He doesn't show it that often. Usually just locally when it's convenient (and sometimes even free). He would probably answer any question you might have about his build. I will check with him and see if I can't get him on here.
Buddfab's Maytag Bike
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I have drooled over his videos hundreds of times, he would make a valuable member of this site, if he was to join us. We would love to have him!!!!!!!!!
I agree. The simple yet genius solutions to the many problems a Maytag powered bike could present are handled very asthetically and the robust construction makes it appear bulletproof. Like the timing advance, replacement flywheel on the opposite side, two tower coil, total loss ignition, carburetor choice and modification, fuel tank vent, the list goes on and on. It's just a great work of art.
Yes, this man is a wizard of building and fabrication. His "1905ish home made motorcycle" is amazing too.
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=1524299&d=1325458268
Budfab isn't just motorcycles. This is what he's building. Click on the left side photos if the bottom image is frozen on your screen.
Steve.
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Budfab isn't just motorcycles. This is what he's building. Click on the left side photos if the bottom image is frozen on your screen.
Steve.
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Ga-wha-hu uuuh <faint> I am amazed at that little tricar thingey!...
I realy wantto make one but looks like it woul be a bugger to fabricate
VW beetle front beam axle with rack and pinion steering adapted and what looks like a Honda CX500 80 degree V-twin shaft drive motorcycle with Cherry Bomb glasspacks back there....drool. Makes the old Maytag bike look like child's play (for him it probably was).
MHF
MHF
Just his "next" project. He's working on getting the body "covering" attached. This is a replica (with some latitude) of a Velorex. They had the tube frame that you see with a vinyl covering as the body. The originals are from Czechoslovakia and have a Jawa 350 motorcycle motor. John's is using the Honda 500CX. Model A front wheels. I've worked with him on some of my projects in his shop and he is truly amazing. He doesn't waste any time and just goes about the tasks required to get IT done.
I thought the wheels.looked.familaiar, theres a set of them hanging on the wall of my she's but my dad won't let me touch them
I know you're only talking about a VW single cylinder but i still couldnt help to think of you when i saw this absolutely beautiful v-twin using VW heads, cylinders, pistons and "other" parts and a British made Vickers lower casing. I thought you might want a look.
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And video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBfhgjn4En8&feature=player_embedded#!
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Boogerballs, any word from Mr. Buddenbaum on joining up and sharing some info on his Maytag build ?
Thanks
MHF