What’s the worst thing that could happen if you strapped a chainsaw motor to a tricycle? Turns out the worst that happened to [ThisDustin] and his friends is that it turned out hilariously awesome.
This aptly-named ‘chainsawtrike’ isn’t much in the way of comfort, so a pair of foot pegs had to be welded onto the front forks, along with a mount for the chainsaw motor. The rear axle had to be replaced with 5/8″ keyed stock, trimmed to fit the trike wheel and secured with keyed hubs. [ThisDustin] and crew also needed an intermediate sprocket to act as a reduction gear.
After a test that saw the chain jump off the sprockets and working out a few kinks — like the ability to turn — the chainsawtrike can haul around its rider at a pretty decent clip. Check out the video of it in action after the break.
If you don’t have a chainsaw that you’re willing to convert into a bike engine, perhaps rigging it up to cut planks is more your speed. Or, maybe you need a ridiculous flashlight that only a chainsaw can make possible.
[Thanks for the tip, Itay!]
Love the Flintstone brakes
The front wheel, oh the front wheel. Colin Furze, it’s all your fault.
Better yet, two electric chainsaws for PPPRS!
http://lcarter.mit.edu/blog/archives/19
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I came here to mention PPPRS. And how I cringed seeing him not wearing pads or a helmet…or have brakes. So much potential road rash.
PS. Frozen Chainsaw Massacre was a masterpiece of a power wheels car. So many chainsaws burned through, so wonderful.
Thanks! We’ll be returning this year with the followup, Moana Chainsaw Massacre, with a goal of being at least 30% less dumb
Hopefully less MOANA-ing?
(Groan) B^)
I see the hood of the BTTF Delorean there. Niiiiice :)
I wonder if the video where the city is scraping their body parts off the pavement will get as many hits…
Was anyone else a little nervous when they took off down that street with the oncoming bus?
I’ve seen worse.
I’ve done worse :D
ayy reppin GT
When I first read the title and opening sentence I was imagining a chainsaw providing propulsion by applying its blade to the road surface. I am simultaneously relieved and disappointed that this was not the case.
+1
So something like a rickshaw with the rotating chain close to the puller’s behind will make your day?
Built this back in the days before mini moto’s were common, unbelievable fun especially when the victim was heavily lubricated by alcohol at a private event. Never stupid enough to ride it down public roads shared by traffic though.
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Sorry I keep forgetting it doesn’t support phpbb tags… Oh for a edit button.
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I think you should have mounted the chair differently. B^)
So much drinking was involved in its construction and use, someone probably has video of that event stored safely in case I ever get famous.
Horrid, woindowless, place to work, cheep, defective, Chinese stock. But amusing how they choose to spend thier potential wages. http://www.buildersmerchantsnews.co.uk/news/archivestory.php/aid/874/High_octane_action_at_Silverline.html
Fixed rear axle. Exposed sprocket and chain. No brakes.
What could possibly go wrong!
wrong question.
what could possibly go right? :)
…do that in Aussie land and the cops would fine ya for driving a motorised vehicle without a license.
…and said motorised vehicle not being road registered.
here you gotta be under a couple horsepower and have functional pedals, then you can get away with it, at least legally. So rule of thumb is under 50ccs and working pedals and you’re golden
Finding LEO’s well versed in the legality of Motorized Bicycles (we’re even allowed 3 wheels too) however is a different issue.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDv60PnhLQ0
Needs a cowbell on the front.
More Cowbell!
Years ago, I made this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gP9qsIg4bpw
Crushing Freshman Hill! So proud of you dirty Engineers. THWG.
i see a mini 500 entry here!
so he’s remade the Honda Gyro but without the tilt! maybe throw in a hinge or after a proper crash or two, he’ll be right in the zone!