Heathkit Boonie project

[Shooter1989]

Just about completed my first mini project. Couldn't pass up the design of this bike. Took it for a test run and wasn't dissapointed! Now I just have to figure out the brake system I need to install. I'm trying to figure out disc brakes both front and back. Anyone have any pointers?

 

[Brooklyn Bob]

Those boonie's are nice bikes. My son is still running the original drum brake on his. Doesn't stop as quick as he would like but it gets the job done.

 

[toomanytoys]

Not bad! They are nice riders for adults who still want to ride minis :lol:

I think I look like a bear on a unicycle riding a few of my bikes. But its so much fun!

 

[Shooter1989]

Thanks Brooklyn Bob. I did have the drum brake on there but it was worthless. Im a machinist by trade so I will be trying to machine some hubs for the rims to accept discs. My idea is to put hydraulic brakes on. More pictures to follow.

 

[Stangrcr1]

I bet I could show you a thing or two about hydraulic brake setups...

Machinist.... :laugh:

 

[buckeye]

That's a nice bike.

 

[Shooter1989]

@Stangrcr1.....If only the rest of these guys on here knew. :laugh:

 

[Havasu Dave]

@Stangrcr1.....If only the rest of these guys on here knew. :laugh:

There are quite a few machinests on this site, including a guy doing a half scale mini bike, engine and all. Just saying.

I guess I'm the only non-machinest who has great luck with drum brakes. :laugh: But then I anticipate my stops about 500 meters out.

 

[Shooter1989]

Disc brake project

I got some pictures of the new brake system I'm installing on the front hub. That disc is off a pocket bike. 120mm. The brake is off a stand up gas scooter and works quite well if set up correctly. I machined the hub extension to fit over the old hub but replaced the bearing first. Now I just have to paint everything.

 

[Shooter1989]

The hub.

 

[Shooter1989]

The new disc.

 

[Shooter1989]

The whole setup.

 

[countstevula]

Nice work :thumbsup:

 

[Stangrcr1]

There are quite a few machinests on this site, including a guy doing a half scale mini bike, engine and all. Just saying.

I guess I'm the only non-machinest who has great luck with drum brakes. :laugh: But then I anticipate my stops about 500 meters out.

Dave, I give "Shooter" :laugh: a hard time because we work in the same shop.

I was there when he bought the Heathkit roller. I bought my Trailhorse frame and Super Bronc roller at the same time. Kind of blame myself for giving him another hobby. :facepalm:

BTW, "Shooter" :laugh: , how much of the pad is grabbing the disc? Looks like the caliper should be a little closer to the axle centerline for the whole pad to grab the disc.

 

[Von zipper1]

Mine has a brake band mounted on the clutch. It works quite well!

 

[Shooter1989]

Dave, I give "Shooter" :laugh: a hard time because we work in the same shop.

I was there when he bought the Heathkit roller. I bought my Trailhorse frame and Super Bronc roller at the same time. Kind of blame myself for giving him another hobby. :facepalm:

BTW, "Shooter" :laugh: , how much of the pad is grabbing the disc? Looks like the caliper should be a little closer to the axle centerline for the whole pad to grab the disc.

@Stangrcr1- I have 3/4 of the pads touching because the disc bolts hit the caliper. I took it for a spin about 20 min ago and she stops real nice. Now for the rear.