Skunkworks Klunker FINISHED 11/28
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Re: Skunkworks KlunkerIt needs to be built before the goverment cutbacks !! please for the safety of every man,woman and child, please dont let us face another day without this piece of space age technology defending the shores of this great country. Godspeed !!
What would Jesus ride???
Re: Skunkworks KlunkerFinally got the tires and bottom bracket conversion kit, here's another mock-up and clue of what the final build will look like:
![]() ![]() ![]() "Don't sweat the petty things, and don't pet the sweaty things" George Carlin
Re: Skunkworks KlunkerWheelchair tires, they are 24 x 1.375 and a pain to mount on bike rims. They can handle 90psi, but I only have them at 30 for a soft ride.
"Don't sweat the petty things, and don't pet the sweaty things" George Carlin
Re: Skunkworks Klunkerthat is turning out great!
Re: Skunkworks KlunkerDecided on using another pair of forks for my front end, this will save time and allow me to have front brakes as well. The only thing I'll have to fab up is something to connect the fork dropouts and some kind of clamp to mount the steer tube to the handlebars. After that I'm pretty much done.
![]() "Don't sweat the petty things, and don't pet the sweaty things" George Carlin
Re: Skunkworks Klunker
Just drop a neck in there! Looks interesting! dumpster diving since 1994
When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bicycle. Then I realised that the Lord doesn't work that way so I stole one and asked Him to forgive me. Emo Philips
Re: Skunkworks Klunker UPDATE 11/24The prototype craft is almost complete. Front landing gear is complete and operating well. The power plant is installed but a high strength chain is needed to deliver the immense power to the back wheel.
![]() ![]() The Groom Lake runway was lengthened to 6 miles to accomodate the high speed craft. First test flight will be on time as predicted: 11/30/08 ![]() "Don't sweat the petty things, and don't pet the sweaty things" George Carlin
Re: Skunkworks Klunker UPDATE 11/24Looking good. Hope I get to catch the landing.
My forgetter's getting better,
But my rememberer is broke.
Re: Skunkworks Klunker FINISHED 11/28She's all done. First flight will be 0800 hours, 11/30/08.
![]() "Don't sweat the petty things, and don't pet the sweaty things" George Carlin
Re: Skunkworks Klunker FINISHED 11/28Clever front end design. I hope the test flight is a success. Keep a close eye on the instrument panel.
"king of plastic bags"
"Look, Ma, no brakes!" There's only one speed and it's CRUISE
Re: Skunkworks Klunker FINISHED 11/28Elvis asked for some more pics of the front forks, so here you go. The main forks are Monark springer type, the flat black forks are 24" 10 speed forks. I cut about 4 inches off the steer tube and then put a cheapo 1 inch stem in it to connect to the lower part of the bars. The stem on the monark forks is a 1 inch BMX style where the front is held by 4 allen bolts.
![]() ![]() "Don't sweat the petty things, and don't pet the sweaty things" George Carlin
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