Cobra Cycles Flat Track Racer

[Lurker]

If you look at page 2 post #13 there is a diagram that explains how the engine is mounted. It is basically a mount made out of 1" square tubing that is welded to the bottom bracket, seat tube, and down tube. Then there is a engine brace (the silver part which is not in the diagram but can be seen in the photos) under that to tie it al together.

 

[cantona7]

If you look at page 2 post #13 there is a diagram that explains how the engine is mounted. It is basically a mount made out of 1" square tubing that is welded to the bottom bracket, seat tube, and down tube. Then there is a engine brace (the silver part which is not in the diagram but can be seen in the photos) under that to tie it al together.

Yep, thanks! somehow missed it.

 

[atombikes]

This build is fantastic! One question for clarity- is this a Honda engine or is it a Harbor Freight clone engine? Or something else? I believe after reading this thread that it is a true Honda but I'm not certain. I'm just wondering how you got the drivetrain tucked in so tight.

 

[Lurker]

The engine was a HF clone. The drive train was just dumb luck, hardly any of this bike was planned, it all just seemed to fall in place. I just took what I had and planned around that.

 

[cantona7]

Hi Lurker,

I am sorry to bug you again. I think it was discussed before briefly, but just wanted to confirm. The fork you used in this build, i know its mostly custom, but is it based on a certain fork? If so what fork did you use?

Thanks

 

[monark]

Oooooo,thats a sweet one! Well done! what frame is it?

 

[Lurker]

Thanks guys. The fork on this bike is just a basic "chopper" fork cut down with a truss welded to it. If you can't weld, the fork still looks pretty cool shortened.

The frame was a Nirve b2

 

[cantona7]

I watched the video of your bike on youtube and it sounds awesome. Did you take the governor out? or was it still in place.

thanks

 

[Lurker]

Thanks glad you liked the video. I will be posting more as soon as I get the new bike done. The engine is totally stock aside from the 22mm carb and custom exhaust. The exhaust in the video was only temporary, eventually changed it to a very short stubby pipe like some of the old harleys had. The shorter pipe had a much meaner raw sound to it. You can see it better in this photo.

 

[chainmaker]

Missed this one altogether, very nice build .