New member, new bikes

[Heelermade]

Finally found some Worksmans that were affordable and near me for sale. I picked up the pair for $100. Now I can finally build a BTR that I've been wanting to build for over 15 years.

 

[Johnny_]

View attachment 228169Finally found some Worksmans that were affordable and near me for sale. I picked up the pair for $100. Now I can finally build a BTR that I've been wanting to build for over 15 years.

Welcome to the forum!!! Those are some sweet looking bikes!

Know what engine ya wanna put on them yet?

 

[Heelermade]

Most likely a Predator 212 to start. Right now I'm searching the forum to see the best way to make a drop loop an what tires would be recommended for speed. I would very well end up riding this to and from work someday. 7 miles one way

 

[Amwicr]

Most likely a Predator 212 to start. Right now I'm searching the forum to see the best way to make a drop loop an what tires would be recommended for speed. I would very well end up riding this to and from work someday. 7 miles one way

I hope you have really good wheels and brakes

 

[Heelermade]

Just start researching it all again. Just picked up the bikes yesterday evening and haven't even taken them out of the bed of the truck yet. You have any suggestions?

 

[Johnny_]

Just start researching it all again. Just picked up the bikes yesterday evening and haven't even taken them out of the bed of the truck yet. You have any suggestions?

#1 You're gonna want something a little more than those cruiser brakes on them,
#2 YouTube is your friend lol!!


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vp0iF8-_BsI

 

[Heelermade]

#1 You're gonna want something a little more than those cruiser brakes on them,
#2 YouTube is your friend lol!!

I found the front hub drum brake with a spoke set on MP for the Worksman wheel. I have considered a retro-mod look with dic brakes as well. I'm focused on a tire that will fit the Worksman wheels that will will hold up to 30-40mph

 

[Johnny_]

I found the front hub drum brake with a spoke set on MP for the Worksman wheel. I have considered a retro-mod look with dic brakes as well. I'm focused on a tire that will fit the Worksman wheels that will will hold up to 30-40mph

Well what size are the tires? Probably one of the normal cruiser sizes?

And how about these for brakes? Should bolt right on.

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[Heelermade]

Well what size are the tires? Probably one of the normal cruiser sizes?

And how about these for brakes? Should bolt on

The tires are 26 X 2.125 stock. Those brakes could work. There is a provision on the fork but not one on the rear seat or chain stays