Venice Ruff Cycles Chopper Build

[Venice Motor Bikes]

I just scored a Ruff Cycles frame & some wide custom wheels with a front Shimano roller brake... I'm thinking this bike will be a perfect platform for a 212cc Predator engine.

My plan is to powder coat it something special & install a custom gas tank... I'll post more pics as it happens.

 

[maniac57]

Very nice platform for a big block build!
Lots of pics!

 

[bairdco]

that thing looks huge! nice setup.

 

[buba]

good score norm

I have been thinking of a small production run of such frames /bassman/ruff tango like
with the drop out option of their recent models

heavy gauge and super gussets

we have seen a part of motorized bicycle world become ---
motorcycles with pedals so at the same time thinking the same work on motorcycle frames/tubing ends up being a *****'in possibility!!!!

the recent anaheim easy rider show was won by the guys on melrose avenue --
powersports
lean- mean- super machine cost around 40k-50k

my wife's momma and brother leave LA this monday--got me some chopping and bopping to do

 

[silverbear]

Signing on for another great build...
SB

 

[Venice Motor Bikes]

I did a minor build up of the Ruff Cycles frame... I added a Felt fork & some 'apes'.

What do you think?

 

[runnermike]

That ride looks sick!! Are you going to have room for chain clearance with those wide rims?

 

[Venice Motor Bikes]

Yes, it's going to have plenty of room for a chain.


I've decided to use a Honda GX160 4-stroke engine that I've been saving for something special.

Here's a quick mock-up pic with Clubman bars.

 

[chainmaker]

Nice looking bike, following the build.

 

[Tang]

Nice bike so far. I'm a long for the ride.



Tang

The trail life for me.

 

[runnermike]

Any update on the bike Norm?

 

[Venice Motor Bikes]

Here's a little update... A customer gave me a deposit on it & I have to build it with a dark blue frame & all chrome parts.

Right now I'm waiting on a new set of polished 26" Felt wheels to arrive.
After I get the wheels all set up, I can figure out the proper engine offset & weld up the engine mounts.

 

[Venice Motor Bikes]

The new 26" polished Felt wheels arrived today!

Next I'll lace a disc brake hub into the front wheel.

 

[buba]

what a great bike you have going there Norm!!!!

super package!!!

 

[Venice Motor Bikes]

I took apart the new front Felt wheel & laced in a Shimano disc brake hub.
Now I'm just waiting on the matching (slightly larger) rear tire to continue.

 

[Venice Motor Bikes]

Here's a quick pic of it with the polished Felt wheels & new Michelin tires... It's now ready to start designing the custom 212cc motor mounts.

 

[Tang]

Looks good so far.

Tang

The trail life for me.

 

[butchl]

That looks great!

 

[runnermike]

Any update Norm?

 

[Wild Bill]

Great so far! I like the looks of the Michelins.