Rat bobber
- Thread starter RAT ROD
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The TIRES and WHEELS are 4 inch wide and ride so smooth. To answer the ENGINE question I just put this and that on from my junk box to get the overall look, the valves and head came from a 4 cylender Wisconson chipper motor. The faux crank case/engine mount I had lazer cut then add weld caps and the like on as needed...hope that helps THANKS for the questions...DAVE
Very nice work! Looks like when spring stretched by moving lever it releases the belt tension to sheave and is in sort of neutral?
I see a tank by the crankcase, but also the gas tank tubular form up on the frame. What is the one by the crankcase for or is it faux look?
MT
I see a tank by the crankcase, but also the gas tank tubular form up on the frame. What is the one by the crankcase for or is it faux look?
MT
It's a tool box for starter rope and stuff all tho I have only had need for tools once on another bike, but it's good insurance....DAVE
The TANK is made from a 4in x12 in steel tubing with weld caps...cheap and simple to weld up. Thanks for the question DAVE
For anyone else's sake they look like your tank cut in half with a hanging bracket attached, so all one would have to do is weld them end to endand patch a couple small holes.
Don't know how to post pictures........................Curt
I know you mentioned pull start rope but are you also thinking about a kick start ?
I've been working with one-way needle bearings, first one worked a few weeks then ate it's self. Second try seems to work like gangbusters. I had to rebuild the whole darn thing but now I've learned how not to make a kickstart.
http://www.bocabearings.com/bearing...arings/19252/0-7500x1-0000x1-0000-rcb121616fs
Just in case any one was looking for one.
I've been working with one-way needle bearings, first one worked a few weeks then ate it's self. Second try seems to work like gangbusters. I had to rebuild the whole darn thing but now I've learned how not to make a kickstart.
http://www.bocabearings.com/bearing...arings/19252/0-7500x1-0000x1-0000-rcb121616fs
Just in case any one was looking for one.
I really love this bike ! The fat tires make it look very motorcycley.
Did you have to scratch build those forks to accept the wide tires?
Also, you mentioned a new owner. Do you mind me asking how much it would cost to own a bike like that made by you?
This is one of my favorite bikes on the forum.
Gilbert
Did you have to scratch build those forks to accept the wide tires?
Also, you mentioned a new owner. Do you mind me asking how much it would cost to own a bike like that made by you?
This is one of my favorite bikes on the forum.
Gilbert
whats the head on that thing
i have been using the gx200 and love the power and smoothness of them
the next build ill be using the subaru version an ex21 with ex17 head.
great build.
i have been using the gx200 and love the power and smoothness of them
the next build ill be using the subaru version an ex21 with ex17 head.
great build.