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Hot Rod Harry!

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Guys,

This is a project that I started in 2010,

I have just made a few more changes, in the last three months,

will it ever be finished?

probably not.

I have a side car I built for it as well, I will try to get a pic later.

I put my Staffy in the side car.

Anyway here are some pics,

I hope you enjoy them,

:)
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Re: Hot Rod Harry!

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Wow that is KILLER!
It's time to stand up to the bully. Support the companies that support the industry, not the ones that tear it down. Say no to Traxxas
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That looks awesome.... Who did the plating for you, or are they all new parts?
I was old school - when old school wasn't cool !

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Thank you Guys,

It has been a journey!

Hi RJ,

It is a mixture of new and used parts.

The steel rims were from a girls bike but very rusty, I soaked them in

Molasses and water for a week.

A couple of the parts are NOS.

Back in 2010 the Aussie dollar was higher than the US dollar and postage was cheaper as well,

so I bought 3 of the large parts then.

The Sturmey Archer AW three speed hub was used from a girls bike I bought off Gumtree.

The shifter, hub and lay shaft has only been fitted in the past three months.

Previously it was a single speed.

I watched Youtube videos to teach myself how to rebuild the 3 speed.

I actually have not touched it for about 2 years because of mental health problems.

With the pic, the spot on the rim was where I rubbed the rust off with my finger.

Cheers, Dave. :)
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Re: Hot Rod Harry!

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That's really sweet! 8)

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Is it crank driven? If so where do your feet go when your hunkered over trying to get every last kph out of it?
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Re: Hot Rod Harry!

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Hi R Cane,

Thank you, much appreciated!

Hi RJ,

The crank has a one way bearing, so pedals and crank don't turn when motor is running.

It is built in the style of a early 1900's bike, so speed doesn't come into the equation.

It is a great way to just cruise the suburbs in style.

:)

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Crikey mate that is awesome :mrgreen:

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Hi Adam,

Thank you,

:)

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Awesome bike Dave. Love the styling of it. Although it may not be build for speed it has that look with those bars.

I recently watched the Harley Davidson mini series and thought how cool it would be to pull off an easy to ride early 1900s motorcycle. Someday maybe.....

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Hi Romulus,

They handle bars are meant to look like a Board Tracker , flip them they are cruiser bars,

if my back can't cope in the future, I will flip them.

It is funny but a lot of early bike parts, look just like vintage motorcycle parts.


Now, onto the important thing, I wanted to share.

I will tell you my secret.

Have a plan, think about it often, visualize the finished product, whatever it may be.

NEVER let others say you can't do it, they are too scared to even start.

By continually having it in your mind, if you really want something,

You WILL make it happen.

It is so easy to say things like, I will never have the money, Bullshit!

Now with the bike you want.

Where do you start, you need a frame.

Too many people think I can't afford a motorcycle.

You don't need a motorcycle you need a frame.

Don't be in a rush, good things always take time.

Never loose sight of where you are heading, remember the plan, visualize your new bike.

If you show someone your progress,

again don't let them say you can't do it.

You can!

If you have a frame, don't hide it away have it in plain sight,

Remember the plan.

One day a motor may become available.

You have to be ready, save your money.

That motor is mine, visualize yourself bringing that motor home for the first time!

The band will be playing!

You are triumphant!

You are a winner!

The spoils belong to the Victor!

People will ask how did you do it?

Easy, you had a plan and you never gave up!

Don't forget, don't rush.

Rome wasn't built in a day!

I look forward to hearing about your bike!

You could post a Youtube video of it running.

I look forward to seeing that video.

:)

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Great mindset and beautiful bike.

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Re: Hot Rod Harry!

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Hi jwscab,

Thank you.

Where would you Guys be,

if Columbus had listened to his mates?

You can't do that!

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Hi Guys,

Here are some pics of the sidecar and my very patient Staffy!

Can you guess what the largest part of the frame is?

I didn't use the Watsonian principle because it is

supposed to be a vintage 1900's sidecar.

In case you don't know the Watsonian principle,

Measure front axle to rear axle,

Now one third of that distance,

forward of the rear axle,

Place sidecar axle there.

I wanted it to look more vintage, and have the axle of side car level with rear axle of the bike.

I did research sidecars before building this one,

You also have to allow for the camber of the road.

In Australia, the roads have a lot of camber.

Also the sidecar wheel needs to have some toe-in for proper handling.

The sidecar handles very well.

Very easy to turn right,

But to turn a sharp left,

like turning in to a side street,

slow down and move your weight to the left hand side of the seat.

Easy as you go!

In a straight line, handles extremely well.

:)
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Re: Hot Rod Harry!

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DaveM wrote: It is so easy to say things like, I will never have the money, Bullshit!
This part is the story of my life, so far it's turning out true. :lol:
I was old school - when old school wasn't cool !

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