We've seen Ratrods....I want to build a "RATBIKE"

srcjahc

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So I have a Baja Frame that was cut in half. I thought I was going to build an All-Tertain Scooter with a high ground clearance and started by rotating the back end and welding the engine mount on top. After mocking it up I changed my mind.....I don't think I would feel comfortable sending me kids and nephews hurling thru the woods on something that high AND standing up.......Soooooo after some Friday-after-work alcohol consumption I came up with a "RATBIKE"!!!. Low seat like an Alsport Trike and foot pegs sticking out in a similar fashion with the engine behind you as well. Basically a 70's trike like the Alsport's, Montgomery Ward T-555's, etc but on two wheels. So what could possibly go wrong? That is why I am asking the collective wisdom of this fine community of "Steel Tube & Predator Motor Fabricator's" of what the errors of my ways might be. Is this thing going to handle like the Titanic on the local lake reservoir? Will I be gambling with "The Devil down in Georgia" looking for payment of what might be due? Or should I throw caution to the wind, fire-up the ole Like ncoln MIG and start down the Road to Perdition? Any advice, caution, forewarning, and whatever comes to your mind will be greatly appreciated.

BTW- Yes I know the sprocket is on the wrong side. YOU TRY putting the rear wheel assembly back together with a backwards-a$$ mini-bike frame after 6-beers!!
 

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A pic of mock+up

A pic of mock up
 

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IT's called right side drive.... but youll need a jackshaft.
The non conformist do this as a wasy to make their lives more difficult.... but typically makes for an interesting project...

Ask me how I know.....;)
 

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But how would it handle with the motor and torque converter ABOVE the rear wheel? Even though the seat is lower than a Baja the frame is actually several inches higher in ground clearance. Plus it will have front and rear shocks. It will be about 15-18" longer than axle to axle than my Baja minibikes.....so I have some concerns about what the handling might be like.
 

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With the weight high like that, probably badly, Not to mention your knees are going to hit the bar doing a slight turn, seeing how your sitting squatted on the frame...
 
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