Porkchop
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Hello All !
I'm a new-bee getting ready to build my first motor bike. I have a Grubee 48cc basic engine kit on the way. I'm pretty mechanicaly inclined. I've rebuilt many bicycless over the years but don't know to much about the technical aspects of them. I have a Schwinn Suburban that I purchased new about 5 or 6 years ago. It has less than 10 miles on it today. I've seen this same bicycle in 2 stores on sale for $300.00 today. I'm thinking of purchasing a new Schwinn Point Beach from Walmart ($175.00).
The Point Beach is way more comfortable to me and I like the retro styling. Are either of these bikes sutible for a motor ? Will the wheels, wheel bearings, crank bearings, spokes and so on hold up ? Not to mention the frame welds !
Actually, my number one choice is and older 3 or 5 speed with straight frame tubes. I'm going to some local thrift stores tomorrow looking for one. I would love to find an older Schwinn for a good price. Already been flipping the pages on eBay looking for one.
I also have a 1981 Scwhinn Continental that I purchased new. It has a few hundred miles on it. Both my Schwinns are in pristine condition !
I want a 26" frame, prefferably retro styling and prefferably with fenders, chrome or painted in case anyone has suggestions.
Any advice and/or opinions for a first time builder will be greatly appreciated !
Thanks !
..... Porkchop .....
I'm a new-bee getting ready to build my first motor bike. I have a Grubee 48cc basic engine kit on the way. I'm pretty mechanicaly inclined. I've rebuilt many bicycless over the years but don't know to much about the technical aspects of them. I have a Schwinn Suburban that I purchased new about 5 or 6 years ago. It has less than 10 miles on it today. I've seen this same bicycle in 2 stores on sale for $300.00 today. I'm thinking of purchasing a new Schwinn Point Beach from Walmart ($175.00).
The Point Beach is way more comfortable to me and I like the retro styling. Are either of these bikes sutible for a motor ? Will the wheels, wheel bearings, crank bearings, spokes and so on hold up ? Not to mention the frame welds !
Actually, my number one choice is and older 3 or 5 speed with straight frame tubes. I'm going to some local thrift stores tomorrow looking for one. I would love to find an older Schwinn for a good price. Already been flipping the pages on eBay looking for one.
I also have a 1981 Scwhinn Continental that I purchased new. It has a few hundred miles on it. Both my Schwinns are in pristine condition !
I want a 26" frame, prefferably retro styling and prefferably with fenders, chrome or painted in case anyone has suggestions.
Any advice and/or opinions for a first time builder will be greatly appreciated !
Thanks !
..... Porkchop .....
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