Easy Rider (Class 2)

[pholTmonx]

Looks awsome!!!! Going be bad regardless!!! I think ur market for swing kits will grow!! On phone shoot pictures horizontally they load correct...

 

[pholTmonx]

The honda clones are parts matched from 70's current, tons of options and less mechanically inclined customers can have it serviced for them....

 

[bikebuilder]

Looks awsome!!!! Going be bad regardless!!! I think ur market for swing kits will grow!! On phone shoot pictures horizontally they load correct...

Thanks, this is very helpful.

 

[pholTmonx]

Yeah trial by fire, some features of his forum only work when I use my android devices horizontally same with alerts and search button.
Look forward to seeing it done. I think it's the best looking use of a China I've seen, they usually look funny fitted in scale when caged in a frame... That's what put me off when u mentioned it originally, couldn't envision it floating like u pulled off.

 

[bikebuilder]

I think this might be the place for the rear caliper. I will have to weld up new mounting points but it looks like it belongs here. It also places the cable alignment close to ideal for my foot brake plans.

 

[LukeTheJoker]

I hope you run pedals, not sure what rules I posted on the MBBO, but usually it needs to be pedal-able...
Loving it so far!

Luke.

 

[bikebuilder]

I knew it might be stretching the spirit of the rules a bit. I will see how the build goes. I think I might be able to work something out. I will try to make it work but if I cannot pedal the bike by the deadline I am happy to be disqualified.

 

[bikebuilder]

Thinking about repurposing this old pulley cover from a tiller as a mock primary cover.

 

[bikebuilder]

The rear brake caliper is now mounted.

 

[pholTmonx]

What are u using for a hub?

 

[Chad T]

I knew it might be stretching the spirit of the rules a bit. I will see how the build goes. I think I might be able to work something out. I will try to make it work but if I cannot pedal the bike by the deadline I am happy to be disqualified.

There was a gravity bike last year with no pedals. (Gravity Fed) My bike is technically illegal this year too but I'm not worried because I'm not trying to go for a win...

This looks like a cool build.

 

[bikebuilder]

What are u using for a hub?

I am using an old disc brake hub. I flipped the wheel around. The gear side will be a challenge. I am open to ideas. I have a fixed gear I plan to use to weld the larger gear onto but it will likely spin off under power unless I find a good solution to locking it in place on a regular freewheel thread. I may use a combination of the fixed gear and the rubber padded spoke clamp thing sent with the kit. Seriously, suggestions are welcome.

 

[LukeTheJoker]

I am using an old disc brake hub. I flipped the wheel around. The gear side will be a challenge. I am open to ideas. I have a fixed gear I plan to use to weld the larger gear onto but it will likely spin off under power unless I find a good solution to locking it in place on a regular freewheel thread. I may use a combination of the fixed gear and the rubber padded spoke clamp thing sent with the kit. Seriously, suggestions are welcome.

A three piece bottom bracket lock ring is the same thread as freewheels, just spin it on after the fixie sprocket and lock it down. Hopefully that will hold. I know it works normally, but not sure when a engine is involved...

Luke.

 

[bikebuilder]

Another small detail done or at least roughed in. A laid out Harley style kickstand. The parked stance with the wide kickstand looks so much better to me on this bike than a more traditional vertical kickstand.

 

[bikebuilder]

I did some more welding on the motor mount and finished the rear brake system. I coasted down the driveway to try it out. It works great!

 

[The Renaissance Man]

Cool fab work going on here!

 

[LukeTheJoker]

Loving that brake set up!

Luke.

 

[GuitarlCarl]

That slotted tab would actually allow you to put a little pedal for the toe on your brake actuator...

Carl.

sent from a banana phone...

 

[bikebuilder]

The problem with the rear sprocket may have just solved its self. I ground the fixed gear to fit inside this spacer I cut from an old air shock. When I bolted it together to check the fit I could see that the bolts will still fit into the spokes. I will rely primarily on the fixed gear threads to keep it on and centered but the spokes will be backup. I am very excited that I will not need to modify the hub.

 

[kingfish254]

Can't wait to see the video of a 30mph Swing Chopper Bike!