Hey Guys!
I've been researching like crazy on what I'm going to use for my BTR tribute bike. Of course, I would love to go for a shopping spree at Sportsman Flyer and be done with it but my budget is limited. This is my first ever motor bike build but believe in doing things right the first time.
Here's my scenario:
I bought a 1952 Road Master frame and fork to use and found a good deal on another vintage bike for parts. Here's a pic of what I have so far in my build:
The next item on my list was some heavy duty wheels I'm planning on an all black build and was about to pee my pants when I found a black workman front and rear drums wheel set through craigslist. Further communication with the seller revealed that he bought him and his wife workman cycles and they have never ridden them. His wife's was complete but his lacked a few parts. Turns out that he had never actually put together his bike and when they moved lost the box of the missing parts!
Here's a pic of the M2600 with the black wheels.
When I went to go look at the wheels, I ended up buying both bikes for about $75 more than I budgeted for the wheels with the hopes of piecing together some stuff and selling what I don't need of the woman's worksman (which also has front and rear drums).
Here's my question: Should I use the Road Master or Worksman M2600 frame? If it was an INB, I wouldn't be asking the question because I like the looks of the bend in the top tube. On the other hand, I love the curve in the down tube on the road master. I'd love to modify the Worksman into a 4" stretch and loop lug style but don't have the expertise or welding skills.
Thoughts? Advice? Experience?
Btw, I know I can't use the rear drums with a left side sprocket (Thanks Sportscar Pat for clarifying) but will most likely use a shift kit and eventually upgrade the rear hub to a three speed. I plan on using the 49cc HS kit for this build.
Thanks in advance for your advice. You guys rock!
Keith
I've been researching like crazy on what I'm going to use for my BTR tribute bike. Of course, I would love to go for a shopping spree at Sportsman Flyer and be done with it but my budget is limited. This is my first ever motor bike build but believe in doing things right the first time.
Here's my scenario:
I bought a 1952 Road Master frame and fork to use and found a good deal on another vintage bike for parts. Here's a pic of what I have so far in my build:
The next item on my list was some heavy duty wheels I'm planning on an all black build and was about to pee my pants when I found a black workman front and rear drums wheel set through craigslist. Further communication with the seller revealed that he bought him and his wife workman cycles and they have never ridden them. His wife's was complete but his lacked a few parts. Turns out that he had never actually put together his bike and when they moved lost the box of the missing parts!
Here's a pic of the M2600 with the black wheels.
When I went to go look at the wheels, I ended up buying both bikes for about $75 more than I budgeted for the wheels with the hopes of piecing together some stuff and selling what I don't need of the woman's worksman (which also has front and rear drums).
Here's my question: Should I use the Road Master or Worksman M2600 frame? If it was an INB, I wouldn't be asking the question because I like the looks of the bend in the top tube. On the other hand, I love the curve in the down tube on the road master. I'd love to modify the Worksman into a 4" stretch and loop lug style but don't have the expertise or welding skills.
Thoughts? Advice? Experience?
Btw, I know I can't use the rear drums with a left side sprocket (Thanks Sportscar Pat for clarifying) but will most likely use a shift kit and eventually upgrade the rear hub to a three speed. I plan on using the 49cc HS kit for this build.
Thanks in advance for your advice. You guys rock!
Keith
