fletch Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 Tru tests have 3/4 frames and 7/8 forks. I know a few tru test foamers that will be keen on some wheels 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muncie Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 Could you bung some leather in there maybe to fill the gap in the dies? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOHC Posted July 27, 2018 Author Share Posted July 27, 2018 59 minutes ago, fletch said: Tru tests have 3/4 frames and 7/8 forks. I know a few tru test foamers that will be keen on some wheels I am going to do everything in 7/8 on my frames, they will not be trutest copy's, but yes please tell everyone there will be wheels at some stage. 43 minutes ago, Muncie said: Could you bung some leather in there maybe to fill the gap in the dies? It might cut through it, there is tremendous pressure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.craw4d Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 (edited) Re pipe bending. Make sure the pipe seam is on the side of the bend, ie. not the inside or outside of the bend. Also pipe size is measured inside diameter so the 1 inch die will measure much bigger. If trying to bend tube you'll need a specific tube bender. Edited July 27, 2018 by a.craw4d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOHC Posted July 27, 2018 Author Share Posted July 27, 2018 I have ground and filed the 3/4" swage to 7/16" its now a snug fit and supports the sides of the tube. The 1" swage should measure 25mm but it measures almost 35mm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOHC Posted July 27, 2018 Author Share Posted July 27, 2018 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOHC Posted July 28, 2018 Author Share Posted July 28, 2018 On 7/27/2018 at 21:21, a.craw4d said: Re pipe bending. Make sure the pipe seam is on the side of the bend, ie. not the inside or outside of the bend. Also pipe size is measured inside diameter so the 1 inch die will measure much bigger. If trying to bend tube you'll need a specific tube bender. I have found it dose not really matter where the seam is, but schedule is important, I bent the frame on the red bike using a shitty pipe bender, its made from 27mm OD no problems with nice bends, just have to make sure its a nice fit in the swage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOHC Posted August 8, 2018 Author Share Posted August 8, 2018 Here are the trutest wheels, I am building them up then I will take a mold of them. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOHC Posted August 8, 2018 Author Share Posted August 8, 2018 I also picked up this hunk of shit, its kind of cool, home made with 6" rims and home made front and rear drum brakes, it would of had a Villers motor I think. I will change the rear sprocket to run a #420 chain and fit my high compression B&S 5HP. and a new paint job. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOHC Posted August 13, 2018 Author Share Posted August 13, 2018 I have painted the engine and frame + forks + tank. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOHC Posted August 17, 2018 Author Share Posted August 17, 2018 Everything is now painted, trying to work out what the brake shoes are off so I can get new ones, rear shoes are missing otherwise I would get new linings bonded on. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOHC Posted November 23, 2018 Author Share Posted November 23, 2018 I finished the homemade red bike, goes relay well, no shortage of power, motor is a strong runner, still needs a rear brake cable, I have a wooden seat but needs foam and a cover, This frame was built for a Villers 2 stroke and the frame rail was in the way for mounting the B&S but I had the remains of a Masport rotary hoe and whacked off the engine mount witch is adjustable, worked out perfect for this bike to get the engine offset and for adjusting the chain. If anyone comes across a B&S V twin horizontal shaft motor I would be keen for the next project. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOHC Posted February 6, 2019 Author Share Posted February 6, 2019 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOHC Posted May 1, 2019 Author Share Posted May 1, 2019 Sold the smaller bike, and I am thinking of putting this diesel motor in the stretched bike. its 15 odd HP and fairly small but tall. I need to find a crankshaft with a 1" PTO shaft as this one is a short tapered shaft, I would swap the electric start system off this motor for a pull start if anyone has one? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimjon Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 That short taper shouldn't be an issue. Just make up a spindle with that tape cut in and it will grip fine. Same as Morse taper on drill chuck etc... Gopeds use same idea, but are direct drive. They never slip. Something like this, but just put a 1/4" key in the shaft and machine OD at 1" to take centrifugal clutch. If really worried about slipping, machine a key into the taper as well, like flywheel on small motors. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UTERUS Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 I turned an adaptor for mine, just had to bore internally using the compound. Stuck it on with loctite 609 and it was sweet. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOHC Posted May 5, 2019 Author Share Posted May 5, 2019 cool thank you, I will look into making an adapter, I think if a new crankshaft is not very expensive I will grab one of them . I am thinking more now of putting this engine an old road bike frame, I think its an 18 HP. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muncie Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Diesel mileage on a motorcycle a thing or has that been missed? 18hp will get along nicely if you fit a torque converter. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOHC Posted June 1, 2020 Author Share Posted June 1, 2020 I have decided to fix the final drive on this, I used 2 of those flange mount bearings face to face but the chains can cause the shaft to go at a bit of an angle, I am going to add one of those saddle pillow blocks on an outrigger welded to the main mount so the final drive sprocket shaft will be supported better, also the inner tube valve was tone off and rear tire is rooted from all the power, I still want to put a Briggs & Stratton V twin in this sometime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOHC Posted June 3, 2020 Author Share Posted June 3, 2020 This is very very strong and a bit on the heavy side but it should handle the power, I just hope it is going to clear the carb and back of the engine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.