Long Hauler with video!

[udallcustombikes]

Re: Long Hauler

The metal bins I wanted to mount along the sides are a bit too pricey for this build. Anybody in the Wichita area got some gunny sacks they want to part with? Maybe some milk crates?

 

[Ratfink1962]

Re: Long Hauler

how about build a metal rack that will hold the rubbermaid tubs you can get at wally world for $3.58??

 

[sensor]

Re: Long Hauler

The metal bins I wanted to mount along the sides are a bit too pricey for this build. Anybody in the Wichita area got some gunny sacks they want to part with? Maybe some milk crates?

you mean to tell me you can make a bike as long as my caddy but you cant make a steel box?!?!? i dont buy that at all!!!
flat stock and hinges are cheap 8)

 

[udallcustombikes]

Re: Long Hauler

I could build boxes, but then I would have to buy material for the boxes. I have absolutly no cash into this build yet. I was thinking of using galvanized washtubs for the bins until I priced them :shock:. I am thinking of going with gunny sack saddle bags along the length of the stretch. I am very cheap. :lol:

 

[udallcustombikes]

Re: Long Hauler

I found some brand new gunny sacks for my saddle bags for only a buck and a half each. I am going to make up a couple of multi-color stencils for the bags. I shouuld be able to mount a couple of bike racks along with the saddle bags and make this a sweet ride for the garage sale season . I am going to get some time out in the garage tomorrow and Saturday to work on my dual rears. I think I have figured it out in my head. Just gotta make the jump to reality. Maybe someone will stop by and give me another perspective on it.

 

[Ratfink1962]

Re: Long Hauler

Im just the hot dog cooker... what do I know?? lol

 

[udallcustombikes]

Re: Long Hauler

Here's a look at the first saddle bag.

 

[udallcustombikes]

Re: Long Hauler

I never though I would praise the technology of the 70's but I love the Huffy Mono-Shock! Mainly because it was the donor for my dual rear set up.

Just need to fab up a mount for the shock.

 

[450redrider]

Re: Long Hauler

That Thing is looking great

 

[udallcustombikes]

Re: Long Hauler

Worked a little this weekend on the dual set-up design. Need to lace up a couple of rims (Thanks Ratfink!) for the back. Now- Dual coasters or coaster/fixed?
Any thoughts on this venture into uncharted water?
Still need to finish up my saddle bags, build the bike racks (thanks for the idea, loco joe), and find a BUNCH of 1/8" chain. Anybody local wanna donate to the build? I don't really care about the condition/color of the chain as long as it is not frozen.

I'll try to get some more pics up tomorrow.

 

[Ratfink1962]

Re: Long Hauler

Ive got two lengths of chain off a couple old 10 speed bikes, I cant use it since its too narrow for cruiser use. (is that 1/8"??)

Not sure if it would work for you, but your welcome to it.

 

[udallcustombikes]

Re: Long Hauler

Ive got two lengths of chain off a couple old 10 speed bikes, I cant use it since its too narrow for cruiser use. (is that 1/8"??)

Not sure if it would work for you, but your welcome to it.

Multi-speed chain is 3/32". 1/8" would be your cruiser and BMX sized (garage door opener???)

 

[Ratfink1962]

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ah, ok well thats about all I have.... Im bike poor over here, somebody hook a brotha up! lol

 

[450redrider]

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I think I might have some extra chain laying around I will look tomorrow and see

 

[user 135]

Re: Long Hauler

A coaster brake/fix gear combo could be interesting. The fix gear should lock up but it may fight back.

 

[deorman]

Re: Long Hauler

You'd have to pedal the fixed backwards to activate the coaster, I don't know how well that will work, unless there's almost no weight on it. :? A freewheel or bogey would be my suggestion.

 

[cody-james]

Re: Long Hauler

I have a bmx flip flop wheelset fairly cheap if you still need some.

 

[excitebike]

Re: Long Hauler

make the rear-most wheel fixed gear, and use a flip-flop hub for fixed gears on the front back wheel. the two back wheels would be linked together with the fixed gears but still coast

 

[deorman]

Re: Long Hauler

If you already got the 2-sprocket deal worked out on your coaster, just use 2 coasters. Cheap,(you already have the wheels) and easy.

 

[udallcustombikes]

Re: Long Hauler

I picked up my rattle can arsenal so when the weather breaks Friday I will be ready for it. I have a little more fab work to finish up tomorrow so I can take it for a test ride.