Whiskey Tango Chopper

[Whitetrashrocker]

I have a sprotor!
It verked.





Some eagle eyes will notice there's no provision for chain adjustment via axle slide. Eh. Ill make a tensioner some how.

This is how you use existing part right?

 

[Whitetrashrocker]

I see remnants of light baby blue on the bike; it portends of things to come. It's only fitting that it's baby blue to be in good company with Piglet.

Hey now. Dont give me ideas. Ive already been told " his and hers"

I was thinking a root beer or what ever I can find at wally world paint.
I might change that when the seat gets here.
I was thinking of trying to keep the tank "chrome" maybe.

 

[Denny]

I have a sprotor.
This is how you use existing part right?

It will work great until you oil the chain the first time.

 

[Whitetrashrocker]

I don't oil my chain.
Too much dirt. It sticks and makes things worse.

 

[Master Hack]

Were not that fancy around here.

I can’t afford my own stuff….

 

[ezcome-ezgo]

The pads are essentially gripping the teeth of the sprocket? Am I seeing that right? Interesting. I do like this idea, a lot.

 

[Functional Artist]

Some eagle eyes will notice there's no provision for chain adjustment via axle slide. Eh. Ill make a tensioner some how.

Hey WTR,

Another/new project...love it
...& great explanation/write up

Unless I'ma seein' incorrectly
...it looks like there is a provision & hardware "for chain adjustment via axle slide" (kinda reverse of how its done-on motorcycles)

But, adjusting the axle/sprocket, would affect brake pad engagement
...&/so, you would probably have to add/install some rotor adjustment provisions

 

[Whitetrashrocker]

EZ², yes the pads are gripping the root of the teeth.
And FA there is an axle slider adjustment on the frame. on both sides even!
The rotor depth engagement is quite small though. There also a few other minor clearance issues. I haven't thought about how to make the caliper adjustment with as much travel as the axle.
So for time being, im gonna lock the axle where it fits the caliper and work from there.

 

[Whitetrashrocker]

Went to the store and looked at available rattle can colors.
I kinda like the Kona



The other brown that grabbed me was this
But it might be too light.



I also dig the hammered copper.



Then I ran across the fancy paints.
Fist time seeing the color change paint.



Those were the 3 they had. There was another that said apply over a black base coat. I wonder if using a different base would look different.

Anyone use these paints yet?
Opinions?

And while i was working on the brake setup I noticed the bottom was yellow at some point.

 

[Denny]

Blue cosmos over a black base. It would look awesome on a bike frame. White base would lighten the color up. Experiment there Magellan. Don’t forget to clear coat it afterwards for maximum shine and bury the flake. The other browns you picked look like varying shades of baby poop .

 

[Edwin Spangler]

I used that Blue Cosmos color change stuff on our go kart.. Looks pretty ok. I didnt do it perfectly so if done properly, would look really good.

It gives off a LOT of purple from certain angles.

 

[Whitetrashrocker]

Pink Champagne Color Shift Rust-Oleum on project guitar. | Night 4, no final lacquer.

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My formatting sucks. Help me Hellion, your our only hope.

 

[Hellion]

ROOT BEER but it has to be metallic for the 'fizz'!

If it is straight up brown, you can name it The Turd.

 

[Whitetrashrocker]

ROOT BEER but it has to be metallic for the 'fizz'!

If it is straight up brown, you can name it The Turd.

Im really trying not to throw big money at this one. Custom color not an option.
I would love a candy root beer. Maybe a little metal flake.

Im starting to lean on that green copper.

 

[Functional Artist]

Anyone use these paints yet?

Hey WTR,

Yup, I have

Build thread for my ElMini
https://www.diygokarts.com/community/threads/electric-badger-450-mini-bike.37720/
A video

...& some pics

Closer up(per) view

 

[Whitetrashrocker]

Any comments on durability, longevity?

 

[Denny]

Any comments on durability, longevity?

Shouldn’t be any worse or better than any other rustoleum paint.

 

[Edwin Spangler]

Shouldn’t be any worse or better than any other rustoleum paint.

Pretty much.

Let me tell you, nothing I sprayed turned out that light blue color. I got dark blue, green, and deep purple.

What was used as a base? I used a black base and a TON of clear.

 

[Hellion]

@Functional Artist Calling F-A I want to know about the paint durability too.

Im starting to lean on that green copper.

Green copper has my vote as it’s the purtiest one or has the greatest potential color range according to the color swatch. I would definitely put it over white or grey primer.

 

[Functional Artist]

Well...fallas, first of all, I wasn't using Rustoleum spray can paint
...so, that was kind of an "off topic" answer

That "rattle can" color changing paint was/is "extra" expensive

So, after some research
...I "opted" to use/mixed up some regular 'ol automotive type clear
...& put some "Magic Dust" in it

More info
https://www.diygokarts.com/community/threads/color-shifting-paint.41047/
& Another video