Hog Boys Boardtracker (Ex-Villiers)

[harry76]

Re: Villiers board tracker VIDEO!

Hows the bike going? Have you been riding it much? Any updates?

 

[stocksucks]

Re: Villiers board tracker VIDEO!

Hey there Harry.
No updates. I think I'm gonna leave it like it is.
I'm gathering parts for another board track build. I've already got a 252cc 4 stroke 6hp engine.
I'm raising money for a jackshaft kit and a new cent clutch.
I haven't been riding much. We have a lot of people on the roads during summer so it's not safe. For them I mean :lol:
I'm kiddin'. With the people comes the police, and I dont wanna loose my btr...
You'll hear from me soon.
Keep rollin'

 

[stocksucks]

Re: Villiers board tracker Shooting Flames!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thZVoJjM ... e=youtu.be

 

[curtisfox]

Re: Villiers board tracker VIDEO!

I appreciate the input. However, I find that what most of the board track replicas are lacking is the speed aspect. I am looking to do something a bit different. While I realize that this may still be based off of a bicycle, it will be built strong to be abused and will be registered as a motorcycle. The only thing I have to worry about is whether or not I will be brave enough to pilot it at a decent speed like they did in the good old days. That said, I would like this bike to be able to easily cruise at 45mph or so. Not that I will ever feel the need to go over that, but I hate the constant drone of an engine near redline. Anyways, I'm not trying to debate you in any way. I was just curious if the engine would be able to get off the line without issue at the gear ratio that I mentioned.

I think with an 8HP engine you could probably go as fast as you're proposing. I would calculate this as your top speed at 4,200 rpm, and back derive your other sprockets from there. Again, a 44 or 46 tooth sprocket is standard for a rear wheel.

I built a reverse trike using a 6.5HP (200 cc) four stroke engine. The total machine weighs 80 lbs with the motor. (Very light) I geared it to go 35mph top speed, and it has plenty of pull from a stop. My guess is that I could have geared it to go 40-45 mph if I wanted to.

Got to be carefull here if the ratio is to high it will burn up clutches trying to get going.......Curt

 

[davy B]

Re: Villiers board tracker Shooting Flames!

i am inspired!

 

[stocksucks]

Thanks mate.

I started modifying the Villiers BTR, which will be a Villiers no more. Maybe I’ll call it “Hog Boys”.
The mods include:
- New fork
- New 252cc 4 stroke engine (flame throwing demon)
- jackshaft transmission with custom lub system
- Cleaner and painted frame
- Hand operated brake
- Complete faux tank with little gas reservoir inside

The 252cc Lombardini 4 stroke engine I referred to earlier is already working. There was a carburettor problem that I already solved. I managed to get a 350cc Lombardini 4 stoke engine in the process, with a broken rod. Luckly this new engine is exactly the same size as the 252 I’ll be using now, only the piston’s diameter and carb are larger. So, If I choose to, I can replace the 252 with the 350, without messing with the arrangement I’m dealing with now.



The fork

I always wanted a fork that looked more like the ones used on real board track racers. So I made one:
I started by using the crown of a minibike someone gave me I don’t know when…




Then I bended some tubes always having Burt Munro lookin’ after the job






The result looked pretty good



Time for a mockup



Then I made these dropouts out off stuff I had





Chopped off the old steering column, leaving a “bed” for the new one, and gave it a reinforcement.




Then I tried it on.




And welded it properly in place.



Tonight I’ll start with frame “cleaning”. I’m gonna replace part of the back tube for a better look and resistance.
Keep it up.

 

[stocksucks]

Seat post replaced.
It looks better but lacks a V-Twin





Keep it up.

 

[stocksucks]

Hey there.
Yesterday I made suports for the handlebar.

What do you guys think?
Tonight I'm gonna work on the engine mounts.
Keep it up.

 

[Dr. Tankenstein]

Nice fabrication work. The front end/bars are very reminiscent of vintage boardtrackers.

Keep up the good work.

Cheers,
Dr. T

 

[stocksucks]

Thanks! That was what I meant to do.
Keep it up.

 

[K-dregg]

That fork looks great! Good to see you working on this project again..

 

[stocksucks]

Thanks a lot K-dregg.

 

[stocksucks]

Hey there.
The frame is almost finished. The welds were grinded and now I have to fill some points.
There is a new support for the hand operated brake cable.





Keep it up.

 

[FatBoy]

Very Cool!!!!Im Diggin that front end,great work! 8) :mrgreen:

 

[stocksucks]

Thanks FatBoy.
Yesterday I had again to mess with the frame.
I will use a little gas tank that will be fitted inside a false tank that will fill the frame. This false tank will help with the bike’s final volume, giving it a bulkier look and bringing it closer to real boardtrack racers.


This little tank is 115mm tall, so I had to rise the bottom tank tube on the frame some 20mm, so I can rivet it to the inside of the larger faux tank and still have that mildly cool gas tap at sight bellow.


Keep it up.

 

[stocksucks]

Hey there guys.
The tank is finished.
Here is the whole building sequence (sorry for the absence of comments on the pics, but they'r too many):




















































Keep it up.

 

[nick_ish]

Looks wicked dude! Keep buildin

 

[stocksucks]

Thanks a lot Nick_ish
Here's a mockup.


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It misses the transmission, clutch, brake, throttle, wiring, fuel line and so forth.-
Keep it up

 

[char]

Looks sweet!! Great work so far!

 

[stocksucks]

Thanks guys.
The bike as it stands right now.
Notice the three last pics:
Magneto kill switch on the handlebar (still to be completed), curved exhaust and hand operated brake.











Need help with a transmission issue. Anyone can give me a hand?

I already pmed Dowie Soetenga but I guess he's busy with his little baby.

Keep it up!