BensaLenkkari If it wasn’t 20 inches too long, I would agree. It weighs more than my KX500, has about 1/5th of the power and is a foot longer. That is a horrible combination. Just because he is scared that a kids bike engine made for a sub-150lb bike is going to be too powerful for a 500lb monstrosity isn’t a reason to make it even longer and heavier.
Adam R Are you really comparing a KX500 to this minibike that has 125 cr engine?I don’t really think that the point of this build is performance, but power and the way it is set up. This looks sick already, and im sure he is gonna build new front end too, which will fill up that huge rear swing arm. And Chris said that he wants this to act like a full sized enduro bike, and enduro bikes usually have long travelling suspension, so big swing arm is necessary.
BensaLenkkari That was a very valid comparison. People are scared of a big 2 stroke like a KX500. He is acting more scared of this mini bike than he should be. The swingarm is way to long to let this bike ride trails. Long travel is needed, but a long wheelbase makes for a bad turning radius. And that is super important to trail riding. Trail bikes need to be light, short and nimble. This is a fail on all 3. I usually love his work, but all this work is just going to end up with something less useful than the stock mini bike. Also, I have to ask, what kind of meth are you using to think that a front end will change the hideously long swingarm? Is he going to push it out an extra 2 feet so the bike can’t make a u turn in a Walmart parking lot? That doesn’t fix the problem, it makes it worse.
Determining dimensions of eBay shocks: print enlarged picture, use diameter of inner bushing sleeve as the known measurement, use that number and a ruler to measure distance between top and bottom bushings. Keep doing what you do!
I never have any words, I am basically lost for words when you end your video's. Awesome work. I never comment but on that long travel buggy you built. Those rear control arms were brilliant.
@@petermacdonald2822 He could use a thin wall tubing or bend very thin plate to make tubes in the holes keeping out dirt and water. If dimple died that would reduce the length of the tube/plate needed to.
For the knowledge you have on fabricating and building any part you need is just Awesome I can't believe you don't have a Big shop and employees under you . Great video's
I love watching your videos Chris. Sux you have to explain yourself to your viewers, It's your bike, "Project" , your money that bought it, your materials and money that bought it, I think you should build it the way you want too without answering to your viewers. Your ideas, and good ones for the most part as far as I'm concerned. Keep up the good work on your projects, I'll keep watching and liking. Thanks for the videos and all the hard work that you put into them.
Damn that swing arm looks nice ! I want to say that your content is a great source of inspiration and it gives me a lot of ideas for my personal projects. I've been watching your channel for a long time and i'm starting to understand your personality a little bit more, i want to give you just a small advice (don't be offended): i know that some comment are about criticizing your choices and i know it can be unpleasant but i've noticed in some video that you anticipates these comment by being a tiny bit agressive. I hope you can see what i mean and i just think it could be beneficial for the channel. Looking forward to the next video.
It's like a mini extreme hill-climb bike, you did right with the length of the swing arm as you correctly stated it would be hard to ride. I used to race a 1991 CR125R way back in the 90's & can vouch for how hard it would be to stay on it if you'd built it normally :-)
I need to post a vid of mine! I have a china clone honda 70 with a cr85 engine cradle grafted to the pitbike frame.. frame was extended 3-4” and the subframe is the complete oem cr85! It has a FMF fatty pipe, and all kinds of fast 50’s upgrades.. The way the fabricator did it saved a lot of time by using the entire motor cradle, and welding. Your bike is going to be INSANE!
L00kin fresh son! Steel is heavy but soooo reliable. Nice to not worry about fatigue or snapping etc. In my opinion that's always worth the extra weight
With the swing arm THAT long, you are going to have to mount a fender directly on the swing arm or your EVERYTHING is going to be plastered with dirt, grass and mud. Just a word of warning. ^u^
Do your thing bro, sack any bad comment. You are a top class fabricated and as far as I'm aware, the first to manufacture a custom swing arm. Plus adjustments in alignment will be refined in the rear adjusters when building back end for permanent l!!! Keep it up
Mint fabrication skills.That bike looks fun , perfect length wheelbase to keep the front end down. I'll be checking in to see this build to the end , Cheers!
i hope you have someone close to you to tell you how proud of you they are, cause the craftmanship on the things you make are just amazing im proud of you and i dont even know you :)
Where you put the rear tire will make a great hill climber bike. I did that to one of mine a few years back and it would climb almost anything with a 110cc honda clone. With the cr engine it'll be a monster. When you test drive try some hills. Builds are looking sweet by the way, there all so good
Fantastic work as usual, the swing arm looks very good. I was thinking, maybe instead of using an external expansion chamber what if you used the box section of the swing arm that the shock is attached to as the expansion chamber. It looks like it might hold enough coolant and it would cut down on weight. Some Buell motorcycles use a hollow swing arm as a motor oil reservoir for their dry sump oil systems. Just thought it was a neat idea.
Thank you very much by the way for uploading another video so soon. It's really helpful for us that are sitting around the house. You're an amazing talent!
Well if your ever behind schedule on what your building, I'm sure everyone would agree when I say we would love to see you rip around on one of your projects
I know that using the milling cutters dry makes for better video, but they last so much longer, and cut so much better with cutting oil. I switched from soluble oil to RTD fluid last year, and the difference was huge. Carbide cutters are surprisingly cheap from the likes of wish and bangood, but they don't give them away. BTW there new videos from several of the channels I follow when I sat down at the computer today, but this was my first choice.
The guy below said put some weight reduction holes in the swing-arm...good idea. Just FY I, they do make off-set primary sprockets, 5mm, 10mm, 15mm, but there is a limit.
Suggestion: Lower the band saw top blade brace closer to the object your cutting. This will eliminate the blade flexing and give you straight line cutting.
@@kendesign3622 Just how straight do you think an eighth of an in should be bruh? If not that, those other turns were there by his design... I guess you've never tabbed before? *fabbed
That looks so cool!!!! but I guarantee you'll whant a fender around the rear tire! if you slide off it will shred your hide! dont risk it, and I know you'll make a wicked looking fender.
Holy cow Chris that's a swing arm, just think if you just custom build the rest of it I would buy you're beautiful bike you make more of you're parts than go power sports and they are nice just some encouragement and support from me and my family keep it going you're the best
The tire is only backwards if you want it to be backwards. V Treads facing the opposite direction actually get better traction in certain circumstances.
The weight of your swing arm will help with the power of that engine and keeping the bike drive-able. I don't know the year of the bike your engine is from, but the 125's from the early 2000's were rated for 41hp. So you're going from a measly 6hp to 41hp. I wouldn't worry about your minibike ending up fat. :)
Loving it man! I’d always wanted to build something similar when I was younger, maybe I will eventually get around to it, but I’m looking forward to seeing more progress on this and your other builds!
Is that a new toolbox? Seems like it. What if you moved the engine forward a bit, then it wouldn’t look so long. You are doing great, thanks for the awesome videos. 👍🇺🇸
Your work is just amazing! I love the swing arm, you always have a solution and ideas. For my part I would love if you continue making good videos with content and quality work than you upload more video.
rather be welding you are the best at the builds, super killer, you should land a killer job for a big name like honda or something at least that good you are the man fact way to go the bar is on the moon and that's high
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Got yourself a drag bike or hill climb monster!!!
Loved the video. As a welder/fabricator by profession, I'm really impressed with your skills. Love the shorter videos.
That swing arm looks really good
Took the words right out of my keyboard
BensaLenkkari Ai säki oot täällä
BensaLenkkari If it wasn’t 20 inches too long, I would agree. It weighs more than my KX500, has about 1/5th of the power and is a foot longer. That is a horrible combination. Just because he is scared that a kids bike engine made for a sub-150lb bike is going to be too powerful for a 500lb monstrosity isn’t a reason to make it even longer and heavier.
Adam R Are you really comparing a KX500 to this minibike that has 125 cr engine?I don’t really think that the point of this build is performance, but power and the way it is set up. This looks sick already, and im sure he is gonna build new front end too, which will fill up that huge rear swing arm. And Chris said that he wants this to act like a full sized enduro bike, and enduro bikes usually have long travelling suspension, so big swing arm is necessary.
BensaLenkkari That was a very valid comparison. People are scared of a big 2 stroke like a KX500. He is acting more scared of this mini bike than he should be. The swingarm is way to long to let this bike ride trails. Long travel is needed, but a long wheelbase makes for a bad turning radius. And that is super important to trail riding. Trail bikes need to be light, short and nimble. This is a fail on all 3. I usually love his work, but all this work is just going to end up with something less useful than the stock mini bike.
Also, I have to ask, what kind of meth are you using to think that a front end will change the hideously long swingarm? Is he going to push it out an extra 2 feet so the bike can’t make a u turn in a Walmart parking lot? That doesn’t fix the problem, it makes it worse.
Determining dimensions of eBay shocks: print enlarged picture, use diameter of inner bushing sleeve as the known measurement, use that number and a ruler to measure distance between top and bottom bushings. Keep doing what you do!
I never have any words, I am basically lost for words when you end your video's. Awesome work. I never comment but on that long travel buggy you built. Those rear control arms were brilliant.
That swing arm looks absolutely brilliant! (Maybe some dimpled holes for weight reduction?) Awesome upload dude!
Dan Kornfeld you beat me to it. Was going to suggest the same thing 🤙
Dan Kornfeld I would be afraid that dirt and water would get stuck inside
You whould hve to brace it if you did that an then youll be right nack to the same weight
Why not have a nice sturdy swingarm? Its full custom so why take the chance when you dont know if its strong enough in the first place?
@@petermacdonald2822 He could use a thin wall tubing or bend very thin plate to make tubes in the holes keeping out dirt and water. If dimple died that would reduce the length of the tube/plate needed to.
For the knowledge you have on fabricating and building any part you need is just Awesome I can't believe you don't have a Big shop and employees under you . Great video's
I love watching your videos Chris. Sux you have to explain yourself to your viewers, It's your bike, "Project" , your money that bought it, your materials and money that bought it, I think you should build it the way you want too without answering to your viewers.
Your ideas, and good ones for the most part as far as I'm concerned. Keep up the good work on your projects, I'll keep watching and liking.
Thanks for the videos and all the hard work that you put into them.
Damn that swing arm looks nice ! I want to say that your content is a great source of inspiration and it gives me a lot of ideas for my personal projects. I've been watching your channel for a long time and i'm starting to understand your personality a little bit more, i want to give you just a small advice (don't be offended): i know that some comment are about criticizing your choices and i know it can be unpleasant but i've noticed in some video that you anticipates these comment by being a tiny bit agressive. I hope you can see what i mean and i just think it could be beneficial for the channel. Looking forward to the next video.
It's like a mini extreme hill-climb bike, you did right with the length of the swing arm as you correctly stated it would be hard to ride.
I used to race a 1991 CR125R way back in the 90's & can vouch for how hard it would be to stay on it if you'd built it normally :-)
I need to post a vid of mine! I have a china clone honda 70 with a cr85 engine cradle grafted to the pitbike frame.. frame was extended 3-4” and the subframe is the complete oem cr85! It has a FMF fatty pipe, and all kinds of fast 50’s upgrades.. The way the fabricator did it saved a lot of time by using the entire motor cradle, and welding. Your bike is going to be INSANE!
L00kin fresh son! Steel is heavy but soooo reliable. Nice to not worry about fatigue or snapping etc. In my opinion that's always worth the extra weight
With the swing arm THAT long, you are going to have to mount a fender directly on the swing arm or your EVERYTHING is going to be plastered with dirt, grass and mud. Just a word of warning. ^u^
I like the shorter more often format of showing builds! Thanks man!!
the swing looks amazing a strong and a little "bulky" goes well with big tires!
Looks like the chain will take some work. The front forks now become a weak part. You'll get it Chris.
Do your thing bro, sack any bad comment. You are a top class fabricated and as far as I'm aware, the first to manufacture a custom swing arm. Plus adjustments in alignment will be refined in the rear adjusters when building back end for permanent l!!! Keep it up
"But for me, I'm always home, I never go out...I'd Rather Be Welding!" Priceless.
I appreciate your dedication to the builds and your subscribers.
Mint fabrication skills.That bike looks fun , perfect length wheelbase to keep the front end down. I'll be checking in to see this build to the end , Cheers!
Hands down my favorite build so far. Wish you would market some of these builds.
i hope you have someone close to you to tell you how proud of you they are, cause the craftmanship on the things you make are just amazing im proud of you and i dont even know you :)
Where you put the rear tire will make a great hill climber bike. I did that to one of mine a few years back and it would climb almost anything with a 110cc honda clone. With the cr engine it'll be a monster. When you test drive try some hills. Builds are looking sweet by the way, there all so good
Fantastic work as usual, the swing arm looks very good. I was thinking, maybe instead of using an external expansion chamber what if you used the box section of the swing arm that the shock is attached to as the expansion chamber. It looks like it might hold enough coolant and it would cut down on weight. Some Buell motorcycles use a hollow swing arm as a motor oil reservoir for their dry sump oil systems. Just thought it was a neat idea.
pondmonserfox buell had some clever ideas on my build I’m making my aluminium frame as the fuel tank hopefully it works out!
I don't care how many videos you make. I enjoy every video you make. Keep up the great work.
Thank you very much by the way for uploading another video so soon. It's really helpful for us that are sitting around the house. You're an amazing talent!
Awesome videos keep it up.
The fabrication is what has me hooked on your videos.
Space the sprocket on the motor. Awesome job as always.
Well if your ever behind schedule on what your building, I'm sure everyone would agree when I say we would love to see you rip around on one of your projects
You are absolutely amazing how far you have come. I have been watching your videos for a while. Very nice swing arm.
Nice Bike Man
Nice work.. I was expecting the arm to be tube but you came through with something awesome once again.
That’s ganna be an ultimate hill climber with the long swing arm
You've surpassed so many with your 'Imagineering'.That thing is a trail riding,hill climbing,and drag racing Boss!
Your neighbors going to love that.
Don't worry about the video length or frequency bro you're doing awesome just keep on rocking on
I know that using the milling cutters dry makes for better video, but they last so much longer, and cut so much better with cutting oil. I switched from soluble oil to RTD fluid last year, and the difference was huge. Carbide cutters are surprisingly cheap from the likes of wish and bangood, but they don't give them away. BTW there new videos from several of the channels I follow when I sat down at the computer today, but this was my first choice.
Don’t sweat the offset. The motor on my frankenbike is offset 2” to the left. Still Rides great.
I’ve been looking at this frame on go power sports. I was so excited when I saw this uploaded. Thanks for the vids.
You are an awesome craftsman Chris. Thank you so much for sharing this with us. 👍😁
This thing is gonna look like a drag bike.... Sooooooo cool
Very nice work. Also I really like the piano music.
Yes please keep working on this build
Awesome build!! Cant w8 to see it running!Good Job!
whatever you build... it will always be on the heavy side, but strong for sure
Been waiting to see you do something like this. This is absolutely awesome. Love the length of the swingarm
That is going to be one mid evil mini bike 😈... great job!!!
Hey man. Super cool build!!!
I always enjoy watching your manufacturing process, I really love your work, everything is so quality made!
The guy below said put some weight reduction holes in the swing-arm...good idea.
Just FY I, they do make off-set primary sprockets, 5mm, 10mm, 15mm, but there is a limit.
The background music is awesome, I don't remember it being that good in your older videos, good improvement!
Finally someone is building the idea in my mind
lol that looks like the swingarm from a 1000cc bike bro take it easy, still good job
Suggestion: Lower the band saw top blade brace closer to the object your cutting. This will eliminate the blade flexing and give you straight line cutting.
Super awesome 😎 loving the vids and stay safe your making great progress on the mini bike loving how it is coming together
Awesome 👍 I love that swingarm.
Looking forward to the next video!
Great video bud I like how you move the wheel way back awesome this bad boy should rip when u get her done
3:34 my man, your cuts would come out so much straighter if you lowered your top blade guide and adjusted it properly.
then he wouldn't be able to make them turns while cutting
@@iamlonefrog4866 I'm assuming your joking. If not I guess you've never used a bandsaw before.
@@kendesign3622 Just how straight do you think an eighth of an in should be bruh? If not that, those other turns were there by his design... I guess you've never tabbed before? *fabbed
That looks so cool!!!! but I guarantee you'll whant a fender around the rear tire! if you slide off it will shred your hide! dont risk it, and I know you'll make a wicked looking fender.
this thing is going to be a monster I can't wait to see it in action!
Holy cow Chris that's a swing arm, just think if you just custom build the rest of it I would buy you're beautiful bike you make more of you're parts than go power sports and they are nice just some encouragement and support from me and my family keep it going you're the best
The tire is only backwards if you want it to be backwards. V Treads facing the opposite direction actually get better traction in certain circumstances.
This looks awesome! I like the mono shock in the rear. Looks kinda like a hill climbing bike. It's going to rip!
Amazing swing arm Chris!!
Awesome swing arm Chris that will be strong for sure
dude everything is fine we love your videos take your time
Man, you are killing it with the cardboard aided design, can't wait to see what you do if you ever get a CNC plasma table!
Some of the best CAD on TH-cam
You should do a toolbox tour once you have it set up how you like it, I think it would be interesting to see
Sort of like if the Fat Tire Yamaha had power. Nice job it's turning out cool.
The weight of your swing arm will help with the power of that engine and keeping the bike drive-able. I don't know the year of the bike your engine is from, but the 125's from the early 2000's were rated for 41hp. So you're going from a measly 6hp to 41hp. I wouldn't worry about your minibike ending up fat. :)
Loving it man! I’d always wanted to build something similar when I was younger, maybe I will eventually get around to it, but I’m looking forward to seeing more progress on this and your other builds!
Looks like a mini dragster bike, you have to put in there a big engine! 😁
Swing arm looks great bro.
I think you've inadvertently created a hill climbing monster mini bike!
Man, keep it going, ur inventions are fire
great video, and thanks for making this quarantine time pass so quickly
Man love the videos been watching since you made that old bmx bike with a Briggs engine that burnt
Heavy and strong is better than light and weak safety with something like a one off custom swing arm is very important
Is that a new toolbox? Seems like it.
What if you moved the engine forward a bit, then it wouldn’t look so long.
You are doing great, thanks for the awesome videos. 👍🇺🇸
Dude this is brilliant!
Looks like the kick start will hit the swing arm too but still a very nice job mate 👍👍
Interested to see how much power that thing is going to have!
Amazing skill set
I liked the different music!
Looks awesome man, excited to see how this project turns out
Once again! Awesome video, and thanks for making this quarantine time, easy! See you next time!
Starting from -Roman candle project n till today i love your videos. ❤
If I'm not mistaken vaisly custom builds is doing a blaster 200 cc mini bike .... yall should line them up for a drag race when there done
Your work is just amazing! I love the swing arm, you always have a solution and ideas. For my part I would love if you continue making good videos with content and quality work than you upload more video.
You should do like a mud shield over the back tire one that won't touch the back rack and keeps water and mud off your back
ohoho, finally some 2 strokes
Super awesome work 👍🏼🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Very good, congratulations.
👍
Have a blessed weekend!
rather be welding you are the best at the builds, super killer, you should land a killer job for a big name like honda or something at least that good you are the man fact way to go the bar is on the moon and that's high
Oh it will still wheelie believe it
Lovin this series
We are stuck at home, thanks for your Vidios.
I love this idea.