Moto Bike project

[SlowBalt]

I've ben fooling around with this one as a pedal bike for a wile, but I had always intended to motorize it. It took me forever to find a seat post .
It originally had a reducer that went from 13/16 to 5/8 that was missing .
I looked for a long time and eventually gave up. After some further research I discovered early bmx bikes use a 20mm post that fits these frame without the reducer.
I decided to finally get to work on my first round tank.
I started with some mild steel tube and some flat sheet stock to cap the angles.

 

[SlowBalt]

 

[rustycase]

Nice looking bicycle, and I like the tank!
Great work!
Thanks for posting the pics
rc

 

[Bryson England]

Cool. Like that.

 

[ChopperDave]

Looking Good...

 

[chainmaker]

great looking bike so far, what do you thing you will be going with for motor set-up?

 

[waistofhumanspace]

That tank ROCKS! "especially when its off the bike!" lol way cool build I hope you show more of it soon!

 

[SlowBalt]

great looking bike so far, what do you thing you will be going with for motor set-up?

The same type of China girl that's on my board track bike.
I'm most likely going to put this one up for sale when I finish it.

 

[SlowBalt]

Just finished painting and mounting the tank.

 

[curtisfox]

Love that tank and the rest as far as that goes. Can't wait to see the rest of the build...........Curt

 

[Allen_Wrench]

Yeah, lookin' good so far. Keep us posted. We'll be watchin'.

 

[SlowBalt]

Well i found out some info on my frame and fork. Turns out it's actually meant for the older 28" wheels. I believe it falls into the mid to late 20's
I realized this when I tried to mount the new fenders. I had to make some steel adapters to space the fenders to fit the 26" powder coated wheels i bought for the project .
It took an extra day to mount them ,But i think it all looks good now.
It's always something with an antique build.

With any luck the motor should be in tomorrow .
and then the fun starts.

 

[SlowBalt]

It lives. I just gave it a 20mi shakedown ride.

 

[SlowBalt]

For sale
http://motorbicycling.com/showthread.php?t=39256

 

[Allen_Wrench]

It lives. I just gave it a 20mi shakedown ride.

Didn't wanna climb off right away, did ya?

Can't blame you. She's a beauty.

 

[Tinsmith]

Nicely done Mr SlowBalt! You should take that to the next get together at the track in MD and show it off. Dan

 

[SlowBalt]

Nicely done Mr SlowBalt! You should take that to the next get together at the track in MD and show it off. Dan

I'd like to ,but I'd be worried with 2 bikes hanging off the back of the car all that way.

 

[truckd]

I had forgotten about this thread but looking at lurkers thread I now have a renewed interest in this bike and especially since I'm building one of this style and time period
I love this bike thanks! for sharing it with us