Rebel RT

TomyJ · Jul 22, 2018

TomyJ said:
View attachment 59269 View attachment 59270More playing with shock locations, and I'm thinking of making my own bell cranks...

Just added: Flipped swing arm over for shock placement? Seat height?

Add 2" height to rear tire for M/T look.

TomyJ · Jul 24, 2018

Mock-up

Wide view.

TomyJ · Jul 30, 2018

RebelRouser

Gotta love my local (Long Beach Ca.) motorcycle swap meet every month, just scored a rear rim with mounts for disc and sprocket, 18x10w.

TomyJ · Aug 5, 2018

RebelRouser

Hoping to get the lower frame welded this week.

I really do not like the offset of the tire and swing arm.

TomyJ · Aug 5, 2018

RebelRouser

Getting a little closer to the final design, setup shocks location?

TomyJ · Aug 6, 2018

RebelRouser

Can't make up my damn mind, shocks???

And I want them adjustable...

TomyJ · Aug 23, 2018

RebelRouser

I really like the thought of using these, swap meet this Sunday?

stacebg · Aug 23, 2018

TomyJ said:
I really like the thought of using these, swap meet this Sunday?View attachment 60679

ROAD STAR i have em on my trike easy to hook up... always keep a few around

TomyJ · Aug 23, 2018

stacebg said:
ROAD STAR i have em on my trike easy to hook up... always keep a few around

Hi Stace, I will try to hook these up to all 3 brakes? 60% brakes up front?

stacebg · Aug 24, 2018

TomyJ said:
Hi Stace, I will try to hook these up to all 3 brakes? 60% brakes up front?

no idea what percentage would be best but i would suggest 2 systems like a bike

TomyJ · Sep 1, 2018

RebelRouser

OK, Feeling not to good about the welders not wanting to hold flatness, sooooo! I redesigned the lower frame to eliminate the 45 degrees (6 pieces) now it is one piece, wider for the suspension but that's OK. Can you believe the hardest part is cutting the 45 degree gussets for the control arms, DAMN cheap Harbor Freight chop saw...

TomyJ · Sep 19, 2018

RebelRouser

Cut new longer frame rails so the front will be wider now by 6".

Control arm mounts will be cut and welded soon.

TomyJ · Sep 25, 2018

RebelRouser-steering

Rack and Pinion center steer, any opinions? backlash? or stick to my go-cart style?

Rack and Pinion center steer-Dan's 8inch.jpg

TomyJ · Oct 6, 2018

RebelRouser

Lower frame tacked welded, now to fit and then tack the mid frame and bring the swing arm into play...

TomyJ · Oct 7, 2018

RebelRouser

Now is the time to mock up the 2 sets of frame rails for the swing arm and looking at sprocket (Harley) clearance and what about the jack shaft? 2 sprockets Harley and Honda?View attachment 62609Does anyone have any input for jack shafts?

TomyJ · Oct 8, 2018

RebelRouser

Ready for the welder with the control arm upper brackets...

TomyJ · Oct 9, 2018

RebelRouser

TomyJ said:
Rack and Pinion center steer, any opinions? backlash? or stick to my go-cart style? View attachment 62194 View attachment 62195

Stiletto Fast Ratio Small Box Rack and PinionThe ultra fast action of this rack-n-pinion is designed for small oval track or mini baja applications. Precision machined from high strength steel and billet aluminum. Close tolerance manufacturing processes have been incorporated in these units, resulting in a very smooth action, with near zero backlash.

For rear steer applications (steering arm relative to steering axis), mount in the position as shown. This unit may also be mounted inverted, for front steer applications. Considered to be one of the finest rack-n-pinions on the market, proudly made in the USA.

7/8 Total Pinion Rotation
4-1/2 in. Total Rack Travel
11-1/4 in. Length
5/8-36 Splined Coupler (Included)
2.74 lbs.

TomyJ · Oct 17, 2018

RebelRouser

Tack welded frame rails, need fixture for alignment of 18 degree uprights, and aligning swing arm...

TomyJ · Oct 20, 2018

RebelRouser

I am in the process of making fixtures to keep the upper and lower rails square so I can weld the 18 degree uprights that tie them together and the swing arm/rim that is giving me fits...