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14th August 2009, 07:53 AM
I would like to make a homemade motorcycle,something like a 350/500 single of say the 1940's50's.I dont want to make a replica or use motorcycle parts at all,I have enough "stuff" to build a whole bike for free.I would like to make a good job of it and I fancy something like a typical "cafe racer "style.I am not going to try to make a road rocket,I have in mind a neat stylish"plodder" that can do say 140 kmph full speed with a good burst of accelleration between say 80 to 120 kmph.A high torque engine not high HP,max say 5000 rpm.
I would use a slightly modified Briggs and Stratton rider engine around 400/500 cc 20/25hp with a home made 3 speed gearbox,probably shaft drive,dont laugh!Light weight under 150 kg if possible.
Anyhow what I am looking for is any good links to a home made bike,or more importantly a good frame design.I have looked all over the net and found only mopeds with trimmer engines,some very old Popular Mechanics style small bikes and a zillion Harley Chopper style which I dont like.
It does not have to have rear suspension as I see many race bikes did not have this feature.Can anyone help here please?Any help to point me in the right direction for a good frame/chassis design would be appreciated.David :)
I would use a slightly modified Briggs and Stratton rider engine around 400/500 cc 20/25hp with a home made 3 speed gearbox,probably shaft drive,dont laugh!Light weight under 150 kg if possible.
Anyhow what I am looking for is any good links to a home made bike,or more importantly a good frame design.I have looked all over the net and found only mopeds with trimmer engines,some very old Popular Mechanics style small bikes and a zillion Harley Chopper style which I dont like.
It does not have to have rear suspension as I see many race bikes did not have this feature.Can anyone help here please?Any help to point me in the right direction for a good frame/chassis design would be appreciated.David :)