What's up dudes... so I finally got the ol rat trap painted up... might powder coat it that purple later on... didn't feel like spending anymore money on it right now.
Did a bunch of gussets for safety (check out the head tube).
Some more updates... got the springer welded up... going to make some new triple clamps I think. Took it for a test run, the front end is super smooth now, I dig it!
Foot pegs up next then it's just about done!
Below, the holes allow me to adjust the leverage ratio:
Well thanks. It's not that I carry my feelings on my sleeve... when someone says this is a forum for x and not y... it's hard to not take that as if I shouldn't be posting any of this on here. I guess a misunderstanding, but maybe think about how your words will be interpreted by others. It was...
Thanks dude! I am super excited about how it has turned out so far. At first it was going to be a true motorized bicycle with pedals... but as you can see, it's gone much farther than that. I have significantly increased the strength of the frame. I plan to gusset it even more once I have it...
Yeah 212cc with a CVT transmission, it moves to say the least.
I am running a hydraulic disc brake in the rear, it's off of one of my old downhill mountain bikes. The rotor is 185mm, it stops the bike very quickly!
What's up guys. Got a pretty sweet build going (at least I think). I am a motorcycle enthusiast and was inspired to make a custom chopper bicycle to bring to a motorcycle festival call Strange Days in North New Jersey. Something a little different and mainly for a laugh with my buddies.
I am...