winter build off. electric cruiser

[tartosuc]

so i'm entering my bike in the winter buildoff...

since i'm a new member, i need 4 post before being able to post pics...stay in touch..

 

[tartosuc]

as some of you already know from other forums, i've been working on electrifying my rat fink to use as my daily commutter..it has worked quite good but i wanted battery setup lower and rear suspension.

 

[tartosuc]

so i started to build myself a complete frame from scratch.


the frame material used to be a bed frame...

 

[tartosuc]

this is my second welding project. I self tought myself this summer..s are not super nice but i'm getting better at it every day!

 

[tartosuc]

 

[tartosuc]

started the Battery rack

built the support for the pivot point of the swingarm,,right now it's not welded in place, it is butted inside and i can put it in place or take it out to build the swigarm and check the fit

 

[Bikeguy Joe]

When you decide what class you are entering it in, be sure to post the photos as thumbnails....thanks.

 

[tartosuc]

todays work.
finished most of the swingarm..now it needs a shock mount...

 

[turbo/chaos]

kikass man that shold be a nice one

 

[jimmybking]

low low low rider, sweet. i want a welder so bad and to know how to weld.

 

[tartosuc]

i did some work over the christmas period

I had to switch my coil spring shock for an air shock as my leverage ratio is to low for the springs that i have in stock...works good now

 

[tartosuc]

did lot of work lately, disc brake attachement, chain tensionner, paint etc...
I started assemby of the bike yesterday.
here's what it looks like today...theses bars wont work with that frame, it will be stup with cruiser moon bars and a different seat

 

[deacon]

I like this bike a lot///

 

[ebmvegan]

I am amazed at your talent and skill. Nice lines on the frame. Just simply genius.

 

[tartosuc]

I received some parts...the motor is functionnal...still need to put a chain and brake cable. power switch, fuse holder...also more finishing work on the battery box need to be done.

 

[Norman]

Really cool! If I may, call it the "Sleeper" out of sight good work.
Norman

 

[longhair]

Really cool! If I may, call it the "Sleeper" out of sight good work.
Norman

Awesom Dude, I'd paint it with rust!haha The more wrong lookin out of the norm the better! Killer work man!

 

[tartosuc]

worked on the wirering for main power switch/fuse and chanrger connection last night.

switch up is bike running, switch down is charging.

 

[Waspswatter]

Very nice. Inspiring!

 

[commander]

this is a very unique build Tart, you have a real talent for some artful insight into this design. have you any idea how fast or how far you will be able to travel on that amazing battery set up you have ?