(WBO) Bhuzzard

[Chad T]

Nice move on the tank. That looks way better below the tube.

 

[GuitarlCarl]

That's a good idea. I'm not very impressed with the mounting method that comes with the kit. The only problem is that I'd like to use a coaster brake.

Truth be told I like coasters better too...
But then ya got that pulley to mount...
But you want your brakes to be bullet proof...
Seems like ya got you a quandary.

Carl.

 

[Funkme]

Good to see your in RM... Great idea on the flip tank...
I have coaster on BA, but I would feel much safer with some brakes on the front.
Also just check your pedal arms have clearance from the motor,I had that issue using french crank 3 piece. Just some heads up...(rookie mistakes)

 

[American Vintage Bicycle Supply]

Get this thing done and we will start a Club. "Gentlemen of Bicycles & Motors"

 

[GuitarlCarl]

Hmm... a motor, on a bicycle...

Carl.

 

[The Renaissance Man]

Get this thing done and we will start a Club. "Gentlemen of Bicycles & Motors"

You wouldn't cooperate with selling yours, so I'm left to building my own.
Looking forward to joining the club!

 

[American Vintage Bicycle Supply]

You wouldn't cooperate with selling yours, so I'm left to building my own.
Looking forward to joining the club!

Lets do it, me you and Ceebee would be the founding members. Then we could say "covering the south east in three different states"

 

[Sosume]

Bikes with motors ? I have 4 custom bikes with motors. Since I put the throttle on I don't peddle anymore. Im now 73 and they are called my mobility scooters. Oh yes, they are electric.

From the South East

 

[The Renaissance Man]

The bike came to me with a 1943 Morrow Black Out hub. I'm trying to decide if I should use it or go with something else. I want good brakes and I'm not sure how worn this one is yet until I rebuild it. Should I even bother or get a newer hub? Newer is not always better.

Here's a picture of one that I Googled...

 

[ifitsfreeitsforme]

Morrow black hub would be a nice detail. This is gonna be neat, as everything you do always is.


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[American Vintage Bicycle Supply]

The bike came to me with a 1943 Morrow Black Out hub. I'm trying to decide if I should use it or go with something else. I want good brakes and I'm not sure how worn this one is yet until I rebuild it. Should I even bother or get a newer hub? Newer is not always better.

Here's a picture of one that I Googled...

I've got a morrow hub parts cabinet stocked with NOS parts, if you find something needs to be replaced let me know and i'll mail you what you need.

 

[The Renaissance Man]

I've got a morrow hub parts cabinet stocked with NOS parts, if you find something needs to be replaced let me know and i'll mail you what you need.

Perfect!

 

[The Renaissance Man]

I squeezed in enough time today to get the filler neck sewn up. I still have to shape a patch for the other hole in the (new) top and settle on the petcock for the bottom before it gets closed up.

 

[The Renaissance Man]

I thought you told me you couldn't weld good. I believe you were sand bagging me on that!

That tank's way to thin for me to tackle, I wish I could weld like you guys do. As usual, I leaned on my cousin to tig it for me. However, I'm getting pretty good at prepping and tacking!

 

[LukeTheJoker]

I squeezed in enough time today to get the filler neck sewn up. I still have to shape a patch for the other hole in the (new) top and settle on the petcock for the bottom before it gets closed up.

Your cousin does nice work!

Luke.

 

[The Renaissance Man]

Your cousin does nice work!

Luke.

Yes, he's done a lot of welding for me on various projects. He's been trying to encourage me to do more welding, but that gas tank is not a good task for beginners! Like I said, I'm envious of all of you good welders... maybe some day.

 

[The Renaissance Man]

Got the rest of the tank finished up today.

First, the hole that was made from removing the original bung got a patch. I'm not sure if I'll grind it smooth and conceal it with body filler or leave it 'as is' for a rough and mean look. Either way I'm going to paint the tank and age it to match the frame. I have time to decide on that one.

Next, the new bottom got patched where the filler neck was removed. For this I bought a freeze plug at the auto parts store and a coupling from Fastenal for the bung. The bung was welded in first and then the whole piece was fitted and welded to the tank. all of the welds where checked for leaks by filling the tank with water and only one pin hole was found and fixed around the filler neck.

 

[The Renaissance Man]

The clamps that come with the kit are very boring, so I bought a VW exhaust clamp to use instead. The holes are just a little too close together but I should be able to make them work.

Here's the lame clamps from the kit...

Here's the VW clamp...

I've got to leave for a gig in Chattanooga today so I'll use the down time to soak the clamps in vinegar to strip the gold zinc off of them.


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[LukeTheJoker]

Nice work as always, those clamps will be a good improvement!

Luke.

 

[Pedal_junky]

This is going to be wild. Clamps will def be a big improvement over the stock ones.