Villiers Board track racer

[silverbear]

I concur with Anne. While it is in bare bones mode it is easiest to see the lines of the bike. Is there a way to tilt the engine so that the bottom line formed by the base of the engine repeats the line of the (what do you call that frame part... the chain stay?... what leads to the dropouts.) Not a big deal, I guess, but if it were mine I'd like the two lines more in accord with each other. I like that engine.
SB

 

[Villiers]

Oh for sure, engine mount isn't tacked in yet. Thanks guys

 

[curtisfox]

I am thinking that the head tube is to straight up and down, do a search rake and trail. Looks awesome ............Curt

 

[curtisfox]

I am thinking you should read through Mr.B's build http://motorbicycling.com/showthread.php?t=37011 he used a big old Wisconson engine and had his frame break once. Might save you some trouble later on.....................Curt

 

[Villiers]

Thanks Curt will do, the front rake is something I'm going to revisit. There was a thread on here I've been searching for for days? Anyone? Diagram and measurements.

As for the frame, it's 4130 tube and tig welded, fingers crossed

 

[curtisfox]

Mybe these will help

http://bikearama.com/theory/motorcycle-rake-trail-explained/

http://www.spiritchopshop.com/techpages/Rake_and_Trail_101.htm

http://www.atomiczombie.com/Tutorial - Rake And Trail - Page 1.aspx
.................Curt

 

[Villiers]

Interesting reading Curt, thanks.

Hilliard clutch proving difficult in the uk,
Might be a US purchase

 

[FFV8]

MFG Supply shows the UK as a shipping choice, and they carry both the clutches & the parts:

http://www.mfgsupply.com/gomini/gominiclutch/gominiclutchutility/gominiclutchutilityhilliard.html

Or find one on e-bay.

B

 

[Intrepid Wheelwoman]

Apologies for thread stealing, but this beautiful motor bicycle was built by a 15 year old boy here in New Zealand.

 

[silverbear]

Apologies for thread stealing, but this beautiful motor bicycle was built by a 15 year old boy here in New Zealand.

...a very talented 15 year old boy! I wish there were a build thread somewhere to refer to. Twin 98cc midgets of the later design, yes? Beautiful, clean build.
SB

 

[Villiers]

No apology needed. Thanks for posting it ! Fantastic build and some great ideas

 

[Intrepid Wheelwoman]

...a very talented 15 year old boy! I wish there were a build thread somewhere to refer to. Twin 98cc midgets of the later design, yes? Beautiful, clean build.
SB

I'll try to see if I can find a build thread for this bike and if I do I'll post the link for it. And yes it's a beautiful clean build alright

Apparently it won a prize at a motorcycle show which comes as no surprise at all really.

Edit: Found this on You Tube...... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZKXa9PQSMk

 

[silverbear]

Nice to see in the little video the appreciative old timers admiring the young fellow's bike. Hard to believe, perhaps, but they were all young fellows, too, once upon a time...
SB

 

[Intrepid Wheelwoman]

A different one this time. I think it's from Portugal.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fL26UnAN8zE

 

[silverbear]

No broken speed records with that one...
SB

 

[Villiers]

Clutch has turned up, spot on !

 

[Ludwig II]

From Farceberk, Craig Butler, also known as Harry76 in some places:

https://www.facebook.com/craig.butler.5011/media_set?set=a.2083024398135.2138467.1320859509&type=3

 

[silverbear]

He did a classic build thread here on our forum...

http://motorbicycling.com/showthread.php?t=28803

SB

 

[Ludwig II]

He's currently experiencing The Joy Of Children. He hopes to get back to making things before he forgets what his tools look like.

 

[Villiers]

Thanks SB I'll take a look when more time reveals itself :/