mikejharrison

The ideas factory did its thing this morning, and a solution to the drive chain was born.

Quick mock up in 3D, just to check.

Engineering drawings produced.

On to the lathe, lets cut some metal.

Steps done, now for the boring bit (quick joke for the engineers) - I’ll try and think of some funny ones for future posts.

Turnings done.

It fits, horay.

My new Sturmey Archer AWC rear hub is a lot larger than the hub on the old wheel I used to align the engine.  A bit of modification is therefore required.  I might just get away with the PCD of the mounting holes if I’m lucky.

Hmmm, head scratching and a bit of chin rubbing ensues….  It’s a bit too close for my liking.  Looks like I’m going to have to fire up SolidWorks and have a little bit of a rethink.

Kettle on, ‘click’.

Finally the first lot of parts start arriving.

North road handle bars.

Brooks sadle, in honey of course.

Vintage style pedals.

Design starts on my new vintage motorcycle project.  When I say ‘design’ I mean thought.  I’ve got a feeling this one is going to require a lot of thinking.