Hello from Earth, ur uh, Michigan

Yea glad you like the "gass" thing. Probably doesn't fit here.

Say... I found a diagram showing the bike shape needed.
http://www.spookytoothcycles.com/images/engines/frame-parts.jpg

IT states no rear suspension. BUT... I've seen bikes with suspension under the seat, not on the rear fork itself. Would that be ok? (Thinking I like the in the frame gas tank type. Longest ride I'd consider trying is about 30 miles EACH way. Seems electric won't cut it, this might.)
 
A suspension seat is fine...and a good idea. Nope- electric will not usually do that range unless speeds are kept down and there is a lot of pedaling....and why would you want to do that? ;)

I have heard good stuff about Spookytooth.
 
Hey I have a question for you all. Thinking I could go ahead and get a bike now. Save for the motor and keep reading... This is the bike I have in mind,
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=5585804
But there is NO suspension at all. So.... could this be installed? I never swapped a fork. Is it hard? http://www.spookytoothcycles.com/co...facturer_id,0/option,com_virtuemart/Itemid,1/

And... is this type of suspension really worth it? Or is that mainly for looks.
I'm big and tall too. 5'11" and well...300lbs! (all muscle. haha..)
 
That bicycle looks like it would work. A fork is not at all hard to change. When you get to the point where you want to do that, I'm sure there are plenty of threads here. essentially, you removed the stem and handlbars- loosen the center bolt in the stem- loosen, do not remove, then just tap it down with a hammer and it will loosen and the stem will come off (for got to say, remove the hand controls from the bars). Then just get a large set of channel locks and remove the nut, washed and collar that secure the fork- it will look simple when it is in front of you.
 
I didn't notice this thread until now.... WELCOME MAN!!!

haha.... man! lol. I love it.
Not complaining now, this happens so often I find it funny. But...

Why is it always assumed anyone interested in motors has to be a man?
Hmmmm? My handle, artmaker, usually gets shortened into "Art." Makes me laugh. Usually. Sometimes that gets rather annoying. Especially when this happens in person. (I have REAL short hair. I get "sir'd" quite often. Hey, I swim. Long hair is a pain. It's that simple.)

Then again, perhaps I shouldn't say anything. It's usually assumed us silly women can't possibly understand anything motor. I have shocked more than a few mechanics trying to charge me to change my winter tire air, or, bumper oil, or charge me $500.00 to instal an alternator I already have in hand. Give me a wrench and I'll change it myself! Gees! A bolt and a belt. Come on!

By the way, another member here contacted me and sold me a real nice bike! Here... http://artmakersworlds.com/testing/Bike/Bike1.jpg

I'll probably be back on these boards when it comes to fixing things. You know us silly women, can't turn a screw without help. (RMAO)
 
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