Gunsmithing Latest. . . (not gun related, but cool)

[LRI]

Call this "migit GP superbike" or whatever.

Were starting a pocketbike road racing series up here.

My hand built custom ordered Italian Phantom arrives Tuesday. They basically shrunk a Ducati I think.

Single side swing arm
QD wheels for when it goes wet
Water cooled
50cc
20+hp (no, that's not a typo)
Disk brakes
Fully adjustable chassis
90+mph
Tire warmers
Adjustable clutch
Billet wheels


Can't wait! I've been working with the local Go Kart tracks. So far I have one on the hook and think I can get another. This bike won the US nationals a couple years ago. Allegedly the rider ran out of gas 100' from the finish and had enough lead to push the bike to the checkered flag.

40mph power wheelies!

This is what I have now, a 13hp watercooled Blata Elite.

Fun stuff!

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[1911fan]

Re: Latest. . . (not gun related, but cool)

Paging JtP to the courtesy phone!



1911fan

 

[ITyson]

Re: Latest. . . (not gun related, but cool)

Yeah that's pretty cool. what's it weigh?

 

[ugsly]

Re: Latest. . . (not gun related, but cool)

LOL that bike is so small it looks like a monkey riding a foot ball.

Kc

 

[Nortex]

Re: Latest. . . (not gun related, but cool)

I see a possible hospital visit in your future.

Also that looks fun as Hell.

 

[7mmRM]

Re: Latest. . . (not gun related, but cool)

Thats pretty f'in cool!

 

[GSRswapandslow]

Re: Latest. . . (not gun related, but cool)

note to self...if I can a build, i better HURRY

 

[RTK]

Re: Latest. . . (not gun related, but cool)

You're gonna skin your knees really bad, stick with the karts they are safer

 

[mdesign]

Re: Latest. . . (not gun related, but cool)

Way cool...love the sound on the video, takes me back to the racing days. Yeah, I can see why you would like that.

 

[sawman556]

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Cool shit!!! How the hell do you fit on the damn thing???

 

[Hink]

Re: Latest. . . (not gun related, but cool)

The same way you clear a minefield with a pencil - very carefully.

 

[Mark Housel]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: RTK</div><div class="ubbcode-body">You're gonna skin your knees really bad, stick with the karts they are safer </div></div>

Nah, but you should buy stock in the knee slider puck company, cause these are definitely 'consumables'.

 

[rdinak]

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i once knew of a skilled gunsmith in North Carolina who went from building excellent 1911's to racing bikes.... Blake Gann

Powerful the dark side is...fast precision machines are cool.

 

[skinney_7]

Re: Latest. . . (not gun related, but cool)

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: skinney</div><div class="ubbcode-body">LOL...
so are those pocket bikes that go 60+ mph

</div></div>
that is what I was talking about.

 

[LRI]

Re: Latest. . . (not gun related, but cool)

Due to arrive tomorrow. Just in time for the 1/8 mile drags!

Already got full leathers. Knee pucks yes. Toe sliders a must. My AN boots shoot sparks everywhere due to the magnesium toe/ankle sliders.

Too fun!

 

[dannydifalco]

Re: Latest. . . (not gun related, but cool)

That looks fun! I love building pit bikes!

 

[LRI]

Re: Latest. . . (not gun related, but cool)

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ITyson</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Yeah that's pretty cool. what's it weigh? </div></div>

About 40lbs.

 

[KYS]

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Make sure your insurance is up to date! I've seen some nasty crashes on those, at least you don't have far to fall.

 

[LRI]

Re: Latest. . . (not gun related, but cool)

It's arrived.

All I can say is, "wholly Phuggin Thit!"

Perty cool!

 

[BigBlue&Goldie]

Re: Latest. . . (not gun related, but cool)

Just in time to throw your lady on the back and go cruise bike week?

 

[RADcustom]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BigBlue&Goldie</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Just in time to throw your lady on the back and go cruise bike week?

</div></div>

That's in Daytona. Sturgis would be closer.

 

[Teamor]

Re: Latest. . . (not gun related, but cool)

just in time for sturgis.....pretty sure you would turn some heads

 

[Fester47]

Re: Latest. . . (not gun related, but cool)

What! No bitch seat?

 

[kennygss]

Re: Latest. . . (not gun related, but cool)

That will drag a knee! Fast little muthers

 

[Hunt]

Re: Latest. . . (not gun related, but cool)

Where the pics of the new bike?

 

[Glen Seekins]

Re: Latest. . . (not gun related, but cool)

Crazy!! My 3 year old would love that thing. Wonder if that would be legal to drive on the street?? Heck of a way to get to school and home! imagine the chicks you would have had in kindergarten with one of those!

Be careful. As we get older we dont flop as well!

 

[LRI]

Re: Latest. . . (not gun related, but cool)

Glen,

To best of my knowledge there's no way to legalize these things for street use. If local LE is the barometer, don't even mess with public streets anywhere close to residential areas.

They looooove writing tickets. . .

 

[beretta989]

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Reminds me of the bachelor party I went to last summer. One of the guys brought his 125cc 5spd pit bike. It looked harmless until I saw it had full exhaust K&N cone and he was filling it up with C16.

 

[Bernarde]

Re: Latest. . . (not gun related, but cool)

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BDKen</div><div class="ubbcode-body">That will drag a knee! Fast little muthers</div></div>
speaking of draggin knees....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=TqKShV-iN5M

 

[Glen Seekins]

Re: Latest. . . (not gun related, but cool)

Curious when you are going to hang a video? Looks like a hoot!

In our town, if it under 50cc (stamped on cylinder) than its basically considered a bicycle. No licensing required and no drivers license required. I bet one of these hits the streets and that would change real quick like. Least it would fit in the trunk of a squad car for your trip home!

holy crap im glad they didn't have these when i was younger..well..kinda

 

[Force_Multiplier]

Re: Latest. . . (not gun related, but cool)

50cc or under is like that in oklahoma too... no tags, no license

 

[beretta989]

Re: Latest. . . (not gun related, but cool)

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Force_Multiplier</div><div class="ubbcode-body">50cc or under is like that in oklahoma too... no tags, no license </div></div>
Same here. Real popular with the Drunks with DUI's

 

[Bloody_Tailgate]

Re: Latest. . . (not gun related, but cool)

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: beretta989</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Force_Multiplier</div><div class="ubbcode-body">50cc or under is like that in oklahoma too... no tags, no license </div></div>
Same here. Real popular with the Drunks with DUI's </div></div>

You'd still get a DUI, if you're in control of it and on the public roads, you're done.

I've heard of people getting DUI's on horses...not sure how many cc's a horse is, but it's only 1 hp.

 

[Chabrone]

Re: Latest. . . (not gun related, but cool)

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Bloody_Tailgate</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: beretta989</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Force_Multiplier</div><div class="ubbcode-body">50cc or under is like that in oklahoma too... no tags, no license </div></div>
Same here. Real popular with the Drunks with DUI's </div></div>

You'd still get a DUI, if you're in control of it and on the public roads, you're done.

I've heard of people getting DUI's on horses...not sure how many cc's a horse is, but it's only 1 hp. </div></div>

He meant all the drunks w/ dui's that can't get a license ride the under 50 CC scooters because you don't need a license. That should be the only reason a selfrespecting man would ride one of those crappy things.

The little bikes are fun but I caught a knee once pretty hard in a corner. You don't fall far but you sure skid nicely.

 

[Marriedman1]

Re: Latest. . . (not gun related, but cool)

When can we see photos of the new bike?

 

[MLC]

Re: Latest. . . (not gun related, but cool)

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Chabrone</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Bloody_Tailgate</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: beretta989</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Force_Multiplier</div><div class="ubbcode-body">50cc or under is like that in oklahoma too... no tags, no license </div></div>
Same here. Real popular with the Drunks with DUI's </div></div>

You'd still get a DUI, if you're in control of it and on the public roads, you're done.

I've heard of people getting DUI's on horses...not sure how many cc's a horse is, but it's only 1 hp. </div></div>

He meant all the drunks w/ dui's that can't get a license ride the under 50 CC scooters because you don't need a license. That should be the only reason a selfrespecting man would ride one of those crappy things.

The little bikes are fun but I caught a knee once pretty hard in a corner. You don't fall far but you sure skid nicely. </div></div>

I had a friend in the 90's who boasted of commuting to work every day for several months on a minibike. He was 6'3 and I'm truly sorry I missed that spectacle.

 

[beretta989]

Re: Latest. . . (not gun related, but cool)

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Chabrone</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Bloody_Tailgate</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: beretta989</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Force_Multiplier</div><div class="ubbcode-body">50cc or under is like that in oklahoma too... no tags, no license </div></div>
Same here. Real popular with the Drunks with DUI's </div></div>

You'd still get a DUI, if you're in control of it and on the public roads, you're done.

I've heard of people getting DUI's on horses...not sure how many cc's a horse is, but it's only 1 hp. </div></div>

He meant all the drunks w/ dui's that can't get a license ride the under 50 CC scooters because you don't need a license. That should be the only reason a self respecting man would ride one of those crappy things.

The little bikes are fun but I caught a knee once pretty hard in a corner. You don't fall far but you sure skid nicely. </div></div>


Thank you!!

 

[Rprecision]

Re: Latest. . . (not gun related, but cool)

When it comes to motor sports I am not one to judge.

I just wonder what the deductible is from the proctologist who has to perform the emergency mini-super-moto-lower intestinal blockage and reconstruction surgery. (I.E Mini bike up the ass @ 90mph)

Looks like fun right up until it isn’t

 

[LRI]

Re: Latest. . . (not gun related, but cool)

Pics!

New clutch cover that I made. The one on the bike had a hairline crack in it. Playing with it resulted in a ear falling off. Its a part that has to come from Italy. (blech!) Made this one with a little more girth and wider bridges. Also switched to 7075 instead of 6061.

So far its working well.

Assembled:

 

[2pirates]

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Is there anything you can't build? Really cool that you are able to just whip up a replacement part like that. Breaking shit like that on my dirtbikes as a kid cost me a lot of time mowing lawns to get them fixed. If only I had a God knows how $$$$ CNC back then. This thread is inspiring...I really need to finish gathering parts before you hurt yourself!

 

[Cinch]

Re: Latest. . . (not gun related, but cool)

So where does the sidecar hook on that thing?? Cause I KNOW you won't be driving it...grin

 

[mdesign]

Re: Latest. . . (not gun related, but cool)

Neat pics...looks like a lot of fun.