Michael Jacksons Beast build , pics

[kelly5150]

Micheal Jackson called and wants his bike back

Just teasing, I said I would post pictures of this colorfull bike this weekend even if my dog died ( and she did ) so I did not break my promise . It is Sunday still 8:36 am. West Coast time U.S.A ......

Well here is Micheals bike, finished , without chain , its ordered . Going 428 all the way now . Shaft on the Lifan motor is for 428 so that's that .
It is actually redder than the photos my camera is lie-ing today .






This is the Shock Strutt Modification I did . It is two plates of hardened steel , spacers in between plates, hardened bolts and nuts, lock washers . The steel plates are shaped to the exact contour of the frame too .
Over-kill , but that's me . Culcune, I would type 1,000 words here, but I have changed my ways and the pics speak for themselves . Plus after my Mutt passed away I really don't have the energy left to do it to ya .




This bike was alot of work and more money than I ever imagined. Was it worth it ? And more !
I hope Micheal is happy with his bike, I know I am .

Cheers, Kelly 5150 out

[IronFist]

Kelly
Nothing helps that but time, sort of. I've got 2 dogs now, but I still miss the one we had 35 years ago. :( :(

[culcune]

Kelly, glad to see your bike, in spite of your loss. Michael wouldn't ride it anyway, I think he would lure teen boys with it, the sick man.

[DirtRoadKing]

Kelly, hey sorry about your loss, I know thats tuff stuff to deal with!
What kind of bars does Michael's bike have on it, and how wide are they? Thanks

[kelly5150]

DirtRoadKing ,

Thanks for the inspiration .
The bars are Pro-Taper alluminum from Ecrox and they are 29" wide , 6" rise , 2-1/2" pullback taper .
Not expensive, about $30-ish delivered . Nice strong bars, they have the semi-solid honey-comb interior in the bars, very solid . I have bought a few pair now and they don't all have the honey-comb , so buyer beware . Not that it really is that significant , but I am sure it makes them stronger .

Cheers, Kelly5150 out

[newbie555]

how much did it end up being :?:

[ejcycles]

Kelly5150

Sorry to hear about your loss. My condolences.

[kelly5150]

Thanks Bruce , appreciate that .

Kelly out

[kelly5150]

Newbee555, without any of my time, over $2,000 U.S.A dollars in parts and shipping .
With time in ? Priceless $$$$$$$$$.

Not for the timid budgetted person that's for sure .

Thanks, kelly

[newbie555]

did you get chain yet if so how fast does it go :?:

[kelly5150]

Newbee555 ,
I just got an e-mail from my supplier , the chain and rear sprocket are on there way . I ordered two gold chains , one rear sprocket to change over to 428 because my Lifan motor is shafted on the counter sprocket ( front sprocket ) for 428 sized stuff. He did not charge me for either chain or rear sprocket , I had bought all 420 stuff from him as the Loncin motor that was broke was 420 shaft , so he figured he was mostly to blame on that one sending me Lifan motors that are 428 I suppose , so he sent this out to me for free. Not even shipping charges to me at all either . That's what happens when you buy several thousand dollars of parts in four months from one or two suppliers. They start taking good care of you.
So to answer your question, I don't know how fast it is going to be ? It is the same bore and stroke as the Loncin and that seamed very fast for not being able to open it up being new and all and a bad clutch, but I assume it is as fast or faster than I can handle I am sure. It actually SOUNDS rather scarey . 8O I reckon I am going to hurt myself a little on this bike and the Carbon Fibre one too. I just got the motor in today for that one too . These bikes don't weigh much, I can lift it over my head , which makes it weight scarey for a six foot tall guy . It wants to move out from under you, you know ? It isn't like my big dirt bikes that weigh enough to balance out the powerband . The little guys want to shoot out from under me . Lots of fun, but they get away from me quick . I respect these little bikes I built , not fear them , but I can see some pain comming soon reguardless

Hey pretty soon you'll have to change your handle from Newbee555 to Oldbee555 , you got to be getting better by now I am sure ?

Cheers, and good luck with the bike you got. What is it by the way ?

Kelly5150out

[IronFist]

Originally Posted by kelly5150

Newbee555, without any of my time, over $2,000 U.S.A dollars in parts and shipping .
With time in ? Priceless $$$$$$$$$.

Not for the timid budgetted person that's for sure .

Thanks, kelly

Me too kelly time/cash, though it's a different bike, and the budget thing

[kelly5150]

new2riding ,

ummm, your handle is going to change sometime too I bet ? Your not new anymore my friend .

Yeh , they are spendy doing it like this, and very time consuming , but if you like building bikes, you can't beat the experience factor . Plus you do get exactly what you want this way too . And , if it mechanically falls apart while riding it , it's your own darn fault probably , not the makers or fabricators-dealers shop.

Budget, what's a budget ? I am so far past my budget its scarey . My bills are mostly paid ( I said mostly ) . Priorities right ? I am still a screw-off , I have to admit I don't manage my money well , especially if I am building . Then the Dog thing, there goes another $600 I did not have in my already tapped out budget too . Oh well, such is life.

Cheers, kelly out

[ImEazy]

Very nice job kelly!

I'm thinking I may have to mod the shock mount on mine as well.
(see my thread)

[newbie555]

kelly my bike is a baja 110