Heavy Metal

[panelman]

Well, Im going for a little different take on Muscle bikes. Im using a tank bike, other than that it will be pretty conventional Muscle bike. I have some ideas Im not sure are going to work like the huge sprocket, and my steering apparatus. Without further adieu here are the first pics.

 

[LukeTheJoker]

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:shock: :mrgreen: I really hope you end up using that huge sprocket and I am REALLY looking forward to seeing the steering apparatus you so cryptically mention!

Luke.

 

[CRASH]

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A lot of ways you could go with that. My first impression/idea:

50's 20" tank bikes were converted to some of the first high-rise handlebar, polo seat muscle bikes. Dubbed: "Pig Bikes".

Use an olive drab base color and call it "War Pig" with tiger shark mouth like a WWII P-40.

 

[kingfish254]

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I am sure this is gonna be top notch!
GIT TO BUILDIN!

 

[panelman]

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Thanks Guys. Well I have been thinking about this thing a lot and think I have come up with a plan on building it. Im going to use the rear Triangle to include the seat tube of this dyno frame it gives enough length for the sprocket. The chainguard right now is going to be used in some capacity. However, you shouldn't plan on recognizing it much when all is said and done. I am not sold on the 26x3 rear wheel may trade it for a 24x3. I really want a whitewall anyway but if I don't find one Ill use what I have. Plan to make some cuts tomorrow Early, will have to go to work extra early to get them in. Still have a couple of Ideas and tricks up my sleeve(I hope) when it comes to the drive-line and steering. I have not decided on a seat yet, I don't have a banana seat on hand. Will keep my eyes open for one that goes along with my ideas over the next couple of weeks. If I can't find one I'll have to punt.

PS that battery does not sit outside it goes in the shed.

 

[kingfish254]

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Does the lawnmower have anything to do with your steering apparatus?

 

[panelman]

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No, I had to mow the front yard before I could play. It also goes in the shed last so it comes out first.

 

[LukeTheJoker]

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Does the lawnmower have anything to do with your steering apparatus?

You never know with these build-offs! :lol:

Luke.

 

[panelman]

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OK well haven't had enough time to do anything but dream about this thing. I have been spending a good amount of time working out the parts for my driveline plans. It hasn't been a total waste. Now I just have to source the parts to make it work. Will get to work soon I hope and the steering will have to wait until I make some real progress on the rest of it.

 

[ODDER]

Whoa! This is gonna be good.

 

[panelman]

Driveline component preview.

Well here are the components that will go behind the huge sprocket for the drive line, It will be on left side and have a twist as well.

 

[LukeTheJoker]

Oh yeah! I love left side drive, and I think I have an idea what you are going to do there, and am really looking forward to seeing it happen!

Luke.

 

[panelman]

Re: Heavy Metal - Falling out

Unfortunately, Im going to have to drop out at this point. No more work has been done and I really don't foresee having the time to get to it. Work has really picked up the last few weeks and is showing no sign of letting up. As much as I would rather be working on the bike, work has to come first. Hopefully I will get the time to build this thing up before long.
Enjoy the rest of the build I will enjoy watching the rest form the sidelines I'm sure.

 

[CRASH]

We are voting for a possible extension on the main thread at the top of the thread. If a couple more weeks would help, vote that way. I'd hate to see people dropping out.

 

[mikeeebikey]

Ok, what's up with the ladies Dyno frame???
All I need is a frame to get her off my Dyno....wanna sell it?

Ps, love the big sprocket, should you save that for a salt flat rat build and use a nice crager inspired star sprocket?