I have been wanting to start a project lately that will give me something to do that doesn't exactly break the bank like my restorations I am doing.
I am really wanting to build a vintage looking motor cycle, I'm talking early Indian and Harley Davidson style engine equipped bicycles. I found a fairly close looking frame that could pass for this build over at Kings Motor Bikes for $130. Only thing is I looked on their site and I couldn't find any front forks. Id preferably like to get some front forks that are sprung to make this a little easier to drive on the street.
The other thing is I cant exactly find any fender listings for this frame surely there is a way to place fenders on these frames.
I am very new to this so if anyone can offer any help Id greatly appreciate it.
~Update~
Ive been doing some reading in the last hour or so and I see that Kings Motor Bikes have a bike kit for $499 that comes with everything minus the engine. Only thing is I was thinking of piecing the bike together but now I'm not sure what would be more cost effective.
https://www.kingsmotorbikes.com/col...zed-bicycle-diy-bike-only?variant=14460941572
The above is what I am looking at. But I am not sure if the drum brakes would be enough for me. I also don't care for the seat style and the handle bars I might change out as well.
So far my list of what I am looking at doing is as follows.
GT Frame
Double Springer Fork
160mm Front and Rear Disc brakes (not sure if the drum brakes including with the kit above would be enough for stopping the bike with speeds up to 30 mph)
12v Generator (want to run a vintage style headlight)
30mm dual air intake pipe (not sure on this thinking I might do this as I am leaning towards doing a high compression 2 cycle build)
I am really wanting to build a vintage looking motor cycle, I'm talking early Indian and Harley Davidson style engine equipped bicycles. I found a fairly close looking frame that could pass for this build over at Kings Motor Bikes for $130. Only thing is I looked on their site and I couldn't find any front forks. Id preferably like to get some front forks that are sprung to make this a little easier to drive on the street.
The other thing is I cant exactly find any fender listings for this frame surely there is a way to place fenders on these frames.
I am very new to this so if anyone can offer any help Id greatly appreciate it.
~Update~
Ive been doing some reading in the last hour or so and I see that Kings Motor Bikes have a bike kit for $499 that comes with everything minus the engine. Only thing is I was thinking of piecing the bike together but now I'm not sure what would be more cost effective.
https://www.kingsmotorbikes.com/col...zed-bicycle-diy-bike-only?variant=14460941572
The above is what I am looking at. But I am not sure if the drum brakes would be enough for me. I also don't care for the seat style and the handle bars I might change out as well.
So far my list of what I am looking at doing is as follows.
GT Frame
Double Springer Fork
160mm Front and Rear Disc brakes (not sure if the drum brakes including with the kit above would be enough for stopping the bike with speeds up to 30 mph)
12v Generator (want to run a vintage style headlight)
30mm dual air intake pipe (not sure on this thinking I might do this as I am leaning towards doing a high compression 2 cycle build)
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