Bat Bike is BACK!

[@BruceLyeg]

I'm glad you decided to go back to two wheels. A lot more work but it'll be cool

[@DktheWelder]

Yeah a lot more work but it is enjoyable doing something different

[@mickmuzzmkmz1628]

Totally!

[@frankdesbaux]

''It's pretty rare and complicated'' Perfect.

[@AgentWest]

That new front hub turned out rather nicely. Don't forget to weld some tabs to the axle though, would not want it to spin in the swing arm. Could pin in place too, i suppose.

[@DktheWelder]

There will be an adjustable link arm on the axle so I can adjust the rake easily

[@AgentWest]

@@DktheWelder Oh neat, an unintended adjustment point! I didn't even think of that.

[@jthoney]

So stoked this dropped

[@TerraRoot]

fucking delighted you've changed your mind! that front wheel looks the right profile and easier to man handle as well.

[@artfiend75]

Fuuuuuuccckkkk yes!!!! So bloody glad you came back to the Batbike mate!!

[@renter2572]

You can buy. Pre built gyroscopic system for a boat that stabilizes the boat from waves.....

[@stevedave70]

I've always thought if you move that gyro up higher like you were thinking originally it will have a greater mechanical advantage to stabilize the bike.

[@DktheWelder]

I agree I think so too, just worried about crashing with the weight spinning up high though

[@user-bf8ud9vt5b]

Good on ya for sticking to attemping something new. 👍

[@anonharingenamn]

Yeah it’ll be about 20 times more difficult, but two wheels is the way to go.

[@andreworlando7374]

I love seeing your videos come up even though it's 2:30 in the morning right now

[@DktheWelder]

Haha well I appreciate you watching

[@renter2572]

Whats cool is that if you turn the gyroscopes of the bike will fall over if guroscopes are on and in use you can hit it with a car and the bike would stay stable on two wheels

[@Ben-Dixey]

Glad you went back to a two wheeler, more interesting I think. The pivoting bearing and swing arm is also interesting. 👍👍 Do you use the 1/2 button on the DRO? Its something I use a lot, you can touch on both sides and press 1\2 and that's the center, saves doing any math. If it's something that doesn't have to be really accurate you can just touch the side with the drill, you will hear when it its just touching, saves putting up the edge finder.

[@DktheWelder]

Thanks Ben, I actually barely use the mill I’m not super confident on it , thanks for the tip

[@Superjet113]

Same Bat time, same Bat channel. I'll be waiting for the next one, so cool. Thank you!

[@cliftonmassey3143]

Its good to see it going back to 2 wheels.

[@liamhopper6202]

I clicked straight into this one when I saw you had gone back to 2 wheels , looks mint with the alloy swing arm 👌

[@renter2572]

Looks to me like you need to have two gyroscopes

[@bkbroiler8069]

For stability, have you considered two horizontal flywheels under the seat. I remember seeing some old startup try this and a side impact couldn't knock their bike over.

[@DktheWelder]

Yeah the lit motors bike , I might go for that if my idea doesn’t work.

[@markmcclary1637]

@ 9:55 - I was like “This is a test of the Emergency Broadcast System.”

[@jonwingren6906]

My impression is that many have concluded that the center of mass should be close to the twin wheel axle on a trike, yours is the opposite, that may be your main problem. I think you made the right decision to go back to enclosed two wheeler, much more interesting although much more difficult. I will be following the build. Like your pragmatic solution based attitude, keep it up!

[@al3k]

DUDE. Thank you! haha.. I was even thinking about it again yesterday for some reason.. awesome. :)

[@sonofagun1037]

I'mma keep commenting this until someone tells me to shutup lol. You should look into getting a set of desert tires for a sand rail or an ATV. Specifically the front tires. They are very donut shaped like motorcycle tires. Only downside is no treads so you can only use it on sunny days, and you'll probably have to cut the only "tread" they have which is the two rings in the center.

[@Maverickib]

Interested in seeing how you handle steering linkages. I designed a hub center steering system for my motorcycle in CAD and it was a real brain buster figuring out how to angle and set everything up so the swingarm could traverse through its range of motion without creating its own steering inputs. Most designs use that parallelogram system like in Bimota motorcycles, but it doesn't seem like that's the route you're going.

[@DktheWelder]

Yes I am making a parallelogram, but yes I am worried about bump steer might be tricky getting it sorted

[@FarmerFpv]

Two wheels or go home! So glad you are going back to the two wheels! I have a feeling this time around you are going to get it working like a champ!

[@DktheWelder]

I think so too I will be able to easily adjust the rake as well

[@DuaneDiddley]

Excellent decision to go back to Bike. Love your work.

[@isstuff]

i am impressed by the swing arm how you went from cardboard to tacking a shape together and bending as you go to make a complicated 3d shape.

[@rektangel9589]

You need "training wheels" and crossbraces so when you turn right the training wheel on the left is pushed down to tilt the bike right. Or put the gyro on a swivel connected to the steering rod. Anyhow you need to force leaning without being able to shift your weight. Super cool build btw, been following it since day 1👌🏼🤙🏼

[@DktheWelder]

I definitely need some sort of automated balance

[@ianalleyne794]

Back to a 2 wheeler, thanK🎉. Can’t wait to see next week’s video

[@DktheWelder]

Thanks , I have given myself a lot of work to do hopefully it pays off

[@renter2572]

I understand how gravity and balance works you nee some gravitational physics in your life. The bike needs heavy gyroscopes, then it will never falls....

[@chrisnewman5801]

Yay for 2 wheels, good call

[@HansMcMurdy]

I think I already get how you're gonna balance them and I'm excited to see it. This is wild.

[@Paulman50]

Glad to see it being put back to two wheeler

[@renter2572]

Gyro Monorail

[@SmallBikeStuff]

Loving the safety crocs brother.

[@monztermovies]

Glad to see ya keep going on it! Keep the spirits up! 😎💪🤘

[@S0MBRX]

good choice sticking with just one wheel on the front looks miles more interesting

[@jcthe2nd]

love ya vids been watching since your early stuff good to see you getting the subscribers you deserve and many more

[@DktheWelder]

Thanks 👍

[@nzsaltflatsracer8054]

"Mum's gunna growl you!" LMFAO, sooo Kiwi.

[@SimonovichNZ]

Looking FwD to the next episode. Love your ambitious engineering projects. gyro ?

[@tylerseabook9423]

Keep it up man. This channel is so underrated

[@renter2572]

Brennan Monorails

[@coleacanth8944]

top plate hinge should go to the front so it stays shut when you drive, like a jaguar hood

[@DktheWelder]

I wanted to do it that way but it wasn’t going to work

[@appleapple3855]

Yaaaaaayyyyyyyyyy! So glad it's back on two wheels!

[@renter2572]

Gyroscopes gyroscopes gyroscopes

[@kendrom]

Love your videos, man. Keep 'em coming!

[@archfxc]

Looking forward for the next part

[@leonwoolley7011]

Much better now it's back to a bike, swing arms look great! But I can't help but feel the front wheel is too small.

[@DktheWelder]

Yeah the rear wheel is a 35 inch . The front is small in comparison but has a much more rounded edge and be more manageable

[@renzoloyola1146]

Youre awesome, DK. much love from Chicago

[@DktheWelder]

Haha thankyou, more videos coming soon

[@littlelifters7543]

nice job bro, gotta do what kerps you going.

[@ProlificInvention]

"Hell Yes" 🎶 -Beck David Hansen

[@al3k]

lol the well known and completely regulation "safety squint"... 🙂

[@DktheWelder]

Imagine how many eyes it has saved

[@troyallen8223]

Safety squint always beats looking for those pesky safety glasses 🕶️🤓😊😁

[@peter360adventures9]

Awesome work.

[@carlreed3571]

THE first one who build a UAP will take the cake 😮

[@chiefbloodygrass]

Better design this time I believe... maybe.. I love it.

[@Clarence_13x]

How about a large, much more dangerous gyroscope?

[@renter2572]

They e hidden gyroscopes from common folk for over 200 years.... Self balancing bike needs gyroscopes and will never tip over....

[@MikeGamba-gc7hi]

Your knowledge and work is impressive thanks for the awesome video

[@DktheWelder]

Thanks for that 👍

[@darylstorer3369]

Loving it cobber.🤠

[@mikayla_collie]

oh my dog! this is great!!!! so glad it's back to two wheels!!! tbh, when you made it a trike, i was like.... wut, why. >_> this is great though! can't wait for the next video! you got this!! :3

[@gafrers]

Bimota style steering FTW

[@racingfortheson]

🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼 I’m back to being excited!!!!

[@robdogz01]

Good shit bro!

[@bradprice9268]

❤ genius Builder I need a friend like you brother 😂

[@Sir-Dexter]

sweet nice work

[@BIGSMOKE-bl2lq]

1 last look before i gave up to go 2 bed paid off

[@khimbittle7705]

2 wheel YES

[@mickmuzzmkmz1628]

Two wheels is the way to go on this build. The front swing arm matches well with the look of the bike. I also really enjoy how you explain everything, even your fuck ups!😂 Keep up the great work!! P.S. Wtf was that in the end montage, a steam powered mower?!

[@DktheWelder]

Thanks for that input I like the look of the front swing arm . Yeah the steam powered mower that thing was wild didn’t work very well but so cool , you should watch the video on it

[@mickmuzzmkmz1628]

@@DktheWelder Yeah that sounds funny, I'll definitely check it out!

[@markg2137]

Neat as made me dribble

[@spoonerbooner]

I'll say it again, dude this is cool.

[@MsJon52]

nice one, aiways good to see another of your vids, you never know what your going to be up to next, lol, us armchair macanics luv it.

[@sebstardoo]

Shit yeah so gassed you're sticking with 2 wheels, you fuggin got this!

[@BIGSMOKE-bl2lq]

3 weeks my man musta kicked the bucket

[@DktheWelder]

Keep your eyes peeled mate video dropping tomorrow most likely

[@hannesnilsstrom2613]

looking good

[@brynyard]

It's not a safety squint if you look away! :)

[@DktheWelder]

Haha

[@tbounds4812]

how did you learn to backflip dirtbikes?

[@DktheWelder]

I learned how to do it into a pile of sawdust it’s actually not that difficult just have to fully commit

[@tbounds4812]

@@DktheWelder that’s hilarious I can flip bmx I just don’t have the right setup to flip a pit bike

[@glennllewellyn7369]

Awesome!

[@lightscrafts]

2 wheels! 👍🚀

[@vonFintelBros]

Build a cannon onto your tank

[@vonFintelBros]

A potato cannon

[@kingmarz3635]

Remove the louvres and add dark tinted perspex so it’s all black

[@hellreavernz1739]

next level

[@daverudolph7777]

Good move

[@ChainsawFPV]

Your sophisticated storage looks like mine does. Lmao!

[@DktheWelder]

It does have some problems!

[@AustinD-i8d]

The cyber bike

[@DktheWelder]

A few people have said that , might have to make it electric

[@Rebar77_real]

Bat Bike not Bat Trike!

[@playbird-tv]

за старания лайк но времени и денег ты потратил много а результат? какой из проектов жизнеспособен и реально функционален?

[@rogeande1]

Extreme-G

[@borglessborglet]

I was wondering, what's the point of making it a trike? It's like downgrade. I am glad you when back to two wheels. And the front double fork approach is very reasonable thing todo as well. I think balance is more important than the ability change front wheel with the same ease as on the car. I don't see any other advantage to single fork.

[@associatedblacksheepandmisfits]

❤Awesome 😊

[@AaronHendu]

I dare ya not to paint it black!

[@DktheWelder]

I kinda have to paint it back as I’m calling it a bat bike , a brighter colour would be a lot better for thumbnails though

[@themopeduniverse]

RAD!

[@notyouraveragegoldenpotato]

Good call going back to 2 wheels. A trike is as embarrasing as a moped😂 2 wheels is the way

[@DktheWelder]

Haha yes!

[@renter2572]

No thinking, no ideas bike need real tech... Gyroscopes

[@baitboy3191]

Honestly looks cooler with the two wheels in front, makes it way more practical and usable.

[@joshuaharrison9331]

lol - great decision.

[@DktheWelder]

Thanks I hope so

[@sergiososa5855]

💪💪💪💪💪💪👌👌👌👌👌👌👌🚀🚀🚀🚀🤠🤠🤠🤠!!!!! excelenttttttt men!!!!

[@Assassin511]

3 wheeler but make the front two wheels together you know just like in the trucks it will also help balencing

[@EddieTheH]

But it has to steer.

[@RandomMiscShit]

Much better as a 2 wheel