Alright, guys, let’s talk about something a little… unconventional. Today’s project was slapping a steering wheel onto a motorcycle. Yeah, you heard that right.
It all started with a crazy idea. I was watching some old racing videos, and it hit me: Why not try a steering wheel on two wheels? Seemed nuts, I know, but I had to give it a shot.
The First Steps
First things first, I grabbed my old bike – the one I’m not too worried about wrecking, obviously. Then, I snagged a cheap steering wheel from a junkyard. It was some beat-up thing from an old sedan, but hey, it was round and had a place to grip.
The initial step was pretty brutal. I took an angle grinder and started hacking away at the handlebars. Sparks flew everywhere, and it felt pretty wrong, chopping up a perfectly good bike. But, you know, for science… and for a good laugh.
Making it Fit
After the handlebars were gone (RIP), I had to figure out how to mount the steering wheel. This was where the real head-scratching began. I ended up welding a custom bracket – basically, a metal plate with a tube that would fit the steering wheel’s column. I’m no pro welder, so it looked pretty ugly, but it seemed strong enough.
- Cut and shaped the metal plate.
- Welded the tube onto the plate. (Again, I’m no expert, so it was messy.)
- Bolted the whole thing onto the bike’s frame where the handlebars used to be.
The Moment of Truth (and Terror)
With the steering wheel in place, it was time for a test ride. I’m not gonna lie; I was a little scared. I mean, motorcycles aren’t exactly designed for steering wheels.
I hopped on, fired up the engine, and… wobbled. A lot. The steering was super sensitive, and every tiny movement felt like I was about to eat pavement. It was like trying to steer a shopping cart with a rocket engine attached.
I managed to keep it upright, but it was far from graceful. I took it around the block a few times, getting a feel for it. Let’s just say, it wasn’t easy. Turning was a whole new level of weird, and I definitely wouldn’t recommend trying to take any sharp corners.
Conclusion
So, did it work? Technically, yes. Was it practical? Absolutely not. Would I do it again? Probably not. But it was a fun experiment, and it definitely turned some heads. I wouldn’t recommend it anyone, though. I’m just crazy enough to try these things. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’ve gotta figure out how to put handlebars back on my bike…
