Motorcycle Building Tools

[Calkins]

I figure that Mr. Buchta could answer this, but I thought I try a post to see what others are doing.  What are some necessary tools to scratch build a motorcycle for LSR (ie, frames)?  Also, what would be some economically price alternatives?

[John Noonan]

I figure that Mr. Buchta could answer this, but I thought I try a post to see what others are doing.  What are some necessary tools to scratch build a motorcycle for LSR (ie, frames)?  Also, what would be some economically price alternatives?

Simple answer is that you will need the same tools to build a race car like in your Avatar however the jig table will be shorter.

You could (depending on the type of bike) use a chassis that is already available and shoe-horn in the engine of choice..good luck either way.

Did you ever determine what engine you will run?

J

[Calkins]

Not yet, I'm still doing record and powertrain evaluations. :|

What is the compuss/angle finder tool for front end geometry called?

[slopoke]

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[Calkins]

Is it that simple?  Well hell, I use that for drawing!  Thank you

[willieworld]

Mr. Buchta was my dad but i will try to answer your question----first you need a plan -the more you can work out on paper the less mistakes and redoes you will have later on---part of your plan should be the research of the classes that you will run in---that part of the plan  should be realistic ( you cant run 200 mph with a 500cc pushrod motor in an open bike ) and part of the plan should be the cost of the build ---can you do all of the fabrication or just the assembly --if you plan on building a frame you will need a frame jig and a tig welder if you have to buy those things you could have had someone build it for you ---my wifes bike in the build diaries has a list of parts and money spent  (NO LABOR)    i build a lot of frames and they range from around 700 to around 2500 dollars --ive seen some on e-bay from time to time most are drag race frames not a bad place to start if you are on a budget ---noonan is right about the jig--get a plan-- see you on the salt  willie buchta

i have a new frame if you want to run a evo harley for 700 dollars

[willieworld]

here is the page for the costs for sheris bike    http://www.landracing.com/forum/index.php/topic,3151.150.html 

                                  willie buchta

[slopoke]

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[Glen]

So slopoke what are you building? haven't seen or heard anything except noise.  What do we know about you and your back ground in motor sports. Just wondering.

[Calkins]

So slopoke what are you building? haven't seen or heard anything except noise.  What do we know about you and your back ground in motor sports. Just wondering.

slopoke and I are teammates.  Landspeed hovercraft (open record)!

[Calkins]

Mr. Buchta was my dad but i will try to answer your question----first you need a plan -the more you can work out on paper the less mistakes and redoes you will have later on---part of your plan should be the research of the classes that you will run in---that part of the plan  should be realistic ( you cant run 200 mph with a 500cc pushrod motor in an open bike ) and part of the plan should be the cost of the build ---can you do all of the fabrication or just the assembly --if you plan on building a frame you will need a frame jig and a tig welder if you have to buy those things you could have had someone build it for you ---my wifes bike in the build diaries has a list of parts and money spent  (NO LABOR)    i build a lot of frames and they range from around 700 to around 2500 dollars --ive seen some on e-bay from time to time most are drag race frames not a bad place to start if you are on a budget ---noonan is right about the jig--get a plan-- see you on the salt  willie buchta

i have a new frame if you want to run a evo harley for 700 dollars

Since you said TIG, I would assume you use chrome moly?  I was leaning toward small cc 2-stroke, so CM would be better for weight.  Although, I was told before, weight is traction.  Would using mild steel be bad?  There is a really nice TIG and a good MIG at work.  A hydraulic tubing bender.  We have a nice 1/4" thick, 4'X4' steel jig table too.  There is a kid at work the is a 'certified' welder.  I would probably have him tack it up for me, then I would take it to my hot rod building buddy to finish.

[willieworld]

i said tig but any kind of welding that you have the skill at would work---mild steel is your best bet--

http://www.landracing.com/forum/index.php/topic,3837.0.html     read this ----sounds like you have a good plan so far        willie buchta

[Calkins]

Thank you.  A guy come into work awhile back.  His family owns a body shop and the two boys used to build custom bikes on the side.  A V-Rod low rider, a couple of turbine (!!!) bikes, blah, blah, blah.  So I asked him if they still had the jigging around or if they sold it after they quit building bikes.  He said that they just had a flat table to work on.  Well, then I asked about stuff to setup the neck.  He said 'We just put it where it looked good'  I'm not sure why they quit making bikes, I think he said the market died.






Or maybe someone on one of there bikes did!

[wolcottjl]

Found this site in one in my bookmarks.  I tend to do a lot of internet surfing late at night.

http://www.mechwerks.com/Mechwerks_plans_drawings.htm

[isiahstites]

Found this site in one in my bookmarks.  I tend to do a lot of internet surfing late at night.

http://www.mechwerks.com/Mechwerks_plans_drawings.htm

Mechwerks is a member of another forum I go to and he is reliable and does excellent work.

Scott