The Ridge
by Dave Baker
Early teens replica
Engine:
Briggs & Stratton 2 1/2hp
Transmission:
Belt
Frame:
Made from cycles
Mods:
Ground up
Tech Comments:
Anything\'s possible
My name is David Baker from Grimsby, Ontario, Canada and I wanted to send you a pic of my creation, the \"Ridge\". It is modeled after an early teen type of motorcycle, not any one in particular. The frame is constructed of two mountain bike frames, wheels and front forks are from a 1965 Sears/Puch moped. Engine is a 1952 Briggs & Stratton 2 1/2 hp. Single speed belt drive with detented slip idler pulley. Top speed is about 45 km/hr on the flat.It took me about 6 months to build and about $40.00 out of pocket total expense(new tires).It\'s a lot of fun to ride and not many a sunny day goes by when I don\'t take it for a spin.