Bike Flame/Fire Element Idea

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Bike Flame/Fire Element Idea

Post by hooch » Wed Jan 28, 2009 9:20 am

I want to add a fire element to my bike. Can anyone share how to build a propane (I'm presuming) burner.

I'm not looking for a "propane popper" that I read about on another thread.

Conceptually it will be propane canisters (from a stove or lantern) unless there is a next size up that is not the 5 gallon tanks. It will need some sort of valve (on/off), some tubing, and then?????? I've heard that you can use steel wool at the end to spread out the flame.

Anyways, if anyone can share plans to create this that would be great.

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Post by Boijoy » Wed Jan 28, 2009 10:54 am

( note to self ) stay clear of Hooch and his home made propane flame thrower.. :lol:
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Post by TomServo » Wed Jan 28, 2009 10:59 am

I built a chopper bicycle, a few years back.... and utilized a weed burner for fire effects. Kept my back nice and warm. They sell em at Home Depot and Harbor freight.. The only drawback was toting a heavy propane canister.. had it duct taped to my front forks.
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Post by TomServo » Wed Jan 28, 2009 11:03 am

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Post by Sail Man » Wed Jan 28, 2009 12:27 pm

Boijoy wrote:( note to self ) stay clear of Hooch and his home made propane flame thrower.. :lol:
But Boijoy, what if the flame thrower is powered by, well....Hooch instead, ya know, some good tuckey squeezins. Would you not want to partake then? :wink:
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Post by Ugly Dougly » Wed Jan 28, 2009 12:29 pm

You could strap on some model rocket motors and see how fast that makes you go. :roll:
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Post by Sail Man » Wed Jan 28, 2009 12:38 pm

I saw a couple at the last burn, they had a similar set up as Hooch is looking for, as well as a kind of metal sculpture on top to dissipate the flames. Hooch, it looked like they had an adapter screwed atop a 2.5? pd tank with possibly an adj. on/off wheel valve, probably flexible hose ran up through black pipe that had the dissipator mounted atop.

Here's a link I found, I am also interested in doing something like this but I want something cool up top, metal skull or something similar.


http://www.baproducts.com/propadpt.htm
http://www.pplmotorhomes.com/parts/lp-gas-parts-1.htm
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Post by Boijoy » Wed Jan 28, 2009 12:47 pm

well then Sail Man.. I guess I would have to enjoy the smoke and NOT the flame.. it happens. 8)
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Post by Sail Man » Wed Jan 28, 2009 1:18 pm

I hate when my "smoke" goes up in flames, I prefer a nice slow burn 8)
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Post by oneeyeddick » Wed Jan 28, 2009 1:38 pm

Propane tanks come in one gallon sizes too, not too big for most bikes.
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Post by hooch » Wed Jan 28, 2009 1:56 pm

Good idears and links so far. Thanks SailMan. TomServo - Sick Chop, Meng!

I think the 1 gallon is about right (size of a milk jug, I guess)...God I love "Jug"...all I think about is wine and boobies!

Anyhoo...so, that and some tubing. Some fittings, a valve (hmmm...gonna have to work with that one). And then, yeah..something to play out the flame.

I wonder how long I'm be able to run off a gallon sized canister...Obviously depends on how much flame, I get moving.

Oh, and if someone sees something burning a little outta place this year...no worries, it's no that jackass who pre-maturely torched the man two year go...it's just me, up in smoke!
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Post by oneeyeddick » Wed Jan 28, 2009 9:14 pm

Then be sure to put some bottle rockets in your backpack , to make it worth watching.........
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Post by gyre » Wed Jan 28, 2009 10:11 pm

I am also interested in doing something smaller.
I have in mind a miniature version of some larger flame effects, if possible.
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Post by Toolmaker » Thu Jan 29, 2009 8:53 am

Be careful showing off your work in public. The police may beat you and steal your bike while telling you how lucky you are they aren't charging you with multiple felonies.
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Post by EB » Thu Jan 29, 2009 10:49 am

One of my playa favs:

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video here:

http://tinyurl.com/armq5a
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Post by TomServo » Thu Jan 29, 2009 11:39 am

oneeyeddick wrote:Propane tanks come in one gallon sizes too, not too big for most bikes.


and 2 gallon...but I ran out of propane pretty quick with my 5 gallon tank. So where is the propane station on the playa?
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Post by Sail Man » Thu Jan 29, 2009 12:55 pm

EB wrote:One of my playa favs:

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EB, I saw that one as well, wicked awesome :lol:
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Post by swampdog » Thu Jan 29, 2009 7:08 pm

http://www.bonefire.com/
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