[MOC] 8838 Tribute Dirt Bike

[1980SomethingSpaceGuy]

Hey everyone!

I recently bought a used 8838 set. I remember I wanted this set as a kid, but it never happened. I built it and enjoyed the journey in the past (man, the instructions were a whole other world by that time!), and then got the rims and some other parts a ticket back.. to the future!

The focus was on making something stiff with correct proportions. It features working direction and suspensions , a chain drive, a single cylinder engine and a side stand.

It's not a lot of parts and not a big project overall, but I'm happy with the final look. Thanks for watching!

 

Edited February 1, 2020 by 1980SomethingSpaceGuy
Updated photos

[Mechbuilds]

Damn, that's pretty accurate. I would use a technic Half Beam 3 with Knob and Pin as the gear pedal and brake pedal.  

[1980SomethingSpaceGuy]

7 minutes ago, Mechbuilds said:

Damn, that's pretty accurate. I would use a technic Half Beam 3 with Knob and Pin as the gear pedal and brake pedal.  

Thanks! The inspiration is a Yamaha YZF 450, by the way.
Good idea; I'll give it a go tonite!

Edited March 13, 2019 by 1980SomethingSpaceGuy

[1980SomethingSpaceGuy]

6 hours ago, 1980SomethingSpaceGuy said:

Thanks! The inspiration is a Yamaha YZF 450, by the way.
Good idea; I'll give it a go tonite!

Half Beam 3 is too long! The bike itself is rather small indeed.. I used half beams 2 long and the result is okay I guess. Downside is it had to be 1 half wider on each side.

Also, I took the opportunity to tune the front fender. 

[1980SomethingSpaceGuy]

With her big sister..

[1980SomethingSpaceGuy]

With a couple more parts at hand, I wanted to smoothen some details; front mud guard, tank, seat, controls, tail and finally the 3-pin long half liftarm as footrest, as suggested by @Mechbuilds.

I think those vintage wheels now got the tribute they deserved!