NEW BUILD: Micargi Royal with Predator 212cc
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I found a stretch cruiser frame (the one with the bondo tank) for $189, plus $59 shipping to PR. I thought this was a good overall price, for us! The Fuhua Group, at Yahoo stores: http://store.fuhuastore.com
Starting to come together. Just 2 packages missing and on the way here.
This is how the engine will be mounted. unlike everybody else, I wanted to install it horizontal and it seems very much possible with this huge frame. The new position of the pedals work too but obviously I need wide cranks. I am even able to use the tank of the engine without altering the frame in the top. This is great because the tank is pretty big and fits good on the engine, plus it covers the engine a little.
I am thinking of look for some rubber parts to use between the mounting plate and the engine to minimize vibrations. Maybe from old car tires or anything I will find lying around in the mechanic place where I weld it. I bought high grade screws today to mount everything. Im exited to have this thing working.
This is how the engine will be mounted. unlike everybody else, I wanted to install it horizontal and it seems very much possible with this huge frame. The new position of the pedals work too but obviously I need wide cranks. I am even able to use the tank of the engine without altering the frame in the top. This is great because the tank is pretty big and fits good on the engine, plus it covers the engine a little.
I am thinking of look for some rubber parts to use between the mounting plate and the engine to minimize vibrations. Maybe from old car tires or anything I will find lying around in the mechanic place where I weld it. I bought high grade screws today to mount everything. Im exited to have this thing working.
Very interesting. I honestly would never have thought about that bike as a build. But I have to admit, I really like what your doing.
I wonder what stem and handle bar are on the bike in the pic?
I wonder what stem and handle bar are on the bike in the pic?
This was an exiting day. 5 hours cutting and welding. Not only we made a badass engine mount, we also changed the angle of the fork more aggressive to the front. Pics coming soon! 
Im about to install the engine now on the mount. I just wanted to upload a preview of the work from today. The engine mount (little hard to see on this pic but later I will post more of that) and the aggressive front so the fork have a different angle to the the bike a little longer and at the same time the handlebar is closer. Looks amazing!
Wow another person from the island. I didnt expcted that
Here some more pics. My phone camera seems messed up, so they are a little blurry but I wanted to take some pictures anyways to document some of the work:
The rear sprocket/ Not quiet sure yet if and how this will work, but in general the idea to go through both sides of the hub is good.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/169457_367683809991867_1671892780_o.jpg
The biggest problem I have are the 3inch wide tires and the chains
Here some more pics. My phone camera seems messed up, so they are a little blurry but I wanted to take some pictures anyways to document some of the work:
The rear sprocket/ Not quiet sure yet if and how this will work, but in general the idea to go through both sides of the hub is good.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/169457_367683809991867_1671892780_o.jpg
The biggest problem I have are the 3inch wide tires and the chains
We used the rest of the tubes from the pedals as basis to install a plate below the actual mounting plate.
And here the fun begins.
Mount done and looking great!
And here the fun begins.
Mount done and looking great!
Here a shot from below the mount.:
Changing the angle of the front fork was another thing I had planned. IT came out really nice too but I have to test yet how it works actually driving it. But with this little detail that took almost 2 hours of work alone, the build will be unique. The bike will be longer, while the handlebar comes a little closer to the seat, which makes it possible for me to use a straight handlebar and will be in a lying position on the bike.
The result - we decided to weld it very strong especially at this place for more security and to prevent braking of the frame. I will get hydraulic forks in a while but that doesn't chance the facts that the streets here are really bad (unless we have elections or Obama comes to visit....)
Changing the angle of the front fork was another thing I had planned. IT came out really nice too but I have to test yet how it works actually driving it. But with this little detail that took almost 2 hours of work alone, the build will be unique. The bike will be longer, while the handlebar comes a little closer to the seat, which makes it possible for me to use a straight handlebar and will be in a lying position on the bike.
The result - we decided to weld it very strong especially at this place for more security and to prevent braking of the frame. I will get hydraulic forks in a while but that doesn't chance the facts that the streets here are really bad (unless we have elections or Obama comes to visit....)
When I arrived in my house after welding all day I was surprised by all the missing packages with the last parts to complete the bike. Looked like Christmas
This is the clutch I chose. Not sure yet if it was the right choice but at least its the heavy duty choice:
Here the link to the clutch:
http://www.bmikarts.com/item/Hilliard-Extreme-Duty-34-Clutch-12T-35-404600-6514
Best part: Back home and putting everything together:
The engine and the weight balance is in the absolute perfect position in the frame just as hoped. The weight on the front wheel is almost equal to the wight in the rear - something I planned to do so not all the weight will be on the rear wheel like my old bike since it have to hold my weight as well.
This is the clutch I chose. Not sure yet if it was the right choice but at least its the heavy duty choice:
Here the link to the clutch:
http://www.bmikarts.com/item/Hilliard-Extreme-Duty-34-Clutch-12T-35-404600-6514
Best part: Back home and putting everything together:
The engine and the weight balance is in the absolute perfect position in the frame just as hoped. The weight on the front wheel is almost equal to the wight in the rear - something I planned to do so not all the weight will be on the rear wheel like my old bike since it have to hold my weight as well.
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This is the current state:
The problem I am facing now is that the engine still have to be moved further to the left because the jackshaft is too wide on the inside and I cant get the JS out sprocket aligned with the rear wheel even though we tried to install the engine in the perfect position. I have 2 options: Either I install another mounting plate on top on the current one so I can go further to the outside with the engine, or I customize the jackshaft itself, but the space I have here is extremely tight for the chains. Obviously every build has its little problems and I would have been surprised if there wasnt any
So far so good!
I will later that day have the night of h#ll due a flash burning of my eyes. Apparently I looked at the light too long and burned my eyes with UV light. Totally not fun the experience...
The problem I am facing now is that the engine still have to be moved further to the left because the jackshaft is too wide on the inside and I cant get the JS out sprocket aligned with the rear wheel even though we tried to install the engine in the perfect position. I have 2 options: Either I install another mounting plate on top on the current one so I can go further to the outside with the engine, or I customize the jackshaft itself, but the space I have here is extremely tight for the chains. Obviously every build has its little problems and I would have been surprised if there wasnt any
So far so good!
I will later that day have the night of h#ll due a flash burning of my eyes. Apparently I looked at the light too long and burned my eyes with UV light. Totally not fun the experience...
awesome build! this bike is going to be a thumper!
following closely as my next build will not be using a china girl!
following closely as my next build will not be using a china girl!
Thank you Im having a headache with some details with chain alignment but the worst part is done.
Im having a headache with some details with chain alignment but the worst part is done.
How far are the chains off or the engine?This is the current state:
The problem I am facing now is that the engine still have to be moved further to the left because the jackshaft is too wide on the inside and I cant get the JS out sprocket aligned with the rear wheel even though we tried to install the engine in the perfect position. I have 2 options: Either I install another mounting plate on top on the current one so I can go further to the outside with the engine, or I customize the jackshaft itself, but the space I have here is extremely tight for the chains. Obviously every build has its little problems and I would have been surprised if there wasnt any
So far so good!
I will later that day have the night of h#ll due a flash burning of my eyes. Apparently I looked at the light too long and burned my eyes with UV light. Totally not fun the experience...