hmy::bowdown:. Shit's art, I'd stare at her alll day.
MiniBike Paul, thanks for the complements, and constructive criticism. I really appreciate others perspective when getting creative. Many good ideas become great when collaboration is involved.
The chain shouldn't present a problem. I've studied many set-up's and feel confident it will hold together. Most high HP sport bike's have long chains, and ones with extended swing arms even longer. I'm using a #40 chain, so it's plenty strong. I'll be trying a #41 also. It will give me a narrower profile, albeit slight, to give some added clearances.
There are several reasons for the scrub brake. First are the rules for the vintage mini-bike drags held by the Billetproof organization. Although the rules are listed, the event is extremely casual and a great time. The mini-bikes are a fun sideline to the main event of vintage drags. Mostly gassers, and rails, but it's a run-what-ya-brung, hot-lap, grudge match event. Ya-ya-ya, my whole mini-bike isn't so vintage, I know. But, I tried to keep with the look of vintage. Second, I love the whole art and mechanical look of the pedal-arm-paddle brake system. I do agree with you that disc brakes would be appropriate, but I sticking to my plan.
I can't wait to get it running and see if the proof of concept works. What ever happens, it's been a blast going through the process.
Stay tuned!
The chain shouldn't present a problem. I've studied many set-up's and feel confident it will hold together. Most high HP sport bike's have long chains, and ones with extended swing arms even longer. I'm using a #40 chain, so it's plenty strong. I'll be trying a #41 also. It will give me a narrower profile, albeit slight, to give some added clearances.
There are several reasons for the scrub brake. First are the rules for the vintage mini-bike drags held by the Billetproof organization. Although the rules are listed, the event is extremely casual and a great time. The mini-bikes are a fun sideline to the main event of vintage drags. Mostly gassers, and rails, but it's a run-what-ya-brung, hot-lap, grudge match event. Ya-ya-ya, my whole mini-bike isn't so vintage, I know. But, I tried to keep with the look of vintage. Second, I love the whole art and mechanical look of the pedal-arm-paddle brake system. I do agree with you that disc brakes would be appropriate, but I sticking to my plan.
I can't wait to get it running and see if the proof of concept works. What ever happens, it's been a blast going through the process.
Stay tuned!
This bike you are doing is terrific!! And just the fact that you went from talk to build is impressive, and more than I have done!
Still, I keep staring at this picture and thinking about this; a front engine with a clutch running a short chain to the 2nd engine, which would have no clutch, rather 2 same size sprockets. Off the second sprocket run a short chain to a jackshaft with a clutch, and then a 3rd short chain to the wheel.
I am admittedly biased towards short chains, but there are other reasons. You could start #2 off #1 (only 1 engine to start), gear changes would be easy at the jackshaft, it would be cool on a dual engine to put dual disk brakes, one on the jackshaft and one on the wheel, and the mechanical addition of the jackshaft would only offset that of the idlers, so i see no net loss.
It might be argued that a disadvantage would be running both motors thru the final clutch, but a suitable clutch is available, so that is just more expensive.
Please understand that I am just thinking here, or trying, and in no way am i trying to diminish your substantial accomplishments!! Damn, I wish you lived in my neighborhood, or me yours!!
Your not the first to say run the forks raw. I think that's cool too! It's always been in my head to black it out. Will look sinister. I think I'm going semi-gloss black with traditional airbrushed hot rod flames (yellow/orange/red) running down and along the the frame. The flames will be pinstriped most likely in lime green, maybe purple. The seat is still to be determined, but I've thought of the sides being white zodiac (metal flake) tuck-n-roll and the top mexican blanket.
Looking Good Loppy!
I too agree with the scrub brake, it's a "minibike", they had scrub brakes! Besides, they only just slow ya down!
I tried one on mine and the pushing with knee just didn't work (you know what I mean!) I just got my goodies back from Mike last night, a build thread will soon be posted.:thumbsup:
I too agree with the scrub brake, it's a "minibike", they had scrub brakes! Besides, they only just slow ya down!
I tried one on mine and the pushing with knee just didn't work (you know what I mean!) I just got my goodies back from Mike last night, a build thread will soon be posted.:thumbsup:
Worked on it a little this past weekend. Here's a preview of the wheelie bar. Cross members are in and will update with pic tomorrow. Still have lots to do, gas tank, puke take, kickstand, dual throttle, upper frame/seat braces, seat pan, parachute cord guide....breath...breath...oh ya, clean welds, molding, and kustom paint...aaaaaa
Worked on it a little this past weekend. Here's a preview of the wheelie bar. Cross members are in and will update with pic tomorrow. Still have lots to do, gas tank, puke take, kickstand, dual throttle, upper frame/seat braces, seat pan, parachute cord guide....breath...breath...oh ya, clean welds, molding, and kustom paint...aaaaaa