Huntington
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This is my first time building an engine powered bike, great wealth of resources found at this site. My build stems from a DUI and suspended license, I figure a bike would keep me out of trouble for a while, of course I'm lazy so an engine is a necessity. I was able to find a chopper style cruiser on craigslist for cheep, nothing special, no name but light and big, I wanted the 80cc kit but it seems CA laws on emissions extend to 2 strokes so the EPA 66cc from BoyGoFast is the way I went.
I ordered the kit yesterday and so far I'm a little mad at boygofast for charging me $60 to ship the **** thing 7 miles. They would not let me pick it up. One strike for boygofast.
I don't expect the kit to fit easily on my large frame, but I am a skilled mechanic and have faith I can fab some new brackets. I'll have to update as I build but plain to mount the engine and paint the bike, also plain to paint the engine to match. After I get the thing running I'm thinking springer forks with a disc front break, modify the exhaust (depending on fit and look of stock), throw on a set of turn signals, headlight, break light, and horn.
I heard it's a good idea to open up the motor and clean and lube before running, is there any other upgrades or fixes I should do to this thing before I run it?
Bike: Ugly factory paint, picture taken from seller website.
I ordered the kit yesterday and so far I'm a little mad at boygofast for charging me $60 to ship the **** thing 7 miles. They would not let me pick it up. One strike for boygofast.
I don't expect the kit to fit easily on my large frame, but I am a skilled mechanic and have faith I can fab some new brackets. I'll have to update as I build but plain to mount the engine and paint the bike, also plain to paint the engine to match. After I get the thing running I'm thinking springer forks with a disc front break, modify the exhaust (depending on fit and look of stock), throw on a set of turn signals, headlight, break light, and horn.
I heard it's a good idea to open up the motor and clean and lube before running, is there any other upgrades or fixes I should do to this thing before I run it?
Bike: Ugly factory paint, picture taken from seller website.