New member with a few toys

cschulz · 01-01-2012, 09:53 PM

Hey Everyone my name is Chris and in a previous life(before marriage) muscle cars were my hobby. But soon after meeting my wife kids came along and away went the cars. So in interest of the kids, a few years back I built a go kart for them and then decided to build a few more kart like toys just to increase my fab skills and keep me out of trouble.
My first BSR was something I worked on and off for a couple of years until inspiration hit me with a theme. I had seen many others build with a beer brand theme but I've always looked to be just a little different and trying to stay a good Father figure I came up with the A&W Root Beer Racer. Still had the beer word attached and I had thought of ways to build on ideas but not quite be beer. Things like the Bottle caps on the bolt heads and the wooden mini keg of root beer. The colors of orange and brown fit well and it grew from there with the sprint type wings down to the extra wide racing slicks. When I sold the BSR it was only fitting it go to a man from Roush Racing.
The second BSR that inspired me was the Snap On theme racer. Snap On tools have always been my favorite tools and so I decided to build something much simpler and cleaner. A lot less flash but yet create and strong professional statement. Red is always a great color and the contrasting white lettering worked well. The intention was to have a much less expensive unit but make it desirable. I think it came out well.
Next came a harder challenge of the Radio Flyer Wagon. I built and rebuilt that thing 3-4 times to get the clean very low yet functional. This one truly made me look like I was riding golf ball when finshed, It was tough to package everything in there. Electric start motor,TAV clutch,brakes,exhaust,battery, and clearence for the chain all under the seat.
All these project are using Honda clone motors including my kids go kart.
Tell me your thoughts? Im start up another thread for my next couple projects and why Im here on your site.
Thanks, Chris

katoranger · 01-02-2012, 09:40 AM

Even the riding mower has flames.

cschulz · 01-02-2012, 11:44 AM

Riding Mower and then I have a racing mower in the works also.

Chris

FastDoc · 01-02-2012, 12:01 PM

Amazing skills. I bet you can give those clowns at OCC a run for their money!

cschulz · 01-02-2012, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

Amazing skills. I bet you can give those clowns at OCC a run for their money!

OCC?? We have college here that is Oakland Community College? Is this what you are talking about?
Oh wait now I get it. Orange County Choppers!!! When you said clowns I new just what you were saying. They had built two Cadillac bikes for us at GM and what a class act they are. NOT! Although Paul jr wife is Hot as Hell!!!

Chris

Weldangrind · 01-02-2012, 06:00 PM

Your work is quite remarkable. How do you accomplish chain tension on the BSR's? Do you use slotted motor mount holes? That's what I did on a minibike, and then I used a turnbuckle in the front for adjustment.

Love the velocity stacks! 8)

If I got my hands on a v-twin Vanguard, I'd build a really ugly bobber.

pete · 04-10-2012, 07:54 AM

Mate you have to much spare time on yer hands..
yer need a hobbie... :wink:

But real kool builds 8)

aleena · 10-26-2013, 02:16 AM

cool stuff

odindj · 10-27-2013, 01:16 AM

nice looking toys. good builds... ;p

Jibberwobble · 01-16-2014, 08:25 PM

Love these toys, nicely done too.

01-01-2012, 09:53 PM	#1
cschulz Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 14	New member with a few toys Hey Everyone my name is Chris and in a previous life(before marriage) muscle cars were my hobby. But soon after meeting my wife kids came along and away went the cars. So in interest of the kids, a few years back I built a go kart for them and then decided to build a few more kart like toys just to increase my fab skills and keep me out of trouble. My first BSR was something I worked on and off for a couple of years until inspiration hit me with a theme. I had seen many others build with a beer brand theme but I've always looked to be just a little different and trying to stay a good Father figure I came up with the A&W Root Beer Racer. Still had the beer word attached and I had thought of ways to build on ideas but not quite be beer. Things like the Bottle caps on the bolt heads and the wooden mini keg of root beer. The colors of orange and brown fit well and it grew from there with the sprint type wings down to the extra wide racing slicks. When I sold the BSR it was only fitting it go to a man from Roush Racing. The second BSR that inspired me was the Snap On theme racer. Snap On tools have always been my favorite tools and so I decided to build something much simpler and cleaner. A lot less flash but yet create and strong professional statement. Red is always a great color and the contrasting white lettering worked well. The intention was to have a much less expensive unit but make it desirable. I think it came out well. Next came a harder challenge of the Radio Flyer Wagon. I built and rebuilt that thing 3-4 times to get the clean very low yet functional. This one truly made me look like I was riding golf ball when finshed, It was tough to package everything in there. Electric start motor,TAV clutch,brakes,exhaust,battery, and clearence for the chain all under the seat. All these project are using Honda clone motors including my kids go kart. Tell me your thoughts? Im start up another thread for my next couple projects and why Im here on your site. Thanks, Chris
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01-02-2012, 12:01 PM	#4
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Amazing skills. I bet you can give those clowns at OCC a run for their money! __________________ Happy to serve.
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01-02-2012, 06:00 PM	#6
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Your work is quite remarkable. How do you accomplish chain tension on the BSR's? Do you use slotted motor mount holes? That's what I did on a minibike, and then I used a turnbuckle in the front for adjustment. Love the velocity stacks! 8) If I got my hands on a v-twin Vanguard, I'd build a really ugly bobber. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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04-10-2012, 07:54 AM	#7
pete Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: ChCh , NZ Posts: 2,261	Mate you have to much spare time on yer hands.. yer need a hobbie... :wink: But real kool builds 8) __________________ 09 XT660R ... 06 TTR250 ... 80 Montesa H6 125 Enduro... 77 Montesa Cota 348 MRR "Malcom Rathnell Replica"... Current resto projects.. 81 Honda CT110... 80 Kawasaki KL250A1... 11 Husaburg TE125 enduro... "sold" along with another 31... Lifan 125 Pitbike.. "stolen" ... KIWI BIKER FORUM...... http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/content.php All the best offroad rides in NZ... http://www.remotemoto.com/ E-mail... xtpete1@gmail.com
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01-02-2012, 09:40 AM	#2
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Even the riding mower has flames.
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01-02-2012, 11:44 AM	#3
cschulz Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 14	Riding Mower and then I have a racing mower in the works also. Chris
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10-27-2013, 01:16 AM	#9
odindj Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: new york Posts: 7	nice looking toys. good builds... ;p
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01-16-2014, 08:25 PM	#10
Jibberwobble Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: south west (uk) Posts: 106	Love these toys, nicely done too. __________________
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