Hoglet started (and running!)

[Jasonb]

If you want to keep the bare metal look try filling with soft plumbers solder, bit like the lead that was used before bondo was invented.

J

 

[kustomkb]

Hey Jason, that's funny, I just picked up a bunch of lead and paddles at a garage sale a couple of weeks ago. I thought I would never use it but I'm a sucker for old tools. Maybe I'll give it a try. Would it stick to aluminum?

I also have a bunch of that aluminum "brazing" rod...

 

[Jasonb]

Ah, thought it was steel in which case it won't stick to Ali.

fibreglassing resin and Aluminium powder will make a good silver coloured filler, don't know of a source for the powder where you are but its used for cold casting look at sculptors suppliers. This bowl was filled with it.

Failing that paint it Yellow

J

 

[kustomkb]

Thanks for the idea's Jason.

I saw that bowl before when I was browsing your photo's. Very nice. My Dad is an excellent wood turner. His latest thing is turning extremely fragile objects encased in wax and then melting the wax away.

I made a start on the tank bottom by covering it in paper and rubbing graphite along the edges to make a template;

Then transfer the template to the stock;

Finally, cut the pieces out and try to beat them into submission;

Have fun in the shop!

 

[kustomkb]

Here the tunnel has been stitched together and will only need a slight bit of persuasion to fit the tank bottom.

Not the prettiest thing but I will refine it a little more when everything is together.

 

[kustomkb]

Here is the tank, pretty much finished;

The tank was made from .025" 5052. In hindsight a thicker gauge of material would have been easier to weld and left more meat for blending out the high spots.

I buffed it up, but might flatten it back out with the scotchbrite.

 

[kustomkb]

I made a start on the rear wheel by roughing out the OD, leaving meat in the corner for a radius;

And finished;

It was then flipped around and bore straight for one side and tapered on the other;

The inner rim was bored for a ball bearing and fancied up;

I wasn't too happy with the chunky flange but the inspector was okay with it;

 

[gmac]

Kevin;
I think you just published your new avatar (the inspector) . Great work.
Cheers
Garry

 

[crankshafter]

Hi Kevin.
th_confused0052 th_wav
Your on the track again Kevin. Beautiful work on that tank and rims. And when are the inspector going to have the first run :big: :big:
Best reg.
CS.

 

[kustomkb]

Thanks Garry, good call!

Thanks CS, I've got to finish this project before August when are second child is due, or I will have to change the title of this thread from "Hoglet" to "Kevin's life story" ;D

I tweaked the wheels a bit and pressed the bearings in. Also started a simple air cleaner;

 

[kustomkb]

Here is the rest of the air cleaner. It is 1 1/2 inch diameter;

Do you guys think the choke will be effective?

 

[steamer]

Looks great!

and yes I think it will work!

Dave

 

[kustomkb]

Thanks Dave!

Got to make a new seat, maybe a rear fender, tweak the engine, run a new throttle cable and then maybe she'll be done...

 

[compspecial]

Hello Kevin, your choke is identical to the one used on "Villiers" engines for many years, worked fine!
Stew.

 

[Maxine]

I just read through this whole build thread. What a GREAT build! Very, very nice craftsmanship. Thanks for posting all along the way. I really enjoyed reading through it. You have motivated me to take on the Hoglet as my next build.

 

[Motormagican]

Hello Kevin,
Great looking project you are building. I have read the posts and think it is a very nice project. Look forward to seeing more. Very nice looking little one you have there too. Kids are the best.

Thank you for allowing us to follow along.

 

[happykingkong]

HI kustomkb! your son Jonah Your son really cute I am chinese iam english is very poor Iwant tell you "you are good father ! You give your son's gift is very good! Hope this motorcycle he can keep a as a souvenir

 

[JaamieG]

Fascinating project, just read it through . It's a new level, not only you made the Hoglet motor but build an awesome motorcycle around it.

Cheers,
Giacomo

 

[mrehmus]

Randy made a larger Hoglet using Briggs & Stratton Heads. That one went into a Harley Sportster frame that he could ride.

He was working on super-Hoglet with Honda heads when he died quite quickly on September 27, 2014.

He will be missed as a good friend.

Mike Rehmus

 

[Stieglitz]

Hi Kustomkb,
Any chance you would upload photos of the build?
Cheers.