Author Topic: Was bored at work today so i made a motoped (Read 3204 times)

speedy gonzalais · « **on:** September 12, 2012, 01:39:23 PM »

It goes suprisingly well lol

srbakker · « **Reply #1 on:** September 12, 2012, 02:07:49 PM »

Haha, nice! Now spray it flat black.

Duke McDukiedook · « **Reply #2 on:** September 12, 2012, 02:08:03 PM »

You must have been seriously bored.

CycleRanger · « **Reply #3 on:** September 12, 2012, 02:18:01 PM »

Quote from: srbakker on September 12, 2012, 02:07:49 PM

Haha, nice! Now spray it flat black.

Even without the black paint that can go straight to the abomination thread.

Otoh, it's a brilliant recycling of disparate parts to create something....useful?

speedy gonzalais · « **Reply #4 on:** September 12, 2012, 02:56:48 PM »

Its a Honda engine so at least its reliable

and its good for wheelies too lol took it upto 65mph and it feels quite safe, only thing that worries me is its a horizontal engine and its almost sitting vertical

i took the rocker cover off and fired it up and its still pumping oil up there but im not sure if the piston is lubricated anymore.

simon#42 · « **Reply #5 on:** September 12, 2012, 03:21:46 PM »

65! your a braver man than me .

srbakker · « **Reply #6 on:** September 12, 2012, 04:19:12 PM »

Everyone know flat black spray will triple its value - worth at least $4500 on Craigslist.

Interesting about the positioning - you could add a small oil/water pump externally to lube the head and piston?

seanbarney41 · « **Reply #7 on:** September 12, 2012, 04:24:57 PM »

Quote from: srbakker on September 12, 2012, 04:19:12 PM

Everyone know flat black spray will triple its value - worth at least $4500 on Craigslist.

Interesting about the positioning - you could add a small oil/water pump externally to lube the head and piston?

I will pay $4501 for pink!

CycleRanger · « **Reply #8 on:** September 12, 2012, 04:51:24 PM »

Quote from: simon#42 on September 12, 2012, 03:21:46 PM

65! your a braver man than me .

65 in a straight line...

speedy gonzalais · « **Reply #9 on:** September 13, 2012, 12:10:26 AM »

65 in a straight line of course, the rear suspension still requires some fine tuning, and the flat black is sitting at work ready to apply

and I know the oil is making it to the head but I know on most modern upright engines there's jets that squirt oil up into the bottom of the piston not sure if the same applies for engines that lay flat.

RAFster122s · « **Reply #10 on:** September 13, 2012, 01:46:56 AM »

You have room to install a parcel compartment in that vast space you have freed beneath the tank.
Your MOT appointment is scheduled for Friday, right? So, you better get cracking on that paint work!
Needs an "R" emblazened upon the tank to warn others of its wake turbulance possible when you open it up....

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #11 on:** September 13, 2012, 03:09:53 AM »

Ah, good old British Engineering, the unerring ability to cobble two totally disparate pieces of crap into one abominable piece of crap! I think a lovely coat of British Racing Green and a nice wicker basket to fill the hole would just finish it off. (which isn't a bad idea either...........)

74cb750 · « **Reply #12 on:** September 13, 2012, 03:20:09 AM »

Hey, do you work for Mr Buell, designing "new" concept bikes?

scrapvalue · « **Reply #13 on:** September 13, 2012, 04:07:37 AM »

All you need now is a beer cooler that will fit where the motor use to go.
Very well done.

speedy gonzalais · « **Reply #14 on:** September 13, 2012, 06:52:50 AM »

with a new coat

veloracermike · « **Reply #15 on:** September 13, 2012, 08:08:23 AM »

All it needs is a cafe seat and a full fairing.

knowsnothing · « **Reply #16 on:** September 13, 2012, 08:27:41 AM »

I think a video of you driving it around is a must!

veloracermike · « **Reply #17 on:** September 13, 2012, 08:46:05 AM »

And some rocket launchers.

srbakker · « **Reply #18 on:** September 13, 2012, 09:24:31 AM »

That is both hilarious and awesome. BOTM!

speedy gonzalais · « **Reply #19 on:** September 13, 2012, 11:38:12 AM »

It sounded awsome with the 2 stroke exhaust connected, thats why its mounted at the front im gonna run a bit of flex from the engine to the exhaust thru that space so no cooler im afraid

maybe a heat exchange for hot water for tea lol. I will defo get a vid of me on it.

Duke McDukiedook · « **Reply #20 on:** September 13, 2012, 01:35:17 PM »

It needs rocket motors, make it so.

simon#42 · « **Reply #21 on:** September 13, 2012, 01:40:12 PM »

if it makes tea i'll have one .

Roach Carver · « **Reply #22 on:** September 13, 2012, 01:45:37 PM »

Quote from: veloracermike on September 13, 2012, 08:08:23 AM

All it needs is a cafe seat and a full fairing.

Dont forget to put CAFE decals on it. Oh yeah, and some checkered flags.

speedy gonzalais · « **Reply #23 on:** September 13, 2012, 02:06:06 PM »

its funny you should mention rocket motors, I've always wanted to build a mini gas turbine engine for a bike with a single combustion chamber where the engine would be with 2 outputs, 1 either side where the exhausts would usually be. also I've sat on one of them cafe racers and the seat is a little out of my comfort zone, especially off road lol the decals might look cool though.

Duke McDukiedook · « **Reply #24 on:** September 13, 2012, 04:12:33 PM »

http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/17/ron-patrick-s-jet-powered-honda-scooter/

I forgot it was jet turbines but it is pretty damned crazy either way.

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