Kimjon Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 First post on here, so more testing how this works? Picked up Pete's velo bike. It has appeal, as I'm very much a 2-stroke fan. I've made similar projects myself in the past...and hopefully I can get this bad boy going again? Mocked up for inspiration, will get onto in as time allows. Kj 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimjon Posted March 28, 2017 Author Share Posted March 28, 2017 Had some time on my hands today, so I wasted it on doing something pointless. New tank for velobike: Not bad. Best use for one of those disposable gas cylinders...no use for welding as they only last 5 minutes! Only made that mistake twice 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Kimjon Posted March 28, 2017 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 28, 2017 And a waaaaayyyyy over engineered gas cap. But come on, its sexy eh! My OCD kicked in and I even domed the top because it looks better that way. Kj 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimjon Posted March 29, 2017 Author Share Posted March 29, 2017 Tank now fully attached. Two pairs of tabs front and rear, split so one is welded to frame and the other to the tank. This way I can unbolt the tank if I so choose. Kj 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimjon Posted April 16, 2017 Author Share Posted April 16, 2017 Thinking of ditching the wajax motor, the drive system, and rear end...well pretty much everything from the forks/backbone back. I have some cool ideas to make it more my style...watch this space. Does anyone have any suitable donar motors out there for sale? What hp should I be aiming for to be amongst the pack? Is Dromeggedon happening this year? So many questions...sorry. Kj 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UTERUS Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 2 hours ago, Kimjon said: Thinking of ditching the wajax motor Have you heard it running? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimjon Posted April 17, 2017 Author Share Posted April 17, 2017 Not this one, but I'm in a rural fire team and have used wajax pumps many times. Main issue is that this one has been butchered, and from what I've been told has issues with overheating. To get it running again will be a lot of work, and then it's going to overheat when it does...so I'm thinking of looking for an alternative? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yowzer Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 Methanol will keep it running cool. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muncie Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 Swap you the motor off my scooter? //oldschool.co.nz/index.php?/topic/54857-daves-garage-dregs-combined-scooter-thing/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin'joe Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 On 17/04/2017 at 13:55, Firetruck said: Methanol will keep it running cool. will need an additive so one can see the flames. for both cool factor and safety factor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tortron Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 copper sulphate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vintage Grumble Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 Meh, I ran my velo bike on straight methonal for a few seasons, no one died and it went considerably faster. It's a pity that motors pooched, it sounded amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seedy Al Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Victor 2 strokes would be a good choice. 160cc of 2 smoke awesome. Man. Those wayjax tho. So swoon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raizer Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Suzuki m120x, bit smaller than a Victa at 120cc, but sound so much nicer and imo go harder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimjon Posted April 30, 2017 Author Share Posted April 30, 2017 Not exactly epic progress, but I felt the need to make a bobber style license plate with my race number 52 on it. Then today at a car swap meet in Hamilton I picked up a cool chromed guard for $20...Yeah, I know...he saw me coming, but I really wanted it. Then I picked up a "fat bike" dirt cheap off trademe, with the idea of cutting it up. I want to use the rear end on this velobike and the front end for my next drift trike project. Problem is my kids found it and now I'll feel bad if I cut it up? Hmmm undecided on this one? Anyway, progress is progress...all be it rather slow. Kj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimjon Posted May 6, 2017 Author Share Posted May 6, 2017 As they say...to make omelettes, you've gotta break a few eggs! So, fully committed here goes: Limited time to spend on it, so mocked it up for a rough overview. Looks crappy now, but should all come together at the end. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimjon Posted May 18, 2017 Author Share Posted May 18, 2017 Gave it another nudge today, got a fair bit done. Welded in new rear end View from behind, with new fat rear tyre. Moved jackshaft location and made up a lower mounting bracket to support it all. Starting to take shape now. Kj 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73crownwagon Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Being a person who has ridden this bike numerous times and know how fast it can go i would not run that wheel. Not enough strength in the lack of spokes. Just my opinion 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chees- Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 21 minutes ago, 73crownwagon said: Being a person who has ridden this bike numerous times and know how fast it can go i would not run that wheel. Not enough strength in the lack of spokes. Just my opinion looks to have a fairly decent amount, just wider spread from the fat hub makes it look like fewer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyteler Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Could also beef up the spoke size if necessary? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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