gonna build me one

[gremlin]

Ok guys here the scoop. Im gonna build me a hot nasty saw. But i have a few questions as i have never come close to building a hot saw. I have built many normal wood saws with great success. I build fast cars for a living and have built many two stroke bikes and four wheelers. So the engine knowlege is mostly there. My main Question is do u start with a basic saw platform and build to suit? Or do u start from scratch? If u start with a already built saw then what is a good saw to start with? If not then where do i start? I have a honda 125cc motor off my bike ha ha. Thanks ahead of time for all your time and effort to help. It is much appreciated

 

[Chopwood]

Step 1: cut off the transmission.

 

[gremlin]

Step 1: cut off the transmission.

ok so i can use this motor to build a hotsaw? how would i go about attaching a bar and chain or even handles to hold it? Is there a basic idea of this or just use my imagination? Im also a cert welder so i can make just about anything

 

[Chopwood]

I have never built one myself, but have been racing for a while. Frame and bar mounts are up to your imagination. Dennis Cahoon had a thread here about building a 250 up. Romeo has also built a few bike saws (three I think). I don't know a damn thing about motors, so I will leave that up to you. Weight is the biggest issue.

 

[redprospector]

I'm with Chopwood, I don't know a damn thing about motor's either.
Here is some pic's of the Kawasaki 250 Romeo built me. It's been remodeled a little since these pic's, but it may give you some ideas.

Andy

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h241/redprospector/Christmas06006.jpg

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h241/redprospector/Christmas06005.jpg

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h241/redprospector/Christmas06007.jpg

 

[gremlin]

thanks for the pics. ill be starting on it in the next few weeks. ill take pics of the build as i go