How to create an axle

[cyberdork]

What's going to be the best way to construct an axle capable of handling atleast 50-60 horsepower? I want to be able to bolt on a motorcycle sproket to use a 520/530 chain and disk brake. Also how can I mount it to the bike securely?

 

[modelengineer]

Most bikes use a fixed rear axle which is bolted to the frame. The rim has mounts on either side for the sprocket and brake disc.

 

[cyberdork]

From what I understand I need hubs for the tires. Do these hubs weld right onto the axle? And would I create a solid axle? I don't think vertical bearings with an axle through them will withstand the power and terrain I'll be using it on.

 

[robin]

so you are making a trike ? have a look at some bigger quad bike axles they are sometimes mounted on a swing arm

 

[cyberdork]

No trike, but am using a swing arm design. I guess I can just put the bearings in the swing arm, but how to attach a sproket that big along with brakes has me confused.

 

[ed1380]

good luck finding a hub that matches a 520 sprocket. you might find a pair that matches, but thats not likely. you could do what modelengineer did and put a sprocket on a steel plate and put that plate on a hub

 

[crazycart]

To handle 50-60 HP, look up Durablue ATV axles.http://www.durablue.com/prod_display/Axles/5/0.php

These are about the only thing that will withstand that kind of HP reliably. I would use a ATC/TRX 250R swingarm/axle setup.

 

[ed1380]

seeing how much those costs, you're better off buying a few 1 1/4 axles. thats what edge use and jr tyler