Okay, so I wanted to build something totally nuts this weekend – a weird science motorcycle! Found an old bicycle frame in my garage that looked like a sad metal skeleton. Figured it deserved better. Grabbed my rusty toolbox and got moving.
Step 1: The Crazy Engine Part
Instead of some boring motor, I rigged up an old drill motor I had lying around. Seriously – attached it right below the bike seat with zip ties and duct tape. Looked like a robotic spider clinging on for dear life. Hooked it to the back wheel chain with this janky gear setup I Frankensteined from a broken printer. Took four tries just to stop the chain flying off.
Step 2: Sci-Fi Lighting Mess
Went full mad scientist here. Found some battery-powered LED strips behind the couch – probably from Christmas two years ago. Stuck ‘em all over the frame like neon veins. Then I saw that cheap plasma ball nightlight my nephew hates. Gutted it and shoved the globe into an empty tin can. Hot-glued it where the headlight should be. Spooky purple lightning whenever you tap it!
Step 3: Making It Look Broken On Purpose
Wanted that “escaped-from-a-lab” vibe. Poked holes through a colander for my helmet and wrapped it in copper wire. Spray-painted EVERYTHING mismatched colors:
- Frame: Rust-Oleum glow-in-the-dark green (nuclear sludge vibes)
- Handlebars: Metallic purple from an old spray can half-empty
- Wheels: Gold glitter because why not?
Smashed an old keyboard for keys and glued letters randomly on the gas tank area. Says “G0BL1N” now. Close enough.
Final Struggle Test Run
Had to jerry-rig a throttle using a dimmer switch from a desk lamp. Wired it straight to the drill battery duct-taped under the frame. Took three attempts down the driveway:
- First try: Front wheel wobbled like crazy – loose fork bolt
- Second try: LED lights flickered out halfway
- Third try: Actually lurched forward at turtle speed while sparks flew from a loose wire near the drill
Smelled like burnt plastic and victory. Thing sounds like an angry blender but looks like a prop from a low-budget sci-fi movie. Total cost? Basically free if you count all the junk I hoarded. Beginners – just raid your garage and glue weird crap together. It works!
