Now when you are done you need to ride your bike to the guy who bent your pipe to show him the way the bike ended up. I'm sure he would love to see it!
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I know that's what I am obligated to do. (Just another reason I can't wait to see the in-frame tank done and installed.) The people at the local hardware store have seen quite a bit of me, and most now know the bike's story. They all asked to see it when it was done. A couple of the guys at NAPA asked the same thing. They wanted to see where these various parts were going. And up at Bicycle Garage at Indy they wanted to see this motorized bike I've been buying the occasional part for. So, once the in-frame tank is in, at the first sign of good weather on a weekend, I'll be out cruising my old haunts and showing off the bike. I say go for it. Show her off.
I have hit a bit of a wall. I went to mount the engine today as the frame is completely finished. But then I tried to get perfect chain alignment. That is the problem. With the GTC torque converter the engine will have to be offset. But not by a little bit, a WHOLE LOT! to get proper alignment the engine had to be almost completely out of the frame towards the right. This will make it very unstable. I have been thinking about hacking up the CVT but that is the last thing I want to do.
I mainly need to move the sprocket from next to the pulley to the axle support area
I mainly need to move the sprocket from next to the pulley to the axle support area
How about some photo`s so we can all have a go at working this out for you.
And are you taking you bike to Armadale on the 27th? All the best Keith
And are you taking you bike to Armadale on the 27th? All the best Keith
here are some pics. I finished the intake and am really happy with where it places the carb
The gearbox pictures are pretty explanatory. The cog needs to go where the bearing support is
The gearbox pictures are pretty explanatory. The cog needs to go where the bearing support is
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I didn't measure it, but the engine was completely out of the frame. All in order to get the right chain alignment
I hear you Brother. The guys at the local Ace hardware know me by name, lol. I could do a commercial for themI know that's what I am obligated to do. (Just another reason I can't wait to see the in-frame tank done and installed.) The people at the local hardware store have seen quite a bit of me, and most now know the bike's story. They all asked to see it when it was done. A couple of the guys at NAPA asked the same thing. They wanted to see where these various parts were going. And up at Bicycle Garage at Indy they wanted to see this motorized bike I've been buying the occasional part for. So, once the in-frame tank is in, at the first sign of good weather on a weekend, I'll be out cruising my old haunts and showing off the bike. I say go for it. Show her off.
So much torque you can lift the front tire at launch and rocket up to 50mph. IS THE CVT EVEN NECESSARY? I don't think so.
so maybe leave the CVT out of the equation? so you can get your motor sitting more centrally?
It doesnt sound ideal to me, to have it offset so much, it will change the stability of the bike won't it?
It doesnt sound ideal to me, to have it offset so much, it will change the stability of the bike won't it?
I really do want to run the CVT seeing as I already bought it and I payed for the shipping. I would consider running Pat's system, but then that would mean even more costs.
Today I made a rear stand for the bike. It seems to work pretty well. Also finished grinding down the new loop
Today I made a rear stand for the bike. It seems to work pretty well. Also finished grinding down the new loop
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well it sounds like you better find a way then Whitey...
yeah that loop has a very nice smooth bend to it
thanks for the comments everyone. I am very happy with the final bend. Today I went to the bearing shop and bought 2 flanged bearings. They are now bolted either side of the CVT plate. Then I was able to move the cog to the inside of the plate allowing the engine to be centered in the frame. I also went and bought some chain, nice heavy duty 420 chain. I tried 410 and it just wasn't wide enough to fit over the drive cog. After hanging the engine in the frame with everything lined up it was evident that I just won't be able to pedal the bike. There is now space for a chainring, but there is no space for an extended axle, the CVT only just overlaps the centre of the bottom bracket. I will be getting another BB to weld in a different space.
As usual I forgot to take the camera to the workshop. I will upload some pictures tomorrow.
Oh I would like to thank CCC for coming up with the idea of using flange bearings on the CVT
As usual I forgot to take the camera to the workshop. I will upload some pictures tomorrow.
Oh I would like to thank CCC for coming up with the idea of using flange bearings on the CVT
I like the smooth bends also Whitey. What do you estimate the total length from outside rubber to outside rubber will be?