Pre-Newbie in Phoenix

[Tikihead]

In other news

I just received shipment confirmation for the Staton Inc. Inside Drive with the Robin Subaru 33.5 cc motor. Some creativity is needed in mounting the Inside Drive, but I think I can figure it out.

My bike is below, and my conception of the install with an under rack tank added.

 

[Tikihead]

Mouse-powered bike

I have been considering ways to make the bike more stealthy, and I had this idea for a pair of thin panels connected by threaded rods. Of course the graphics on the panels could be anything, but a mouse in a wheel seems fun.

Would there be heat problems with motor?

 

[GearNut]

There shouldn't be a heat problem as long as the panel does not cover up the air intake on the pull start/ fan shroud. Just by the way they are designed, that would be difficult to do with a flat panel anyways. If you fully box it in, front, back, top and sides, then you may run into problems. It will still need a good flow of fresh air circulating around to replace the heated air created.

 

[Tikihead]

Staton Inside Drive Arrived Tuesday

I've had the new hub put on the rear wheel, gonna pic up the bike today. I built the motor mount this morning. You have to kind of customize the Inside Drive with metal stock. I used aluminum angle and 12 inch by 3/8 inch all thread.

Here's my diagram of how it'll go:

 

[Tikihead]

Been riding for more than a month now, and loving it. I had to redo the engine mounting, it's much simpler now. I have to keep an eye on it and adjust occasionally. I ride at about 25-27 mph, have had no problems with cops.