And so it begins

[Kenny_McCormic]

What the hell did he do? I mig weld, easy stuff.:toetap05:

He is afraid to try.

 

[oscaryu1]

Actually I'm not afraid. I'm usually the guy that just says "screw it" n' do it. I just don't have the equiptment here. I'm here to work on the Camry, other house is for the rest.

 

[gocartkid]

Oh, I thought you hurt your eyes or welded yourself or somethin' like that.

Well your logic makes sense, didn't mean to rag on you there. Quick "word of wisdom": when welding or even heating something with a torch, keep a few CLEAN rags and LOTS of water handy, you never know when you could light something up. In fact a spray bottle full of water to cool down hot-spots would be a good idea.

 

[Kenny_McCormic]

Oh, I thought you hurt your eyes or welded yourself or somethin' like that.

Well your logic makes sense, didn't mean to rag on you there. Quick "word of wisdom": when welding or even heating something with a torch, keep a few CLEAN rags and LOTS of water handy, you never know when you could light something up. In fact a spray bottle full of water to cool down hot-spots would be a good idea.

I just cover everything in the area that I dont want melted with wet rags, works great.

 

[ridingismyreligion]

update 10/7/08: more welding completed. just waiting on some sheet metal and the frame can be completed.

bike is seriously coming along now.

 

[sayre315]

thats sweet

 

[jr dragster T]

I dont know what I would want more, the bike or the creamy ice cream in the backround. JK I love the progress of your bike! :arf:

 

[sayre315]

its classic!!! lol

 

[Ibnzmonkey]

awesome!

 

[oscaryu1]

Only thing I'd be worried about is that gear in the back of the bike. Doesn't look like a 35 or 41 pitch at all.

 

[ridingismyreligion]

Only thing I'd be worried about is that gear in the back of the bike. Doesn't look like a 35 or 41 pitch at all.

It isn't. I'm getting a #35 pitch sprocket soon along with the clutch. Not as easy getting all the parts over here in oz so cheapest way to go.

 

[GoAlterBridge]

That thing is gonna kick butt!

 

[ridingismyreligion]

hi guys,

not much more 2 do with bike, mainly the drive terrain

anyways less talking more pics

yes they are dodgy welds but i'm only learning

 

[fluxcored]

Looks fantastic. What kind of tubing are you using?

 

[ridingismyreligion]

Looks fantastic. What kind of tubing are you using?

For the frame and forks im using 25mm by 1.6mm wall mild steel.

much needed update:

taping sprockets for jackshaft:

the jackshaft complete with bearings (the bolts only temporary till i can feel bothered to get some grub screws):

bike with wheel dropouts:

with handlebars and temporary seat and light:

 

[kibble]

Moving right along!

 

[sayre315]

looking great

 

[dude5x]

Instead of using a jackshaft, just turn your rear wheel around.

 

[ridingismyreligion]

Instead of using a jackshaft, just turn your rear wheel around.

howdy. this was for a school project which had to have an innovation. I'm passing the jackshaft off as an innovation. plus it allows for quick changes with gearing etc.

the parts were bought from various places. ebay for the engine, clutch, sprockets etc.. edcon for all the steel. hardware shops for most other stuff.

updates: the bike is now rideable minor slipping withh the jackshaft but a little grinding will fix that. few more things 2 fix up. then it can be prepped and painted. pictures soonish. i.e. when i get good ones.

peace

 

[ridingismyreligion]

hi,

the bike is finished! took it out for its maiden ride last weekend, aside from a few small things i need 2 play around with it works fine.

Very muddy during testing so couldn't really try too many things. ill post a video later of me riding. It is at school for marking at the moment.

anyways less talking more pictures.