Western Flyer BTR

[anota]

Im okay with engines! I rebuilt a ride on craftsman mower engine once. If it doesnt work out its only $40 and ill try to talk him down alittle more because of that risk unless he can show me it running smooth.

Would that Comet Torg-A-verter fit this engine? I really like the idea of eliminating the jackshaft. Simpler and easier is better for me. Im still on learning.

 

[Mr.B.]

I'm sure you can order a Comet to fit anything.

My personal experience with one was on the 200cc predecessor to the HF 212 and I am quite pleased with the results!

It’s quick and fast with a Mikuni carb on a otherwise stock engine.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3QSAK17lR4

Overall it was a pretty inexpensive build (way more than $250 though, Ha!)

I modified a freebee Tomos moped hub and fabbed my own engine mounts.

 

[anota]

Thats an amazing build. I think Ill go for the engine and put the time into it to get it how I want. Usually I put the 2 strokes on and build them around the frame but this time I want the engine looking good too. Am I going to have a fab a mount or can I go to that gokart site and get one??

 

[Ragnarok]

What do you think about this??

CHEAP and powerful! Getting into an engine at this price would clear up all the funds to get a solid clutch/ jackshaft

http://providence.craigslist.org/tls/4486103952.html

That Is a very good deal yes....make sure when looking at engines....the shaft is straight not tapered.

I can post urls for parts/engines from my research if you like?

 

[Mr.B.]

I can’t offer advise about the mounting kits that are available, I’ve always taken the diy approach and I’m just not familiar with the options.

But one good thing about a bolt on kit would be the fact that you’re not permanently altering a nice vintage bike.

-Kirk

 

[Ragnarok]

I'm sure you can order a Comet to fit anything.

My personal experience with one was on the 200cc predecessor to the HF 212 and I am quite pleased with the results!

It’s quick and fast with a Mikuni carb on a otherwise stock engine.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3QSAK17lR4

Overall it was a pretty inexpensive build (way more than $250 though, Ha!)

I modified a freebee Tomos moped hub and fabbed my own engine mounts.

Very nice build there! glad you provided the youtube link as well...excellent demonstration of the comet system on a bike. BTW love the seat arrangement to...very Harleyish

 

[Mr.B.]

If you’re interested here’s the build thread-

http://motorbicycling.com/showthread.php?t=37029

But that’s just my approach, there are so many good options to build nowadays that I recommend doing a lot of research first!

Although I would recommend checking out the Craigslist engine right away, if it’s in good condition it won’t last long at that price!

-Kirk

 

[anota]

I would love a parts list if you could do that!! im going to call the guy up now and see if I can get it bought today!! I can always sit on it and start stripping it down.

Do used Comets come up at all? Again cheaper is better but I also really like the look of it




****Update*****

Buying engine tomorrow!

Ill only be into it for $40 so I can always sell it off and get my money back if im in over my head

 

[Mr.B.]

Honestly I’m not sure my parts list would be very helpful since I did so many extra custom touches-

For just one example I machined a longer secondary shaft for the Comet and ran it though a supporting pillow block bearing so I could get both chains on the right side. That's actually a lot of work just for the sake of style.

With the correct rear hub that wouldn’t be necessary.

-Kirk

 

[Ragnarok]

I would love a parts list if you could do that!!

Do used Comets come up at all? Again cheaper is better but I also really like the look of it.



OK so here goes:

http://www.brandnewengines.com/GC19...0s5GY7w3zqXp5nD0CWDLn38GBolkxqQUPSNn0FmLw_wcB

http://www.smallenginewarehouse.com/LH358XA-34-Adj-NT.html

This one may be the best buy....

http://www.smallenginewarehouse.com/searchresults.html?search=tecumseh 10 hp

http://www.mfgsupply.com/gomini/gom...lutchtorqtav30/gominiclutchtorqtav30kits.html

http://www.mfgsupply.com/gomini/gominicontrols/gominicontrolshand.html

A source for many parts...

http://www.gokartsupply.com/

If you are patient, you may be able to find some things as you have done today with that Honda engine you are acquiring now.

 

[SlowBalt]

The GC160 is too talk for that frame. The harbor freight 79cc is $80 with coupon. Just sign up for their flyer.

 

[Ragnarok]

I would love a parts list if you could do that!!


I forgot this URL Anota:

http://custommotoredbicycles.com/

She has sprockets, wheels, conversion kit, disc brake stuff etc. etc. etc.

Prices really are not all that bad either.....

 

[anota]

Love that site. Why is the honda too tall? If i can get a wide crank and deep mount it wont fit??

I have 14" of clearance. If I can get a wide crank and small chainring? Slowbalt your probably right and maybe ill hang onto the engine for the mountain bike i wanted to built with the deep U

 

[SlowBalt]

I believe the gc160 is just over 13"tall without a mount.

 

[anota]

On honda is say 13"! I've seen alot of people put heads on them that are much shorter probably shortening it half an inch up to an inch so when I get it to I see if I can get it in there

 

[Mr.B.]

I would still buy that engine at that price if it’s in good condition.

Perhaps it could somehow be made to fit, and if not you could still resell it at a profit to help fund another one...

-Kirk

 

[Ragnarok]

Anota,

You may have seen this already I don't know....but might be worth having a loook.

http://youtu.be/8Zk-QIZpVLI

 

[anota]

im in love with that build! Same engine but he makes it look KILLER! That was my plan slowly to make it look like that. I just dont no where or how he got that head.

He just has a lot of clearance on that frame so maybe ill cut up the Higgins and get someone the weld the frame with the deep U

I could put the honda on that and put that 2 stroke on this--- but only if it doesnt fit

 

[Ragnarok]

im in love with that build! Same engine but he makes it look KILLER! That was my plan slowly to make it look like that. I just dont no where or how he got that head.


Anota I don't think he purchased a head. what he did was make a rocker box (valve cover) to replace the stock tin and give it a flathead look! He may have machined the head also not sure....Perhaps you could ask him yourself.

I looked him up. You can send a message here: https://www.youtube.com/user/vrgt2003/about

 

[Mr.B.]

Mike is Forum member vrgt2003 here (although not active for a few years).

But here's his build thread for inspiration...

http://motorbicycling.com/showthread.php?t=11098&highlight=dixie

-Kirk