the chain goes to the front sprocket (right side under steering head) from the engine..the front sprocket is attached to a universal joint on one end, and the drive sprocket for the front track on the other(left side ) the universal joint allows the one sprocket to remain in line with the engine while the drive is transferred to the left front no matter what angle the handlebars are turned
Bike sprockets are typically splined on the inside and may be difficult to attach. Might be easier to get a properly sized sprocket that will go right onto your shaft like this one: www.daytonsuperiorproducts.com/one-way-sprocket-clutch.html
I have to go up to my dad's camp to shovel off the roof and it is about a 30 km round trip or in miles would be about 25 miles A bit far to walk up but I want to try to build a Segway type transporter using the tracks you are using on the bike you got there in this video going to start working on it tomorrow I am using a eight horse power motor I will post it if I can get it to work. I will try to just use one track.
You seem to be to young to be retired or to be as good as you are with fabrication. What do you do for work or are you a stay at home savant mechanical genius? So far you are the most natural fabricator on UA-cam.
you might want to get rid of the filter as if it gets moisture it will chook out the engine I bought a snow blower with a Honda engine one time and it ran good until it was a humid day and I noticed it ran bad after a while when I figured the filter was chocking it out I removed it and it ran well afterwards you will notice most snow blower engines don't run a filter as there is no dust in the winter if however you decide to run it in the summer I would put the filter back on. just some info to save you personal trouble.
When I was a kid back in 72 or 73 my buddy and is father made a tracked rear wheel drive Rupp mini bike with a ski on the front. I thought it was pretty kool. Rupp also made a long seat two wheel drive quad. They also had a powered track pull along where you sat on your toboggan and pulled by the tracked tractor. Kinda kool. Your mini bike looks fun but everyone should have a helmet on.
Find a front gear with one more tooth it`ll steer better most 4x4 vehicles have a faster front diff , like ford 3:543:55 front ,, Nice machine I Like the front drive .
Yes I should try that or lots of guys build them with a one way sprag clutch like the rokons have that would be ideal. It would be easy enough to use a bicycle sprag on one of the sprockets
Here is a picute of it in action the DUG bike ua-cam.com/video/3XWobltmdys/v-deo.html There all a copy of the Rocon. The rocon has a disengage feature when you turn the front traction disengages i am not sure how it works but I was thinking that a person could put on a disk brake and when you would turn it would act in the same way! what is your thoughts on having a disengaging system? As I said before if your going slow no problem but if your moving if you turn the tire turns at a different speed and could throw you over.
it is called the DUG bike maybe you seen it? if not here is the link of the build there is a picture of it running ua-cam.com/video/P0CaMF7rTTg/v-deo.html
Must be a gas hog though. Also, did it cost anything, or made from scratch? Because i plan on making in the future a vehicle like a tank (military kind but for up to 4 humans like a normal car) and use it for either mud-bogging/mud runs or maybe get it manufactured or get a license and whatnot for it
nice.... clever set up for the front track, u should consider a gokart torque converter, may need to move a couple of things but will perform much better then a centrifugal clutch..... great takeoff torque and higher top speed, basically a CVT transmission were the centrifugal clutch was.
I want to make one that climbs up ice like a polar bear. Something that floats with a canvas air boat feet + length. & fits lots of tools on the motor. (I have that) That model is very usable for these applications. Martin Holmes
man that track bike is cool bet it climbs like a mountain goat and walks through the snow. Your quite the creative person and have great mechanical skills. good job.
Thanks they are from a snowblower. There are many different types but these are the best with both side plates. People modify them a bit and replace the bushings with bearings. I havnt had a problem with that yet. They are getting hard to find and go for 3-400$ on ebay now. I know Ed Moore has a set he might part with but they will be heavy to ship
Hi, cool build. I have a question, in the first design of this bike it looked like you were using a hand operated clutch. Were you ever able to get that to work properly? I'm kicking a build around in my head and I'd like a hand operated slack belt clutch, but it looks like the throw on a handlebar lever is barely enough.
Yes it was a process getting it fine tuned. The throw was barely enough and I had to use a belt that wasnt too sticky. There wasnt much room to work with under there with the tensioner and all. But it did work. Though I had real low gearing. Im sure it would be even more touchy normal gearing that a regular minibike has because it would also need some amount of slip and V belts dont like to slip.
Thanks. I'm kicking around the idea of a fat tire bike, but basically a zero dollar build. So I have to use what I have and that happens to be a vertical 8hp Briggs and a peerless 700 trans. So the idea is to use the 700 (after race prep) as a right angle drive/multi-ratio jackshaft. I'll drive the input 1:1 to reduce the torque load it sees. I'll just have to see how it shapes up. Too many projects on the go.
Can you show the front drive system...please...
That’s the coolest min bike I’ve ever seen
Well done Bud!!☺
You sir just earned one more sub and awesome work.
still confused on how you are steering with a chain going to the front end.
That thing is great. Thanks for sharing it. Good work.
Are you related to the Hornsbys who made the tracked tractors in the early 1900s?
hoqw does the front wheel drive work since you have steering someone explain :P
the chain goes to the front sprocket (right side under steering head) from the engine..the front sprocket is attached to a universal joint on one end, and the drive sprocket for the front track on the other(left side ) the universal joint allows the one sprocket to remain in line with the engine while the drive is transferred to the left front no matter what angle the handlebars are turned
+fupabox thanks
If you used an overrunning clutch to the front driveline, it would steer a lot easier. Very cool project. Nice work!
That might be a future mod. I can use a bicycle ratchet in place of one of the sprockets.
Bike sprockets are typically splined on the inside and may be difficult to attach.
Might be easier to get a properly sized sprocket that will go right onto your shaft like this one: www.daytonsuperiorproducts.com/one-way-sprocket-clutch.html
Hey man just wonder where you got or how you made the tracks?
They are from a snowblower. It was a John Deere thats why i went with the Yellow JD theme
Wow, very impressive.
cool bike love the track easy on grass
would like to ask ' where you get the wheels from and where can i get it? :)
I have to go up to my dad's camp to shovel off the roof and it is about a 30 km round trip or in miles would be about 25 miles A bit far to walk up but I want to try to build a Segway type transporter using the tracks you are using on the bike you got there in this video going to start working on it tomorrow I am using a eight horse power motor I will post it if I can get it to work. I will try to just use one track.
That sounds cool good luck with it.
You seem to be to young to be retired or to be as good as you are with fabrication. What do you do for work or are you a stay at home savant mechanical genius? So far you are the most natural fabricator on UA-cam.
Lol youve got me all figured out. Yeah im retired for now. I was a carpenter got tired of it now i just do whatever
+jeep2003 polish your craft an sell your skills in some fun fab business.
great for the snow
norm card i would think that’s why they were made
That is sick! In a good way.
Love it..you deserve 100k subs..I cant understand it
that is awesome
you might want to get rid of the filter as if it gets moisture it will chook out the engine I bought a snow blower with a Honda engine one time and it ran good until it was a humid day and I noticed it ran bad after a while when I figured the filter was chocking it out I removed it and it ran well afterwards you will notice most snow blower engines don't run a filter as there is no dust in the winter if however you decide to run it in the summer I would put the filter back on. just some info to save you personal trouble.
When I was a kid back in 72 or 73 my buddy and is father made a tracked rear wheel drive Rupp mini bike with a ski on the front. I thought it was pretty kool.
Rupp also made a long seat two wheel drive quad. They also had a powered track pull along where you sat on your toboggan and pulled by the tracked tractor. Kinda kool.
Your mini bike looks fun but everyone should have a helmet on.
I hope you can try it on the snow
U joint
amazing!
how about a band brake on the clutch?
Well done man!
Find a front gear with one more tooth it`ll steer better most 4x4 vehicles have a faster front diff , like ford 3:54 3:55 front ,, Nice machine I Like the front drive .
Yes I should try that or lots of guys build them with a one way sprag clutch like the rokons have that would be ideal. It would be easy enough to use a bicycle sprag on one of the sprockets
MUCH RESPECTtankbike is awesome.
Here is a picute of it in action the DUG bike ua-cam.com/video/3XWobltmdys/v-deo.html There all a copy of the Rocon. The rocon has a disengage feature when you turn the front traction disengages i am not sure how it works but I was thinking that a person could put on a disk brake and when you would turn it would act in the same way! what is your thoughts on having a disengaging system? As I said before if your going slow no problem but if your moving if you turn the tire turns at a different speed and could throw you over.
it's looking man .....keep on going ..love the vid's ,,,,,,,
it is called the DUG bike maybe you seen it? if not here is the link of the build there is a picture of it running ua-cam.com/video/P0CaMF7rTTg/v-deo.html
This simply kicks ass and takes names!
does anyone know where i can get the track assembly from?
That thing's got a HEMI !!!
what tracks are those?
That's sick bro nice build.
Looks like oregon
Cooooool
that 2wd system that's smart
So cool you deserve so many more subscribe your work is too self Bud. Really liking your stuff
Must be a gas hog though. Also, did it cost anything, or made from scratch? Because i plan on making in the future a vehicle like a tank (military kind but for up to 4 humans like a normal car) and use it for either mud-bogging/mud runs or maybe get it manufactured or get a license and whatnot for it
nice.... clever set up for the front track, u should consider a gokart torque converter, may need to move a couple of things but will perform much better then a centrifugal clutch..... great takeoff torque and higher top speed, basically a CVT transmission were the centrifugal clutch was.
Ur a genius
This is pretty sweet
That’s badass 👍
Add a stage 4 212cc kit on it 22+ hp lol you’ll be spitting dirt from the ground up lol
HOw does it turn without the front chain coming off?
I want to make one that climbs up ice like a polar bear. Something that floats with a canvas air boat feet + length.
& fits lots of tools on the motor. (I have that) That model is very usable for these applications. Martin Holmes
Did you put something between engine and frame plate ? Something elastic ? Or mount it directly on the yellow plate ?
Yes it is a steel spacer about 1" thick. Not elastic it is solid. I believe it came from an old snowblower
Thank you. Really great mini bike. Keep videos like this coming. Regards from Argentina
man that track bike is cool bet it climbs like a mountain goat and walks through the snow. Your quite the creative person and have great mechanical skills. good job.
F in cool man nice work
I Like your training video, keep posting really.
#fun7575
Id like to know if u r selling any of your projects???
I love it! Well done!! What kind of caterpillar did you use?
did john deere actually make that?
magaligka
what???
Snow??? Please post some snow day videos as soon as it gets cold
I want a freaking treaded motor bike, what the heck.
if i sent you a pic of a mini bike could you tell me what kind it is and year
Yes my email is jeep2003@excite.com
very danger
Does the U joint effect the steering radius at all?
yes but its not terrible its more limited by the fact it doesnt have an overrun clutch of any so on hard ground the handling is bad when turning
Your front drive setup is genius. Nice work!
I want one!!
So cool
How did you make the trax?
Wow!
Love the build! Where did you get the tracks? I’m looking for small tracks and I can’t find anything in that size. Thanks!
Thanks they are from a snowblower. There are many different types but these are the best with both side plates. People modify them a bit and replace the bushings with bearings. I havnt had a problem with that yet. They are getting hard to find and go for 3-400$ on ebay now. I know Ed Moore has a set he might part with but they will be heavy to ship
You are COOL! Ha ha ha! Love it!
Looks great! Have you ever thought about building a Swedish kicksled with a motor?
Thanks! yes those look quite usefull maybe i will someday
very cool bike.repect!
Where did you get that trax
Where did you get the tracks
They are from an old snowblower. Made by Noma
What about brakes how u stop?
doesnt need brakes the tracks have alot of resistance just let off the throttle and it stops.
Hi, cool build. I have a question, in the first design of this bike it looked like you were using a hand operated clutch. Were you ever able to get that to work properly? I'm kicking a build around in my head and I'd like a hand operated slack belt clutch, but it looks like the throw on a handlebar lever is barely enough.
Yes it was a process getting it fine tuned. The throw was barely enough and I had to use a belt that wasnt too sticky. There wasnt much room to work with under there with the tensioner and all. But it did work. Though I had real low gearing. Im sure it would be even more touchy normal gearing that a regular minibike has because it would also need some amount of slip and V belts dont like to slip.
Thanks. I'm kicking around the idea of a fat tire bike, but basically a zero dollar build. So I have to use what I have and that happens to be a vertical 8hp Briggs and a peerless 700 trans. So the idea is to use the 700 (after race prep) as a right angle drive/multi-ratio jackshaft. I'll drive the input 1:1 to reduce the torque load it sees. I'll just have to see how it shapes up.
Too many projects on the go.
no brakes?
Good job
Why?
lol
did you get my email
yes did you get mine?
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