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[JFleck]

Hey Guys,

Been awhile since I have been on here, was nice to see my Electric Indian pop up on the title bar after all this time.

I am starting to build a new bike just ordered the frame and everything today and was looking for suggestions for engines. I know some new stuff has come out and wanted to see what everyone thought was good, what was junk, and what I should order for the best deal for my money.

This bike I'm going to make a hybrid, I will be putting an electric and gas motor on it. I included the frame pic below and what a finished one looks like I will be making some dramatic changes though. I'm excited to be building another bike.

On a side note I am going to be selling my Electric Indian if anyone is in the Southern California area and interested let me know.

 

[JFleck]

Wow, no suggestions for engines . . .

 

[augidog]

hiya JFleck! ltns...well, you didn't really specify "what kind" of engine...sooo i'll tell you my golden eagle belt drive was oblivious to being piggy-backed with an electric drive, glean whatever helps (if anything) from this contraption: http://www.motoredbikes.com/showthread.php?t=12500&highlight=hybrid

 

[5-7HEAVEN]

How's This?!

How about an in-frame Mits 43cc engine with scooterguy chain drive and a front wheel electric hub?

 

[Wheres my dog]

You have got to tell us where that frame was bought from???

That is insane!

 

[chainmaker]

That looks like the Choppers US super fat they make some nice products, a little pricey but worth it.

Cheers

 

[darwin]

Go to BMPs sight they have a sweet 4hp 48cc motor thats incredible.

 

[JFleck]

Yes I am planning on doing an in frame gas engine and a front wheel electric hub, The electric I know it was a gas engine that I was looking for suggestions on I found what I think may be a good one on eBay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320483502002&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

and as for the frame I got, yes it is a SuperFat frame from Cycles US in Upland, Ca.
http://www.choppersus.com/store/content/37/2009-Super-Fat-Chopper/

Also I am changing out the spokes on my rear wheel putting 12 gauge spokes on does anyone have a contact for getting spokes? I need 9 7/16" or 240mm it is a 24" wheel and I am having a hard time finding that size I may have to have them made . . .

Thanks guys

 

[JFleck]

That looks like the Choppers US super fat they make some nice products, a little pricey but worth it.

Cheers

Actually the RAW frame, (not powdercoated) is only $199 and if you wait like I did for when they have one of thier sales I got it 30% off

SWEET!!

 

[chainmaker]

For spokes check these guys out http://www.buchananspokes.net/categories/index.asp a set of 36 stainless with nipples is $80.00 and you can send them your old spoke of a different ga to have made to order in new gauge.

Cheers
Chainmaker