This was my first ride to and from work since fixing the bike with new tires. (Since the old ones failed in that previous video) It was able to keep up with traffic with no problem and was a lot of fun to drive the 6 mile trek and handled the 12ish miles total with no issues.. besides my hat flying off at higher speeds. My cousin spent a few days at my casa and was the first one of anybody I know with the cajones to ride it. I mentioned that he might want to wear some pants and to avoid the blazing hot exhaust pipe at all costs but he got a nice BBQed thigh to explain my rationale. It happened to me a couple of times as well causing me to ride like a cowboy with arched out legs though I should probably just add a cover already. Anyways I am working on a sidecar strong enough for people but on the first test drive it was unable to turn smoothly while in action so I'll have to play with it. I'll have that video up as soon as I can figure it out. I'd like to be able to take my dog to a nearby park. Thanks for watching!
parts/mods
Academy Huffy Men's Extent 26 in 18-Speed Mountain Bike (For the tires, Front Fork with Shocks and Disc Brake)
Walmart Bayside Cruiser $200 (Had to customize frame to fit engine and strengthen frame. Use a larger more robust cruiser for yours!)
Harbor Freight Predator Engine 212cc 6.5hp 100-$150
Amazon Torque Converter $60 (Customized with sprocket on back) Look for suicide kit if you want to buy it ready for motorcycle builds. I heard they go for around 200 but couldn't find one so customized my go cart one.
Genuine Mikuni Corp VM 24mm Carburetor Amazon $150
Amazon exhaust pipe $30
Amazon exhaust muffler $17
Front Sprocket 10 tooth (Came with the torque converter)
Back Sprocket 48 tooth $20-30
Thick Metal Star type Chain Tensioner (Reinforced with metal plate) $15
Amazon Green Metal throttle kit $16 (Love the feel of these grips)
Custom Shiny green cables $15
Cast aluminum 1 piece fly wheel and fan 35ish
Amazon Front disk brake set $35 (now used the one from the huffy bike)
Amazon speedometer $16
Amazon motorcycle headlamp $30
small 12 volt battery $20
Amazon 12 volt Charger $10
Additional Mods
- Removed internal Governor
- *** Removed Internal Low Oil Sensor (Must do this or predator 212 will automatically shut off around sharp corners so you must at least remove this if you use this engine)
- Replaced springs with 18 pound springs. Increased speed 5mph and runs better with Mikuni carburetor
- Large bearing bolted to bike frame holding chain down from top
- Customized torque converter to suicide style for motorcycle use (Must have sprocket on the back or chain will rub sides of torque converter harshly.)
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12 сен 2024
