Life of a Biltema cruiser - my first build

[Darkwind]

Hello to everyone.
I started looking around on the internet few years ago and came up to some of the cool builds on this page. Motivated to do something for myself also, I took my old Biltema as a base and started adding details i liked from assortment of bikes. Having little previous experience or any special tools (mostly cordless drill, dremel and angle grinder what the bike was built with) i took a go for it. With no considerable money and a location nightmare to get parts to I managed to put together something like this:

Day 1 when i first had the bicycle


Midway building with the 2 stroke 80cc enginge having more income to build the bike with I decided to opt for a 4 stroke.


Here is what the bike looks now. Engine is lifan 168f-2 6,5hp honda clone. The bike got fat



As a first build I have learned alot throughout the processes and as I progressively get better tools, learn new skills I can take on new challenges.
I made pictures throughout the build and if there is any interest maybe you'll see how I got things together..
Cheers from Estonia. The building doesn't stop.

 

[g-ratter]

Very cool

 

[ChimeraCycle]

Im gonna go ahead and say that the rrb community would always like more pictures!! Personally I would really like to see more of that fork!!! Braaap braap!

 

[j.sutterfield]

Any front and rear shots ??? Looks very cherry!!!

 

[Darkwind]

Will do more vanity shots when the bike has been mostly completed.. I decided to redesign the seat and engine needs to be put together with all the new internals which should be arriving any day. Hope to get a video of the bike running then.
Meanwhile here's another side view:


Here is a closer look at the fork:


Had to cut some plates to fit and attach the springs:


(angle grinder and cordless drill.. do what i can)


And the result:

 

[deorman]

Quite a difference in drivetrains!

 

[Darkwind]

Few pictures under different angles:

 

[deorman]

Very cool.

Please replace or cover the clear tubing w/black or braid, you're harshing the vibe.

 

[Bladerunner]

Wow, that is a great idea for front suspension. How is it holding up? Do you get much lateral flex? I have the same fork and it seems the toughest out of all I've seen.. Seems like a good idea.. My rake angle is increased, so with the same fork I have more trail, could use a little less for low speed handling.