We'll see where this goes... two briggs bikes....NOW DONE!

[Cleatus_Fathom]

Maybe check out how Goldy did his pedals and jack shaft combo. Pedels and shaft all in one.......Curt

http://motorbicycling.com/showthread.php?t=28747

That is a clever way to add pedals/cranks, however I'm not planning on having any pedals at all.

[Cleatus_Fathom]

Started on the tank today and finished the brake caliper mounting bracket.

[Beau]

Before you go any further, you need to do some research abut rake and trail.

That headtube angle isn't going to work, man.

[Cleatus_Fathom]

Before you go any further, you need to do some research abut rake and trail.

That headtube angle isn't going to work, man.

Yeah, I know about all that...I was just hoping it wasn't going to be an issue at the lower speeds. However, after reading your concerns I decided to take the bike down a hill to see how she handled, and well it did indeed handle like poop like you said. So thanks for motivating me to try it out before I went too far. I have since changed the head tube angle to allow for positive trail.

I ended up doing a bad job of documenting my progress, as the bike is all done now. My buddy Mr. French has abandoned his project unfortunately. Now onto some finished pics...thats the best part anyway.

[Louis]

The build turned out great! Bike looks sweet. How does the bike ride in the end? Top speed? I would love to see some close-ups of your drivetrain

[gcrank1]

Yeah! Gotta know how that gear ratio works out for ya for starting out and what kind of top. I like your approach and hope to hear it does work. For me, top isnt too important, its the putt that counts and I like the sound of a thumper.

[Cleatus_Fathom]

Thanks for the compliments.

I haven't used a GPS on it yet so I can't say for certain what the top speed is. The clutch is 12t going to 35t on the jackshaft, the other side of the jackshaft is 12t going to a 44t rear sprocket. It is geared for 36mph at 5000rpm and 25mph at 3500rpm If I did my math right. I figured 25mph would be a good speed for riding around town since thats what most of the in-town speed limits are.

Ill get some pictures of the drivetrain soon. The weather has been bad lately.

CLICK THE PIC BELOW TO SEE A VIDEO...hope you all enjoy.

[SykoraA4]

That mason jar is such a nice touch. Nice work!

[kcjim78]

Very nicely done. Looks Awesome!

[jj256]

This....bike....is....awesome

[detroiter60]

Way Cool! I've wanted to build one like that since grade school (the 60's).I bought some plans dating to the 30's? similar to your configuration.Nice job man.Hey, I didnt read the whole thread,How does it ride? Hows the vibration?

[Boscrowe]

I think your ride is really neat . Good build

[jj256]

Hey can you still service your rear hub welded like that? Do you have to cut the tacks out?

[jj256]

got another question, where did your find your rear sprocket?