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So, I got some 5/8"-18 fine threaded Castle nuts ...& then, got out the "big" Tap & Die set This looks like the fella, we be a needin' :p Used some of this here, cuttin' oil ...& cut us some threads, onto the end of the axle/spindle :thumbsup: * Notice I'ma usin' my "new/old" vise? :cheers2...

After weldin' the axle mount(s) in place ...I re-assembled...everything...again ...& double checked...everything...again :thumbsup: Motor to wheel chain alignment still "lookin' good"...check :wai: Motor/chain tensioner operating properly...check :wai: Wheel to axle retaining pin(s)...check...

Um... These numbers would be for a 6:1GR ...NOT a 5:1GR MY BAD :confused: So, to be clear(er) ...in this scenario A 6:1 GR = ~14.5 MPH top speed ...with pretty quick acceleration A 5:1GR = ~17.5MPH top speed ...decent acceleration A 3:1GR = ~29 MPH top speed ...but, would have very slow...

Hey Denny, In this pic, the front of the racer (& direction of travel) is toward the left ...& the motor(s) will be mounted, behind the wheels :thumbsup: So, this wheel, will rotate counter-clockwise ...& the brake cable (not rod) will "feed thru" the upper slot in the brake band ...& then...

Well, here are the "numbers" if ya use a 5:1GR (10T drive & 50T driven) ...with the 10" (~31" cir. wheels) :cheers2: Ballpark Equation MS/GR=ASxTC=IM/FT=FMxHR=FHxMM= MPH Motor Speed/Gear Ratio=Axle Speed x Tire Circumference = Inches per Minute traveled/Foot(12) = Feet per Minute traveled x...

48V 1,000W Unite MY-1020 brushed motor specs: Model: MY1020 Voltage: 48 Volt DC Output: 1000 Watt Rated speed:3000RPM Rated current: 26.7A Rated Torque: 3.2Nm Weight 5.25Kg 1Kw power. Ungeared. Suitable for large scooters or bikes and trikes. You would use these in a setup where you wanted to...

Hey T, Yup, I do ...& do ...& do ...& thanks :cheers2: I'ma tryin' ta show folks how ta do this kinda stuff DIY style ...that "Lead by Example" thing ;) ...& to show folks that ya don't NEED big, fancy &/or expensive equipment * Not that professional equipment is bad ...just that things...

See how nice-n-clean it looks ...on the outside ...with the welds "hidden" inside? & It will look even better, once painted ;) Next, I marked the "full length" axle tube at ~2' mark ...& drilled a bolt hole ...so, the inner "solid axle" can be mechanically secured (with a nut & bolt) to, the...

After triple checking the alignment of the brake drum, with the brake band ...& the chain with the sprocket I cleaned up & marked, the axle mounting tube, along the "inside edge" of the axle mounting bracket Then, welded 'em together, good-n-solid :thumbsup: * Again, I welded 'em, on the...

This is how the brake band will be installed :thumbsup: A frontal view * Notice how the rounded head, of the Carriage bolt, "clears" the sprocket nicely? :wai: ...& I used a modified lock washer (aligned the ends, so it no longer "locks) as a friction washer & spacer ;) Up closer view :cheers2:

I'm using a couple of 3/8" x ~5" long Carriage bolts, for mounting the brake bands ...but, there isn't enough room for a nut ...&/also, a nut probably isn't the best choice for this situation :thumbsup: So, I'ma gonna just drill a hole at the ends of each mounting bolt ...& just use a couple of...

Hey T, What did ya do to "piss off" that sprocket?

Backin' up a bit, while loadin' the truck ta go to the carwash ...she says "Um...didn't you say that you wanted to re-paint the porch swing too?" Um...Yes, Dear...I'll get it :thumbsup: So, it got the "full treatment"...too * Memory Lane: Way back in 2005 my wife was pregnant with our twins...

My wife came out ta see what I was doin' & When she saw my "freshly painted" shinny black vise she says, ..."what about painting the patio furniture" ..."didn't you say you wanted to re-paint the patio furniture?" :huh: Um...yes...yes I did :innocent: But That wasn't really on my list of things...

Ever notice how "side projects" seem to always "creep" into the day? :unsure: Like this one I have this Old Wilton Vise (had 'er since ~1987) ...& used 'er a lot (I mean a really lot) over the years :sifone: Then, ~5 years ago I wasa usin' it to "smash" the end of some steel tube, nice-n-flat...

Hey AG, Yes, please share more info :thumbsup: & Hey Hellion, Which 20+ page thread, are ya referring to? :unsure: & Thank You! :cheers2:

Hey T, Nope nuthin' fancy like that ...these wheels have built in bearings (for a 5/8" axle) Front side Back side The axle/spindle(s) themselves are 5/8" solid rod ...& the axle holders (black) are 1/2" Sch 40 water pipe I wanted the 5/8" axles/spindles, to be changeable ...& not welded on...

Hello Ducky Is there a problem?? Um...I'm workin' here...tryin' to get some stuff done :huh: * Notice, I'm using a piece of steel to help align the "faces" of the shock mounts ...& a piece of wood to help align the "sides" Ok I finally got the "cross brace" welded on (when Ducky got bored &...

Um...don't ya think that flat "plate" might flex with the axle on one side ...& the motor on the other? :unsure: Yup, I wasa thinkin' that too :cheers2: So, maybe something like this :thumbsup: * The screw is just for mock-up purposes ...& this under-bracket will be welded ;) This...

Added the lower coil-over shock mounting brackets Looks like this w/coil-over shock * Notice they are aligned right over the axle ...to help provide "direct support" ;) Mocked up (test fit to double check...that everything...work together) on the chassis...again :cheers2: * Notice I'm...