SCUMBAG's FLaT TRaCK Homage

Scumbag

Scumbag

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#1
#1
Picked up this Frame about 6 months ago,
I thought, if all goes well,
I could make a MiNi Bike Homage, to a Legendary Flat Tracker.

1st I had to ace the 5" rims,
and cut off the fenders to make room for bigger wheels


It's a small frame.
By looking at the top picture,
it became clear, the rear wheel had to be moved back (about 5 inches)
to make room for the bigger rims.
Also, to create the better ride, the seat back needed to move back as well.
(So I 'grinded' those rear axle tabs off too)



This being my 1st build from scratch (with no fabrication experience),
I asked my Pops for his help.
He can build anything,
and he took my Frame lengthening request,
and casually hit a Grand Slam!



Now Thats what I'm TaLk'n AbouT

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Scumbag

Scumbag

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#2
#2
Found a Tank,
And Picked up some 10" rims and tires at Macs Yard Sale.
(Thanks Mac!)
Then, started Sanding and Priming.



The "Hooks" are Sweet.

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Scumbag

Scumbag

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#5
#5
There is only one color this MiNi can Be,
and that's Wood Racing RED.




By MY standards,
I nailed the Tank!
(not bad timing for my best stray painting job ever!!)

Those old wheels cleaned up nicely.
I decided to go with 6 to 1 gear ratio, 12/72 sprockets.
Eventually i'll get some new tires, but for now,
these will work for CannonBall'n the Neighborhood.

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Scumbag

Scumbag

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#6


HoLY CRaP !

Now that's what I'm Talk'n about.

This MiNi BiKe is coming to life !

Bead Blasted and new stainless hardware, Clamps are sharp, literally...
(I'll Take My chances)

It never hurts to have Legit pegs

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Scumbag

Scumbag

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#7
#7
(Thanks TheJoker, and Strangrcr1)


My good friend Pat 'Dr MiNi' Hogan & Have been Marinating and working on this project the whole time Together...

Our other mini's are pretty Fast & Squirrely,
Kinda outa bounds for most kids.
The goal for this Mini, from the beginning, was something well balanced, with just the right amount of power that my BMX riding 9yr old Niece can schralp on...
After much info searching and measuring, we decided on a 3.5 HP Briggs (5.25 ft Torque).
(had to find one with the tank ON TOP of the carb, so we could easily Take it off and hook up our tank.

Found this Little Guy for $154



(the Pipe Had to Go up, to Miss the wheel)

You cant hear it, but that mini RLV muffler($20) sounds real nice!


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Dr MiNi marinating !

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Scumbag

Scumbag

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#8
Fiberglass Clutch cover from Mac's yard sale.
thanks for the generous deal Mac!
Sanded,primed, and painted 'Aluminum' color



every flat track bike has a plate.
But but THiS bike,
Needs the Proper font.





breaking in the motor

those Bars are ok, but....

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Scumbag

Scumbag

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#9
#9
the Seat;

Pat cut the base, while i cut the foam...
And a close friend Bethany did the outside,
and pulled it all together just Perfect !



It was a first for all three of us

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Scumbag

Scumbag

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#10
#10
Found some nice chrome handle Bars at Trophy Motorcycles for $30.
Cut 'em down a little,



and...



My Sweet Haze Took it for a Spin down the alley in styLe !



...running great, but its not done till the tank is finished...

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Scumbag

Scumbag

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#13
Last week,
i realized a friend of mine (Junior) has a Vinyl sticker cutting machine.
Junior worked his magic...
Big Time !







....right about the same time that the seat was finished.


AND.....


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tyleryamaha

tyleryamaha

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#15
#15
Very nice work my friend..... I love it.... Flat track is where it's at.. I raced scrambles back in the late 1960's on a bultaco 100 at 12 years old , Dad raced a BSA......:scooter:
 
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