Fat Tire Bicycle Chopper
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Thanks industrialphreak. When you "do it yourself" you have more control over the $. I'll be honest and tell you I have $867.52 exactly total. I know many here have a lot more than that into there rides.
It just looks spendy. Thats the importance of DIY.Thanks JNATE105. Its a blast to ride also.
Thanks bigluelok, Thats very kind. I'm like a kid in a candy store around here. OhOhOh I want that one, no wait, that one. LOL
My youngest daughter came back home from college to find the latest bike. She was always a big mini chopper fan of mine so needless to say she was pulling the bike out of the garage within the first 10 minutes home. After a long bike ride she was smiling and laughing for an hour after. This goofy bike seems to have that effect on everyone who has hopped on it for a ride
YouTube - ELECTRIC FAT TIRE CHOPPER BICYCLE
This reply is really late, but I just had to comment. This is one absolutely fantastic build! Thanks for sharing it, and especially Thank You for sharing your parts sources, because I'm sure that will come in handy for MANY people.
I stumbled on this thread while searching for jackshafts for a golf cart project I'm working on, and now that I saw your build, I know what one of my future projects is going to be!
Is there a reason you went with the electric front wheel, instead of just using an electric drive motor and using your existing jackshaft drive system? I guess space was a big concern, since you needed room for batteries, but I think you could have squeezed it all in. If you used the right type of motor, you could also have used it as a "generator" while pedaling, which could charge the batteries, and run a light. I don't imagine it gets pedaled all that much anyway...
Again, much thanks for showing us this great build!
I stumbled on this thread while searching for jackshafts for a golf cart project I'm working on, and now that I saw your build, I know what one of my future projects is going to be!
Is there a reason you went with the electric front wheel, instead of just using an electric drive motor and using your existing jackshaft drive system? I guess space was a big concern, since you needed room for batteries, but I think you could have squeezed it all in. If you used the right type of motor, you could also have used it as a "generator" while pedaling, which could charge the batteries, and run a light. I don't imagine it gets pedaled all that much anyway...
Again, much thanks for showing us this great build!
sorry for the old post boost but think some people need to see this all the new people could get some good (and no bull****) info from this
Thanks for boosting this old thread, I'm working on a stretch cruiser with the Lifan 50cc pitbike motor,
same type of motor used on the old Honda Trail 70, cept of course these motors are now cloned chinese knock off's with Lifan being one of the better companies and they can be purchaced for $150 to $200 american bucks.
Hopefully Graucho could post an update here, I think he pulled the gas motor and went electric on this build least I think he did I read about it somewhere in the forums.
Peace Crazy Horse.
Graucho, as old as this thread / build is, its still my favorite Fat Tire Chopper Build hands down Bro!
When I suggest to member could you please share with us your build list, such as where you bought, what you bought, and the complete break down of your build list I refer them to this post as a reference for a complete build list!
Your builds are inspiring to us all here at Motorbicycling!
Some of the things / information Graucho has suggested are:
1. ( Beginners Welder ), I know Hoorible Fright but hey when you are starting out as new custom motorized bicycle builder this little welder holds its own!
2. Where Graucho buys his steel tubing.
3. Where to buy a tubing bender ( Harbor Freight ).
4. Where to buy your frame. Then chop it and make it a custom build.
5.Front forks & Handlebar's where to buy.
6. Wheels where to buy.
7. Seat where to buy it.
8. Chain Ring, Pedal's & Pedal Crank.
9.Jackshaft & Jackshaft sprockets.
10. Chains.
11. Paint's & Air Brush!
12. Etc...etc...etc...
I was thinking about you and wanted to say thanks for sharing Graucho, what a complete build list is like from your experience, being an old school Custom Motorcycle Builder turned Custom Motorized Bicycle Builder!!
Peace Crazy Horse.
When I suggest to member could you please share with us your build list, such as where you bought, what you bought, and the complete break down of your build list I refer them to this post as a reference for a complete build list!
Your builds are inspiring to us all here at Motorbicycling!
Some of the things / information Graucho has suggested are:
1. ( Beginners Welder ), I know Hoorible Fright but hey when you are starting out as new custom motorized bicycle builder this little welder holds its own!
2. Where Graucho buys his steel tubing.
3. Where to buy a tubing bender ( Harbor Freight ).
4. Where to buy your frame. Then chop it and make it a custom build.
5.Front forks & Handlebar's where to buy.
6. Wheels where to buy.
7. Seat where to buy it.
8. Chain Ring, Pedal's & Pedal Crank.
9.Jackshaft & Jackshaft sprockets.
10. Chains.
11. Paint's & Air Brush!
12. Etc...etc...etc...
I was thinking about you and wanted to say thanks for sharing Graucho, what a complete build list is like from your experience, being an old school Custom Motorcycle Builder turned Custom Motorized Bicycle Builder!!
Peace Crazy Horse.
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Re: Chopper bicycle update
Graucho, pardon my French, man... but you are a ****ing Artist & Genious!
Man this is awesome! Really like this build. Going through the pictures on the other forum again. Thanks for posting them lot of KOOL stuff.............Curt
http://www.motoredbikes.com/showthread.php?32541-Others-bikes-throughout-the-world
http://www.motoredbikes.com/showthread.php?32541-Others-bikes-throughout-the-world
