I put a slant head 66cc motor on my ratrod today and it just fit. I fabed up a motor mount for the front and just used the back mount the way it was supposed to. I didn't see a need to cut the frame at all. It was possibly the most fun I've ever had. I need to mod the carb, But it definitely fit.
Frame modification question
- Thread starter Mo'Beffah
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That's what I was told also. But I had this one purchased already and I almost like it in the middle. It's a little spaced out, my exhaust will fit and run with the frame perfectly, and it still kinda keeps the line with bar cut out. I would like to see a pic if you got.
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It's still a work in progress. I plan on tearing it down this weekend an painting and locktiteing everything.
I've been thinking of fabing up a gastank to fill a 1/3RD of that area. It would be good metal working practice for me.
That's a great idea corgi. I think I wanna keep it floating though. I font wanna clutter the space. But if I can weld the mounts some how I'm gonna. Hepcat I was searching on here fo' expansion chambers and a bile came up with a dabbed tank in a gap like that. It was so sick. Just peek around. I think my search keyword was expansion exhaust though.
MO..you could have a three way mount with a turn buckle from the top tube and hook to the intake with a bracket...if something happens you'll have a safe gaurd...good luck...Dennis
HEP...just checked your pic...those are some high apes...how is the steering?....you've seemed to have done a good job...with engine and frame...i've always liked that frame...is that a 36t sprocket kit...and did you have to use chain tensioner???thank you...Dennis
I got goofy high apes but I'm tall enough that they are comfortable for me. I debated putting shorter ones on it, but screw it. I used a 36 sprocket without a tensioner, but the bike chain is pretty lose. I'm waiting for a half link. It's really flat down here so I don't need a lot of torque, just speed. An I've had my bike up around 32 and then it gets kinda scary.
So you guys were right. I could easily not post anything and make like my mounts worked...but they didn't. Guess everything is stable until it breaks huh? Got a buddy to help me with the welds. I think it's awesome but he said if a real welder was to look at his welds he would laugh. They're not pretty but it's definately bonded together and connected on a lot of surface area of the frame. It took longer than expected and I didn't want to waste his day so we decided to weld the next mount later. I figure I could ride it as is now that one side is stable.....wrong. Broke my other mount. So bow I gotta wait to weld the other side. Bummer. But didn't want anyone trying what I did thinking it worked. Safe riding.
boy that was a learning process...you've done good...you went with your heart...take it easy when breaking in and let us know how things are going...thanks for sharing...Dennis