My new Swapmeet cruiser

[kelvin hahnel]

So my original Fatbike project got sidelined for a while so I started on this Frame I had sitting around for a while, It started out with a used rear end I picked up afew months back.

I went thru afew rear end ideas and set ups

Version 1 with a drum brake 7 speed rear end

Disc brake conversion started

Here's the final rear set up, single speed 24 tooth (I think) hydro brakes front and rear

 

[kelvin hahnel]

Also yes the caliper was ground down a little trying to get the 7 speed to work but single speed will be fine for its purpose

 

[kelvin hahnel]

Got some pic's of it today, 100% done mechanically, a bit too cold lately so back yard pic's is about my limit today.

 

[Dr. Tankenstein]

That is really cool!


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[LukeTheJoker]

Looks good, nice cruiser!
Going to build a trailer?

 

[kelvin hahnel]

Looks good, nice cruiser!
Going to build a trailer?

Yup, trailer is almost done

 

[kelvin hahnel]

I swapped out the cranks for one with a smaller chain ring, It wont be fast but it will pull anything now. Top speed of about 10 to 15 kph is more than enough for what I have planed now I just have to sort out a park brake with the hydro brakes

 

[kelvin hahnel]

Small Update today, I started mocking up the rear guards and realized my tray sides are too small so I have to build a new one but everything else is fine.

 

[kelvin hahnel]

Started building the wiring harness for the trike, Fully Fused 12v LED system. Very Bright and I will start on the trailer harness when I get it back in my yard

 

[kelvin hahnel]

A pic of the wiring set up for anyone interested, I still have to mount the switch somewhere external tho

Also I have to decide between 2 lights

Left is a 5" motorbike one and right is a LED light bar? Whats everyone think?

 

[LukeTheJoker]

Which one puts out better light?

 

[kelvin hahnel]

The flat one puts out more like but doesn't look as good on there so I'm leaning towards the round one

 

[kelvin hahnel]

Mocked up the lights today while I'm waiting on my next ebay shipment

I just used some fender washers and some 5mm rod to mock up where I want the headlight so I can make a better looking mount alot easier and it still has alot of movement to fine tune. And yes I know my seats on crooked

 

[kelvin hahnel]

Small update today, Testing some Headlight Ideas

I think I'm leaning towards the single light, Thoughts?

 

[kelvin hahnel]

Oh and I upgraded rear tyres to 26x4.6's just for lols and they ride great

 

[LukeTheJoker]

You have a good grip on the ground now!

 

[kelvin hahnel]

I have another pair of 26x4.6's on order, They are pretty rare around here

 

[kelvin hahnel]

and with the current set up I get wheel spin on roads still and it can do wheelies

 

[kelvin hahnel]

Big update today, I got the tray and guards made up, The tray shape isnt final yet but I needed the trike for this weekends swap meet.

All made out of 3mm Alloy, And it will be getting a fresh paint job over the next few months once I have all the fine details finished

 

[LukeTheJoker]

I got a chance to ride this thing today, and it is awesome!