MacLovin's Bike Build

bluegoatwoods · Mar 27, 2009

Looks like you're doing nice work. We'll be interested in seeing the finished product.

Unless there's something I'm missing, the engine angle shouldn't be any problem.

It's one of the two stroke's strengths that it can be turned on it's side (or whatever) and still have proper lubrication.

bluegoatwoods · Mar 27, 2009

But the more I think about it, I wonder if carburetion will be affected.

MotorBicycleRacing · Mar 27, 2009

Going to to tough riding that thing with no front wheel......

Either cut the aluminum back motor mount down in length

or don't use the rear mount block ......

Get another mounting strap and use one on each side of the seat tube
with some nuts and you can drop the whole motor down so you don't
have to butcher the air cleaner and have more clearance for the throttle cable.

The straps that come with that kit are kinda flimsy, you can get
heavier ones from a few suppliers

took off the front brakes (Who the heck needs those right?)

front brake is 70% + of your braking......
Not only put it back on but change the front brake to the right by the throttle so
you can use it and the clutch at the same time just like a motorcycle.

h0tr0d · Mar 31, 2009

Looks like when the front wheel is on the carb will be dead flat. I'd leave the mounts the way they are. As far as the air cleaner being hacked to fit, leave it also; The stock cleaner is way to restrictive at high rpms. So far you seem to be off to a good start. Keep it up.

jtmiyake · Apr 1, 2009

I would agree on the front brakes... keep them on. I'm even thinking about upgrading mine to a disc brake.

macLovin · Apr 1, 2009

thats the reason i took them off. Getting my disk brakes in on thursday. YAY

sideshowsideswipe · Apr 2, 2009

I was going to say I am concerned about rain getting into your carb, but you're in Vegas and don't get much rain right? The mount looks superb and having a tight fit looks better than having a lot of extra room in the frame.

Your front brakes are great even just as backup if your back brakes fail. Everybody has their own riding style, and you'll notice that you don't want to use back brakes to stop at 30 mph because you can skid, understeer and wipe out, just remember to pedal start every time or you'll wear out/glaze your clutch prematurely.

Looks great so far, keep us posted.

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