The wheel I am using has the 6 hole 3.25" inch bolt pattern and I am wanting to find a drum brake assembly that has the sprocket built in. If anyone has done this setup, please let me know. I am looking for the parts but many of the sites that sell combo brake drum and sprocket does not...
I am always impressed by the creativity of people building min bikes. Kind of like the guys sitting around drinking beer and saying, "I think we can do this!" LOL
Very strange design but cool for creativity. I am so glad someone came up with building a mini bike! LOL
125ccCrazy,
I don't have a problem with welding it to a frame. I access to all kinds of welders, lathes and just about any kind of machining equipment you could ever want.
I have been studying this situation. Here is my thoughts on it...
1. If I do it for the sprocket I am limited to the...
I have a brand new Manco type disk brake system. I understand how it works but would like to see how it was mounted so that I can adapt it to my mini bike. Instead of adding a separate disk I plan on using the sprocket instead. I have searched the forum and googled other sites but haven't...
All of this info is great!
Thanks guys for the input. I think I am going with the #40. I will post how it turns out after I am finished with the build.
Mike
Havasu Dave,
What are the pros and cons of going from #35 to #40 or #41?
As I looked at the chains it would seem to be better to go with a heavier chain. But I don't know if it is a detriment or a plus going that direction.
Too bad they don't have a setup using a belt like on motorcycles. LOL
I could have used spacers but what I found is when you tighten the outside nuts it presses into the bearings and distorts them. This way it won't do that. I found that out pulling the old bearings out. I work on motorcycles and the concept I used is similar to the way motorcycles are set up...
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