"The Blue Bomber" my second build

I am never one to gloat but let me qualify my forthcoming quest for an attaboy. I am not a gear head or a motor head I am "that guy" that comes around and fixes your computer when you can't figure out why porn keeps popping up or it crashes...you know, geeky stuff. My first build was fine, a bit ugly, but functional, i had lots of help tho. having said that, I did all of this work myself, 100% of it which is impressive because i had to replace the back wheel and install a freewheel. I shortened the drive chain the motor came with, i installed the engine, and like components, and installed some brakes!

I sold that old bike and now i am HOOKED! this is my latest project: an old huffy beach cruiser with big california bars.

everyone, please, i have very thick skin any and all criticism is welcome so lets hear it
This is a work in progress and would love any input on how to improve it.


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[graucho]

Way to go! Gloat away First off, that is one big a$$ seat. Dont change that. LOL
A good modification is a clutch mod by Large Filipino. (super easy to pull)
This thread has a few different styles from a few members.

http://www.motoredbikes.com/showthread.php?t=8729

 

[keylan]

thanks for the info, i will look into that for sure!

the seat i got at target for like 20$, it could be a bit softer, but i call it my "park bench" seat, cos its so wide

 

[fetor56]

Very good......if it was me though i would bend the exhaust & secure the muffler(shorten the chain to)
Well done man;from 1 PC repair guy to another.
http://www.motoredbikes.com/showthread.php?t=8275

 

[keylan]

how do you mean bend the exhaust, like back more, less straight down toward the ground...

and i took the chain off today and looked into shortening it, i can knock out one link before it is too short for the space provided and it would still be too loose, it needs like 1 1/2 links out...so the roller bearing stays

 

[fetor56]

Suggestions.

Bend the pipe so the muffler is more inline with the frame....it will give u more ground clearance,less fumes & the muffler will be easier to secure with a bracket(or the supplied bracket)
It's a good idea to secure the muffler cos that's a lot of strain where the exhaust bolts to the engine.
If u can't take a link out of the chain u can't.It looks VERY close so pretty soon it'll stretch enough for that to be possible.

 

[keylan]

thanks for the info fetor, ill see about bending the exhaust...anything i should lookout for when doing this...obviously remove it from the bike first...

also the chain will stretch?!?! if so when it does ill knock out a few links and get rid of the tensioner

 

[fetor56]

See that thread i gave u earlier about bending the exhaust.
Keep heat on it while your bending or you'll risk kinking the pipe.
If u don't have the right heat tools screw the exhaust to some wood & take it to a motor shop that installs car exhausts....they can then simply put the wood in a vice & get the oxy on it.
Better u do it yourself & save $'s plus gain experience.

The standard HT chain is nicknamed a "stretch-o-matic".....you'll find out why for obvious reasons.If & when u get sick of this chain get a KMC K910 Kool Chain....it fits HT sprockets perfectly.

 

[srdavo]

Nice job on the build.

 

[Mountainman]

that's a nice looking -- simple clean -- down to Earth motor bike

man that seat takes up much of the picture -- nice and big
as you call it -- your park bench -- I like comfort

as I ride that thing