I finally managed to bend the coaster brake arm, only to find out that the motor will not fit my bicycle frame. I need a new frame.
That was a frustrating discovery, but this is actually a good thing. The current frame is a bit too high for my comfort. Now I can find a better fit.
Another benefit is that I am not in as much of a rush to finish the build anymore.The Huffy was my only mode of transportation that I have. Now I can take my time building the bike I really want while riding the Huffy. Less pressure, more fun.
Friday, March 18, 2016
Friday, March 11, 2016
Progress update: my back wheel is ready
It would have been easier if I had had a socket wrench.
Below are pictures of both sides of my back wheel.
Now, I just have to figure out how to bend my brake coaster arm.
Below are pictures of both sides of my back wheel.
Now, I just have to figure out how to bend my brake coaster arm.
Thursday, March 10, 2016
Wednesday, March 9, 2016
My guide to help me build my motorized bicyle
Below is the video I use to guide me during this build.
It's just good enough to show me the basic progression of steps, but it does skip over a few things that I think need more detailed description.
For example, at some point of the build you will have to bend the coaster break arm, and I would have liked to see that step included in the video instead of just being mentioned verbally.
Watching them thread the bolts through the rubber gaskets would have been nice too.
It's just good enough to show me the basic progression of steps, but it does skip over a few things that I think need more detailed description.
For example, at some point of the build you will have to bend the coaster break arm, and I would have liked to see that step included in the video instead of just being mentioned verbally.
Watching them thread the bolts through the rubber gaskets would have been nice too.
Saturday, March 5, 2016
I'm ready to build my motorized bicycle
My bicycle, my engine and my bike repair stand are here.
I'm ready.
I'm ready.
Sunday, February 28, 2016
I bought my 49cc 4-stroke bicycle motor kit from Ebay.
I just received my motorkit from ebay.
It's a 49cc 4-stroke engine.
Here it is in the box.
I bought it for $229.99 including shipping.
Next, I have to make an inventory of the parts I received and figure out what tools I need to put it all together.
It's a 49cc 4-stroke engine.
Here it is in the box.
I bought it for $229.99 including shipping.
Next, I have to make an inventory of the parts I received and figure out what tools I need to put it all together.
I chose a cruiser bike for my build: 26" Huffy Nel Lusso Men's Cruiser Bike, Piano Black
I love the look of cruiser bicycles, and this one in particular caught my eyes.
It's a 26" Huffy Nel Lusso Men's Cruiser Bike, Piano Black. I bought it from walmart.com.
This is how it looks in my living room.
I decided I didn't need the basket. And I got rid of the front fender to install front brakes.
It looks good. It turns heads.
It's a 26" Huffy Nel Lusso Men's Cruiser Bike, Piano Black. I bought it from walmart.com.
This is how it looks in my living room.
I decided I didn't need the basket. And I got rid of the front fender to install front brakes.
It looks good. It turns heads.
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