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[Animatronicus]

Yeah man this thing is bad ass. Is that shifter to adjust the position of the pedals?

 

[RAT ROD]

Sorry no it's like an in and out box to tension the final drive belt.

 

[butchl]

What did you do to make the engine look like that?

 

[RAT ROD]

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

 

[MEASURE TWICE]

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

 

[RAT ROD]

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

 

[el Diablo Guapo]

Dood! What is that tank?

That is a good looking bike!

 

[RAT ROD]

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

 

[curtisfox]

Know what else would work is i picked up some track light cans at thrift store. They nice round dome on the ends and just a couple small mounting hole to weld shut,just put two end to end ......................Curt

 

[RAT ROD]

Can u put up some pics of those can lites thanks dave

 

[curtisfox]

Sent you a PM

 

[curtisfox]

Can u put up some pics of those can lites thanks 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

 

[Heretic]

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.

 

[RAT ROD]

Thats cool but i'm going electric star on my next build.... Thanks

 

[jazz2561]

This thing is steampunk to the max> I love it.

 

[Mr.B.]

Nice little scooter! Steampunk to the Mad Max!

-Kirk

 

[RAT ROD]

Bike is gone to new owner today so a couple of pics in paint

 

[Trey]

Very, very cool. Lot's of interesting stuff.
Thanks for sharing!

 

[Gbrebes]

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

 

[ElGallo]

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.