So i've been exploring craigslist in hopes to find a bike in good condition to eventually swap the motor over to. A few reasons for this
-when i bought my bike, it had a kit "installed" on it. this num-nuts knucklehead either hammered or crushed the frame with something to get the mounts to fit in the front. This has been making me uncomfortable and i want it replaced.
-My bike is a tad small
-he jacked the living **** out of the rear wheel putting the "rag joint" on for the sprocket ( which is just the stupidest design anyways) so the spokes are all bent and the wheel isnt true... which makes for a pretty sore butt after a while of wiggly and bumping!
So i had been exploring the OCC chopper because i found one on craigslist and the owner agreed to accept 65 for it. but i have been waiting for new info on it before i go any further. HOWEVER, i did find someone selling the mount on ebay for 17 so i impulsively bought it, and now feel comfortable with the idea of setting up my kit on the chopper.
now i have been pouring over and through these forums and others for 3 days trying to get info on this bike. I'm ashamed to say that either i suck at finding info, or else there hasnt been THAT much said about these around here.
Now as far as brakes go... i feel like i saw a kit that will install v-brakes onto the frame (not a fan of coaster brakes) does anyone know what im talking about? or even a DIY for brakes?
secondly... I JUST bought the SBP expansion chamber and muffler. is this going to fit on this bike?
any other information or pictures of others set ups (specific engine mounts, etc. not just how awesome your bike looks) would be great!
Does the huge tire in the back rob much as far as speed goes?
-when i bought my bike, it had a kit "installed" on it. this num-nuts knucklehead either hammered or crushed the frame with something to get the mounts to fit in the front. This has been making me uncomfortable and i want it replaced.
-My bike is a tad small
-he jacked the living **** out of the rear wheel putting the "rag joint" on for the sprocket ( which is just the stupidest design anyways) so the spokes are all bent and the wheel isnt true... which makes for a pretty sore butt after a while of wiggly and bumping!
So i had been exploring the OCC chopper because i found one on craigslist and the owner agreed to accept 65 for it. but i have been waiting for new info on it before i go any further. HOWEVER, i did find someone selling the mount on ebay for 17 so i impulsively bought it, and now feel comfortable with the idea of setting up my kit on the chopper.
now i have been pouring over and through these forums and others for 3 days trying to get info on this bike. I'm ashamed to say that either i suck at finding info, or else there hasnt been THAT much said about these around here.
Now as far as brakes go... i feel like i saw a kit that will install v-brakes onto the frame (not a fan of coaster brakes) does anyone know what im talking about? or even a DIY for brakes?
secondly... I JUST bought the SBP expansion chamber and muffler. is this going to fit on this bike?
any other information or pictures of others set ups (specific engine mounts, etc. not just how awesome your bike looks) would be great!
Does the huge tire in the back rob much as far as speed goes?