First attempt at a Build

gus203 · 09-14-2008, 08:56 PM

Here goes my first attempt at a mini bike build. I picked a ragged out frame in need of Lots of TLC. Knee Replacement surgery slowed me down but Yellow Hand urged me to get busy, so I did. Here are a few pics of what I've done so far. The aluminum rear wheel had a big hole in the rim so I replaced it with a new one from Northern Tool with hub and 60 tooth sprocket. This didn't fit the frame so I created a rear frame section made from 3 in. channel iron and some 1/4 in. plate. Everything welded and braced , the rear hoop is 1 in. square tubing
The seat mount is 1 in. square with a front hingepin mount, attached to a rear shock from a old Honda bike. Probably make some sort of solo seat with a lip on the rear to keep me from sliding off the rear. Had to have some spring for my bad back.
The handlebars are a work in progress sort of a Ape hanger look. Still have a few other ideas .
For power I have chosen a 6.5 hp clone from Harbor Freight with a clutch I picked up at Tractor Supply. More to come later wish me luck. Thanks for getting me going Yellow Hand.

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Knuckledragger · 09-14-2008, 10:05 PM

I like the shock mount. If you don't mind, I'd like to copy that for my mini-trike.

I suspect you won't wear out that rear frame any time soon.

gus203 · 09-14-2008, 11:31 PM

By all means please copy the shock idea. I keep getting new ideas from here. Thanks for looking.

Nitrohorse · 09-15-2008, 07:21 AM

I think you did a damn good job with your design. There's no way in hell that back end is going to break. I enjoy welding and designing parts. I think it's the thrill of viewing the final product and knowing that I built it versus buying eveything I need.
Where are you going to mount the tow hitch?...just kidding...
Seriously, you built a stout rear end and that should provide you with a smooth ride, which is sounds like your back will need.
Keep posting pictures, we all enjoy them.
Good luck,
Larry

gus203 · 09-15-2008, 08:34 AM

Thanks for the compliments, I hope to get alot more done today.I actually did think of putting a hitch on it , I'll wait until later to decide.

LeviMan_2001 · 09-15-2008, 09:00 PM

nicely done, it looks like it might've origonally been a duster chopper like mine, and ragged out, like mine haha.

**Yellowhand** · 09-15-2008, 09:55 PM

'Minibike therapy' is good for the soul and the body...that knee will be better in no time at all.

...and we all enjoy watching a build come together...thanks for posting it.

gus203 · 09-15-2008, 10:35 PM

Yea who would have thought building a minibike would be therapy. I'll keep you posted.

Austin T · 09-17-2008, 11:16 AM

that mini is going to be HEAVY!