Many people very often think about how great it would be to at least try to create their own motorcycle with their own hands, without resorting to the services of salons, craftsmen, etc. However, often such a desire remains unfulfilled due to the motorcycle enthusiast’s uncertainty about the success of his planned project. That’s why it’s worth figuring out how to make a motorcycle without anyone’s help.
Preparing to assemble the motorcycle
First, you need, of course, to decide what configuration the future “steel horse” will have, and also to resolve the issue of all the parts and tools necessary for the work. If you have some experience, some elements can be made independently, for example, on milling and lathe machines or by welding.
If during the assembly process the base is an old motorcycle, then you should not start work with the installation of small parts, universal joints, brake rods, etc. The best solution would be to start puttingty and painting the tanks and fenders. To avoid problems with the motor or parts of the gearbox bridge, they need to be placed in kerosene for a while. A homemade motorcycle will look much more expressive and impressive if its engine crankcases, covers, gearboxes and ignitions are well polished.
The engine of the old device needs to be completely rebuilt, and only then begin installing accessories, which, as a rule, include two main materials: leather and chrome.
Steps on how to make a motorcycle yourself
There are several stages in creating a motorcycle with your own hands:
Choosing a homemade motorcycle model
Before starting work, everyone who is going to assemble any thing should have an idea in their head. It is fundamental to creating a really good thing. It is very important to imagine the design and all the technical features of your future creation.
Drawing of a future motorcycle
Any master does not necessarily need to have the skills of an artist in order to draw his future creation. It is very important to indicate on a piece of paper those features of your motorcycle that are worth paying attention to.
Important: It is necessary that everyone who makes a motorcycle with their own hands has a visual image of the future masterpiece.
Purchasing parts to create your own motorcycle
At this stage you will have to spend a little of your money. To create a motorcycle with your own hands, you need to purchase a large number of elements, including an engine, wheels, frame, and various metal pipes.
Assembly
At the final stage, it is necessary to assemble all the parts together to obtain a homemade vehicle. To do this, it is very important to have knowledge of how all the components and systems of motorcycle equipment work.
Bicycle as a basis for a motorcycle
It's no secret that often the basis for a motorcycle is just a bicycle, which is equipped with all the necessary equipment. When thinking about how to make a motorcycle out of a bicycle, it is important to understand exactly what materials should be used, as well as to know their technical characteristics.
Quite often you can find this option when the engine of a motorcycle-bicycle is a motor from a chainsaw. In this case, it is also worth studying its power, weight and size in detail.
How to make a homemade moped with your own hands
Today, my homemade moped, which I made three years ago, required the first major repair, and for this reason I decided to write in detail how this unit works. The rear wheel drive is belt driven. A 20-inch rim with holes drilled in it is screwed to the spokes, then screws, nuts, washers - and that’s it. The main thing is that the wheel and rim fit between the frame stays. Because of this, it was not possible to install the structure on my main bicycle, but the frame found in the trash did. The engine mount is adjustable in length and fits in place of the trunk:
Actually, this is what has broken in three years: the clutch cable has frayed: first it sawed through the bushing a little, and then it broke on its own. When the cable is tensioned, two side rollers press the belt tightly against the drive pulley (in the middle) and you ride the motor. When the clutch lever is released, the belt is not tensioned and you can ride the pedals like a regular bicycle.
This is the main feature, because you can ride on pedals for sporting purposes, in parks, etc., you just have an ordinary bicycle. Tired of pedaling or there is a hill ahead - let's go by motor. In case of any engine failure (the most likely is that the gas has run out, since the tank is small), we drive calmly on the pedals:
The engine can be started by hand, but it’s easier to accelerate a little on the pedals and engage the clutch. You need to fill it with a mixture of gasoline and two-stroke oil, like in a chainsaw or brush cutter (in fact, the motor from the brush cutter is located here). It also throws out some oil through the exhaust pipe, so you need to periodically wipe the engine casing. I haven't done this yet this year:
The gas handle is located under the handbrake lever. The cable is directly connected to the throttle valve. There is also an idle speed adjustment screw. If the speed is set very low, the engine will vibrate noticeably, it is a single-cylinder!
And this is the clutch lever. The bracket is needed to fix the cable in a tense position, pry it with your finger and that’s it. Above it is the SRAM S7 rear planetary hub shifter (7 speeds, coaster brake). Planetary hubs are very convenient for bicycles living in the city: no fuss with switches, jumping chains, no dirt and, most importantly, you can turn on the speeds in any order. You get on the seventh, pulled up to the traffic light, stopped, immediately stuck the third one in and took off from there:
There is also an indication of gears; for driving on a motor, they do not matter, but on a very steep hill you can also twist the pedals to go faster. The clutch and gas levers can be swapped, but I find it more convenient this way:
The moped turned out to be compact and very light: about 25 kg, so you can easily take it home in a passenger elevator, place it on a balcony or in a common corridor, carry it on an electric train, drag it over natural obstacles, etc., and get through even the most difficult traffic jams. narrow aisle, where even a scooter rider cannot fit.
The tank holds about a liter of gasoline-oil mixture, at maximum speed (50-55 km/h) this is enough for 40 kilometers. But in the city it is comfortable to ride at the speed of a cyclist, i.e. about 30 km/h, yet the design of the bicycle (wheels, brakes) is designed for just this. Moreover, this bike is without shock absorption and has narrow road wheels; at high speed, all the unevenness of the asphalt is felt in the hands and ass. But on a dual-suspension bike with disc brakes, I think it will be possible to drive faster.
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Possible list of materials for creating a motorcycle from a bicycle
So, turning a bicycle into a homemade motorcycle, the most common option for a set of parts is the following:
- engine;
- pulleys;
- drive belt and tension roller;
- fasteners.
One way or another, making a motorcycle from a bicycle is far from a cheap pleasure, so sometimes it’s better to think about whether it would be advisable to do this or whether it’s better to buy a new moped or at least a ready-made bicycle motor.
DIY motocross motorcycle
Despite the highest technical indicators of this type of motorcycle, such as a cross-country motorcycle, it is quite possible to assemble it yourself. Of course, nothing prevents you from simply buying a ready-made model, but not always factory samples are able to satisfy all the desires of a particular motorbike enthusiast, besides, such a purchase will certainly not be cheap, and a homemade motorcycle will save a significant amount of financial resources. However, here it is necessary to strictly comply with all installation requirements, otherwise the end result may be very disappointing.
How to make a motorcycle with your own hands
All homemade motorcycles are unique. Not many bike lovers know how to make a motorcycle with their own hands. This requires a lot of effort. It is impossible to do without knowledge of the design of each model of motorcycle equipment and without the necessary materials.
In any case, when creating homemade motorcycles, the ideas of craftsmen who have long developed original models of motorcycles for various manufacturers are taken as a basis.
Homemade motorcycles are designs that, in all their functional qualities, do not differ from the motorcycles offered by manufacturers. For them, amateur designers use spare parts and components from various types of motorcycle equipment. Each creator of a homemade motorcycle has the opportunity to develop for himself a bike that will meet all his requirements.
Homemade motorcycles may have different technical characteristics. They can be whatever is necessary for any motorcyclist. In most cases, amateur designers create sports motorcycles and dirt bikes. Moreover, the latter can be equipped with elements of sport bikes.
The procedure for self-assembly of a motocross motorcycle
It would be best to start assembly with wheels, which can be freely purchased at any motorcycle parts store. There are two most common options for attaching these elements: purchase a rim and replace the spokes, or simply install cast sports wheels on the device.
A fork for a motocross motorcycle should be classic and have a full range of adjustments. The optimal size for it would be 43 mm.
In order to increase the reliability of the brake system, it is necessary to increase their power. Alternatively, sometimes the diameter of the brake disc is simply increased.
Particular attention should be paid to the suspension, which is mounted on a homemade motocross motorcycle. The most suitable for it will be stock shock absorbers, which can be ordered directly from the manufacturer, but it is important to indicate the possible weight of the device so that the suspension elements are equipped with the appropriate springs.
If we talk about the engine, it is definitely worth mentioning that its thrust can be increased by reducing intake losses. To ensure this, the standard paper filter in the old engine is replaced with a foam one, after which the updated motor is installed in the system of the future motocross motorcycle. In addition, the carburetor is also subject to changes, which should ensure good engine operation at maximum speed.
How to make an all-terrain vehicle from a motorcycle?
Recently, all-terrain vehicle designs that are made from ordinary motorcycles have become widely popular. In addition to the entertainment functions that such a device carries, it is also a very reliable means of transportation.
So, homemade all-terrain vehicles made from motorcycles can be divided into several categories, the main of which are, naturally, ATVs. These transport models amazingly combine the mobility of a motorcycle and the stability inherent in cars. Due to the fact that each of the ATV wheels has its own suspension, the device is able to overcome almost any, even the steepest, road irregularities.
