04-27-2008, 12:16 PM | #1 |
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Michael Jacksons Beast build , pics
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 |
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04-27-2008, 06:51 PM | #2 |
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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. :( :( |
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04-27-2008, 08:12 PM | #3 |
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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.
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04-27-2008, 08:50 PM | #4 |
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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
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04-27-2008, 10:00 PM | #5 |
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DirtRoaKking
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 |
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04-28-2008, 05:30 PM | #6 |
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how much did it end up being :?:
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04-28-2008, 06:15 PM | #7 |
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Kelly5150
Sorry to hear about your loss. My condolences.
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04-28-2008, 08:29 PM | #8 |
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Thanks Bruce
Thanks Bruce , appreciate that .
Kelly out |
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04-28-2008, 08:31 PM | #9 |
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Newbee555
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 |
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04-29-2008, 06:55 PM | #10 |
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did you get chain yet if so how fast does it go :?:
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04-29-2008, 07:30 PM | #11 |
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Newbee555
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 |
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04-29-2008, 09:52 PM | #12 | |
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04-29-2008, 10:02 PM | #13 |
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new2riding
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 |
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04-30-2008, 05:16 PM | #14 |
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Very nice job kelly!
I'm thinking I may have to mod the shock mount on mine as well. (see my thread)
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04-30-2008, 05:41 PM | #15 |
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kelly my bike is a baja 110
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