Project Chris

[The Renaissance Man]

Just got this three point CNC hub adapter for the rear sprocket. Hopefully this will give me some adjustment for the chain line. And as a bonus, it might serve as a bit of a heat sink for the coaster brake also.
I've never liked the 'spoke sandwich' that comes with the engine kits anyway.

I'm just about ready to move this thread over to the motorized bikes section and get back to build'n.

 

[RustySprockets]

Oh, buddy! Those are some sweet AND savory biscuits right there.

 

[The Renaissance Man]

The hole pattern is different on the three point adapter, so I laid out the hole centers on my computer and printed it on adhesive paper for a drill pattern. They sell sprockets with the holes made for the adapter, but I already have this one so I thought I'd try this first.

 

[GuitarlCarl]

I'd have done the same thing.
Thrifty and rat. Looking forward to more.

Carl.

 

[The Renaissance Man]

The early indication is that the three point mount will give me enough adjustment for a clear (but tight) chain line. My chain is not long enough to check it completely, but I checked both over and under separately and it looks close. I may have to space the sprocket out with a washer or two and/or move the engine slightly off center. Worst case scenario, I will have to relieve the stays just a little. In any case, I think that I can work with it!

Hard to take pictures of the clearances, but here's a couple.

 

[LukeTheJoker]

Looks good from here!

 

[Jaypem]

Another fantastic TRM machine on the way
Are you really moving it to the motorized section, or will it continue right here?
Just want to know where to go to keep up...

 

[The Renaissance Man]

Another fantastic TRM machine on the way
Are you really moving it to the motorized section, or will it continue right here?
Just want to know where to go to keep up...

Thanks Jaypem, been watching your's too!
I had asked to have it moved there, but it ended up here in the regulars builds (if there is such a thing lol). I'm good with it in either place so I guess this is where it'll stay.

 

[The Renaissance Man]

Very slow getting this going again, but I did get an awesome BMX stem from @Rat Rod that fits the motorcycle vibe perfectly! Still looking for the right bars.

 

[Fv2]

I have a pair or two of moped bars if that's the style you're thinking.

Or maybe Clubman style would look good.

 

[The Renaissance Man]

Basically I just want low rise and fairly straight. I should be able to make some mountain bike bars work.

Here's an example of some motorcycle bars that I found with a quick google search.

 

[Dr. Tankenstein]

Jim,
I've got these old KTM motocross bars.
They're thick walled aluminum, just painted some 'bronze' color.
30" wide, 4.5" rise, 2" pullback.
They have a 1" clamping area that tapers to 3/4" ends.

They're yours if you want them.

Besides, been meaning to make a trip to Gadsden.



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[The Renaissance Man]

Jim,
I've got these old KTM motocross bars.
They're thick walled aluminum, just painted some 'bronze' color.
30" wide, 4.5" rise, 2" pullback.
They have a 1" clamping area that tapers to 3/4" ends.

They're yours if you want them. Besides, been meaning to make a trip to Gadsden.

Thanks, but the clamp size is 7/8. Apparently that's common for BMX.

 

[Dr. Tankenstein]

I agree, if I remember correctly, I had to use longer bolts on my stem when I had it mounted.
If you change your mind, just let me know


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[Chad T]

Good to see you still plugging away at this. Re-subscribed.

These are 7/8 alloy motorcycle bars. Been thinking about putting something different on this bike if you're interested. That's a really cool stem!

You can get a better look at the width/rise on the bars in this pic.

 

[léocwc]

news please

 

[The Renaissance Man]

news please

Unfortunately there is no news to report. Been taking care of other things lately but hope to get going again soon.

 

[The Renaissance Man]

I've finally got my handle bar set-up. I found everything that I needed at the Barber Vintage Festival swap meet this past weekend!

It fit perfectly on the stem that I got from @Rat Rod .

I was hoping for some old weathered aluminum bars but crusty chrome will work just fine!

 

[G-Matt]

A renthol cross bar would look perfect on there .


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[The Renaissance Man]

I finally got a little bit of work done on Chris.
The base inserts for the seat pads have been adapted to accept bolts for the mounting plate & hair pin springs and are scuffed in preparation for gluing on the padding. These are the bases that are used on all of the saddles that I make, but the bolt configuration is different because of the 'one off' mounting plate.

The leather that it's sitting on in the first pictures is from the couch carcass. I'll be cutting the pieces for the seat pads and fitting them next!