Tightest budget build you've ever seen.

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Turbojez 8/8/2016 3:07am
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Dude, just get a new/used frame. Why gamble? There is a lot at stake you know, and I'm not talking about $...
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speedman 8/8/2016 5:11am
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Good pretext to run a classic photo, although this was the most expensive bike at that race.
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Motofinne 8/8/2016 5:48am
8/8/2016 5:48am Edited Date/Time 8/8/2016 6:07am
This is a HOF thread.

Seriously, i would never ever have the balls to ride that thing.

Edit: Actually it's not a question of the amount of balls. It's a question of self-preservation and common sense.
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metal_miracle 8/8/2016 5:53am
8/8/2016 5:53am Edited Date/Time 8/8/2016 5:54am
Too me what looks sacary is that you welded on a bend.
And at the Y section you will leverage the forces alot. just bend a square tube to see how easy it bends..

If you insist on using that frame still please get another donor frame so you can get a curved Y section
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IWreckALot 8/8/2016 6:01am
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I'm not going to pile on. Just curious if you're tigging or migging that weld? If tigging, what kind of filler rod did you use? At least it's not an aluminum frame. Lol.
Kx125rider 8/8/2016 6:10am
8/8/2016 6:10am
You can buy a solid, fully built bike for that price,but best of luck with that thing.
RandyLahey455 8/8/2016 6:11am
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You guys are just haters, OP is a true innovator
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Foster419 8/8/2016 6:14am
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IWreckALot wrote:
I'm not going to pile on. Just curious if you're tigging or migging that weld? If tigging, what kind of filler rod did you use? At...
I'm not going to pile on. Just curious if you're tigging or migging that weld? If tigging, what kind of filler rod did you use? At least it's not an aluminum frame. Lol.
TIG

1/16 ER70 S-2 mild steel
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Foster419 8/8/2016 6:29am
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I think the main thing people don't understand here is there are actually two bikes. one needs only a motor, and the other is an abomination dreamed up from the figments of my darkest nightmares that i think is both hilarious and terrifying. there is a perfectly fine frame right beside stitchy, im not going to ruin that one.
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Cygnus 8/8/2016 7:28am
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Is it just a coincidence that his AV photo he's holding a fish? Caught some big ones in here too. LMAO!
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SCR 8/8/2016 8:28am
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Maybe get a 550 motor and build one of these with the good chssis?

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scooter5002 8/8/2016 8:47am
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Cygnus wrote:
Is it just a coincidence that his AV photo he's holding a fish? Caught some big ones in here too. LMAO!
What I find disturbing, is that if that's indeed the case, that's a lot of work, to land a few carp on the dock.
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Foster419 8/8/2016 8:51am
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SCR wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2016/08/08/146263/s1200_KTM_550_800x400_440x250.jpg[/img] Maybe get a 550 motor and build one of these with the good chssis?


Maybe get a 550 motor and build one of these with the good chssis?

Yeah something like that was the original plan, then I asked my buddy about the old frame. "How bad did you chop it?" His response "mostly not to bad just the lower motor mounts" ... K
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Titan1 8/8/2016 9:05am
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When you say "tightest budget build"...

Do you mean "tight" like the kids these days...which means "amazing", "cool", "incredible"....or "tight budget" as in you don't have very much money?

If the former, I'm assuming-and hoping-i's sarcasm? The later would be truth, as far as I can tell...
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TXDirt 8/8/2016 9:36am
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Don't forget to put some gorilla glue on those welds. Don't want one of those coming undone.

Also, please send me your contact information. I'm taking out a life insurance policy on you with me as benefactor. I got kids to put through college.

I've got a few chopped up rims laying around. You are more then welcome to have them. You could definitely tape together and get two good rims from the collection.

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MXR2NV 8/8/2016 9:39am
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I really admire your skills passion and total dedication (determination) on this build/project. I got to hand it to you, you have more skills and research creativity than money could buy! I caution you strongly here. The engine vibration will start to crack/weaken those frame welds as soon as you start it. I am certain I could never feel comfortable enough to ride it they way I like to ride, and after all that work don't you want a bike you can race/ride. Be careful man!
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downard254 8/8/2016 10:52am
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I.........am very scared for your safety. Be well my friend.Unsure
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Dirty Points 8/8/2016 11:35am
8/8/2016 11:35am Edited Date/Time 8/8/2016 11:58am
When I was a kid, I got ahold one of these types of things:


I bolted a Briggs lawn mower motor on the footboard

I screwed a couple of pieces of wood to the footboard behind the engine, and duct taped a bicycle seat to that "subframe".

I stuck a kids bicycle wheel on the back and filed out the center of a bike sprocket so it fit the driveshaft keyway on the Briggs motor and centered it on the shaft with a bunch of washers, then secured that mess to the driveshaft with epoxy, and connected the rear wheel up bicycle chain.

I wasn't aware of the availability of clutch mechanisms, but did have a footstool that I put the "bike" on while I pull-started the motor. Being based around bicycle sprockets, it was geared scarily high and launching it off the footstool was pretty harrowing. Along with no clutch, it had no real throttle control mechanism: just reached down and pulled on the carb lever. It also had no footpegs, and just the bicycle brakes to stop you against the clutch-less engine, along with the rider's dragging feet.

That "motorcycle" lasted about 20 mins.

I am not sure if it was more or less dangerous than this build.

project racer 8/8/2016 11:58am
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Dirty Points wrote:
When I was a kid, I got ahold one of these types of things: [img]https://www.razor.com/au/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2012/05/A_12_main.jpg[/img] I bolted a Briggs lawn mower motor on the footboard I...
When I was a kid, I got ahold one of these types of things:


I bolted a Briggs lawn mower motor on the footboard

I screwed a couple of pieces of wood to the footboard behind the engine, and duct taped a bicycle seat to that "subframe".

I stuck a kids bicycle wheel on the back and filed out the center of a bike sprocket so it fit the driveshaft keyway on the Briggs motor and centered it on the shaft with a bunch of washers, then secured that mess to the driveshaft with epoxy, and connected the rear wheel up bicycle chain.

I wasn't aware of the availability of clutch mechanisms, but did have a footstool that I put the "bike" on while I pull-started the motor. Being based around bicycle sprockets, it was geared scarily high and launching it off the footstool was pretty harrowing. Along with no clutch, it had no real throttle control mechanism: just reached down and pulled on the carb lever. It also had no footpegs, and just the bicycle brakes to stop you against the clutch-less engine, along with the rider's dragging feet.

That "motorcycle" lasted about 20 mins.

I am not sure if it was more or less dangerous than this build.

Here's one I built. Scooter found in the trash, 3 hp motor from a trashed out edger. It was down right scary at 25-30 mph on those tiny wheels and about a 20 degree steering head angle.





Dirty Points 8/8/2016 12:00pm
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project racer wrote:
Here's one I built. Scooter found in the trash, 3 hp motor from a trashed out edger. It was down right scary at 25-30 mph on...
Here's one I built. Scooter found in the trash, 3 hp motor from a trashed out edger. It was down right scary at 25-30 mph on those tiny wheels and about a 20 degree steering head angle.





Yours looks great... That's what I pictured in my 12 year old head that I was building, but had no skills to actually accomplish

Fortunately, mine never made it up to 25 mph. There were quite a few failed attempts to get it launched or go further than 20 feet without crashing and burning (the rear wheel was prob already moving at about 20 mph at launch). Mercifully, the drive sprocket spun out before any real damage was realized.
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a22 8/8/2016 12:13pm
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I am all for someone making somethin, being creative whatever etc- especially to save a few bucks.... BUT ones health and safety could be worth more than 1 million bucks!
No way would I ride that- you know what will happen(eventually)- even if you do ride it and 'it seems' ok- eventually it will break. Thats my bet- even if it does not break, it will always be in the back of your mind it may!
Not worth it- health is worth way more than money.
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metal_miracle wrote:
Too me what looks sacary is that you welded on a bend. And at the Y section you will leverage the forces alot. just bend a...
Too me what looks sacary is that you welded on a bend.
And at the Y section you will leverage the forces alot. just bend a square tube to see how easy it bends..

If you insist on using that frame still please get another donor frame so you can get a curved Y section
It's not the bike that needs a donor. It's gonna be the rider...

Lucky it's built on a tight budget: better start saving for the hospital bills.
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gsxr6 8/8/2016 12:23pm
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Why not just buy a eBay 2007 525 frame and bolt ur parts onto it? Better option for sure.
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gsxr6 8/8/2016 12:24pm
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Probably wind up being fairly cheap
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a22 8/8/2016 12:31pm
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Quote OP: "Go ahead with chirps, I think its just as absurd as you probably do. Also its obvious the "custom fab job" on the frame isn't finished, my buddy with the TIG welder had a wedding to go to."

I may imagine he could have a funeral to attend soon, as well as the wedding!

Puns aside- Yea- defo buy a proper frame for the engine, all the time also you are probably spending messing about with the welding, doesn't add up to me on many levels- safety the most.

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