alright, so I've been wanting another bike for some time now (since I got my rupp going pretty much). problem is ALWAYS the money, since I don't have a job I've got the time but no funds to support the ideas. Well looking through everyone's projects I decided I don't care how long it takes I wanna give it a shot. So I drew up another frame style that included bits and pieces from my other 10 million bike drawings. out of all of them this is not only the neatest sketch but is also the first one I'm also planning on following through with.
I've always loved the look of bobbers- stripped of just about anything that doesn't require it to run and drive, rigid and low. I'm 6'1 so I needed something kinda longer than I originally wanted to go with in other drawings. according to this drawing I plan on using a briggs 5hp flathead, headlight and taillight which will probably be run off a battery of some sort. 20" bicycle wheels, I'll buy brand new bearings and some whitewalls for them later on. and of course a peanut tank that I might pick up from imperial bicycles. unless I find one bigger and cheaper on eBay. anyway here's the drawing.
we've had some thin plywood laying in the garage since we moved in, so I took a sheet and wrapped it in some gift package stuffing paper stuff.. mom told me what it was called but i don't remember. what I DO know is that i can reuse the plywood for future drawings and I can keep this drawing rolled up in case I wanted to duplicate it- and that's all that really matters. In this picture the lighting is a bit too much towards the center but you kinda get the idea.
And here is what I have to fill in the blanks as of right now. I used a tubing cutter and a little bit of a hacksaw to cut up an ignored mountain bike today, the frame was circular so it worked out. That engine block is done for, it's there for mockup but I'll need a new engine. the rear fender is getting chopped up like you see in the previous picture. the red wheel is also done for, might have another one laying around though. The handlebars might get swapped with something lower if it's comfortable but for now the mild ape hangers will do. they aren't lined up with the neck area because I plan on getting something like this Chopper fork Chrome Street Lowrider for it, though those ones are pricy and probably too long. And yes I know I need a better camera. :doah:
Don't know exactly what I'm going to do as far as the drive system yet, I was thinking maybe a TAV unit just directly chained to the wheel, or should I do a jackshaft? :shrug: Then there's also should I put a bigger sprocket on or use the original freewheel? :shrug: those questions are still in the works and maybe you guys could help me out with that.
I'm still a newbie at welding but I have done a little and I've got a guy that'll teach me along the way, the only one I have access to is MIG so I dunno how you guys feel about them but any tips are always appreciated.
so that's where I'm at. I'm extremely excited to get started on another bike project, I'll try and keep things flowing in a timely order but money can be hard to come by sometimes so I won't guarantee anything, but as of right now this thing is going to be built, even if I don't finish till 5 years down the road :doah:
I've always loved the look of bobbers- stripped of just about anything that doesn't require it to run and drive, rigid and low. I'm 6'1 so I needed something kinda longer than I originally wanted to go with in other drawings. according to this drawing I plan on using a briggs 5hp flathead, headlight and taillight which will probably be run off a battery of some sort. 20" bicycle wheels, I'll buy brand new bearings and some whitewalls for them later on. and of course a peanut tank that I might pick up from imperial bicycles. unless I find one bigger and cheaper on eBay. anyway here's the drawing.
we've had some thin plywood laying in the garage since we moved in, so I took a sheet and wrapped it in some gift package stuffing paper stuff.. mom told me what it was called but i don't remember. what I DO know is that i can reuse the plywood for future drawings and I can keep this drawing rolled up in case I wanted to duplicate it- and that's all that really matters. In this picture the lighting is a bit too much towards the center but you kinda get the idea.
And here is what I have to fill in the blanks as of right now. I used a tubing cutter and a little bit of a hacksaw to cut up an ignored mountain bike today, the frame was circular so it worked out. That engine block is done for, it's there for mockup but I'll need a new engine. the rear fender is getting chopped up like you see in the previous picture. the red wheel is also done for, might have another one laying around though. The handlebars might get swapped with something lower if it's comfortable but for now the mild ape hangers will do. they aren't lined up with the neck area because I plan on getting something like this Chopper fork Chrome Street Lowrider for it, though those ones are pricy and probably too long. And yes I know I need a better camera. :doah:
Don't know exactly what I'm going to do as far as the drive system yet, I was thinking maybe a TAV unit just directly chained to the wheel, or should I do a jackshaft? :shrug: Then there's also should I put a bigger sprocket on or use the original freewheel? :shrug: those questions are still in the works and maybe you guys could help me out with that.
I'm still a newbie at welding but I have done a little and I've got a guy that'll teach me along the way, the only one I have access to is MIG so I dunno how you guys feel about them but any tips are always appreciated.
so that's where I'm at. I'm extremely excited to get started on another bike project, I'll try and keep things flowing in a timely order but money can be hard to come by sometimes so I won't guarantee anything, but as of right now this thing is going to be built, even if I don't finish till 5 years down the road :doah:
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