Phantom Article

I came across this article on the Phantom and found it to be very inspiring! Here's the link:

http://deansgarage.com/2012/ron-wills-turbo-phantom/?show=gallery

Merry CHRISTmas!

Direction change - rear end

I have decided to fabricate the rear swing arm and use automotive parts rather then motorcycle parts for it. I think it would be difficult to balance the brakes when comparing the size of the front brake pads to the rear motorcycle brake pads.

I have purchased a spindle, hub, caliper and CVC joint from a 91 Topaz. It has the same 4 X 4.25 bolt pattern as the Mustang II hubs. I plan to machine the "bell" portion of the CV joint and weld on a flange to mount the sprocket. The back side of the spindle can be machined flat, and it looks like I can get three mounting bolts into the spindle. It will mount flat on a yet to be designed swing arm. The spindle mounting bolts will go through slots in the swing arm to allow adjustment of the chain tension. The bolt will thread into a mounting plate with a rear pointing threaded stud for applying chain tension. Should be interesting!

Just purchased the "hobby" version of Alibre CAD software since my old copy of Solidworks died. Looks like it will be easy to use.