Sold/Expired The Moto-Gote 2x2 Project

muttman · Jun 5, 2015

One completed wheel.

FAT WOOLY BOOGER!!! :woot:

love how it just stands there.

Toddy · Jun 5, 2015

A solid alum ring with holes in it for the bolts would be better. Like a 1" wall pipe with those 4 holes. It will help with sprocket to hub run out also. Would be nice to machine the back of hub and machine spacer.

muttman · Jun 9, 2015

I ended up using 6" sections of long u bolts from a block lift kit. It has virtually no runout and pounding on it with a dead blow hammer did not create any runout. I think this will be strong enough, but time will tell.

xjcrawler · Jun 9, 2015

I believe I just saw your Mutt for sale on facebook yesterday.

muddinmetal · Jun 9, 2015

xjcrawler said:
I believe I just saw your Mutt for sale on facebook yesterday.

Bet it was higher than he was asking :****:

jeff150 · Jun 10, 2015

http://gadsden.craigslist.org/cto/5062911876.html
1959 M151 MUTT

muttman · Jun 11, 2015

muddinmetal said:
Bet it was higher than he was asking :****:

Yea, I let it go for 5k with about a $1000 trailer. He had to have done some engine work to get it running properly, not to mention fix a bunch of broken drivetrain parts, leaks, wiring and batteries, etc.... He also added electronic ignition and a couple aluminum propane tanks.

I sent him a text giving him a hard time and he said he was just wondering if anyone wants it more than him, and that if he keeps it he has a ford engine and drivetrain to go in.

muttman · Jun 11, 2015

Allright guys, I really need some input on my front end geometry. This is obviously a low speed bike where maneuverability and tight turning are important.

So this is what I have so far from researching various dirt bikes.
25" dia tire
2" total fork offset
23° rake
3" trail

Or if I reduce the rake to 18° it makes 2" of trail.

Please tell me if this is in the ballpark, or will I crash immediately. I wish I could find the rake, and offset of a Rokon.

muttman · Jun 25, 2015

Little bit of progress. Squaring up this frame is turning out to be a bitch.

Got the steering pivot figured out. I couldn't decide on the rake angle so I made it adjustable.

Thinking about using this old CZ tank.

muttman · Jul 11, 2015

Starting to look like something now.

al1tonyota · Jul 11, 2015

I'm sure you don't plan to jump this creature but I would throw a gusset in the inside bends on the front fork.

muttman · Jul 11, 2015

al1tonyota said:
I'm sure you don't plan to jump this creature but I would throw a gusset in the inside bends on the front fork.

I am adding another tube front and rear to reinforce it, and fully gusseting. It's just tacked together good right now. And hell yea I'm gonna jump it, I'll be tailwhippin this bitch.

al1tonyota · Jul 11, 2015

muttman said:
I am adding another tube front and rear to reinforce it, and fully gusseting. It's just tacked together good right now. And hell yea I'm gonna jump it, I'll be tailwhippin this bitch.

muttman · Jul 14, 2015

I got the engine mounts tacked up tonight. I considered making the engine mounts adjustable to tension the chain to the jackshaft, but with the intake, exhaust, etc.... it will be easier to move the jackshaft or add a tensioner, so I solid mounted it.

The old gas tank has a little surface rust inside, any suggestions on the best way to clean it up? I have heard of putting a handful of screws or clean rocks inside with some oil and shaking, never done it though.

Also starting to think about paint colors. At first I was set on camo or od green for the survival bike aspect, but now I am considering some color like maybe flat brown frame with burnt orange tank, fenders, etc. Thoughts? Ideas?

kmcminn · Jul 14, 2015

muttman said:
I got the engine mounts tacked up tonight. I considered making the engine mounts adjustable to tension the chain to the jackshaft, but with the intake, exhaust, etc.... it will be easier to move the jackshaft or add a tensioner, so I solid mounted it.

The old gas tank has a little surface rust inside, any suggestions on the best way to clean it up? I have heard of putting a handful of screws or clean rocks inside with some oil and shaking, never done it though.

Also starting to think about paint colors. At first I was set on camo or od green for the survival bike aspect, but now I am considering some color like maybe flat brown frame with burnt orange tank, fenders, etc. Thoughts? Ideas?

I just cleanest the tank on my 80 Ke with bb's and vinegar. Fill half up shake redo. Shake redo ,shake redo. It cost me about 10 dollars time it was done. I reused the bb's everytime but would pour vinegar out each time.