BO15 High Plains Drifter (The Finish Line)

[Shrunken_Head_Pedaler]

Since I have cut away,(they rusted away) the frame supports to accommodate a 26 inch wheel and tire set on this 16 inch frame,while running a springer front end, I would have no brakes if I ran a 3 speed. I decided that I would mount a rear brake on the sissy bar. This is mocked up with a reflector Mount. I thought I might just beef up the back side, but thought about two other options. Maybe a mount made from copper tubing using T joints, cutting them and mounting them with pipe clamps. I also found a piece of an alternator mount that would work great, if I drill a hole in the mount, along with two holes in the sissy bar to mount. I’m making all 3 to see which is strongest. I’ll call it either a Sissy Brake or Suicide brake.

 

[toro1978]

Cool idea. I have also seen the brake mounted at the chain stays instead of the seat stays.

 

[Shrunken_Head_Pedaler]

Cool idea. I have also seen the brake mounted at the chain stays instead of the seat stays.

Thank you. I hope it works in a solid way.

 

[MattiThundrrr]

I'm intrigued by the idea. How solid is the sissy steel? That might flex n bend under braking, stays do, and they're more solid than the bar.

 

[Shrunken_Head_Pedaler]

I'm intrigued by the idea. How solid is the sissy steel? That might flex n bend under braking, stays do, and they're more solid than the bar.

I’m not sure I f I’ll try to skid the tire with it, but I thing it will be strong enough to not flex. I’m starting with a copper pipe idea first. I’m afraid if I drill the sissy bar it will weaken.

 

[Shrunken_Head_Pedaler]

Get your mind right. Get your grind right.

 

[Shrunken_Head_Pedaler]

I have a couple of skinny fenders that I stripped from the 3 speed bike that donated the hub. Time to bob a fender.

 

[Shrunken_Head_Pedaler]

Stripped and ready for primer.

 

[Shrunken_Head_Pedaler]

My Murray might be a 1962, not a 1959. I found the serial number on the side of one of the drop outs. There is basically no information on the bike, other than a very old thread that showed up on this sight. I’m currently unable that access any catalog info. Any Murray experts knowledge would be helpful.

 

[OddJob]

I just love the archaeological dig part of these build offs! I am not a Murray expert, but would refer you to others here, or do a post of that photo you just posted on https://thecabe.com/forum/
aka The CABE and one of those vintage bike nerds will surely have the answer.

 

[Shrunken_Head_Pedaler]

I just love the archaeological dig part of these build offs! I am not a Murray expert, but would refer you to others here, or do a post of that photo you just posted on https://thecabe.com/forum/
aka The CABE and one of those vintage bike nerds will surely have the answer.

Thank you for the information! I’ll check it out.

 

[Shrunken_Head_Pedaler]

Prime Time! Beautiful weather today. I’m painting a house and squeezing in some time to do this build. Rain is coming so I figured I better get the frame coated. There are a couple of dings that I want to work out and having it in primer helps see them.

 

[kingfish254]

Search on the CABE. I know there is a thread on Murray serial dates.

I hope you are right about the sissy brake, but I sure wouldn't trust it in a pinch. Good luck.

 

[Shrunken_Head_Pedaler]

Search on the CABE. I know there is a thread on Murray serial dates.

I hope you are right about the sissy brake, but I sure wouldn't trust it in a pinch. Good luck.

Yes I cruised around CABE for a moment. I need to sign up. I’ll try to hunt that thread. Thank you. We’ll see on the sissy brake. I’m going to make it work for this build and most likely have some stays added back to the bike. I like how sleek the frame looks and I think the sissy brake is a trick I haven’t seen done. I will try a hard brake when it’s all put together. Being just a cruiser it shouldn’t be a problem.

 

[Shrunken_Head_Pedaler]

Working out the Sissy Brake. The mount will clamp in four places. I’m excited to put the brakes on hard and see if it twists.

Also putting the crank and chain on to make sure it has room to be tensioned. I may need to relieve some depth on the drop outs to allow chain adjustment.

 

[Shrunken_Head_Pedaler]

I’ve made a couple of inserts. This one will be covered in the same fur as the seat. The second, I will form in to a tank with foam and fiberglass. If I’m unable to complete a tank, at least I will have a finished insert.

 

[kingfish254]

BOW CHIKKA WOW WOW

 

[Shrunken_Head_Pedaler]

BOW CHIKKA WOW WOW


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[Shrunken_Head_Pedaler]

Evaporust for the win! This kickstand looked to be a destined rust trap. I may wrap it in some colored wire to make it look less basic.

 

[Shrunken_Head_Pedaler]

Time to put the chain on and see if I have good tension. The gear on this 333 hub is a bit larger than my gear on the mock up wheel, which had a lot of slop. If I need more room i will notch out the dropouts a bit. I’m happy with the strength of the sissy brake so far. I need a couple more hose clamps to finish off it’s mounting.