spmspeeder
New Member
Hi Gang,
Name is Sean. Pretty much love anything on two wheels so I thought I would try one of these bike motor kits. Been trying to get up to speed with a new build in the home shop. I picked up a mangled rusty Schwinn Cruiser last week. I did some research and ordered a Chinese 2-stroke from Raw Motors. Spent part of the day today breaking down the '83 Cruiser. It will need new crank cups and bearings. The rear coaster needs adjusting too. Pulled the fork (lots of heat) and those bearings will need replacing too. Left rear chainstay needs straightening too.
The rear sprocket attachment in the kit looks a bit iffy so I went with a machined hub clamp/mount arrangement. I also ordered a better chain tensioner.
Been fooling around with Suzuki FA50's (noped) previous to this so I'm looking forward to going back in time a little more and motorizing a bicycle. Used Whizzers were a little too expensive so this seemed like a good place to start and figure out what works. Can't wait to tear around on it.
Looking forward to mining this forum database for tips and hints. Hope to post some pics of the project on the way and learn from those who have already plowed through it all.
Regards from a cold Southern New Hampshire,
....Sean
Name is Sean. Pretty much love anything on two wheels so I thought I would try one of these bike motor kits. Been trying to get up to speed with a new build in the home shop. I picked up a mangled rusty Schwinn Cruiser last week. I did some research and ordered a Chinese 2-stroke from Raw Motors. Spent part of the day today breaking down the '83 Cruiser. It will need new crank cups and bearings. The rear coaster needs adjusting too. Pulled the fork (lots of heat) and those bearings will need replacing too. Left rear chainstay needs straightening too.
The rear sprocket attachment in the kit looks a bit iffy so I went with a machined hub clamp/mount arrangement. I also ordered a better chain tensioner.
Been fooling around with Suzuki FA50's (noped) previous to this so I'm looking forward to going back in time a little more and motorizing a bicycle. Used Whizzers were a little too expensive so this seemed like a good place to start and figure out what works. Can't wait to tear around on it.
Looking forward to mining this forum database for tips and hints. Hope to post some pics of the project on the way and learn from those who have already plowed through it all.
Regards from a cold Southern New Hampshire,
....Sean