Stoked About My New Bike

[robe]

Thanks. I'm not sure what it is. I ordered it through Amazon ca, the name was Zoom Cycles. I thought I was getting a two piece head regular CG motor and that is what showed up.
I had a look inside but I forgot to measure the piston. I'll have to have a look, I'll probably upgrade the wrist pin and add some spacers like I did on my last one. Seems to work well.

 

[Chainlube]

Thanks. I'm not sure what it is. I ordered it through Amazon ca, the name was Zoom Cycles. I thought I was getting a two piece head regular CG motor and that is what showed up.
I had a look inside but I forgot to measure the piston. I'll have to have a look, I'll probably upgrade the wrist pin and add some spacers like I did on my last one. Seems to work well.

That is the same one I got from Zoom bikes in Vancouver. Look at the photo challenge bike I posted.

 

[robe]

That is the same one I got from Zoom bikes in Vancouver. Look at the photo challenge bike I posted.

Thanks for reminding me. I believe I asked that question a few months ago and you answered it.

 

[robe]

The wheels of progress turn slowly. I finally got my gas tank mounted. This is a 5 liter tank for a China diesel heater. I wanted to use a 3 liter olive oil can as they are just the right size but couldn't bring myself to do it. Anyway, this is 2 coats with a brush.

I'm going to paint a blue lightning bolt on the side to give it the battery box look. That blue cap is where you pour the electricity in.

 

[ImpulseRocket]

The wheels of progress turn slowly. I finally got my gas tank mounted. This is a 5 liter tank for a China diesel heater. I wanted to use a 3 liter olive oil can as they are just the right size but couldn't bring myself to do it. Anyway, this is 2 coats with a brush.

I'm going to paint a blue lightning bolt on the side to give it the battery box look. That blue cap is where you pour the electricity in.

5L. That's a big tank. 1.3 gallons. Great for a long range build.

 

[robe]

5L. That's a big tank. 1.3 gallons. Great for a long range build.

I didn't want to put the peanut tank on this one but couldn't find a smaller rectangular tank anywhere. Probably just put a few liters in at a time.
This is on my 100cc 4 T. Have the pattern for the motor mount ready to cast, just waiting for the weather to improve. Casting in a rain shower could be bad.

 

[robe]

Update on the casting of the motor mount.
An abject failure. I didn't have enough aluminum to fill the mold. I didn't measure the volume of the mold vs the volume of the crucible.

So have a larger crucible on order plus I am going to reduce the volume of the mold. Try again.

I did manage to melt most of a grimy old V8 intake manifold I got from the wreckers. Good learning experience. I'll post a couple pictures of my failed attempt.

 

[Chainlube]

Update on the casting of the motor mount.
An abject failure. I didn't have enough aluminum to fill the mold. I didn't measure the volume of the mold vs the volume of the crucible.

So have a larger crucible on order plus I am going to reduce the volume of the mold. Try again.

I did manage to melt most of a grimy old V8 intake manifold I got from the wreckers. Good learning experience. I'll post a couple pictures of my failed attempt.

Those engineers always expect you to build with the minimum material.

 

[robe]

There was a disconnect between the engineering department and the shop floor. Lol.

 

[Chainlube]

There was a disconnect between the engineering department and the shop floor. Lol.

Yup, and they swore that was all the material you needed.