srdavo said:
My botm entry was nicknamed the dirt-kicker right after I built it. But I only had it off road a handfull of times. there's an old overgrown alley behind my block, with a good ditch to cross. we do just fine there. I run a 50 tooth sprocket on it, so it's got some climbing power.
so, Joe..... what are you thinking here? wanna give us a hint?
Well....I saw your bike and it started the wheels turning......I have also been thinking about the Honda 90 I sold to "finance" my endeavor into motored bikes.
I used it to explore the considerable network of abandoned railroad right of ways around here. I was thinking of making an off road compatable version of one of these bikes. I wanted to make it more suitable for off road than on. I was thinking as light as possible, bulletproof tires, big, semi waterproof airbox, low gear and maybe increased fuel capacity and quiet(er) exhaust.
I haven't had any luck selling the Western Flyer, so I was thinking if I removed the kit from that and started working on an "off roader" I would like suspension, but it's not completely needed as the right of ways are packed gravel for the most part, and I'd rather have less weight.