Houghmade details, work in progress

[HoughMade]

Here are some pics- it's still needs paint, but it's coming.

First, a couple of overall shots- the bike does not have that fender anymore- it has a rear leaf/fender shown later. Also, the tank is back in primer and i have added the headlight/speedo housing shown later.

Next, pics of the front and rear "leaf springs"- I have a springer front, but not using the leaves- these are just for looks and are my fenders.

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Here is the headlight/speedo housing- it is an old railroad lantern. The speedo is a standard bike speedo, but I scanned in the face, then made my own custom face on the 'puter and laminated it.

Next is my "oil" pump- motorcycles in the teens had "total loss" oiling systems that required the rider to pump oil into the engine every so often- Mine is a chrome frame pump with a plunger screwed on to look like a pump and copper attached at the end to just hold it in place and look like there is an oil line into the engine. It goes nowhere. It is mounted with a rifle scope mount- got it on clearance at the big "W".

In the last pic, you can also see that I reversed the in/out control on the Grubee gearbox so that it is always in unless I pull the handle- rather than always out and only in if you pull the handle (that makes no sense). I have not touched the handle since.

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Finally, the "HoughMade Cycle Works" logo I have designed- it will be on the tank. I have both a left and right side logo designed- this is the left.

As for paint- it's between a dark red (IH red or a little darker) and light, early Harley gray.

[HoughMade]

Thought I'd throw this in, pics of my "road kit" in a tool roll from Harbor Freight.

From left to right:

1) 10 feet of rope- you never know when you will have to suspend either end of your bike in the air

2) Electrical tape- to make it easier to travel, it is wrapped on a 1" wide piece of aluminum- 10 to 12 feet, very compact

3) Zip ties- long ones, you can make a long one short, doesn't work the other way.

4) Tire gauge, tube patches and valve tool.

5) Tire removal tools.

6) Small slip joint pliers.

7) Small vise grips (any number of uses).

8) Cresent wrench.

9) through 13) Combination wrenches (more sizes, less space), 14-15, 9/16-5/8, 12-13, 10-11, 8-9

Second row- on the belt, not in the roll:

14) Leatherman- don't get a cheap imitation. They are well worth the price and work well. A cheap one will convince you combination tools are worthless. They are not, but the cheap ones are.

15) Cell phone

Then you can see where the roll goes- attached with three mini bungees.

BTW- in the hollow area at the back of the "tank", a spare tube will be concealed in there.

[bushido]

i'm loving the look of this bike!
you seem to have covered all the bases with your toolkit, but maybe you want to include a small led work lamp in case you get stuck somewhere at dusk/night time?

excuse my ignorance but what engine are you using?

[Ilikeabikea]

Hey bushido, welcome to the forum. We have lots of motorized bicycle enthusiasts here. Do you have a motorized bike or do you have one in progress? Glad you joined us.....................

[HoughMade]

The light is a good idea- but I will not ride at night. Nonetheless, you are right. If I go out in the afternoon- unexpected circumstances could make things last longer than I thought.

I have a Honda GXH50 4 stroke engine with a Grubee Skyhawk II gearbox- loving it.
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Hey, wait a minute. I just remembered I have a LED flashlight built into my cell phone....no wait, I knew that....had it covered from the beginning.

[bushido]

Originally Posted by Ilikeabikea

Hey bushido, welcome to the forum. We have lots of motorized bicycle enthusiasts here. Do you have a motorized bike or do you have one in progress? Glad you joined us.....................

Thanks! Theres a lot of great info here and everyone is so eager to share their knowledge, excellent community. I'm here to sponge up some information before I decide what engine to put into my newly acquired Schwinn Jaguar.

The Honda GXH50 and grubee gearbox are at the top of my list, so it's good to hear that you like that setup. How many miles do you have on your bike? did you own a 2 stroke happy time before you went with the honda? i'm wondering how they compare... The bike looks great BTW! any pics of the motor side?

[HoughMade]

How many miles? I don't know over 100, under 200- I did quite a few before I mounted the speedo/odo.

No- i did not have a 2 stroke, this is my first MB.

[UncleKudzu]

i love that bike! i wonder if it falls within the Steampunk category?

that leafspring business is particularly cool. and i like the way you handled getting the seat further back. i could go on, but suffice it to say that that is a unique and impressive creation!