320.00
Peace Specs
Frame is 3" stainless steel tubing
Motor is 1936 Wisconsin AB
Comet torque converter
Worksman wheels
Air from fan is routed through frame and blows on front of cylinder
Homemade sprung front end
Drum brakes front and rear
Final belt drive
Homemade stainless steel handlebars
Rod control throttle through four linkages to carb
Stainless steel velocity stack intake
Ford Model A throttle and brake pedals
Custom kill switch lever through rear downtube
Homemade SS luggage rack
Lexan primary cover
Diamond plate running boards.
Peace Cost Sheet
Motor $50.00
Belt / Pulleys $90.00
Rear Wheel $20.00
Misc Hardware $20.00
Grips $15.00
Rear Stand/Clip $25.00
Decals $40.00
Seat $60.00
Total $320.00
Peace Specs
Frame is 3" stainless steel tubing
Motor is 1936 Wisconsin AB
Comet torque converter
Worksman wheels
Air from fan is routed through frame and blows on front of cylinder
Homemade sprung front end
Drum brakes front and rear
Final belt drive
Homemade stainless steel handlebars
Rod control throttle through four linkages to carb
Stainless steel velocity stack intake
Ford Model A throttle and brake pedals
Custom kill switch lever through rear downtube
Homemade SS luggage rack
Lexan primary cover
Diamond plate running boards.
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That's an amazing bike for $320. I like your line-up too 
You of course did not consider the lexan, diamond plate, and stainless that you had laying around that would add greatly to the cost Still, incredible, I thought it would be somewhere in the thousands, great job
You of course did not consider the lexan, diamond plate, and stainless that you had laying around that would add greatly to the cost Still, incredible, I thought it would be somewhere in the thousands, great job
That's a great looking bit of work! Shows what can be achieved with some imagination and and a heap of hard work. BRAVO ZULU!!!!
