I just got my Honda GX35 engine w/ Staton friction drive mounted, and wasn't real happy w/ the way the bright red engine stuck out on the right side. After looking at what was available, I bought one of those cheap metal baskets at K-Mart that are designed to slip on your handlebars. A little eye balling gave me a rough idea of where to cut, and after a few bolts to hold it on here it is. I painted the engine cover black to help it blend in and slipped a mouse pad in the side (which I later turned around sideways to better cover things up). The pad also keeps the basket from pressing against the side of the motor. The tightly woven baskets are better for this than the older more open style w/ wire construction.
It works great. Tomorrow I'll buy some bolts w/ wing nuts so I can quickly take the basket off for maintenance. Next is a larger (hopefully quieter) muffler to route to the other side of the bike, and it will be close to a stealth gas engined bike.
Here's a few shots showing the setup and mounting.
It works great. Tomorrow I'll buy some bolts w/ wing nuts so I can quickly take the basket off for maintenance. Next is a larger (hopefully quieter) muffler to route to the other side of the bike, and it will be close to a stealth gas engined bike.
Here's a few shots showing the setup and mounting.
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