A thread in the works here as I finish building her . . . . .
The bike is a GIANT boulder XL bought from a local bike shop with extras for $419
The engine is a Subaru EHO35 bought brand new on this site here for $163
The engine mounting and drive kit is from GEBE and was purchased for $350
The (more on this later) extra long 10mm x 187mm x 26tpi axle was bought for $11.99
Total build price at this point is $943.99 and to say the least, I am way over budget on this build! BUT, all components are high quality and I value them for the many years of use they are going to give me.
First problem:
At first measurement, the GIANT seemed to have enough clearence for the drivering on the rear wheel. Upon installing, the drivering was taunt against the left lower stay. My idea was to shim the axle between the left lower stay and the hub... but with the locknuts already hanging off by 3 threads, I knew I would need a longer axle.
Just got back from picking up the new 187mm axle and it seems to be a good 3/8" longer then the original. This will easy allow me to fit in a flat washer or two and bump out the left side and get those locknuts on all the way.
Either going to work on it tonight, or first thing tomorrow morning....
More to come tomorrow on this post, as well as pictures!
The bike is a GIANT boulder XL bought from a local bike shop with extras for $419
The engine is a Subaru EHO35 bought brand new on this site here for $163
The engine mounting and drive kit is from GEBE and was purchased for $350
The (more on this later) extra long 10mm x 187mm x 26tpi axle was bought for $11.99
Total build price at this point is $943.99 and to say the least, I am way over budget on this build! BUT, all components are high quality and I value them for the many years of use they are going to give me.
First problem:
At first measurement, the GIANT seemed to have enough clearence for the drivering on the rear wheel. Upon installing, the drivering was taunt against the left lower stay. My idea was to shim the axle between the left lower stay and the hub... but with the locknuts already hanging off by 3 threads, I knew I would need a longer axle.
Just got back from picking up the new 187mm axle and it seems to be a good 3/8" longer then the original. This will easy allow me to fit in a flat washer or two and bump out the left side and get those locknuts on all the way.
Either going to work on it tonight, or first thing tomorrow morning....
More to come tomorrow on this post, as well as pictures!