First Build

I love it! Pure simplicity. How was that roller devised and what is it's diameter.
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Great build! I theorize the roller is the extended clutch. If it will drive it man it will be a ride! Probably a bit ambitous size wise, but experimentation is what its all about. Love the seat, tank and floor boards. If it drives like math says it should, you are WAY under braked. Be careful! Keep us posted.

How is the balance? Having the engine on one side like this seems like it would put a lot of weight on the right.

I have had a lop sided motor with it in the triangle spot on the frame with vbelt and washing machine pulley drive with lean over except when moving very slow. Of course the motor was lower down to the ground, but it was also heavier a 3hp Briggs.

Gyroscopic effect of the wheels at speed have you forget about it except if you try to turn the handle bars real quick.

The mention of brakes, I know vbrakes are quite good better than side or center pull. Disc or drum better obviously. What I always wonder is if a heavier person is riding a bike and a lesser weighing person is riding a motor bike, is this not apples and apples?

If the analogy works the only other factor is if the motor bike generally goes a lot faster so stopping with discs and drums sound nice. Drums for wet are still useful so that is a real plus!

Is there any sponge effect of the seat? It looks cool and the foot rests too. Oh yea, I just thought you too have removed the pedals. I'm not the authority, but are you planning on dirt riding or on the road..... Cause well you know....

Have fun!

Measure Twice

Kool ride! Must be getting some slippage in the clutch or at the wheel or both. A Rancher should easily turn 8500rpms. with a 3" roller that would be 76mph. Might entertain a 1.5" roller that would still be just under 40mph and would probably climb hills pretty well. Its a nice build. Have fun with it!