My Project
I'm starting my 4th gas bike build. I had originally planned to do a 79cc predator build. But, I saw someone had just done a well documented build and what the hell go big or go home, right?
The engine
I picked up a Honda GX160 5.5HP engine with electric start, for 80 bucks. It starts first pull. Weighs 32lbs with the tank, exhaust (not using either) runs perfect.
I was looking for a Honda 100 for the weight and size but I couldn't turn down this deal and electric start which means it has at least a 50watt coil for lights and other stuff.
The Bike
today I picked up an older heavy beach cruiser all steel (so I can weld without argon for 40 bucks. Not sure how old it is, but it has the old style shifter, and brakes.
The plan
So nothing is "set in stone" regarding the construction. 90% chance this is going to be a rear/rack mount. This is due to personal preference, crotch heat, and most importantly I don't think the damn thing would fit in the vee.
In my head the plan is a custom rear mount( I'm going to brace the frame up a bit, nothing to ugly but I want to add some steel) to a knockoff TAV2 torque converter. This will then go to a jack shaft or straight to a China kit sprocket. In the future I want to do a shift kit but that's to much to get into right now and this will be a great foundation.
I have the:
The bike
Honda engine
All the steel dor mounts and plates
Ordered (tav2 torque converter)
I need:
sprocket and rim mount
Throttle cable
?
?
Any advice on what size sprocket (rim mounted) I should try first? I'm thinking a 34 tooth
Here's a link to the torque converter I bought. It comes with 2 sprockets.
http://m.ebay.com/itm?itemId=401038753796
Please chime in with experience, advice, suggestions.
Yes a 160 is probably overkill but keep in mind I'm 6' 5" 250lbs so those horses won't go to waste
~Prerunning
I'm starting my 4th gas bike build. I had originally planned to do a 79cc predator build. But, I saw someone had just done a well documented build and what the hell go big or go home, right?
The engine
I picked up a Honda GX160 5.5HP engine with electric start, for 80 bucks. It starts first pull. Weighs 32lbs with the tank, exhaust (not using either) runs perfect.
I was looking for a Honda 100 for the weight and size but I couldn't turn down this deal and electric start which means it has at least a 50watt coil for lights and other stuff.
The Bike
today I picked up an older heavy beach cruiser all steel (so I can weld without argon for 40 bucks. Not sure how old it is, but it has the old style shifter, and brakes.
The plan
So nothing is "set in stone" regarding the construction. 90% chance this is going to be a rear/rack mount. This is due to personal preference, crotch heat, and most importantly I don't think the damn thing would fit in the vee.
In my head the plan is a custom rear mount( I'm going to brace the frame up a bit, nothing to ugly but I want to add some steel) to a knockoff TAV2 torque converter. This will then go to a jack shaft or straight to a China kit sprocket. In the future I want to do a shift kit but that's to much to get into right now and this will be a great foundation.
I have the:
The bike
Honda engine
All the steel dor mounts and plates
Ordered (tav2 torque converter)
I need:
sprocket and rim mount
Throttle cable
?
?
Any advice on what size sprocket (rim mounted) I should try first? I'm thinking a 34 tooth
Here's a link to the torque converter I bought. It comes with 2 sprockets.
http://m.ebay.com/itm?itemId=401038753796
Please chime in with experience, advice, suggestions.
Yes a 160 is probably overkill but keep in mind I'm 6' 5" 250lbs so those horses won't go to waste
~Prerunning