Board Track Racer Tribute: Chain VS Belt Drive- Which Transmission is BEST?

There's more than one way to skin a cat when it comes to getting power to the rear wheel for your motorized bicycle/ board track racing tribute. In this video, I breakdown a couple different transmission options on some recent builds. Whether it's a CVT set up or a Centrifugal clutch to belt drive, chose whichever you prefer and have the budget for.
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[@JacobWalker-v9d]

Love your videos keep making them❤

[@DavidMazza-e6q]

I’m working on a build that will use belt and chain. The primary from the engine will be v belt with a lever and idler pulley to tension the belt primary and acting as a clutch. Then it will be chain to the wheel. This way also allows to have no starting provisions. Raise rear wheel tension the belt and give it a pedal. Or just get rolling and tension the belt, to turn and start engine. This makes the bike appear even more authentic. Yours are the best I’ve seen!

[@daviddenny3383]

I think that's a good idea with that style belt. I'd like to see how long that will last. I've seen them used on lathes. I like the detail in your videos. thank you.

[@SeymourCycleWorks]

I appreciate the comment and thanks for watching!

[@christiansanchez1486]

I believe the moped hub you’re referring too is pronounced Pook great video and even great bikes I love watching your videos

[@JacobWalker-v9d]

I am building one try to go with a original 1911 engine and custom frame same specs as a board track racer

[@ArthronOfFir3]

I'm wondering if you ever did a CVT and belt drive combined into a build, for I'm working on my own motorized bicycle and uses the belt drive and a jackshaft setup. engine is 79cc but I'm working on it to be special build that's a tribute to Iron Maiden. i know it's a little too modern but I'm not good at ratios without proper help.

[@iandaly8786]

Where did you get the Wizard Belt Drive Sheath Sir? I need one for my Motorcycle.

[@outdoortales8620]

Where do you get your seats from?

[@motorizedbicyclenation53cu90]

What about a chain that has a belt material on one side of the chain either one a complete belt on one side of the chain or both are segmented with each link having its own piece of material you can get the benefits of a bwlt and chain….

[@gunnarthefeisty]

Also, Could one just mount a larger gear to the engine and have those pedals right on there, so it would go direct and look more accurate?

[@SeymourCycleWorks]

Hypothetically but most clutches that go on the drive shaft don’t come in larger diameter/teeth

[@markblanchard88]

Can't find a drop loop frame for sale. Harkin on ebay only sells finished bikes and sportsman flyer gives no response when emailed. Any help will be appreciated as to a supplier of these frames. Thanks. Great bikes!

[@gunnarthefeisty]

Would there be any way to get a V-twin chain drive to just be a single gear?

[@kierantucker5218]

Where do you get the engines for these builds ?

[@SeymourCycleWorks]

The four strokes are industrial honda or honda clone engines. I have a free parts sourcing guide that has links to all that use here: shorturl.at/lzR18

[@danieldeodato9304]

do you have to pedal-start the excelsior? or is there enough low-end go without?

[@SeymourCycleWorks]

No pedal start as the pedal crank can’t drive the engine drive shaft because of the centrifugal clutch.

[@csorgb05]

What is the average cost to purchase one of these bikes from you?

[@SeymourCycleWorks]

Between $5k-10k depending on purpose and detail.

[@jm10014]

i want excelsior motorcycle

[@robertciganovic965]

Where do one get the cvt parts

[@SeymourCycleWorks]

It’s a 3/4” bore comet torque converter. Amazon, eBay or go kart store like gopowersports.com

[@ricardocarrillo5699]

Were you get the gas tank

[@SeymourCycleWorks]

For the builds in this video, Dan from Taylar Cycles but I source from several fabricators depending on the build/purpose.

[@Jarrod_D]

You can make one from tin and solder that's how I make them it's pretty simple to do .