so i spent the day making an intake adapter for a mikuni carb and just tried to get the engine to run in general. this is not only a frame build but also a motor build. i had the head milled .070 and did all the billet stuff and stiffer springs, dual lash caps and all that stuff. so im excited to try the frame and the engine. the throttle is hooked up and the carb and everything is mounted on the engine. tomorow i will weld some gas tank mounts on and then i will be able to bolt the seat on and i should be ready to at least start the engine. i already drilled the high speed jet bigger to around a #110 jet size.
also i didnt get my sprocket machined yet so i used a stock doodlebug sprocket. its too close to the side of the swing arm so it will work to just try the bike out but i will get the proper sprocket done and everything should work perfectly.
here is the bike with the tank and seat on it. its pretty much ready to be tested out all that needs to be done is i need to make a spring tensioner. i will be using a doodlebug chain roller and going to make a pivoting tensioner.
also if i have time tomorow i will mount the front fender so i can try it offroad and maybe hit some puddles. i will get some videos of the initial start up tomorow and possibly the test ride.
future improvements to this bike will include a new seat. i want to make one half the thickness and with dense foam. and possibly a longer swing arm, but i will decide on that after i ride it and see if it tries to wheely too much.