Hello from Milwaukee!

[RedBaronX]

I don't have my motored bike yet... I don't even have my pedal bike yet!

But I've got a Greenline cruiser on the way as we speak, and earlier today I met up with someone who will be helping me with the conversion. I was going to just get the bike, but my commute is 14 miles each way, and some power assist will be really helpful!

 

[AussieSteve]

G'day RedBaronX. Welcome to the site. Plenty here to keep you amused.
What sort of engine are you thinking of fitting?

 

[RedBaronX]

I have no idea... the woman who is going to help me rattled off a bunch of types, brands, styles... she's been building motored bikes for three years, so I told her "Tell me what you think I need! I will trust your advice."

 

[RedBaronX]

my apartment now has that "new bike smell"

 

[RedBaronX]

I finally have all the parts (I ordered some extra bits, like a Whizzer fuel tank), everything is painted, and I started assembly yesterday. With this heat, I'm not busting my butt, so I only got the rear sprocket on and made some adjustments. I have Sunday off, so I am hoping to have it done and have a few break-in runs under my belt by the end of the day

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs115.ash2/39094_450227371150_500921150_6683394_5030236_n.jpg

I'm eventually going to do the seat and grips in brown leather to match the leather saddle bags and tool kit that I will be making. I'm going for a vintage military look. My dining room is my workshop-- has been for a LOT of projects, including the Russian rifle you can see behind the front wheel... Anyone else park their MB in their apartment? I would prefer to, but I don't want it to get stinky with gas fumes... does it not get that bad?

 

[Fulltimer]

That is a good start and good looking bike. Too bad you couldn't paint the engine to match the bike.

Terry

 

[RedBaronX]

I think the black motor will look good with the green bike. The exhaust is black as well, but the drive-chain guard is green.

 

[RedBaronX]

the muffler is off getting bent to clear the pedals, the chain needs to be shortened, and I need to do some minor adjustments, but other than that, it's nearly ready to ROLL!

my "workshop" is here in my dining room, about five feet from my computer desk...

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs185.ash2/44862_455010991150_500921150_6821749_5440676_n.jpg

better photos to come... still debating what I want to paint on the tank (military style serial numbers...)

 

[ibdennyak]

I'm liking that comfy looking seat. My bony butt could use the padding. Also notice the window fan. Is Milwaukee as hot as when I lived there?

 

[AussieSteve]

Great looking bike. I agree, RedBaronX, the black motor should look good with the green.