Terra two piece

sparkwizard

sparkwizard

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#101
What do you guys think? I want the frame satin black. I want the engine shroud, "primary chain" guard and gas tank bright yellow and the engine gray to match the wheels.
Then, we need decals or logo to put somewhere.
Dodge "Super Bee" emblems on the tank? Please weigh in. This might be a family discussion I don't want to have. Your opinions might weigh the Wifey and the Chief Engineer into making a sane decision. Thanks in advance!
 
Minimichael

Minimichael

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#102
#102
This paint is billed as being gas resistant due to its "High Solids.". I don't know about gas just yet, but I can tell you it goes on and dries beautifully. High gloss epoxy-like finish. Thought you might like a yellow from them:
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SEYMOUR 620-1446 Industrial MRO High Solids Spray Paint, Ryder Yellow 16 Ounce (Pack of 1) https://a.co/d/7zHkiKo
 
J

JimN

#103
#103
Maroon frame, white accents. My wife's an aggie. Failing that I'd defer to whomever is going to ride it the most.
I am pretty set in my ways, cobalt blue is about as flashy as I'll ever get.
 
sparkwizard

sparkwizard

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#106
This is not really a fair size comparison because of the angle, but it isn't too hard to see how close they are. IMG_20240908_122326.jpg IMG_20240908_122245.jpg
This the first time it has been on the floor. It feels really good. Suspension is stiff, but I can move it if I try. The seat is wonderful, not too soft...actually, not soft at all, but my boney butt needs a firm seat.
The foot peg location is going to be challenging because of the location of the pulleys. I could mount them forward and hate them forever, or I can mount them really wide. I have not messed with the shock mounts that are still up front on the bottom part of the frame. I might use those for "cruzer" mounts and add a set further back, mounted wide enough to clear the pulley for rough terrain and retractable or can fold up behind the pulley cover when riding on smooth dirt.
As far as color, frame low gloss black, engine and chain guard will stay orange and I will strip and spray the tank orange.
I moved 12 small engines and a sidewalk edger out of the garage and into a storage barn today. I can almost walk around in the garage, now.
 
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RobertC

RobertC

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Dang that's a good looking mini bike Dave !

I was rooting for Mini-Trail blue, and white. Lol.

Your bike reminds me so much of a Honda Mini-Trail, or a Jan-Ho bike.

I know that Will is really going to love riding it.

Keep us posted.

BTW, from your description, I bet the suspension is just right !
 
sparkwizard

sparkwizard

#108
#108
Thank you, Robert. While we were shopping for handle bars, we noticed the seat sitting above the tank like a Honda CT 70, and decided to try these bars. They might be a tad low for me, but Will as not as tall.
 
Minimichael

Minimichael

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#109
#109
And to think we knew it when it was just one piece of a minibike. Incredible build. I hope you'll post more views for us. And I'm with Will, I'd want to ride the blue one, too ;)
 
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sparkwizard

sparkwizard

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#111
Since I got a little bit if space to work, I cut up some scrap and made a mount to bolt some Tecumseh engines onto this frame. IMG_20240909_092651.jpg The bottom bolts line up with the slots in the frame. IMG_20240909_092724.jpg I have four of these HSK600 engines that will also bolt onto this mount. IMG_20240909_093215.jpg
Here is the little engine on the frame.
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Unfortunately, none of the 4 stroke flathead engines will fit under the gas tank, but all of these smoke motors will fit.
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I also found a unicycle in the barn that we forgot about... IMG_20240909_093943.jpg
 
lowpro

lowpro

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#112
Nice work.. the engine mount is in my future as well. I’m not sure how critical it is but I measured the angle of the tilt before removing the snowblower engine and it was 34*.
 
sparkwizard

sparkwizard

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#113
I don't think it matters much unless you use a bowl and float type carb.
I bought a couple of these flat plates, predrilled from Ebay a couple years ago. Maybe you can find one and save some work.
I only cut and drilled the rusty old angle iron.
 
sparkwizard

sparkwizard

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#114
I got time to squirt some paint on my gas tank. After the hot summer (*with Wifey and Son home) I finally got done with the garden, which is about an acre... some call it a tiny farm...I decided on Chevy Orange engine enamel from Rustoleum. Spray can paint limits me to only a few colors. I considered Rustoleum Implement colors Allis Chalmers Orange and Kubota Orange. Neither one of those options were suggested for applications that would reach 220 degrees F. I hope my air cooled engines never exceed 220, but if they do, I have more to worry about than burned paint, so I decided to use engine enamel. Pictures of the BRIGHT ORANGE gas tank will be added soon. It is time, now, to start on finishing the frame. Brake caliper mount on the swing arm will be fun.
The seat was meant to be mounted on the back fender of a big touring bike, so I kept looking on Ebay until I found a Harley back fender.
This will keep you guys laughing. I intend to bolt the seat to a steel Harley fender, cut the fender to mount onto the frame and tilt the whole assembly forward to expose a tool box above the rear wheel.
 
lowpro

lowpro

#115
#115
Can’t wait to see it.
Not sure how helpful this is but you mentioned being limited to spray paint.
Have you ever tried a critter spray gun? Simple mason jar spray gun, easy to clean and you can use whatever mason jars you have so it’s possible to store paint in the used mason jar for future touchups. Results will vary as you dial in viscosity, air pressure, and nozzle height.
 
sparkwizard

sparkwizard

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#116
I have a huge compressor and several HVLP spray guns. My problem is mixing paint. I can follow instructions and mix paint, spray it, come back an hour later to spray check and spray another coat...I hate it when my paint gets hard before I spray it.
Now, I only use latex wood finish in my sprayers and I clean them out before I walk away.
I do not mix epoxy paint anymore. "two part" paint now means, part one, spray, part two, pour it on the ground and spray water until the gun is clean.
If a spray can gets hard and dry before the next coat, it becomes a target. Pop! PSSSSSSST!
 
lowpro

lowpro

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#118
Yes, that’s the critter gun. I have automotive spray guns as well, but the critter makes it easy to spray, clean and seal. It will not put out the coverage for larger jobs, but gas tanks and engine covers it would be ideal.
 
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