JChatt's First Build

[JChatt]

This is my first time building a BSR. It is actually a project for auto and machine shop class. After many hours on the net looking at all the pictures i could possibly find i drew up a plan. I am rebuilding a 3.5 hp briggs engine in auto for it, and all the rest in machine shop.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o216/greddy06/DSCN2579.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o216/greddy06/DSCN2578.jpg

As this is my first build please post your opinions, all feedback is appreciated negative or positive, just keep the negative within reason (anything that will help me improve).

JChatt

[mudboger07]

I think its looking good so far, the one thing i might watch for is the center cross bar getting int he way of the chain.

[JChatt]

it should be high enough. i'm not one hundred percent sure, but it shouldn't get in the way.

JChatt

[JChatt]

got more photo's the thing on the left is part of the front end (steering wise) almost done frame build. Engine tear down is finished, now to make measurements and rebuild. Stool may be shortened a maximum of 7 inches. sorry about the quality, they were taken with my phone.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o216/greddy06/Image007.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o216/greddy06/Image006.jpg

JChatt

[elvergon]

looks like a good start!

continue posting!

[mudboger07]

Looking good, what kinda tires are you going to run?

[JChatt]

i was given a set of 4.10/3.50 - 4 tires and rims but the tires had holes. so i am going to order tires and use those as the front (slicks hopefully) and then my dad knows a guy that races carts so i might buy some stuff from him.

JChatt

[JChatt]

Got more pictures, before footpegs were on..
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o216/greddy06/Image002.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o216/greddy06/Image003.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o216/greddy06/Image007-1.jpg

and after they are tacked on..

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o216/greddy06/Image017.jpg


JChatt

[revo_racer]

hey man nice to see a canadian!!!!:thumb: please keep us posted on your build im very interested because i am doing kinda the same thing. im also hoping to build a bsr for as cheap as posible. where did you get ur drivetrain parts?

[JChatt]

most of the drive train parts are either made or donated from my auto teacher (he is a pack rat)

JChatt

[JChatt]

Finally got my rear tires and inner tubes in. The tires on the left (4.10/3.50-4 slicks) are for the rear, and the tires on the right (4.10/3.50-4 sawtooth tread) are for the front. Again excuse the quality, they were taken with my phone.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o216/greddy06/Image007fdgdf.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o216/greddy06/Image002dfgfd.jpg

JChatt

[JChatt]

got a few more pictures to put up, first is of the frame with the new support brace

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o216/greddy06/barstool8.jpg

and a close-up of the brace
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o216/greddy06/barstool9.jpg

and a close up of the stool mounts.
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o216/greddy06/barstool7.jpg

JChatt

[jjmorris]

looking good...im gonna post the start of my build sometime before this weekend

[JChatt]

sweet man. Whatever you do keep it simple.

JChatt

[jjmorris]

HAHA...thats what im hoping but I keep wanting to change my frame...The descicions are KILLING me

You must be making your front assembly removeable than?

[JChatt]

oh yeah, the stool and front assembly will be removable for easy storage etc.

JChatt

[speeddemon0308]

that looks like its gunna be heavy!

we used 3/4" square and its a little weak.. but bracing it fixed it.. at first we had one piece for the main frame rails.. had to doubtl it up.. from all the bumps it bent down a good 1/2" !

[JChatt]

its made out of 1 1/4 inch steel square stock. Should be fairly strong, as for heavy, i can still lift it without any problems.

JChatt

[JChatt]

more pics, rear axle C clamped on

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o216/greddy06/barstool11.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o216/greddy06/barstool10.jpg

and engine mounted, rear axle still C clamped on..

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o216/greddy06/barstool12.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o216/greddy06/barstool13.jpg

JChatt

[RED]

Looking good! Tho' seems a bit on the heavyish side? Keep up the good work ! How long each week do you get to work on it?
p.s. Love the lightened rear sprocket!!! You may have to notch the corner of bolted brace to clear the engine plate? Tack weld everything is the best way to go ,in case of parts needing re aligning!

[elvergon]

The only problem with the bed type ball bearing pillows is that you don´t have that much clearance of the rear sprocket...

have you checked that out? with chain on? by the pics its hard to tell

[RED]

Thats why its cut away!! (only jiving ) lol!

[JChatt]

yeah i've checked, it should work, its an 89 tooth sprocket, i will most likely be getting a 53 tooth, as the 89 is almost as big as the tires hahaJChatt

[JChatt]

updated pictures will be up tonight or tomorrow, almost all complete, just tiny little things left to do.

JChatt

[JChatt]

got the most recent pictures up. hope to be ready to ride by tomorrow.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o216/greddy06/barstool15.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o216/greddy06/barstool16.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o216/greddy06/barstool14.jpg

JChatt

[speeddemon0308]

its gunna be LOUD!

[camaro67]

That thing looks wild dude!!! It will be a lot of fun. Good Luck.

[JChatt]

finally after many late nights and a hell of alot of frustration, way worth the frustration and time, i was able to ride it today, is it done, no but i still got to ride it haha here is the vid

http://www.youtube.com/v/LqXd-Xle2w0&rel=1

[JChatt]

i am in the middle of sandblasting it and applying primmer, have changed thoguhts on the engine and i am putting in a 163 cc OHV honda engine. The colours i chose for paint are black and silver. The main frame black with the handlebars, stool legs and rims silver. Also the engine will eventually be painted to match. With the new engine i decided on a new exhaust. i am thinking of making on like the old shelby cobra's, having it come out the side of the frame. Similar to the picture below.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o216/greddy06/2124624286_dea6792c6e.jpg

JChatt

[RED]

Looks real good in the video(love the kids chattering watching big bro' blatting!!) Cant help but think how prone a BSR rider looks sitting up there ,but somehow you dont feel so insecure when youre riding on it and think "how cool is this?!!!" nIce job.
Regards

[JChatt]

lol yeah, i needed someone to film it and they were the only ones there

JChatt