First Build

[jcabb]

Hello folks my name is Jerry & I'm from San Francisco. This website really got me motivated to build my own project. I Decided to motorize my Trek 800 & was doing a nightride. I loosened the gas cap to allow the gas to flow, I was riding for about an hour until I felt my bottom was getting wet. I immeadiately stopped & found the gas cap had jarred off & the gas was splashing all over my bottom. I think I'm going to scrap this project and try putting the motor on my dual suspension GTlts 4000. I've ordered a new gas cap & once I get it I'll drill a breather hole. Thanks to all fon this wesite for the information & motivation, Peace.

 

[gone_fishin]

hah! an intro and a confession...cool

in case you're not aware: you can get a tank that's made to mount on the rack, it's pretty nice.

welcome to MBc

 

[Scottm]

Welcome to the group. I look forward to hear more from you.

 

[Dockspa1]

could alway just get some gas proof granny panties.
Just kidding!
doc

 

[azbill]

welcome to MBc !

 

[Jim H]

Welcome, that tank actually looks good back there!

 

[Dockspa1]

Jcabb,
With the tank on back like that, I bet you wouldn't be stopped by the law as much as if it were on the bar. It sorta reminds me of an old Italijet I believe they were called.
The slope of the tank fits the rear slope.
Doc

 

[Alaskavan]

Welcome to MBc. I don't recall seeing a frame mount Happy time on a full suspension. How do you plan to avoid pogoing?

 

[Dockspa1]

Van, am I looking at the same pic?
I don't see the suspension?
Doc

 

[gone_fishin]

geez, i surely wasn't criticizing the tank, i think it looks good there, too

rear suspension is a serious hassle, unless you've brought the background with you to make it work...if that's the case, then we want serious pics of the build

van and i read the same post... (i'm only razzin' ya doc)