I want to know what it's like using a later model frame to bolt the motor onto.
I want a bike that performs well. I dont know what you call off-road, as all of these are only supposed to be used off road only, and that could be two things 1.tracks 2.no tracks
So if you mean dirt roads and a bit of mild single track, then sure. Yes i want it for off road.
It goes without saying i will ride it around town and go wherever i need on it, regardless of the interpretation of how legal it is.
If you mean stump jumpin' then, nah- not so much.
I want to know if anyone else has given 27.5" hubs a crack and how i should approach having a drive and a diskbrake sprocket.
Just doing my research, ya know?
So far i have heard how aluminum is basically tofu, and that it's not worth it. Which is probably why i see so many felt faker builds. Not to mention a few youtubers giving it a go on specialized frames and huffy's etc. *cynical remark*
I would be using a klunker as a base for my builds and i would even be making my own frames if things where different.
But seriuosly in Australia for steel frames that have a bit extra built in for mods like these You have three options.
Old cheap junk,
Beach cruisers and lo-riders
And hand filed frames.
There arent any bent bar cruisers, worksmans or pre war schwin klunkers.
So, i think my tastes wont be met here doing this and after a few go's at doing this i am going to move onto actual motorcycle parts and custom frames.
I have seriuosly considered spending the next build money on setup for a full frame jig, pipe notcher and a mandrel bender.
Becuase the aim at the end for me is a v-twin pushbike. Like what Joe Petralli used to ride. Or what they raced at brooklands....