anyone. rear suspension doodle bug

#22
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Got some work done but im unsure if i like the proportions i streached the forks 3 inches to get the bike level but the frame sits 8 inches high. but i think it would look better at 6 high.
 
#27
The bike build is a minibike street bike an insperation from a dirtbike enduro.. i feel as though if i put larger rims and tires on it i might as well just bought a pit bike and slapped some street tires on it.
the swing arm pivot point is directly below the jackshaft so the chain might loosen but im planning on using a tensioner just incase. if i would have built the frame from scratch i would incorporated it better.
I feel the height makes it come away from looking like a minibike so im gonna drop it down and get rid of the fork streach and lower my rear shock mount and get it proportionately rite.
 
#28
well... trial and error on any project..mostly for me :wink: what final will be sometimes is after riding it..singing the long and winding road..:thumbsup:
 
#30
now im going to put hydrolic front and rear disk brakes, wider rear tire . build a 212predator and maybe swap out the front end with a mbx11 but that front end is so heavy. so maybebuil it an older style with springs inside the tubes.
 
#32
I'm not an expert ... but... I think the rake and trail are off. Instead of mounting the front axle behind the forks, I think it should be mounted in front of them. Just my opinion, others will vary.

Danford1
 
#33
Danford the forks are stock i dont know why they put the axle behind the forks think probebly to make it easier to turn. If i make the forks spring loaded i will put the acle straight underneeth.
 
#35
I have the stock forks off a B80-R that will allow you to use different bars and risers also. You could move the plates and mount a spring between them and the neck for some front suspension.
 
#37
Looks way better now with the fork setup!! Body ergo looks very proportionate now!! Love that double hotdog muffler.....I will have to try that!!!!
 
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