HorcikDesigns

Yes, I used 2GodBDGlory's transmission geometry used in his Suzuki Nuda (he built full 6speed transmission), and put it in good use in my shrunken 6 studs wide (without gears) 2 speed version. As it uses old clutch rings, in the middle is a neutral gear.. Some gears are not meshing only by 0.5mm or less, but it works. The wave selector has to be put inside in a way to not collide with the 12t gear. https://www.instagram.com/p/CKMr_UypgNX/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Good job on this one! I like the front brake disc.

VIDEO OF SHIFTING MECHANISM: https://www.instagram.com/p/CKMiwu1pRDh/?igshid=dqjgyhtsd3lh @steph77, here is video and detail photos of gear shifting mechanism. Sorry, no stepper here, as it is just simple 2speed gearbox.

@steph77 Thank you! Well, looks like I should make dark-gold coloured motorbike in near future. Honestly, if the front fork stood short on the first bike, slicks would really look more realistic, but as I do not like the the sprocket wheel outside the swingarm, I will still stay with knobs, although I must admit, the slicks look very good too. I'll make some detail photos of the transmission, but it is not very complicated.

@johnnym Thanks! Problem with golden rims is that I simply prefer black rims on almost everything. However, they can be changed any time. ? Well, there are two reasons for not using DBG - primarily, I do no not have yet enough #3 conn3ctors in thia colour, and secondly, this way it looks cooler, IMO.

Well, another update time. BL order arrived, black rear sprocket wheel is installed, front fork lenghtened, fuel tank lowered, cables installed, e-drive package almost finished, slick tires on contest model tested. I also changed the frame's colour, added fake rear brake pedal (hope to change it to working one), modified geometry of gear shifting pedal, modified the speedometer gauge and did some other tweaks here and there. The blue bike is just an idea test rig and not contest entry. After the contest it will probably be heavily modified to more sci-fi look, and the golden rims will be changed back to black. I also changed the front fork geometry, so now the bike has slightly longer (and more realistic) trail, removed the fake exhaust from under the seat - I was unable to move get the tubes through the body to desired location and connect it with the rest of the tubing, so it ends under the engine now. Loud and dirty solution, I know. The frame DG frame really stands out. Thank you for suggesting me to change from the full black. I also tried LBG, but it was too bright. The lowered fuel tank (by one stud) also makes huge difference. On following photo si nicely visible the leverage of the upgraded shifting mechanism, so the pedal is closer (almost too much...) to footrests. Here you can see the bike without drive package module. It feels so empty and light... The following photo shows both power options compared side by side. Both powerpacks have common mounting points to the frame, so they are easily interchangible, according to customer's needs. The only drawback is that the ICE needs solid gears to connect secondary chain (engine to rear wheel), while the e-motor is connected with the chain driveshaft by belt. And now, it is time for contest entry WIP MOC, first time with e-drive. Here are both bikes (contest entry and test rig) compared side by side. Please notice, that all custom parts (slightly darker and metallic brake discs and custom rear 40t sprocket) are only on test rig, and contest entry still in WIP phase is built entirely from pure LEGO and final documentation will not show anything but the contest entry. And, now is time for promised slicks with modified swingarm and previously mentioned custom parts. Sorry, but I prefer the knobbly tires. (however, in case there might be instructions, both variants of the swingarm will be available) SO, next time I hope to make final photos and submit the contest entry... The 'Febrovery' is comming faster then I expected.

Looks great! Looking forward to see more of it.

Good luck with the rebuild, and please keep the front swingarm. ?

@steph77 - I know. I can build blue, black, LBG and DG (with few DBG and black parts) versions, theoretically red, or white (but I do not want to buy 16 extra #3 connectors just for one MOC...). I will show them later (hope to make photos during weekend) with a few more fuel tank colour variants. But personally, altough I know it blends into the engine assembly, I like and probably will stay with the black version.It fits my vision the best. Let's wait for the photos. @Dazzzy and @steph77 - thank you for confirming the fuel tank height issue, I decieded to lower it slightly by one stud, and the bike looks much better now. @Jurss and @steph77 - Be sure I will keep the offroad tires, the personality of the MOC is one of main priorities for me. I added one stud on the front fork, so the exhausts are not so low now, and it looks a bit less like sportbike. (I also moved steerig axis one stud forward, so the bike has bigger (and more realistic) trail on front wheel. @Lipko Heh, thanks. @nerdsforprez Yes, I am also amazed by the variety of entries, the voting will be really difficult. Be sure I will build just that what I like. ;)

Thanks for clarifying. :)

@Jim, @Milan I have one question. Is a 3d printed part, an exact copy of an official part, just in slightly different colour, considered a 3rd or 2nd party part? I am not takling about noncanonical gears, shorter panels, wheels, liftarms with even number of holes, or other useful parts, but exact (functional and aesthetical) copies (exported as .stl from LDraw, for example) of existing and not easily available parts like existing panels, accesories like brake discs, etc. I think that rule about this kind of parts is missing, because it might be just another Pandora's box and reason for many arguments, if it became more popular.

@Thirdwigg Well, next time I'll try to change the tires to see whether you changed my mind (and my love for custom nonesensual scramblers) :D The sand green is a colour I would like to keep, because there probably will not be many MOCs in this contest using it, and I really like how it goes with the orange and gold colour. @Jurss Thanks for pointing this out. I also wondered, whether it does not blend with the engine, but I really like the colour combo (black-orange-white-sandgreen-red decals). I might try LBG variant of the frame to see whether it still looks cool. (Honestly, originally I wanted it to be red, but then I counted type #3 connectors I used on the frame and decieded to stay with black. Using blue is another option, but that does not go well with current colourscheme... I'll try some more colour variants in the near future. @Jundis Thanks! I like the frame too. The e-bike is just a WIP and test rig so far, so I do not have to build the e-drive inside the moc itself.

@Dazzzy Thank you! @johnnym Thanks! I am glad you like it.

Update time! Well, I did better photos of current assembly, with few added details and some minor changes. More to come, hope to find a way to add a working leg activated rear brake or at least simplify the drivetrain swap process. Also hope to add some fake wires or cables to simulate bowdens or tubes. All photos and some more on my Bricksafe: https://bricksafe.com/pages/horcikdesigns/tc19-hd-one Note to myself: Change the front brake discs for original LEGO before final entry shooting (and change them back for these 3D printed ones with that lovely colour right after) Detail of the engine: F-ICE = fake internal combustion engine Technically, it would be possible to add there a separately operated clutch (hopefully from the handlebars), or 3rd gear (hope the BL order arrives in time). And one more with lightened front fork: And finally: my favourite detail - handlebars. I do not know whether I saw this solution somewhere before (then sorry for not crediting anyone), but I totally love that they are adjustable and almost click-on like real ones. And here is the E-drive on test rig: Battery not assembled yet, waiting for a bunch of 1x1 round bricks. Both he real and fake frame are nicely visible on next photo, and also alternative swingarm that allows wider rear tire. I know, the chain is too loose. I kinda like the front of the prototype rig bike.

The turbine looks awesome, and I wonder whether I will be able to say how good it is, when you add all tubes and attachments... Keep up good work!

Show us, show us! I am very curious to see your solution.

Well, this one is too small for my taste, but I might give it a try.

Thanks! Which dish do you have on mind? I do not remember any part like this...

Could the misalignment be caused by torsional flex in the long axle?

@MajklSpajklBetter photos will definitely arrive, these were taken just by phone originally for IG only purposes. However, why should I make anything easier for the spies? well, I'll try to change the tires, and we'll see what happens. @2GodBDGlory Thanks, I like it's look too. Maybe the e-version will get set of slicks. Honestly, I do not remember any other entry with these tires, but I am sure an hope there are more, yet not shared. Sorry if I forgot someone.

Thanks! I have one set from 42107, but I would have to redesign the swingarm, because the rear tire is too wide. However, it is not unreal to maintain the width (+- one stud) and make the slick version. However, personally, I like the harsh look of these dirt bike tires on it. ;)

Well, had some time to work on new engine block with more reliable transmission. again, two speed, but also 5-6 wide (mostly, there where it is needed, and 7 wide total (without unnecessary greebles) MOC goals review: - fake wannabe trellis tube frame, main design feature - wild angles- load bearing engine/transmission block ..... easily Interchangible engine block for E-drive assembly- engine with integrated rear swingarm mount? Nah, swingarm mount is part of frame (the hidden real one)- as stiff design as possible - torsional, transverse, longitudal - Well, there will always be some weak points (front fork rotation axis, swingarm), but the frame feels solid.- try to make realistic steering geometry for the type of the bike I build - need to check- realistic proportions in area of saddle (ducati was too wide for my taste) - need to check and probably rebuild the whole seat and tank section ( :o )- 2 cylinder ICE or EV drive (maybe hybrid or easily interchangeable*?) ... (see point 3)- No structural or modal FEM analysis needed! Yay!* .... Well, definitely not necessary- and one hardcore: COG in approximate correct position. ... measured on finished bike as passed/not passed This is the old engine block, that used very original swinging shifter, but it was way too unreliable. https://www.instagram.com/p/CJt67EnpNGr/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link This is the new one, still a WIP, completly without intake and air filter and cooler (, that is based on gearbox from @2GodBDGlory 's Suzuki Nuda and @Gray Gear's idea of reinforcing it's frame. Thank you both for sharing your superb ideas! https://www.instagram.com/p/CJt8tSAJhOe/ And finally, here is a preview of how the bike could and most probably will look like. Need to review the position of the tank and saddle, add more details, etc. https://www.instagram.com/p/CJt9Sk9JbEU/ PS: Sorry for the 3D printed front brake discs, but they are carefully shaped after the original ones from 42107, so plese consider them just painted. ;)

Looks so good... Looking for the right tank shape could be slightly longer then expected, as far as I know. ?

Looks super great! Love the scrambler look and rearview mirrors. Good luck with the frame!

Thanks! It has a gearbox now, but it is not working properly. Well, I'll try to improve it.