build # 2

[dash]

getting real close with this one! my good freind and i are building this one using supper thick steel this frame is bullet prof! i was going to use the rear half off a donner bike but it was way to long, im glad i did cause i will have no worries about the frame ever bending i got the forks from a local bike shop,they are perfect 3 plates and thick steel preaty good for 10 bucks the steer tube was 3/4 to long so i had to section it but well worth the work. i want this one to resemble the emblem bordtrack racer.

 

[dash]

this is the look im going for nice,simple and supper rad! should get close but i dont think i could do the seat,think i will stay with my brooks knck off.

 

[silverbear]

That Emblem is a beauty and well worth aspiring to as a build goal. I've never heard of it before, but don't know a lot about the early motorcycles beyond the usual suspects... Indian, Harley, Excelsior. I recall seeing a Lake in a photo. What do you know about it? When and where was it made? Love that blue!
SB

 

[dash]

silverbear i cant find any info on the bike but it sure is a nice looking bike!

 

[dash]

some info i found

 

[corgi1]

The blue emblem bike is sharp,,,,I thought ,when looking at the third pic ,you were going suspention

 

[silverbear]

some info i found

Wow, a top speed of 65mph with a 7 hsp motor. Its an interesting machine for sure. Thanks!
SB

 

[Mr.B.]

Here's a couple of links to Emblem...

HowStuffWorks "1910 Emblem"

HowStuffWorks "1915 Emblem Twin"

From the "How Stuff Works" site, lots of other cool (mostly street) early cycles to be seen there.

(OT) I especially the 1914 Thor!

-Kirk

 

[dash]

we did a little more work last night i dont know if i can get it closer what do you think ? please let me know because after i get the tank done we are going to set up jigs and make a few for sale maby

 

[GearNut]

I think that you have done excellent!

 

[dash]

thanks gearnut the motor kit should be here in 2 weeks thanks to my buddy,all i need is some worksman rims,we got the seat mounted and rode it around tonight i can not belive how cumfy the leather seat is

 

[CousinVinny]

Coming along great Dash, whats the plan gonna be for the engine ? -Vinny

 

[dash]

well i got a briggs 3.5 i would like to use but i haven't decided how to go about the gear reduction. maby i will try it on the next one.my buddy orderd a 2010 49cc grubee for it, shoud be here soon.

 

[dash]

hey guys i got the tank built, it came out good i got a little carried away with the grinder so i had to do some bondo work but its strait as a eagles turd now, just have to kreem the tank and wait on the grubee

 

[corgi1]

nice looking tank.....looks like it fits perfect

 

[dash]

thanks corgi1, but i cant take all the credit i used some ideas from barely awake, if i could, i would buy that guy a beer for sure!!

 

[GearNut]

I agree, the tank fits very well.

You are going to have a sweet looking ride when you are finished!

 

[silverbear]

Looking good. That tank will hold a fair amount of gas, too. How much do you think?
SB

 

[dash]

ok so i got the motor in but cant figure out how to eliminate the crappy tensioner without rebuilding the chain stays,their is not enough room between the tire and frame to run the chain directly unless you guys have any ideas?

 

[corgi1]

is there enough clearance for the lower chain run too go forward under the chain stay and back up too the motor by the crank arm??