My First BSR-But not the last

[c.schulz]

First day on the job. Most of the metal cut and starting to tack together.Not much to see but its under way.
Plans from Mike Bean
6.5 hp Honda Clone
TAV2
Sticky set of Dunlops
Will be adding a barrel tank and wing for the rear. Need to look for a set of handle bars and a whole list of small things.:cool_dude:

Chris
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[RCDD]

Looking good......and yeah, the the "list of small things" is where I'm at as well.......finding out I'm gonna $20.00 myself to death...

Where you getting the barrel tank from?......looking for one of those as well......

[c.schulz]

Barrel tank
http://www.finn-kool.com/home.htm
Scroll down twords bottom of list.

Chris

[maasje]

what size rims and what size tyres you use of the bsr?
it looks very cool

[c.schulz]

what size rims and what size tyres you use of the bsr?
it looks very cool

The Frt are 11x5.5 on a 7" wide x 6" rim
The rear are 11.5x8 on a 10"wide x 6" rim.
Check out Smokin Joe Racing on ebay. Has some good deals on tires. Got the tires about 40% off. And the rims are a fair price also. Very good guy to deal with.
http://stores.ebay.com/Smokin-Joe-Racing

Chris

[c.schulz]

Well I’ve gotten some work done. A few more spot welds and the exhaust support and its off to the races! NOT!! Still need to fab a shelf for the tank under the seat to house the battery. And the sporty wing for the rear.
The first pic is of a muffler that I got off eBay. The guy obviously lied about the size. YA 2"in diameter my ass!

Met up with Russel from N-R racing. Nice guy has a nice biz going for the Honda motors and he knows his stuff. Bought a couple parts from him and came away a little smarter also.
http://www.nr-racing.com/
Chris
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[c.schulz]

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[Heff]

Looking good Chris! Wish I had gone with a Torque a verter set up. Already tired of the standard clutch and small motor.All I can say is GO BIG!! (V8 Too Big). Heff PS GO MICHIGAN!!!

[c.schulz]

Thanks Heff,
Ive tried to go with some better parts on this project and its costing me!!
My kids gokart was on the cheap but safe and some of the parts are starting to fail. You do get what ya pay for!!! Ive shopped and shopped for prices and its helped save a few here $$ and there.
As far as HP goes Russel at NR Racing said when Im ready come back and we can build a real motor with 22hp+.........WOW
Cant wait to ride this damn thing. I'll probably be done just as the snow fly's.

Chris

[Heff]

I can tell ya about cheap. I was pulling all my set screws and applying some lock-tite and noticed that the bearings( Made in China ) were cracked around the set screws on the rear axle! Luckily my daughter took a nice long nap today and I had another set of bearings! I`ll have to keep an eye on them. Heff

[c.schulz]

Hey Heff,
What does your BSR look like? Ive only seen some bits and pieces.

Chris

[JFCIII]

Very nice work Chris. Can't wait to see the finished product.

[Heff]

Hey Chris, here`s a few pics after I put the tank on today. I really like it except I really want to ride some wheelies on it! I just don`t seem to have the power with my freebie 3.5 hp Honda! Heff

[b.raven70]

Chris,
What are you going to do for a air cleaner? Looks like your air cleaner may run into the rear leg of the stool. Looks good! Keep up the good work and send more pics!

Brian

[c.schulz]

Hey Brian,
I'm planing on using a pice from Finn Kool. Ya it will a tight fit but it will work. they just arent making any until the first of the year.
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Chris

[c.schulz]

Heff,
I like the details you have added. Also the color.Wink, Wink
Wait till you see the theme Ive picked. It will be fun and within good parenting guidlines. It will be a while but Im working on it.

Chris

[barstooldawg]

That weld on the spindel bracket of the last photo looks very cold, you might want to grind it out and do it again or it may fall apart. :(

[c.schulz]

That weld on the spindel bracket of the last photo looks very cold, you might want to grind it out and do it again or it may fall apart. :(

Your very much right. That was a second pass and did not turn out well. Ill be grinding it out for a better hotter weld. :smash:

Thanks Chris

[JFCIII]

Hey Dawg,
Please tell me how you can see the quality of a weld under the paint :confused:
No kidding or sarcasim, I really want to know.

[barstooldawg]

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Grind her out, and up your volts and that should flatten it out. :)

[c.schulz]

Enough about my bad welds. Okay? For you guys looking for details did you see the fly on the tire also??? Is it male or female??:laughing:

Chris

[Heff]

Hey , there really is a fly! I think it probably came from some Dawg $#*T !! Just kidding.....Heff

PS Chris, looks like you have the same welder and floorjack as I do! And the fly is female!

[c.schulz]

Chris, looks like you have the same welder and floorjack as I do! And the fly is female!

The welder is a Miller 130xp. Not a bad welder I just need to become a better welder. Ill have to put in some practice hours. Lots of hours.....
Some times my welds come out very nice and others terrible.:dizzy:

[JFCIII]

Welding is all bout the sound. Listen for the perfect buzz.

BTW that garage looks like a sweet place to work. I would live there.

[c.schulz]

Welding is all bout the sound. Listen for the perfect buzz.

BTW that garage looks like a sweet place to work. I would live there.

Thanks for the tip on welding. A friend has told me the same thing, he is a great fabricator. When he tig welds it looks like a robot did it.
And the garage......It is my Happy place!!:thumb:

[Heff]

Yep. I got Millermatic 140 autoset. Except I soon realized that I couldn`t always use the autoset. I had several welds that were not getting the penetration they should have. But over all I`m very happy with the welder. So is the floor jack a Sam Club special??Heff

[c.schulz]

Sorry the floor jack is from Harbor Freight. But may favorite is from Matco and has been a great jack for years. Pump it up baby!!!

Chris

[c.schulz]

Well a little update guys. I put the frame in primer and bolted this thing together. What a freakin blast. With the govener removed ,pipe and no air cleaner at the moment.This thing rips! You really have to watch your weight placement. A little to the rear and the wheels come up.
Short wheel base makes it tough to control in power turns through the grass. Once I got a little to sideways and went tumblin. Does doughnuts on a dime, in the grass of course. not sure what the top speed will be but using a calculator it will hit 40 easy. Thats damn scary at 3' off the ground.
Tell me what you guys think about cutting down the stool to lower the center of gravity. I think every little bit will help. Also one day I may try a steering wheel. I like the looks of a wheel more but the handle bars are much more in control.
Still lots of work to do........
Add tank under seat to hide battery
Build wing for rear-maybe front wing also
Add lines for brakes
Air cleaner
Retrim seat to match frame color
paint

Chris

[jrick24]

hi where did u get that keg gas tabk from

[c.schulz]

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/p/967,58_Filler-Neck-Twist-Caps-with-Steel-Bungs.html?itemNo=bung

Chris

[ckoczara]

First day on the job. Most of the metal cut and starting to tack together.Not much to see but its under way.
Plans from Mike Bean
6.5 hp Honda Clone
TAV2
Sticky set of Dunlops
Will be adding a barrel tank and wing for the rear. Need to look for a set of handle bars and a whole list of small things.:cool_dude:

Chris
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Hey Chris;

It looks good. Are you having the same issue with the carb surface being too close to the bar stool leg? Do you have a plan for an intake tube design? If so, I wouldn't mind barrowing some design info from you.

Chris from Goodrich

[c.schulz]

Hey Chris;

It looks good. Are you having the same issue with the carb surface being too close to the bar stool leg? Do you have a plan for an intake tube design? If so, I wouldn't mind barrowing some design info from you.

Chris from Goodrich

Yep, its a tight fit. but I plan on using one of these.http://www.finn-kool.com/BSRs.html
Not cheap at $65 but will do the job.:thumb:

Chris from Ortonville

[VashRazr83]

i have got those same tires for my buddies bsr...i used buggis tires and i got mine on the rims fairly easy. We got one of his rear ones, that will not completely go on, one side. Any hints or suggestions. As of now, we plan to use a old dirt track plan, and go ride it till it pops on...it will work, just didn't know if there was a easier idea.

Thanks

[speeddemon0308]

use some soap.... pop the tire off on the one side.. soap the rim.. and soap the tire.. should slide on right away..

DO NOT use oil, or greases.. that stuff will kill your tire!!

[Heff]

Pull the core from the stem also so that when it does pop on the bead the extra air will exit quickly.

[speeddemon0308]

yeah. use a blow gun. more air and faster then with a normal air chuck!

[jrick24]

where did you pick that really nice barstool up at?

[c.schulz]

where did you pick that really nice barstool up at?

eBay. Just kept on searching for the look and a cheap price. Took a few weeks of looking but it showed up. I dont care for the seat cover so I'll change it one day.

Chris

[c.schulz]

Should of posted pics a long time ago. Still not done because of other priorities but some day..............

Chris
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[c.schulz]

The BSR continues....... Well guys I went back to work on the BSR and its been fun. Made some good progress and should have it done in the next few weeks. Still need a set of wings and the mini keg and change the color of the seat. Sorry the pics are not the greatest.

Chris
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[c.schulz]

Little more done.......Sorry about the quality of the pics. Ive got to find out what is wrong with my camera. Cant seem to get a good pic.

Chris
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[old kid]

Chris If that thing runs as good as it looks you better wear two helmets!! All I can say is I hope mine looks half that good, nice, very nice
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[RCDD]

Wood inlays, with the tan stool covering looks great......excellent work....

[mrpenguin]

So is it a woodie barstool?

[c.schulz]

So is it a woodie barstool?

Nope........Answer coming soon.:wave:


Chris

[c.schulz]

Well boys it took me way to long to finish but its done. All I need to do is bleed the brakes. And then its up for sale.

Chris
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[old kid]

VERY VERY NICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOW:thumb: :cheers:

[mrpenguin]

YEEEEEHa!!!!! Outstanding! I like it a lot :cool_dude: :blob_red: :laughing: :thumb:

[Redrooster]

C. Schulz ... Wow what a beautiful machine ... one of the finest one's I've seen...

[c.schulz]

Thanks for the kind words guys.

Chris

[buddy1954]

that has to be the best looking one i have seen so far the detail is awesome hope i can someday build somthing half that nice good job keep building:cheers:

[Big Joe]

Very nice! Great Detail and nice theme.

Joe

[c.schulz]

Thanks again guys. You are just to damn nice. Know of anyone that wants to buy it????

Chris

[mrpenguin]

How bout doing a search for A&W franchisees? I think I need a root beer

[Heff]

I may have a buyer here in Michigan.I have a good friend I went to high school with that now owns a drive through A&W. I sent him the pics ....just waiting to hear from him. Heff

[c.schulz]

How bout doing a search for A&W franchisees? I think I need a root beer

Thanks Mr. P

I had forgotten that I had contacted the parent corporation about using the logo. I just passed off some pics and asking about contacting the francisees. I found that she is out of the office this week so maybe Ill get a surprise next week?????:thumb: :thumb: :thumb:

Thanks Chris

[c.schulz]

I may have a buyer here in Michigan.I have a good friend I went to high school with that now owns a drive through A&W. I sent him the pics ....just waiting to hear from him. Heff

Heff you are awesome!!! Thanks for the help. Does this mean I have to give you a sales commission??

Chris

[c.schulz]

I may have a buyer here in Michigan.I have a good friend I went to high school with that now owns a drive through A&W. I sent him the pics ....just waiting to hear from him. Heff

Heff, where in Michigan?

Chris

[Heff]

It`s not actually an authentic A&W but he has the fresh brewed A&W rootbeer. It`s called Old Town drive in. It`s here in Saginaw.He has the car hops and window trays etc. Heff

[c.schulz]

It`s not actually an authentic A&W but he has the fresh brewed A&W rootbeer. It`s called Old Town drive in. It`s here in Saginaw.He has the car hops and window trays etc. Heff

If he's interested Id be happy to drive it up to him for a test spin.


Chris

[shoyass]

Nicely done. Cheers