The DRAG-ON Evans Sonic Scout build

[Black Top Roller]

Getting all the parts together for my latest build,I'll post pics in progress as she comes together.Bike will be outfitted with a Sturmey Archer3 speed wheel in black with a Kenda Flame 26x3.00 back tire.Front wheel is a 26" black Teny mag outfitted with a Kenda 1.5 front tire.Bike will feature a Sturmey Archer 3 speed click shifter and a real Hurst shifter handle.Black dropped mustache handlebars and adjustable stem,I love that headbadge--all the way from Malasia!!!!

 

[SCHWINNRAY69]

Wow, a 26x3!!!!! Is that gonna fit?
This build looks like its gonna be awesome! Can't wait to see more!

 

[Black Top Roller]

Wow, a 26x3!!!!! Is that gonna fit?
This build looks like its gonna be awesome! Can't wait to see more!

Looks like a green light Nick on that tire!!,I start work tomorrow and hope to get her together in a month or so.The tank is at the sign shop having the decals reproduced.Waiting on all the parts I ordered,will be stripping the frame first.

 

[late for dinner]

I vill be vatching zis vun verry closely.

 

[SCHWINNRAY69]

Cool, cant wait for pics!!

 

[ifitsfreeitsforme]

I like the look of the rack hanging down like that. Cut a hole in it and put wheel up through it?


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[Black Top Roller]

I vill be vatching zis vun verry closely.

Bro Dude, due you realize thats twice now I hurt my jaw from laughing and crapped myself all in one shot!!!! My underwear bill this month is being sent to your house!!
THANKS!!!!!!!!!

 

[Black Top Roller]

I like the look of the rack hanging down like that. Cut a hole in it and put wheel up through it?


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Ya know you're on to something,no holes in that rack but mabey lower it as far as possible.I also have another idea to go along with your suggestion thats in the notebook.Thanks and appreciated!!

 

[DeuceWheeler]

Nice start!

 

[Black Top Roller]

Hopeing that I didn't make a bad call on the back tire.Initially I thought there would be no problem now I'm not so sure??Tire shown is a 26x1.75,a 26x2.125 would certainly work,a 3.00 uh oh??I'll have to wait and see .I guess it depends on how much I want that back tire.I think that if I get crazy enough I can custom fabricate dropout extentions to pull the whole wheel back.What do you guys think??

 

[Black Top Roller]

Got a bit done today,the frame,chainguard and rack are stripped and ready to be scotch brited and primed.Stripping frames rates right up there with cleaning leaves outta the gutters.Parts are starting to be delivered.I have a buddy that I'll be helping build an XL Sting Ray 3 speed chopper soon so I'll be doing double duty!!

 

[late for dinner]

Hey Blacktop, I'm sure a 24X3 will fit as on my Olympic, but a 26er likely not.
If using stock squared fenders at all, a 26X1.9/2.0 is possible, but tight too in my experience.
Extending dropouts sounds like a great custom option for the big fatties though and would look meaner with the front wheel/tire combo you chose. Build On!

 

[Black Top Roller]

Shoulda been riding on a beautiful day but this got in the way.Did some light metal work on the chainguard and rack,the rack looks like some fat pants kid thought it was the backseat of his ol mans's 56 Oldsmobile,it came out really nice though.Got to finish prep & prime and still waiting to get the tank back from the sign shop with the rocket decals.

 

[Black Top Roller]

Making a little headway as time permits.Found a good way to attach the Hurst shifter to the Sturmey and fabricating some frame droupouts to pull that big 3.00" tire back

 

[LukeTheJoker]

Everything is looking really good!

Luke.

 

[late for dinner]

Nice progress, drop outs and shifter are lookin real good.

 

[Black Top Roller]

Thanks guys and appreciate the interest,I might make a few mistakes along the way but really trying to avoid the ol stick through the spokes crash n burn screwup!So far so goodGot the front mag and tire--sweet!

 

[Joe Conde]

Watching this build for sure! Can't wait to see this baby come to life!

 

[Black Top Roller]

Had a fruitful afternoon getting the dropouts cut finished and mocked to the frame.This will be held together with grade 8 bolts which is overkill but for the few extra bucks why not.Plenty of room for that fat boy 3"er now.Little bit of head scratching on the brake arm anchor but I think I have it figured out.When it comes time to tighten the chain after some mileage it'll pivot out with the wheel in the dropouts.I need a nap!! Oh by the way,the dropouts were fabricated with a hacksaw,grinder wheel,files,drill press and my extensive use of the word "Supercalifredgilisticxpdalidoshis"!!!! I really have to invest in a vise someday,the wife moves to much when I'm hacksawing :banghead:,just kiddin you guys!

 

[whitefiretiger]

Nice.
Like the dropout setup & the Hurst shift handle is right up my alley.