mark2yahu
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I've looked at several Bike Bugs, and all of them needed parts that are no longer around. It would be nice if Staton, GEBE, or Dax could develop a front wheel drive mount system similar to a Big Bug.
Anybody Make Front Wheel Drive?
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There is a dealer who can supply about any part you need for the old Bike Bugs, etc. I have his website but cannot find it right now. His name is Mike Schneider . Also, Staton & a few others have kits that will work on front wheel drive.
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JemmaUK
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Hi
So far as I know the GEBE kits can be made to work FWD although that is alot of weight over the front wheel...
What are you planning and why do you need FWD specifically?
Jemma xx
So far as I know the GEBE kits can be made to work FWD although that is alot of weight over the front wheel...
What are you planning and why do you need FWD specifically?
Jemma xx
http://www.bikebug.net/ is the supplier I was thinking of.
mark2yahu
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Hi JemmaUK, I've got an old Specialized mtn bike from the '80's. The frame is one of those Trials/Rock hopping ones, so it's got a shallow "draft." The rear axle is very lightly made, while the front axle has all the sturdiness and heavy metal. So I thought a front wheel drive would do.
Esteban, that's great
I needed that BikeBug link. Thanks
Esteban, that's great
I needed that BikeBug link. Thanks If I am not mistaken, the latter Bike Bug [ also called Aqua Bug, Free Sprit, & other names ] that had a large white shroud over the engine,, had a clutch, so you didn't have to engage & disengage the motor to keep it from stalling.Many times you see these kits on the " Bay " & they sell for $75-150. They are MUCH better than the cheap Chinese kits !
mark2yahu
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Esteban, those would be ideal for the front wheel I guess I'll be looking out for a good one.
I guess I'll be looking out for a good one.info from golden eagle site
"*** Front Wheel Install for Trikes: (Please specify Front wheel mount when ordering). Requies several modifications to a stock order.
Engine would be installed on an engine bracket, turning engine 10 degrees, to allow easier access when fueling the engine's gas tank - no additional charge.
We would drill and tap a bolt hole on the back of the bracket, for attachment of front mount strap - no additional charge. When mounted on rear wheel, front strap is only to prevent engine from rolling off the back wheel - front wheel installation, strap would stabilize engine, holding mount securely to prevent engine pushing against front forks.
small service-charge to shorten throttle cable approximately 2 feet - a lot of extra cable could easily become snagged; wrapping excess cable up to prevent it being snagged on something, would remove all throttle free play, engine would constantly over-rev."
"*** Front Wheel Install for Trikes: (Please specify Front wheel mount when ordering). Requies several modifications to a stock order.
Engine would be installed on an engine bracket, turning engine 10 degrees, to allow easier access when fueling the engine's gas tank - no additional charge.
We would drill and tap a bolt hole on the back of the bracket, for attachment of front mount strap - no additional charge. When mounted on rear wheel, front strap is only to prevent engine from rolling off the back wheel - front wheel installation, strap would stabilize engine, holding mount securely to prevent engine pushing against front forks.
small service-charge to shorten throttle cable approximately 2 feet - a lot of extra cable could easily become snagged; wrapping excess cable up to prevent it being snagged on something, would remove all throttle free play, engine would constantly over-rev."
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mark2yahu
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Wow augidog, I didn't know GEBE could do that There's no better MB company out there I think.
I might have to use a different project bike than the one I've got and scratch the fwd idea. I have a spare GEBE drive wheel and I test-fitted it to the front. The forks won't clear it
There's no better MB company out there I think. I might have to use a different project bike than the one I've got and scratch the fwd idea. I have a spare GEBE drive wheel and I test-fitted it to the front. The forks won't clear it
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TheBadBunny
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Will the GeBe front-wheel mount work with a mountain bike that has a shock fork and V brakes? I would assume it wouldn't work with the shocks, but I thought I'd ask.
Robert
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