Yeah, I think it really sucks that there is a huge supply of dead pocketbikes to scavenge for parts, but the quality of the pieces is so low. But, those wheels were only intended to handle those little 49cc engines, so I shouldn't complain...
I need to machine a yoke-type hub collar with more/larger/standardized sprocket mounting holes...those pocketbike wheels are all the same hub design, so one adaptor size would work for all the different models...then we could all scavenge these fairly cool wheels (I paid $10 for this set) and not be afraid to put some horsepower through them.
Ah, Indian Larry...one of the nicest guys I've ever met...and a true artist as a motorcycle builder...plus, you can actually ride his bikes...he didn't ruin the geometry to get the look he wanted...so many customs made today are truly unrideable....just for lookin' at...
Unfortunately, the TV show that made Larry a household name also inspired an army of guys to build a bunch of crap that looks cool, but doesn't work very well...kinda like the Yellowjacket...
I need to machine a yoke-type hub collar with more/larger/standardized sprocket mounting holes...those pocketbike wheels are all the same hub design, so one adaptor size would work for all the different models...then we could all scavenge these fairly cool wheels (I paid $10 for this set) and not be afraid to put some horsepower through them.
Ah, Indian Larry...one of the nicest guys I've ever met...and a true artist as a motorcycle builder...plus, you can actually ride his bikes...he didn't ruin the geometry to get the look he wanted...so many customs made today are truly unrideable....just for lookin' at...
Unfortunately, the TV show that made Larry a household name also inspired an army of guys to build a bunch of crap that looks cool, but doesn't work very well...kinda like the Yellowjacket...