Day #3

 

        Day three was very slow, I spent a lot of time trying to find things to do around the shop to stay proactive towards my project. this included planning out the next steps for the jackshaft as well as placement and fitment of the motor which is a very key part of the bike. Midway through the day around lunchtime, I received one of my packages containing the 14 tooth sprocket that will be running the chain back to the rear hub. I was not able to do much with the sprocket today other than boring out the inside so it would be the right diameter to fit on my half-inch steel drive shaft. The last thing I was able to complete today was the mounting plate for the lower idler pulley. I created this part by using an angle grinder to cut out a small 3 by 1 piece of steel flat-stock end fitting it to this space right behind the pegs. After that, I brought my piece of metal over to the mill channels for the bolt to move up and down creating chain tension. The hardest part of this whole process was welding the small piece in I had to weld in a very small area making it difficult to see the puddle as I was welding but in the end, I made it work.
Hours: 2:30 total: 12hr

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