barnbikes Joined Mar 14, 2012 Messages 482 Reaction score 554 Location MN Nov 2, 2021 #1 Right now the project consists of: 1-Some stupidly huge drag racing slicks. 2-pair of big block Chrysler headers off of a rat rod show car. 3-go-kart rear axle. 4-drag bike front tire. If I can figure out how to gear it down to actually make it move there is a chance.
Right now the project consists of: 1-Some stupidly huge drag racing slicks. 2-pair of big block Chrysler headers off of a rat rod show car. 3-go-kart rear axle. 4-drag bike front tire. If I can figure out how to gear it down to actually make it move there is a chance.
Bike from the Dead Joined Nov 24, 2019 Messages 2,751 Reaction score 5,457 Location Broken Arrow, Oklahoma Nov 2, 2021 #2 Ok, you've got my attention! I can't wait to see how this turns out!
RustySprockets Joined Jul 30, 2013 Messages 1,960 Reaction score 2,753 Nov 2, 2021 #3 Moving that mass won't be easy, but this ought to be an interesting project. You could always carve an engine block out of styrofoam to achieve that traditional 'slingshot' look.
Moving that mass won't be easy, but this ought to be an interesting project. You could always carve an engine block out of styrofoam to achieve that traditional 'slingshot' look.
barnbikes Joined Mar 14, 2012 Messages 482 Reaction score 554 Location MN Nov 2, 2021 #4 Right now the plan is to have the pedals between the headers kind of like a pedal car.
Indyjps Joined Jul 25, 2016 Messages 1,126 Reaction score 1,882 Location Chicago - far west burbs Nov 3, 2021 #5 You could mounts the headers beside you - you're the engine. Or skip the headers and find some curved shiny-ish pipe for zoomies
You could mounts the headers beside you - you're the engine. Or skip the headers and find some curved shiny-ish pipe for zoomies
OddJob Pro Member Joined Mar 26, 2012 Messages 11,709 Reaction score 27,368 Location Maplewood, MN Nov 4, 2021 #6 Or, make your own headers and spray them chrome (or rust-ify them) out of PVC and a metal Park Tool cup. This drag pedal bike build will be fun to watch! Love to see it in person when you get it done @barnbikes . RaT oN~!
Or, make your own headers and spray them chrome (or rust-ify them) out of PVC and a metal Park Tool cup. This drag pedal bike build will be fun to watch! Love to see it in person when you get it done @barnbikes . RaT oN~!
barnbikes Joined Mar 14, 2012 Messages 482 Reaction score 554 Location MN Nov 7, 2021 #7 Been working on my new pole shed. Any building is done in my sleep for now.
RustyGold Epic Level Bike Hoarder! 🏆 Pro Member Joined Jul 2, 2015 Messages 5,959 Reaction score 7,678 Location Mid-Willamette Valley, Oregon Jan 7, 2022 #8 Hope this is still on... I'm wanting to build a header trike some day as well .
RustyGold Epic Level Bike Hoarder! 🏆 Pro Member Joined Jul 2, 2015 Messages 5,959 Reaction score 7,678 Location Mid-Willamette Valley, Oregon Feb 27, 2022 #9 Three days remaining! Finished threads are up!