Schwinn OCC Chopper Bobber build in need of help

[BigD.Walker]

I'm in need of some help on a few things I'm wanting to do to my Chopper. I'm wanting have the big hub look like in the first 2 pictures. Also wanting to do a springer front end but have the big rear tire up front like the last pic. Please help me with these things

 

[BigD.Walker]

I'm wanting look similar to the last picture

 

[itsid]

well

those huge hubs are most likely electric motor hubs.
but if you do not want electric motors on your bike then you can take a look around on junkyards for old motorbike hubs.
Some are pretty huge especially if the bike came with a drum brakes

as big as that you will not find on a bicycle shelf I'm afraid.
About the biggest hub there is, would be a vintage sturmey archer three speed with integrated drum brake (~4" in dia)
there are however hub covers (actually they're chainguards or spoke guards)
that make a nice fake, just keep your eyes open.

a fat tyre on a springer fork... haven't seen that;
but you can find springer forks on custom bicycle pages for lowrider, muscle krates and such...
but a wide one.. I think you'll have to mod a fork to allow the bigger tyre
that'd be basically just a longer bolt and a wider bracket for the spring I guess *shrugs*

'sid

 

[BigD.Walker]

Could you send me a link to hub guards like the ones u mentioned please?

 

[itsid]

search on ebay for "bike spoke guard"
you'll find some.

'sid

 

[BigD.Walker]

Do you know how to make a normal fork like in the last picture?

 

[itsid]

uh take a look around in some mini bike builds...
I saw one within the last year or so being build .

Basically an unsuspended fork like that is no magic at all, two brackets a couple of tubes and a hand full of welds;
it's all about the measurements.

Nut again, look at some mini bike builds I know there is more than just one fork build there;
I'm sure mckutzy build his fork himself for example:
see his build log

'sid

 

[mckutzy]

I did.
I used a steering tube and bearing set( the whole neck assembly basically) from a mountain bike (it is steel not CroMo) , and built the remainder with scrap and new materials. It was a good amount to think on and also it took several days on this alone. I had the shop to myself so I could spend a whole 6-8 hrs a day on it, and got it done(the bike as a roller) in a week( kinda an total ideal situation).

You must keep all things on each side equal. Layout is a big thing, and it needs to be correct. This is one of the most critical parts to the bike.

 

[BigD.Walker]

I did.
I used a steering tube and bearing set( the whole neck assembly basically) from a mountain bike (it is steel not CroMo) , and built the remainder with scrap and new materials. It was a good amount to think on and also it took several days on this alone. I had the shop to myself so I could spend a whole 6-8 hrs a day on it, and got it done(the bike as a roller) in a week( kinda an total ideal situation).

You must keep all things on each side equal. Layout is a big thing, and it needs to be correct. This is one of the most critical parts to the bike.

Did it have front suspension? Could you post a few pics of it for me?

 

[itsid]

Mister Walker..

I posted a link to his thread. click it, scroll and find the pics... :toetap05:

'sid

 

[BigD.Walker]

Went through them and they were helpful. Just curious I'm what he did

 

[BigD.Walker]

Aww now I feel dumb. The link went to his build lol. I feel special now

 

[J_Walker]

I mean, its not AS pretty as regular tubed forks.. but its sure a lot more simple looking this way..

 

[BigD.Walker]

I mean, its not AS pretty as regular tubed forks.. but its sure a lot more simple looking this way..

Where does it bolt to the rest of the frame?

 

[J_Walker]

Where does it bolt to the rest of the frame?

the model doesn't really show it.. I'd assume at the top triple like like normal bikes. but looking at it.. idk. good question

I mean, if you can weld, and have a good place to find quality steel [steel that's already straight] build tubed ones. But with tubed ones, I think you're gonna have to use fork oil..? im not really too sure about that either.

 

[BigD.Walker]

This is a project me and Dad chose to do the other day. We are both learning as we research. I'm 18 and this is my 2nd biggest build

 

[mckutzy]

Ridged all the way, couldn't really figure the springer out that well at the time, also didn't have springs.
If any better discription on parts or construction required, let me know here or PM.

Next build going for transverse rear leaf and leaf front end.

 

[BigD.Walker]

I'd love to see that build!!

 

[mckutzy]

So what do you have for a frame so far, aswell as tools (do you have a welder and know how to use it) ect?

Edit: As far as I know/searched, no one has done a transverse rear leaf motorcycle frame. Forks yes(odd looking), not on the frame.

 

[BigD.Walker]

Currently hunting for a frame. I have an extra rear wheel. I somewhat know how to work know how to work a welder. I will be barrowing one when I get everything else ready. What kind of welder would you recommend?