And yeah i never exceeded more then a very fast running pace on the test run, but i couldnt get the smile off my face........ wohoooo indeed.
WELL DONE! Congratulations on getting mobile under power.And yeah i never exceeded more then a very fast running pace on the test run, but i couldnt get the smile off my face........ wohoooo indeed.
WELL DONE! Congratulations on getting mobile under power.
I've been following your progress for a while. You have done a very good job of addressing the technicalities involved in this type of project.
Have you considered using the aluminium mower hand grip on the end of your clutch lever? it's a nice, period looking piece.
I have a Victa powered project bike underway. More of a vintage touring look than a board track racer.
I'm in Brissy too. Hope to see you out there someday.
Daryl
I plan not to paint it, but let it rust to a point im comfortable then either keep it oiled or flat clear it. I like that old look. I know i will have shiny wheels and tyres on an old rusty bike. But thats what im after, much like you see with ratrods....OUTSTANDING !
Great news, Harry!
You have done excellent work, both in the design work, and fabrication!
The progression of your pics shows improvement in your skills as it goes along!
Just some thoughts along the way... From my not-so-comfortable armchair!
I think you should take it apart and use up 1 rattle can of cheapo spray paint on things to keep them from rusting while you get things dialed in...
How did your 'clutch' tensioner function for you?
Please tell us what belts you have used!!!
Will the length of the throw for your clutch lever be sufficient?
Seems very short to me...
Dropouts....
Whew! Pretty shakey having a novice welder doing critical welds on something such as that. Failure could be spectacular. NOT good.
Rather than the cut n' chop, I would have advised you cut newly designed brackets from steel and weld or braze them to the tubes.
I also would have advised a seriously long axle adjustment slot WITH adjustment bolts to keep the axle from moving under power.
Your tank... must be a very good welder to fab a tank that does not require tank sealer. Even IF I were a good welder, I would plan on using tank sealer to avoid he probability of a pinhole leak, on down the road, ruining my paintwork!
For apt guys... why not get a lunchbox welder?
Here's pics of mine... in it's case, and showing it's guts, which seem to me are as good as anything out there in it's class, and better than most, even.
It could be used off any good 20amp 110v circuit, but better off a 30amp 220v dryer circuit.
Best
rc