Board Track Racer motorized bicycle bike

 

You are bidding on a unique motorized bike (moped) built with inspiration from the vintage Board Track Racers. but with a modern twist.

Frame – The frame is a purpose-built all aluminum frame with the top tube enlarged into a sleek gas tank. with horizontal track drop-outs for proper chain tension adjustment.   The frame has been modified extensively with a motor mount and jackshaft.  The frame was sanded with progressively finer grit until glass-smooth. then scuffed with super fine ScotchBrite pads for a satin finish. then clear-coated with semi-gloss urethane.   The front fork is an uber-rare Girvin four-link MTB fork. that has been completely disassembled. cleaned and rebuilt with the same finish treatment as frame.

Engine – Why settle for one of those anemic and annoying little Chinese two-strokes (which every other builder seem to think is just fine) when you can have the grunt of a four-stroke?  All aluminum (steel cylinder sleeve). OHV. 89cc (I think) putting out 2. 5 HP of fury.  Starts first or second pull. every time.   Custom made header makes all the right sounds and the throttle linkage works flawlessly.

Build Details - Seat is 1940’s vintage which has been sandblasted. painted and re-covered with buttery smooth distressed leather over new padding.   Cantilever brakes are top-of-the-line Shimano XTR. and wheels are bomb-proof with disc-specific hubs that allow for the rear drive sprocket to be directly mounted.   (No rubber flangy thing clamped to spokes here!)  Brakes are operated by dual-pull lever on leftside handlebar and work phenomenally well.   Both sprockets on rear wheel hub have been drilled for lightness.   The jackshaft was installed to achieve correct chain alignment and for gear reduction.   It took many. many. many attempts of gear swapping before I achieved the combination that offered the perfect balance between speed and torque.   It will climb steep grades with ease and hit a top speed of 40ish.   Unfortunately. the massive 26x2. 3” balloon tires were never designed to go that fast and you will feel a noticeable vibration at 35+mph.   I suppose you could try and balance the wheels by attaching counter-weights. but I don’t have the patience for that.

I built it because I wanted something fun to toodle around the pits during events at the race track.   I wanted a board track racer. but everything I looked it was a crappy steel bike with Chinese two-cycle engine. a lousy paint job and an Indian decal on the oversized gas tank.   No thanks.  So. I made my own.  This one rides like a Cadillac with the suspended front fork and cruiser seat. Engine is stone-cold reliable with extremely low mileage (less than 20 miles).   It was very time-consuming to design and build. and consequently. it’s a one-off creation. I will not build another.    Reason for selling?  Not so practical when you are trying to haul a 5 gallon jug of race fuel!

Title - This bike does NOT have a title because bicycles aren't issued titles.   I would be happy to give you a Bill of Sale if that makes you feel better.   Also. it does not need to be registered and you don't need a license to ride it on the street as motorized bikes are treated same as mopeds.   That's the law in Illinois. you might want to check on the laws in your own home state before bidding.

Please study the photos closely.   All questions will be answered.

Shipping - Due to the size and weight of the bike. I WILL NOT SHIP.   You will need to arrange to have it picked up.   I can drain the gas and oil and partially disassemble it and strap it to a pallet if you insist. but I will NOT be responsible for any damage that may occur during shipping and reassembly.    Also. it is YOUR responsibility to arrange. and pay for. transport if you don't pick it up yourself.

Terms of Sale - No warranties. express or implied.   Sold As-Is-Where-Is.   No returns.   But you will NOT be disappointed.   The Buyer required to pay $500 within 48 hours of end of auction (or Buy-It-Now) and balance on or before date of pick-up.   Bike must be picked up within two weeks (14 days) from end of auction.

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