My build, too much?

[cycledude]

Man, I think I overdid it this time. LOL
Could not help it tho, had most of the things lying around so I just took off on it.
It weights more than I thought it would but it's pretty strong.
Suggestions comments critiques Welcome.

 

[kerf]

Looks very good. If you were to buy lighter weight materials, what would you save, maybe 12 - 18 ounces, big deal. Hook her up and get down the road.

 

[moondog]

I like it. I would double locknut and loctite everything.

Looks very sturdy.

 

[fetor56]

Definately won't break in a hurry.

 

[Esteban]

I would be sure to brace both sides.

 

[cycledude]

Well after much cutting and grinding this is what it looks like now, I was going to round the edges a little more (dont like sharp edges) but that is going to have to wait.
I am almost ready to mount, I hope mounting is not as hard as all the things I have had to do so far.

 

[5-7HEAVEN]

Good job!

Are you using BMP friction drive components?

You can also use Staton rollers if you want to try 1.375" or 1.5" steel rollers, but you'd need to swap all BMP components to Staton.

Are your bearings slip-fit or press-fit on the aluminum housing?

 

[cycledude]

I spent some time with the wrenches and I am sure all is tight, will brace strong, neat too, got me a little angle iron.
I had to go with BMP, on a budget.
I took the plates to a local shop, the one and three eight for the bearing was drilled with this special tool and it is very smooth, sometimes i have to press the bearing, other times it just slips in without force. I am happy with the results so far.
I was going to cut something that looked like a fish, but there is more to cut yet, it will probably look like a canoe when I am finished. lol

 

[5-7HEAVEN]

Which engine will you be using and what size is your friction roller?

 

[cycledude]

Aloha 57, I will be using a 1.25 self locking roller, and a gx35.
I wanted to do the same set up for a gx50 but I could not get the part numbers right.
I also don't have the right bike so I will be installing it on a 17" wheel bike and hope that it works.
I don't want to install it on my 10 speed reconstructed french bike tho I was temted, but I would have to change tires, wheels, bla, bla.
I would have gotten the 50 if I had the part numbers for the clutch bell with shaft, and the spacers.
I like the idea of the 35, I am in it for the mpg now, if I want more power I ride my motorcycles.