Carolina MotoBike.

[Gdcast]

Amazing build, It will definitely be very useful for my next build, basically the same project.

Love how you managed to transform that ladys frame into a racer, very slick. I´ll probably be starting with a basic man´s schwinn frame, that if I get my home made bender to work... we´ll see. If not, I may try your way; this is my goal:


I´ve been considering the idea of placing a trimmer´s or mower´s fuel tank inside a metal (or fibreglass) fake tank, in which I´ll also place the battery and small glove box.

So, you lead the way

[SSG]

I'm also considering using a mower fuel tank inside of the steel tank, then the empty part can be a tool box. This would avoid any sealing problems with the tank. I just need to find one that will fit.

[merlin]

Nice to see a Villiers engine!! My 1948 Francis Barnett has a 125cc Villiers engine. In case you don't know there is a great parts place for Villiers engines http://www.villiersservices.co.uk Better to call than email though. Really cool build.
-Merlin

[SSG]

Thank you very much for that link. Not much of an update but I purchased a used set of worksman wheels which are perfect for this bike.
The design of the worksman rims are very similar to the ones used on early motorcycles. The extra strength will be great for motorized use.

[Gdcast]

Wow, I see we´re on the same page, this are the brakes I´ll be using:

[SSG]

I've been occupied rebuilding a motor for someone, but that is finished now so i can get back to work. I've made a little more progress on the tank. This should work much better than using the whole thing as a tank.

[SSG]

Here is the seat I plan on using. It has a real cool double hairpin spring in the front and twisted coil springs in the back. The leather cover needs a little work.

Here is the whole bike as it sits. I won't be using the riser stem, and I probably wont used these bars either.

[SSG]

I had the rear frame section from a huffy MTB laying around. Might as well put it to good use.

It becomes a drop stand and fork trusses. The bottom will be flat stock.

[Leo]

Very nice bike man! i am wating for the pictures of the end of your work! cheers from Argentina.

[SSG]

I finished the drop stand and got the top of the tank cut out. Progress has been slow, but its been too hot to work much during the day and I can't go running the grinder all night. The tires are just for mock up, I'll be running bigger tires for sure.

[Motopecane]

Dug this thread out I want to see more! I want to see how you are going to use the pulley suicide lever as a clutch.

[Beau]

I just discovered the Villiers engines last night. Very cool little engines and motorcycles.

[SSG]

I haven't messed with this lately since I've been busy but here is how my clutch and drive will be set up.



This is the same system used on most early belt drive motorcycles.

[cobrafreak]

Very nice! I like your layout. The frame seems longer than typical, which is good as it will help be more stable at speed. I like your tank within a tank idea. It will save a lot of work. Try to imagine your farthest trek in the bike and make sure you have enough fuel to do it.

[SSG]

It wont be street legal so I'm not worried about running out of gas riding around in the field.